Journalism

A host of new opportunities present themselves to journalism graduates as digital and social media shape the way news is obtained, shared and delivered. Traditional media like newspapers, television and radio are converging and experimenting with exciting new ways to reach audiences, while new models of journalism are continually arising. A new era of citizen-driven, digitised information has dawned. Future journalists will be entering a fast-paced industry that looks for a range of skills including writing, multimedia development, photography and filming. Their employers might be traditional media organisations, international social media platforms, citizen journalism co-operatives, government agencies or new media startups.

Journalism qualifications present opportunities across the field of media and public affairs. Students wishing to pursue a career in the field are now able to be truly diverse in their focus, no longer restricted to newspaper, magazine or broadcast journalism. Bond University’s Journalism degrees are constantly tuned to meet the demands of this changing environment. State of the art equipment and access to industry professionals means Bond graduates arrive in the marketplace with the skills and experience they need to start their careers. Students start producing journalism pieces from day one, with their first subject using social media, multimedia and print platforms for campus and community news products. That continues through the program, with some subjects even run from the newsrooms of local news organisations, and an array of internships on offer at Australian and international media outlets. Prior to graduation, some of our students have published stories in magazines like Dolly, Cleo, Girlfriend, Inside Sport, Marie Claire and Gold Coast Panache.

Our faculty academics are leaders in their fields, continuing to produce journalism themselves and as authors of leading texts in creative non-fiction, media law and ethics, social media, public relations and media relations.

Studying Journalism At Bond

Bond University's Journalism program is innovative in its approach and is committed to nurturing the students who study within it.

Bond has positioned itself at the leading edge of journalism education in a rapidly changing environment, equipping its students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical, hands-on skills needed for rewarding careers in news and current affairs. Its graduates are keenly sought by editors and news directors.

Journalism undergraduate programs at Bond University recognise the diversity of the media and the range of specialised journalism positions throughout the realm of new media platforms.

The emphasis is on reflective practice, giving Journalism students the opportunity to learn techniques and gain insightful understandings in professional media contexts.

The Bachelor of Journalism with its general foundation and suite of journalism subjects is designed for students keen on a journalism career. Those weighing up related careers in Public Relations or Corporate Communication can study Journalism as part of a Bachelor of Communication.

Our programs are designed to equip students with the skills they need for successful careers in news and current affairs in the modern media. The hallmarks of the programs are their leading edge approach and its emphasis on ethical truth seeking. They use a combination of practical workshops, internships, flexible degree offerings and state-of-the-art technologies to produce graduates who are keenly sought after by both traditional outlets and new media players.

The journalism program has strong links with important media organisations, including the Gold Coast Bulletin and the Tweed Daily News; Channels Nine, Seven, Ten, NBN and the ABC; and radio stations Hot Tomato, Sea FM and 4CRB-FM. These links allow for rich internship and scholarship opportunities.

Careers In Journalism

Future employers of Journalism graduates are seeking individuals who research important information, check it thoroughly and articulate it to their specific audience. Graduates in Journalism can expect to find work in many professions including:

• Journalist
• Televison Presenter
• Editor
• Advertorial Writer
• Public Relations Practitioner
• Web Content Developer
• Photojournalist
• Writer
• News Producer
• Publisher
• Sub-Editor
• Layout and Design Coordinator

Bond Journalism Alumini

Bond Journalism graduates are now working with leading media agencies, as writers, television reporters and web content creators.

To find out more about our Journalism alumni, we invite you to read their stories: