Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing
Overview
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looking to start my course in 2026
Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of Media and Communications
Summary
Key features
- Work with experienced industry professionals
Gain insights into the creation and development of high-quality journalistic content from experienced professionals.
- Learn how to present complex storylines to general audiences
Research, write and edit high-quality and engaging stories for diverse audiences.
- Develop research and evaluation skills to enhance storytelling
Understand the historical, political and technological forces that drive forensic and digital media and journalism.
- Write stories across broad categories
Construct and write stories across the broad categories of music and arts journalism, as well as literary non-fiction writing.
Career outcomes
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Studying at Macquarie
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Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
70 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective units
10 credit points
Complete 10 credit points from the following options.
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
How can I study this major?
Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
Professions
- Camera operator
- Campaign manager
- Content specialist
- Copyeditor or proofreader
- Copywriter
- Digital strategist
- Editor or publisher
- Freelancer
- Journalist
- Marketing manager
- Political risk analyst
- Press secretary
- Production manager
- Public relations manager
- Public servant
- Radio producer or presenter
- Researcher
- Social media and digital marketing specialist
- Subeditor
- Television producer or presenter
Employers
- Content agencies
- Government agencies and departments
- NGOs
- Newspaper and magazine publishers
- Private and public-sector organisations
- Radio and television broadcasters
Career information
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