UndergraduateCommunications & Media
Bachelor of Journalism
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
Journalism at QUT is offered as a major within the Bachelor of Communication, taught at a school QUT ranks first in Australia and among the world's best for media and communication studies, with alumni including Leigh Sales and Peter Greste. Students explore the evolving media landscape from traditional newsrooms to digital platforms, develop practical skills in writing, reporting and multimedia production across print, broadcast and online, and engage in real-world learning through internships, newsroom simulations and live media projects. Graduates work as journalists, reporters, editors and producers, and in communication roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- Year 1
- Semester 1: Communication and Composition
- Living in a Media World
- Understanding Media Industries
- Foundations of Journalism
- Year 1
- Semester 2: Communication and Collaboration
- Understanding Audiences
- Understanding the Internet and Data
- Shortform News Production
- Year 2
- Semester 1: Data-Driven Storytelling and Verification
- Year 2
- Semester 2: Journalism Law
- Social Justice and Journalism Ethics
- Year 3
- Semester 1: Critical Issues in News and Factual Media
- Year 3
- Semester 2: Longform News Production
Admissions
Completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent international senior secondary qualification), minimum ATAR/selection rank of 70.00.
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