Unit information
- Unit code
- CJB304
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries Education and Social Justice
- School/Discipline
- Journalism
- Study area
- Creative industries
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
---|---|---|
Semester 1, 2025 | 24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025 | Kelvin Grove |
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Previous study requirements
- Prerequisites
- 168cp of completed study (in current course)
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