Long-form Journalism

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 3034
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Course ID
207708
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with an opportunity to explore ideas of journalism as storytelling, and to develop and apply skills in researching, writing and producing long-form journalism across a range of media platforms. Students will critically engage with feature writing, documentary, podcasting and web journalism to inform and develop their own practice in these areas.

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine and critically analyse the role of long-form journalism in the media landscape
  • Research and plan long-form journalism outputs across a range of platforms
  • Write and produce long-form journalism outputs across a range of platforms
  • Demonstrate research and interviewing skills focused on long-form journalism outputs
  • Critically engage with long-form journalism across a range of platforms
  • Exercise critical thinking skills in analysin information and making judgements on news value

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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