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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Undertake advanced academic study and to develop research skills to advance your career in journalism.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
2041, 081756G
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $41,120 total

About this course

Undertake advanced academic study and to develop research skills to advance your career in journalism.

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.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

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.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

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