Study for the Diploma in Journalism is based on a core and options model.
The following specialist elective units are available to study: public affairs; shorthand (double unit); media law court reporting; sports journalism; videojournalism for digital platforms; business of magazines; editing skills for journalists; broadcast journalism (double unit); Introduction to PR for journalists; PR and communications for journalists (double unit); Radio journalism; TV journalism; practical magazine journalism (double unit) and business and finance journalism.
The elective options are designed to allow learners’ choice and to build the diploma qualification that will help you further your career in journalism. You will complete at least three elective optional units (gaining a minimum 35 credits) as well as the mandatory units (gaining 47 credits) to complete the Diploma in Journalism.