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Journalism bachelor degree and graduate diploma programs: home

Located in Melbourne, Australia, RMIT University’s School of Applied Communication offers one of the country’s most highly sought-after undergraduate degree programs in Journalism, as well as a superior graduate diploma qualification. Our programs are recognised by those working in the news media industry and by journalism academics around the country. As part of their studies, students take part in daily live radio bulletins for community radio, and weekly current affairs programs for community television. In a challenging employment environment, RMIT Journalism graduates have a strong success rate. Most students find work in the news media within six months of graduating.

FUTURE STUDENTS

Bachelor of Communication Journalism: official program description

FAQ, Journalism B.Comm. 2009 intake [PDF]

QUIZ: Is Journalism for You? [PDF]

新闻学 – 传媒学士

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Chinese language information

Graduate Diploma in Journalism, program description

CURRENT STUDENTS

Student Information and Services Enrolment guides, timetables, class bookings, etc.

Journalism students survival guide 2008 [PDF 96kb]

Scholarships information

RMIT Journalism Style Guide available from the RMIT Bookshop: $16.00.


NEWS

Prize night recognises communication achievers
The School of Applied of Communication recently recognised the achievements of a highly talented cohort of students at its annual prize night.

Journalism students launch new online newspaper
RMIT Journalism’s newspaper, the City Journal , has joined the online revolution at http://cityjournal.dsc.rmit.edu.au .

Sign of the Times
Young journalists should make better use of the web and create their own specialist sites to help forge a career.

FURTHER STUDY

Bachelor of Communication (Honours), ‘Labsome ’ High performing students can add depth and research experience to their undergraduate degree.

Master of Arts (Communications) by Coursework

Research and Publication: Applied Communication For graduates wishing to undertake a sustained research topic as a project or thesis

CONTACT

Staff profiles

Telephone (61 3) 9925 2262
email journalism@rmit.edu.au

International students email appliedcommunication.fio@rmit.edu.au

Chris Masters, Adjunct Professor in Journalism

"Chris Masters"Award-winning ABC investigative journalist Chris Masters is currently adjunct professor in Journalism with the School of Applied Communication. He is a recipient of the most prestigious award in Australian journalism, the Gold Walkley, for his international exclusive on the sinking of the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior.

Calling all Journalism graduates

RMIT is proud of its community of journalism alumni. Many graduates are making their mark in print and electronic media organisations across the world, while others are carving out interesting careers in communications roles in business, government, education and other fields. We would like to stay in touch with these graduates through RMIT Alumni. RMIT graduates are encouraged to register on the on-line Alumni Directory at http://www.alumni.rmit.edu.au (click on "Join the Directory"). Membership is free! Alumni Relations can then help you maintain valuable relationships with other RMIT alumni and the School of Applied Communication by providing:

  • special email messages, such as job opportunities RMIT Journalism might be asked to promote to alumni, and opportunities to be involved with RMIT events;
  • monthly email newsletters, including alumni profiles, news about alumni achievements, and information for career development and life-long learning;
  • networking through online Alumni Directory
  • discounts for single courses and short courses at RMIT
  • …and more!

Stay connected! Register at http://www.alumni.rmit.edu.au

Enquiries: e-mail alumni@rmit.edu.au

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