Journalism Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
Media & Comms
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AUT
Develop skills for a career in journalism by studying in AUT’s state-of-the-art newsroom, gain practical experience, and build industry connections through the Bachelor of Communication Studies (Journalism Major).
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Core skills this course teaches
Gain practical reporting experience
Work in AUT’s state-of-the-art newsroom on live assignments, publishing text, audio, and video for an award-winning news site.
Develop cross-platform journalism skills
Build competence in news reporting, investigative and feature writing, and multimedia storytelling across traditional and digital platforms.
About This Course
Kickstart your journalism career at AUT, where you'll study in modern newsroom and production facilities, gain real-world reporting experience with leading news organisations, and make vital industry connections. The programme blends foundational media theory, communication skills, and intensive journalism practice, including media law and ethics, investigative and feature writing, and cross-platform storytelling. Students participate in live reporting through the celebrated Te Waha Nui newsroom, work on publishable assignments, and undertake industry internships.
Course Content
- Media theory and communication foundations
- Text, image, and sound in media
- Media technology and society
- Media production methods
- Collaborative practices
- Communication ethics
- Intercultural communication
- Media, politics, and citizenship
- News reporting and production
- Media law and journalism ethics
- Longform journalism and cross-platform storytelling
- Live newsroom experience
- Creative non-fiction and narrative journalism
- Internships and industry placements
- Optional second major, minor, or elective courses
Entry Requirements
University Entrance
Build towards these roles
News reporter (newspapers, magazines, television, radio, online)Freelance journalistSpecialist writerWeb editor or producerProduction journalistResearcherCommunication specialist
Build skills in these industries
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