Bachelors of Communication / Journalism
Overview
Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands.
Communication is an exciting area of study encompassing several disciplines. With dramatic changes taking place in media industries, technologies and cultures, our Bachelor of Communication prepares you for a lifetime of creative and innovative use of media and communication.
The Bachelor of Journalism is a professional program aimed at preparing you for entry into work in journalism and related fields. It develops a deep understanding of journalism and its media and communication contexts, and the skills and reflection necessary to be a journalist.
All courses integrate practice and theory, and provide a sound platform for employment or further study.
By combining core courses with your chosen majors, you can tailor a career path to achieve your professional and personal goals.
Graduates have gone on to work in local, national and global media outlets, public relations, marketing, digital media, production organisations and more.
Program highlights
- Develop specialist communications tactics through working with real clients, gaining first-hand experience in strategic industry practice.
- Gain critical skills in cross-platform journalism production, editing, data analysis, publishing, entrepreneurship and multi-platform distribution.
- Complete two degrees in just 4 years instead of 6.
- Graduate job-ready for the dynamic, fast-paced communications and media industry.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Digital Media
- Public Relations
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Overseas study
- Peer-assisted study sessions
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Broadcast producer
- Content producer
- Social media producer
- Digital media manager
- Public relations professional
- Broadcast writer
- Political staffer
- Marketing director
By pursuing journalism, I can change the narrative for people with disabilities. UQ has prepared me to enter the industry. In my current role, I feel well equipped and confident to write and produce impactful stories.
The best thing about studying a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication at UQ was gaining course credit by completing internships. An internship I completed led to securing paid and on-going work within the highly competitive industry.
“Having skills in communication and journalism has been invaluable for me to be able to create and tell unique visual stories about amazing individuals from all over the world.”
By pursuing journalism, I can change the narrative for people with disabilities. UQ has prepared me to enter the industry. In my current role, I feel well equipped and confident to write and produce impactful stories.
The best thing about studying a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication at UQ was gaining course credit by completing internships. An internship I completed led to securing paid and on-going work within the highly competitive industry.
“Having skills in communication and journalism has been invaluable for me to be able to create and tell unique visual stories about amazing individuals from all over the world.”
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Minimum entry score
Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 78 | 27.75 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
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 Bachelors of Communication / Journalism 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.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Communication/B Journalism for Semester 1, 2024
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 94.35 | 95.1 |
| Median | 81.25 | 82.05 |
| Lowest | 74.1 | 78.7 |
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Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
It also covers the interactive and data-driven platforms that now form the basis of everyday media infrastructure, significant domains of cultural production such as news and television, and the role media plays in the formation of identity.
You'll learn a combination of critical analytic, research, production, management and planning skills related to contemporary media industries.
Graduates will be candidates for work in the media industries, as well as the expanding array of organisations that have in-house media production and management.
You'll acquire skills in media management, learn to identify and manage organisational issues and crises, and develop industry materials and strategic campaigns for real client organisations.
Graduates will gain a critical understanding of the role played by public relations locally and globally, examined within ethical, socially responsible and legal frameworks. Work will typically be found in PR, government, corporate, the media and NGO sectors.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
It also covers the interactive and data-driven platforms that now form the basis of everyday media infrastructure, significant domains of cultural production such as news and television, and the role media plays in the formation of identity.
You'll learn a combination of critical analytic, research, production, management and planning skills related to contemporary media industries.
Graduates will be candidates for work in the media industries, as well as the expanding array of organisations that have in-house media production and management.
You'll acquire skills in media management, learn to identify and manage organisational issues and crises, and develop industry materials and strategic campaigns for real client organisations.
Graduates will gain a critical understanding of the role played by public relations locally and globally, examined within ethical, socially responsible and legal frameworks. Work will typically be found in PR, government, corporate, the media and NGO sectors.
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 Bachelors of Communication / Journalism 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
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism is 2508.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism is 741301.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism is 741301.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- 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
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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