News Reporting

• • What is journalism?
  • Journalism professional norms
  • Structure and style of a news story
  • News sources: interviewing
  • News sources: other sources
  • Writing for different media
  • The impact of technology on news reporting
  • Ethics and trust in journalism
  • News organisations and news business
  • Disrupted journalism

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Master the art of writing compelling news stories for diverse audiences and platforms including print, radio, television, and online including social media sites. 

Discover what makes a good news story, learn how to capture the attention of your reader, and examine the importance of structure, format and style in an article. You’ll also uncover the range of news sources modern journalists use to gather information in a digital era. 

Investigate how the rise of blogging, independent media and citizen journalism are disrupting the news media business.

Develop effective interviewing techniques, learn how to choose impactful quotes and develop skills to piece your story together. 

Learn about the main players in the Australian media and the types of news they report. Your industry knowledge will put you in good stead for your future career.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. 

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Communication degree

• Continuous Assessment (60%)
• Project (40%)