Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
This course will provide you with a broad knowledge of the foundations of news reporting focusing on identifying, researching and then structuring news reports in an evolving news environment. Early in your degree You will learn how to recognise the fundamental attributes of news and other journalism forms, use the mobile technologies available and evaluate events for their potential news value, while learning how to record interviews and perform other reporting tasks including how to write soci
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelors Pass
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Kelvin Grove
- QLD
- Course code
- Program SIA-91365
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Course overview
This course will provide you with a broad knowledge of the foundations of news reporting focusing on identifying, researching and then structuring news reports in an evolving news environment. Early in your degree You will learn how to recognise the fundamental attributes of news and other journalism forms, use the mobile technologies available and evaluate events for their potential news value, while learning how to record interviews and perform other reporting tasks including how to write socially responsible news stories. Further study areas will prepare you for the future of journalism covering communication theory and practice, journalism law, managing social media, writing and production techniques, journalism ethics and a comprehensive understanding of industry structures and functions. Your studies will be rounded by the choice of either a second major, which is a sequence of eight units from another study area, or minors and electives such as work integrated learning, internships or international study tours that allow you to graduate work ready through engagement with the industry.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International undergraduate applicants must meet the academic requirement published for the selected course, any additional requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, interviews or portfolios, and the course's English requirement. 2. Course-specific academic score; English proficiency; any published selection task.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International undergraduate applicants must meet the academic requirement published for the selected course, any additional requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, interviews or portfolios, and the course's English requirement.
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific academic score; English proficiency; any published selection task.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Kelvin Grove | — | — | $37,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.