Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

“I feel like I am achieving something
all the time.”
In my opinion, ECU is the best university to study a
degree in broadcasting and journalism. The facilities,
lecturers and atmosphere have all been fantastic!
There are so many interesting units which are invaluable
when it comes to making a good journalist. In addition
to industry specific skills, I have also improved my time
management, self discipline and determination, which
has helped with academic thinking and made me feel
positive about my future.
Malcolm coleman
Ecu broadcasting and Journalism student
Required units Credit Points
BRO2025 Broadcasting Skills 15
BRO2026 Finding Context in Reportage 15
JOU2103 Media Law and Ethics 15
BRO2000 Radio Newsroom 15
BRO3010 Practical Broadcasting 15
BRO3000 TV Journalism 15
POL3127 Australian Government 15
Select one unit from the following list:
BRO3106 Sports Broadcasting 15
CMM3104 Professional Placement 1 15
JOU3110 Freelance Journalism 15
CMM3108 Independent Study Unit 15
HIS3101 Human Rights: Struggles for Global Justice 15
Recommended Electives
It is recommended that students intending to study the
Broadcasting Major complete the following Foundation Program
elective units.
Select three units from the following list:
BRO1000 iTalk@ECU: Presentation Skills 15
FAV1101 Introduction to Digital Video 15
CMM1104 Writing for the Media 15
Select one unit from the following list:
CMM1107 Creative Thinking 15
CSV1105 Interpersonal Skills 15
careers: Broadcaster, Online Reporter, Producer, Presenter.
Creative services
campus: Mount Lawley
For students who wish to diversify their creative skills and
knowledge rather than to be a specialist in one creative
communication discipline. The growth of the creative industries
or creative economy means that more organisations will require
the creative services of talented individuals or businesses in areas
such as advertising, design, public relations, specialist writing, print
publishing, desktop publishing and other related fields.
Students may commence Level Two units of their Major in the
first and second semesters of enrolment.
Required units Credit Points
Select four units from the following list:
ADV2102 Creative Strategy: Process and Execution 15
ADV2116 Foundations of Advertising 15
BRO2025 Broadcasting Skills 15
CMM2120 Integrated Marketing Communications 15
DES2101 Design Practices: Identity 15
DES2103 Desktop Publishing 15
DES2203 Design Practices: Publication 15
FAV2101 Introduction to Video Production 15
FAV2201 Video Production: Drama and Documentary 15
IMM2123 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1 15
JOU2111 Introduction to Journalism 15
PHO2103 Studio Work 15
PHO2221 Advanced Digital Photomedia 15
PRN2124 Public Relations Event Management 15
PRN2110 Foundations of Public Relations 15
PRN2123 Public Relations Techniques 15
Select four units from the following list:
ADV3111 The Business of Publishing 15
CMM3104 Professional Placement 1 15
CMM3108 Independent Study Unit 15
DES3206 Design Practices: Information and
Advertising Design 15
FAV3231 Digital Video 2 15
PHO3201 Photojournalism and Editorial Practice 15
PHO3305 Studio Applications for Advertising 15
PRN3122 Corporate Communication 15
WRT3114 Writing and Editing 15
WRT3123 Production, Editing and Design 15
Recommended Electives
It is recommended that students intending to study the Creative
Services Major Select four of the following foundation electives.
CMM1107 Creative Thinking 15
CMM1114 Professional Communication 15
FAV1101 Introduction to Digital Video 15
IMM1121 Digital Photomedia 15
IMM1122 Publishing on the World Wide Web 15
PHO1105 Photo Work* 15
* Students should select PHO1105 if they intend to complete PHO2103.
careers: Advertising Executive, Public Relations Executive,
Creative Consultant, Graphic Designer, Writer, Publisher.
journalism
campus: Mount Lawley
In a world awash with spin, the practice of high quality journalism
has never been more important. This journalism major covers
writing and research skills, working in audio, video and online
environments, and the legal and ethical frameworks of the
profession. Students can also study specialist areas such as
politics, science, health, business and sports reporting.
Additional Major Information
It is recommended that students intending to study the
Journalism Major select Foundation Program electives from the
following list:
BRO1000 iTalk@ECU: Presentation Skills 15
CMM1104 Writing for the Media 15
CSV1105 Interpersonal Skills 15
FAV1101 Introduction to Digital Video 15
Accreditation: The course is accredited by the Journalism
Education Association of Australia (JEAA), and successful students
regularly win national journalism awards and work in major news
organisations around Western Australia.
Required units Credit Points
JOU2103 Media Law and Ethics 15
JOU2107 Political Journalism 15
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