Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)
Overview
Undertake advanced academic study and to develop research skills to advance your career in journalism.
The Honours program is an extra year of study which follows on from the Bachelor of Journalism. It's designed to enable you to undertake advanced academic study and develop your leadership skills for the profession of journalism.
The aim of the program is to further develop the skills you gained at an undergraduate level by giving you opportunities for in-depth research and leadership under close supervision from world-class academics. You'll research a journalism-related issue and present your findings in the form of a thesis.
The Honours course gives you the opportunity to develop your workplace skills and professional network working alongside academics and industry professionals.
The knowledge and skills you'll develop are widely valued and can be used in a variety of careers in media, online content development, broadcasting, publishing and marketing.
Program highlights
- Establish a solid foundation for your professional journalistic practice and launch your career through your honours year thesis.
- Open doors to postgraduate study and research options.
- Benefit from close support from UQ's leading academics and enhance your research and project management skills.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Research Methods & Project Management
- Honours Research Thesis
- Topics in Journalism and Communication Studies
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Journalist
- Digital content producer
- Copywriter
- Research academic
- Broadcast writer
- Broadcaster
Graduate salary
Communications (undergraduate)
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Next steps after graduation
Graduates of the Honours program have gone on to work for major national and international media outlets, as well as working in universities as researchers and academics.
Working on a thesis... allowed me to explore theories, scholars, research methods and writing styles that I had not before. I also had the opportunity to attend and present at conferences...
This role means I can speak to journalists and journalism students and share some of the lessons I have learnt. And I want to remind journalists about why the job matters and, hopefully, inspire them to really drill down and do that job with passion and commitment.
Working on a thesis... allowed me to explore theories, scholars, research methods and writing styles that I had not before. I also had the opportunity to attend and present at conferences...
This role means I can speak to journalists and journalism students and share some of the lessons I have learnt. And I want to remind journalists about why the job matters and, hopefully, inspire them to really drill down and do that job with passion and commitment.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Journalism from the University (or equivalent); and
- have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 on a 7-point scale; or
- satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.
Other Entry Requirements
- The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
- Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Journalism from the University (or equivalent); and
- have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 on a 7-point scale; or
- satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.
Other Entry Requirements
- The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
- Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$16,323
2024
$16,323
2024
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $41,120
2024
AUD $41,120
2024
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) is 2041.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) is 2041.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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