Why Bachelor of Journalism?
Do you dream of an exciting career making compelling documentaries or developing interactive virtual reality experiences?
Blend journalism with cutting-edge technologies to design immersive environments where audiences can experience stories as participants rather than just spectators.
You could develop interactive content for social media platforms or produce compelling audio-visual stories. Or you might take on a role creating content for digital platforms, TV, film or even the expanding world of live-streamed events.
As industries continue to demand more interactive and engaging content, you'll be ready to shape the future of media with your innovative storytelling abilities.
Overview
The Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Immersive Media equips you with the skills to tell engaging stories across a range of digital platforms.
Using a blend of technology and creativity, you’ll learn to create engaging content and you’ll be encouraged to think outside the box, pushing boundaries in how audiences experience media. With your knowledge, you can make positive contributions to society by raising awareness of important issues through immersive reporting or crafting digital stories that inspire and educate.
Graduates can pursue roles in areas like immersive content creation, interactive storytelling or digital media production. This degree prepares you to be at the forefront of journalism's future, informing and engaging audiences through innovative storytelling.
Key features
Learn how to create compelling and immersive content using cutting-edge technologies. - Gain hands-on experience with media production projects and immersive storytelling.
- Master a blend of journalism, design and technology, preparing you for a wide range of digital content roles.
- Develop skills in investigative journalism, audio-visual production and interactive media design.
- Open doors to exciting careers in digital media, immersive storytelling, game design and interactive journalism.
What you'll learn
In the Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Immersive Media at Adelaide University, you’ll explore the fast-evolving world of digital storytelling.
In your first year, you'll be introduced to skills that are fundamental to journalism, such as writing, researching, interviewing and immersive media production. You’ll also explore the basics of immersive technology, including virtual and augmented reality content creation.
Your second year will focus on the integration of immersive platforms into journalistic practices. You’ll study topics like:
- Interactive storytelling
- Design principles
- User engagement.
As your knowledge and skills progress, you’ll be able to confidently create captivating content for digital platforms. Ethical considerations and media law are also a core part of this year’s studies, preparing you for responsible reporting.
In your final year, you'll work on projects that combine immersive media with traditional journalism. You’ll refine your research and production skills, while also gaining hands-on experience through collaborative projects.
This degree gives you the expertise to craft innovative content across immersive media platforms. Graduate ready to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of immersive media.
Majors
The Bachelor of Journalism is also available with majors in:
This degree is also available without a major.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 90 units for Core courses, and
- Either:
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 48 units for Electives, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning
Complete 90 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 72 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Journalism Foundations
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Course code
JOUR1000
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Units
6
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Course name
News Writing
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Course code
JOUR1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Broadcast
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Course code
JOUR1005
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Units
6
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Course name
Multimedia Journalism
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Course code
JOUR1006
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Units
6
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Course name
Audio Journalism
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Course code
JOUR1007
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Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Theory and Practice
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Course code
JOUR2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Feature Writing
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Course code
JOUR2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Television and Video Journalism
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Course code
JOUR2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Constructive Journalism
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Course code
JOUR3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Production
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Course code
JOUR3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Investigative Journalism
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Course code
JOUR3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
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Course code
MDIA2022
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
 |
Course name
Introduction to Broadcast
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Course code
JOUR1005
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Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Foundations
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Course code
JOUR1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
News Writing
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Course code
JOUR1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
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Course code
INFO2020
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Audio Journalism
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Course code
JOUR1007
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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Course code
COGR1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Multimedia Journalism
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Course code
JOUR1006
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Principles of UX Design
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Course code
GRAP2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Feature Writing
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Course code
JOUR2001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
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Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Journalism Theory and Practice
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Course code
JOUR2000
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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Course code
COGR2004
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Units
6
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Course name
Television and Video Journalism
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Course code
JOUR2002
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Units
6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Constructive Journalism
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Course code
JOUR3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 1
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Course code
CREA3008
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Units
6
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Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
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Course code
MDIA3013
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Investigative Journalism
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Course code
JOUR3002
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 2
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Course code
CREA3009
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Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Production
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Course code
JOUR3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Professional Experience
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Course code
JOUR3900
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
|
Course code
INFO2020
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
|
Course code
COGR1001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
|
Course code
COGR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
|
Course code
COGR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Principles of UX Design
|
Course code
GRAP2000
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3008
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3009
|
Units
6
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|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
|
Course code
MDIA3013
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Introduction to Broadcast
|
Course code
JOUR1005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Foundations
|
Course code
JOUR1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
News Writing
|
Course code
JOUR1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
|
Course code
INFO2020
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Audio Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR1007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
|
Course code
COGR1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Multimedia Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Principles of UX Design
|
Course code
GRAP2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Feature Writing
|
Course code
JOUR2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
|
Course code
COGR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Journalism Theory and Practice
|
Course code
JOUR2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
|
Course code
COGR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Television and Video Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR2002
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Constructive Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3008
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
|
Course code
MDIA3013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Investigative Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR3002
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Production
|
Course code
JOUR3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Professional Experience
|
Course code
JOUR3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Journalism Professional Experience
|
Course code
JOUR3900
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Introduction to Broadcast
|
Course code
JOUR1005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Foundations
|
Course code
JOUR1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
News Writing
|
Course code
JOUR1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
|
Course code
INFO2020
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Audio Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR1007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
|
Course code
COGR1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Multimedia Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Principles of UX Design
|
Course code
GRAP2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Feature Writing
|
Course code
JOUR2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
|
Course code
COGR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Journalism Theory and Practice
|
Course code
JOUR2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
|
Course code
COGR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Television and Video Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR2002
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Constructive Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3008
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
|
Course code
MDIA3013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Investigative Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR3002
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Production
|
Course code
JOUR3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Professional Experience
|
Course code
JOUR3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 48 units from University-wide electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Introduction to Broadcast
|
Course code
JOUR1005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Foundations
|
Course code
JOUR1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
News Writing
|
Course code
JOUR1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
|
Course code
INFO2020
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Audio Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR1007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
|
Course code
COGR1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Multimedia Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Principles of UX Design
|
Course code
GRAP2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Feature Writing
|
Course code
JOUR2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
|
Course code
COGR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Journalism Theory and Practice
|
Course code
JOUR2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
|
Course code
COGR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Television and Video Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR2002
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Constructive Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3008
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
|
Course code
MDIA3013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Investigative Journalism
|
Course code
JOUR3002
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Production
|
Course code
JOUR3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Journalism Professional Experience
|
Course code
JOUR3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
With a Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Immersive Media, there are many exciting career paths that allow you to blend your creative journalism skills with technology.
You could find yourself in a cross-media organisation, like The Guardian or the ABC telling rich, immersive stories in the public interest on multiple platforms. You could work as a content designer for Sony’s immersive media team, creating captivating experiences for VR headsets. Or you could work as a narrative designer in the gaming industry.
Your skills could also lead you to roles in documentary film making, where you help document real-life stories for well-known organisations.
Whether you become a multimedia journalist, an audio-visual storyteller or a creative director, your expertise will empower you to captivate audiences and redefine how stories are shared in the digital age.
Industry trends
Immersive technologies are being adopted across various sectors, including entertainment, education, healthcare, real estate and marketing (PwC, 2024).
The demand for creators with the skills and knowledge to create dynamic content for these technologies is increasing (Transparency Market Research, 2021).
As the immersive media sector is expected to create 1.4 million jobs globally by 2030, graduates of this degree at Adelaide University will have ample opportunities to find exciting roles in a range of industries.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
