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This 2 year postgraduate course is designed for students who are seeking to combine a thorough training in journalism with a 4-unit specialisation in another complementary area. The journalism component includes a strong emphasis on practical newsgathering skills. Students will learn how to produce multimedia journalism using industry-standard facilities and technology. Students will start creating news for online, radio and video in their first semester, and will be introduced to journalism鈥檚 crucial role in democracy. Students will experience work integrated learning as reporters for the Curtin journalism news website, Western Independent. They will have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest, such as sports or political reporting. They will also gain analytical, collaborative and problem-solving skills through the practice of designing, planning and producing a major piece of assessment in the form of a professional journalism project or a research dissertation.

What you'll learn

Understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research and publication, as well as reflective practice

Assess and evaluate information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating and understanding journalism

Communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional contacts and a range of audiences. Assess the application of existing and emerging technologies on journalism to create effective professional work

Understand the discipline of Journalism and the role of journalists and journalism in a globalized world; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional practices in journalism

Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and cultures, and the impact of these on journalism: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to marginalised groups, and how such representation impacts perspectives locally and globally

Demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively within the legal and ethical parameters of journalism