Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

If you want to be part of an exciting career in journalism that can take you around the world, our Bachelor of Arts with a major in Journalism is the degree for you.A free press is vital for the functioning of any democratic society, and Australia has always supported an energetic media industry. Working journalists require a variety of practical skills, such as news gathering, interviewing, writing, and editing, as well as a thorough understanding of the legal and ethical framework in which they operate. The University of Notre Dame Australia, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Journalism, covers this entire spectrum.This program will give you the skills you need to become a successful journalist, whether you want to work as a traditional print or broadcast journalist or focus on the fast-growing digital space. Along the way, you’ll also be introduced to the world of documentary making, explore the relationship between politics and the media and learn how to craft a feature story for a newspaper or magazine.Completing a Bachelor of Arts with a Journalism Major allows you to work almost anywhere in the world. You might decide to travel during your degree, with both long and short-term opportunities available through our Study Abroad or Experience the World programs.Besides entering the news industry, journalism graduates from Notre Dame can find work in book publishing, public relations, and film industries. The digital revolution also creates a massive demand for high-quality communications among companies that must engage with their consumers, stakeholders, suppliers, and other interested parties.