By blending the study of politics and journalism into a single degree, graduates of this program will be equipped to pursue a career in politics, public relations or the media. This degree combines Australian political theory with hands-on experience of various forms of media, so you will be comfortable working in radio, television, print, video or digital formats.

Employers want the skills you will develop in the Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism). The ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions and problem-solve are just what is needed in the flexible workplace of the 21st century. Communication skills in all forms, team work, initiative and adaptability are also at the heart of this version of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

This specialist degree combines two disciplines into a single program of study. In addition to studying Australian politics and international relations, you will receive a solid grounding in media theory plus the opportunity to gain practical experience in various forms of journalism, including print, broadcast and online media.

To complete the Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) you will study a total of 24 courses, including three from Politics & International Relations and eight from Journalism. You will also study one Business course, one History course and two general electives. The choice of courses is designed to improve your analytical and creative skills, while imparting important content knowledge.

Internships: This degree offers you the opportunity to take part in our Internship program where you will learn on location in a real work environment such as a publishing company, TV studio and radio station, and get credit towards your degree. Overseas internships are possible.

Service-learning: Service-learning through our Social Justice area combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Placements for some courses are in local the community and there is also the opportunity to take the international version of this course and travel to locations such as Cambodia.

Year One

• ARTS1000 Academic Writing, Communication and Research
• POLI1001 Politics, Democracy and Governance in Australia
• COMM1420 Introduction to Journalism
• HIST1000 A History of Western Civilisation
• POLI1000 Introduction to World Politics
• COMM1060 Media and Society

Year Two

• COMM2340 Journalism: Theory and Practice
• COMM3700 Radio OR COMM2330 Journalism for Television and Video

Year Three

• POLI3003 Setting the Agenda: The Media and Politics
• BUSN2580 Introduction to Public Relations
• COMM3050 Media Ethics and Law
• COMM3060 Online Newsroom OR COMM3008 Communications Internship

Electives

• FIVE (5) Politics & International Relations electives
• TWO (2) approved Journalism electives
• TWO (2) other upper level elective units offered by the School of Arts & Sciences (undertaken during years two and/or three)

Core Curriculum

• CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
• CORE II: Elective
  • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
  • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
  • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
  • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
  • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Here you can find full details of the courses on offer.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; Many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: diplomatic service officer, Member of Parliament, electorate officer, political campaign assistant, social research officer, public affairs consultant, media advisor, human rights worker, intelligence analyst, public service officer, social media manager, aid worker/humanitarian worker and policy analyst.

Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to count

IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

CAE/CPE - 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169

PTE Academic - 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50

TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.