Journalism Project Part 1 (JOUR90017)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students will work intensively under advanced industry supervision on an agreed journalistic project, such as a documentary, series of articles, book or investigative assignment. Working with the resources of the Centre for Advanced Journalism and other academic staff, the student will complete a publishable piece of innovative journalism, and a short essay reflecting on their professional practice.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:



  • Demonstrate high level journalistic skills;
  • Reflect on their journalistic practice;
  • Understand the fundamental principles for making critical and ethical judgments regarding professional journalism practice;
  • Develop time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads; and
  • Acquire cultural and ethical understanding through reflection, reading and practical experience of journalists’ responsibilities.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to demonstrate:

  • a high level ability to analyse writing techniques and affects; and
  • a high level ability to express thoughts, ideas and observations in accessible written English.

Last updated: 3 November 2022