UndergraduateCommunications & Media

Bachelor of Journalism

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland trains students in multimedia journalism across writing, audio, video and data platforms, with hands-on production support from UQ's dedicated Media Production and Support team from first year. Students start by studying media, society and contemporary communication before moving into specialist areas such as video journalism, social media communication and international journalism, working with industry-standard production facilities throughout. Internships are arranged through UQ's partnerships with major national and international media outlets, giving students real newsroom experience before graduation, and the degree can be combined into a dual program with law. Core courses include media and society, social media communication and journalistic investigation. Graduates typically move into roles such as journalist, digital content producer, broadcaster or social media manager across print, broadcast and online media.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$37,100
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you study includes: Media and Society
  • Social Media Communication
  • International Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Journalistic Investigation
  • Video Journalism
  • Bachelors of Journalism / Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelors of Journalism / Arts
  • Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Journalism. The exact core versus elective structure depends on the major
  • specialisation or study plan chosen
  • and is confirmed in UQ's official program and course list at enrolment

Admissions

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