Audio Journalism

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
JOUR 1007
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Course ID
201210
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Communication and Journalism
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Neelu Sharma
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

In building on the skills and knowledge gained in Introduction to Broadcasting, this course aims to develop industry standard knowledge and skills in sourcing, researching, interviewing, editing and producing audio stories for news and current affairs bulletins, radio studio production and podcast storytelling and production. Students will work individually and to a deadline, using industry standard equipment and software. They will also identify and analyse the legal and ethical obligations associated with broadcast journalism and podcasting and produce work that demonstrates diversity and inclusivity.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically interpret current affairs issues reported and discussed in Australian and international journalistic and academic publications and programs
  • Source original audio stories for different formats and platforms
  • Write for a range of audio journalism formats, including radio news, radio current affairs and podcast, and working in a team environment
  • Demonstrate skills in utilising industry-standard technology for audio recording, editing, and production
  • Identify and comply with legal and ethical obligations in broadcast journalism

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 53461
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 9
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C2-44
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C2-44
Class number
Class number 53462
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C2-44
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C2-44

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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