Version

6

Division

Tropical Environments and Societies

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 JCU Admissions Policy.

Special admission requirements

Nil

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

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of key theoretical concepts and principles, methodologies and technical applications in the field of multimedia journalism

• Review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise ideas and information for various audiences

• Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas through multimedia journalistic writing, production for print and/or broadcasting and/or online and work-based learning

• Evaluate multimedia products to identify and/or revise examples of industry standard work within the journalism profession

• Make informed decision and identify and solve problems independently and collaboratively in teams, with well-developed judgement and responsiveness to deadlines

• Plan and manage projects, provide specialist advice and functions, and take responsibility for professional learning within the newsroom and across diverse media platforms and professional contexts.

Townsville

Maximum time to complete

10 years

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.

Accreditation requirements

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.

Maximum allowed

48 credit points

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.

Approved abbreviation

BMmJourn

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Eligibility

Not applicable