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Bachelor of Journalism

Learn how to report on events and decisions that shape lives.

Gain professional skills and a deep understanding of print, broadcast and digital media. Courses are taught by industry professionals and include news writing, online journalism, feature writing, visual journalism, media law, editing and investigative reporting. Build a portfolio of professional-level published work, with opportunities to participate in an internship to gain industry experience and industry-integrated projects. Select a minor in another discipline to broaden the degree and enhance career opportunities.

CRICOS code
057535J
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011131
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
AR343
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

Gain professional skills and a deep understanding of print, broadcast and digital media. Courses are taught by industry professionals and include news writing, online journalism, feature writing, visual journalism, media law, editing and investigative reporting. Build a portfolio of professional-level published work, with opportunities to participate in an internship to gain industry experience and industry-integrated projects. Select a minor in another discipline to broaden the degree and enhance career opportunities.

Career opportunities

Journalism (all media), photojournalism, sub-editing, online writing, feature writing, multimedia, travel writing, corporate communications, technical writing in areas such as science and medicine.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 2 core courses.
  • Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 10 required advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
  • Complete 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • Some required introductory courses may count towards some minors.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

COR109
COR110
COR111

Introductory courses (6)

4 required courses:

BUS102
CMN102
CMN130
INT140

PLUS select (1) one introductory (100 level) course from an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

PLUS select (1) one introductory (100 level) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Advanced courses (10)

10 required courses:

CMN213
CMN214
CMN227
CMN228
CMN235
CMN237
CMN240
CMN249
CMN256
CMN272

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.

Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering)

TOTAL UNITS 288

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Total units: 288