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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Communication / Journalism

  • Bachelor

Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2283, 059200E
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$34,208 per year / $136,832 total

About this course

Communication is an exciting new area of study encompassing several disciplines. You'll develop a critical awareness of how communication influences human lives through courses that examine the many different forms of communication. The wide range of technologies through which information is transmitted are also considered.

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.

The core set of courses introduce you to the central features of contemporary communication and journalistic processes. By combining these courses with your chosen majors, you can tailor a career path to achieve your professional and personal goals.

All courses combine practice and theory and provide a sound platform for employment or further study.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

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 four years instead of six
  • Graduate job-ready for a dynamic, fast-paced communications and media industry

85 in the world for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

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