Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)/Bachelor of Science
Combine journalism with science and use your skills as a science communicator, a field of growing demand with opportunities in the public and private sector. Our journalism degree will prepare you for a changing world. you will learn to prepare and present news through a variety of social channels and across online, print and broadcast platforms. This course goes beyond the writing, communication and ethical foundations of journalism and builds your production skills through hands-on experience
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Bachelors Pass
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Brisbane
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- Program SIA-193974
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Course overview
Combine journalism with science and use your skills as a science communicator, a field of growing demand with opportunities in the public and private sector. Our journalism degree will prepare you for a changing world. you will learn to prepare and present news through a variety of social channels and across online, print and broadcast platforms. This course goes beyond the writing, communication and ethical foundations of journalism and builds your production skills through hands-on experience in world class facilities. you will access newsrooms, radio and TV studios and contribute to QUT News and other outlets. you will also have the opportunity to apply for industry internships and international exchanges. Our journalism graduates have achieved distinction in high-profile news, media and public relations positions. Our graduates include senior Australian journalists such as Leigh Sales, Peter Greste, Leila McKinnon, Conor Duffy and Karl Stefanovic. Learn from working professionals and internationally renowned scholars of journalism and media studies. Journalism staff maintain close links to the industry through their association with high-profile awards and organisations. Your skills in effective communication will give you an advantage within your chosen science career. Due to the growing demand for science communicators, you may expect a range of employment opportunities within the public and private sector. Science requires writers who can frame scientific knowledge and debates for broad public consumption. Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct. Major in biological sciences, chemistry, earth science, environmental science or physics with your Bachelor of Science, and get real-world experience through work experience opportunities and our Vacation Research program. Study opportunities include student-led projects, international study tours, and access to experienced lecturers and industry representatives.
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 C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $40,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.