Journalism Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
Media & Comms
A course by
AUT
Gain practical experience in news reporting and journalism with AUT's Bachelor of Communication Studies (Journalism Major), learning in state-of-the-art facilities and through industry internships.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop Professional Journalism Skills
Gain core skills in news reporting, writing, interviewing, and the ability to produce publishable journalistic work across multiple media platforms.
Apply Media and Communication Theory
Understand and apply communication theories and media ethics to professional newswork.
Analyse and Navigate Media Law
Acquire working knowledge of media law and ethical requirements relevant to the journalism profession.
What You're Signing Up For
The Journalism Major at AUT prepares students for a career in the fast-changing media landscape. Students develop professional journalism skills including high-quality writing, verifying information, interviewing, and ethical reporting. The programme blends theoretical core communication courses with hands-on experience across multiple media platforms and culminates in internships and live reporting assignments, connecting students directly to the journalism industry.
Course Content
- Media production foundations
- Text, image and sound in media
- Media technology and society
- Collaborative practices in media
- Communication ethics
- Intercultural communication
- Media, politics, and citizenship
- News production and reporting
- Media law and news ethics
- Investigative feature writing
- Live newsroom reporting
- Creative non-fiction narratives
- Internship placements with news organisations
- Opportunities for work experience in newsrooms
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Media
Journalism
Communications
Future employment opportunities might be
News reporter (print, radio, TV, or online)
Freelance journalist/specialist writer
Production journalist