Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 103510 |
Version | 6 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3 |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
JN1001:03 The Journalist and Society
JN1005:03 Writing Convergent Stories
NM1010:03 Creative Work 1
NM1200:03 Introduction to Photomedia
NM1600:03 Introduction to Music and Sound Media
NM2200:03 The Digitised Image
Level 2
JN2021:03 Writing Convergent Stories 2
JN2301:03 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
JN2306:03 Media Editing
JN2310:03 Media Law and Ethics
Level 3
JN3102:03 Radio Documentaries
JN3104:03 Video Journalism
JN3300:03 Industry Internship
JN3304:03 Investigative Features
JN3305:03 Multimedia Production
OPTIONS
Select 18 credit points of undergraduate subjects that constitute a coherent sequence of study. This selection should be approved by the course co-ordinator.
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 subject. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM |
Approved abbreviation | BMmJourn |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | This course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Not available |
Eligibility | Not applicable |