Journalism and Content Production

Major overview

Bring stories to life with a major in journalism and content production

Curious about how journalists and content creators play a vital role in informing communities, shaping public debate and telling the stories that matter? The Journalism and Content Production major within our Bachelor of Communication helps you develop the reporting, storytelling and media production skills needed to create compelling content across today’s evolving media landscape.

Our industry-focused journalism major explores how stories are researched, verified and communicated across platforms including digital media, broadcast, podcasts and online publications. You’ll discover how journalists investigate issues, interview sources and transform complex information into clear, engaging stories for different audiences. Study journalism and content production and learn how to create content with integrity, grounding your reporting in verified facts, ethical journalism practices and responsible storytelling.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience producing content using industry-standard tools and techniques in our state-of-the-art media labs. Working in newsroom-style environments, you’ll develop practical skills in reporting, writing, editing and multimedia storytelling, with the opportunity to publish your work live on a news website in your final year and build a professional portfolio before you graduate.

You can also tailor our flexible Bachelor of Communication degree to your interests by combining this major with other areas of study, pairing it with Digital Communication, Communication and Media Studies or Strategic Communication to build the storytelling, research and communication skills valued across a wide range of communications careers.

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3 reasons to study journalism and content production at Murdoch University

Learn from award-winning reporters and expert academics with extensive experience across journalism and media industries.
Gain hands-on newsroom experience in state-of-the-art media labs using industry-standard tools and production techniques.
Develop versatile storytelling and content production skills that open doors to careers across journalism, media and communications.

What you’ll learn

Research and report accurate, engaging stories across digital, audio and multimedia platforms.
Conduct interviews, gather sources and verify information using professional journalism practices.
Write and produce content for news, feature stories, podcasts and online publications.
Use industry-standard media tools for recording, editing and publishing multimedia content.
Apply ethical and responsible journalism practices when reporting on complex issues.

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Your future career in journalism and content production

Journalists and content creators help audiences understand the world by producing clear, reliable and engaging stories across multiple platforms. With a Journalism and Content Production major, you’ll develop the reporting, storytelling and media production skills needed to pursue a career in communications, journalism or digital media.

Graduates work across news organisations, digital media companies, government agencies, advocacy groups and corporate communication teams.

Potential roles include:

Journalist
Multimedia reporter
Content producer
Podcast producer
Digital media producer
Communications officer
Media adviser

For more details about our Journalism and Content Production major, download our information pack.

Start dates

Starting period	Location	Face to Face	Online	Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2026	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2026	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 1, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No

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Starting period	Location	Face to Face	Online	Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2026	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2026	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 1, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No

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Major Structure

Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.

To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points

How to Apply

Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Communication

Study a Bachelor of Communication at Murdoch University and build skills in social media, journalism, PR and strategic communication. Apply today.

Code: B1342

Selection rank: 70

Honours Course

Bachelor of Laws Honours

Bachelor of Communication

Perfect your communication and presentation skills by adding a communication degree to your law studies and gain a competitive edge in your career.

Code: H1274

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Communication

Study a law and communication double degree and graduate ready to interpret, communicate and influence legal issues across industries. Apply today.

Code: B1353

Selection rank: 90

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