RMIT University

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

Social sciences, journalism and information

This degree is highly regarded by the news industry for its blend of theory and practice. By the end of your studies, you will have the practical and theoretical knowledge to begin a career in journalism, in Australia or abroad, and be able to show employers evidence of your skills and achievements with a professional portfolio of published work. Alumni are employed in all major news organisations in Australia and international news agencies. As a graduate of this degree, you will be prepared fo

Official
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
City
VIC
Course code
CRICOS 048668D
Program RMIT-BP220
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Course overview

This degree is highly regarded by the news industry for its blend of theory and practice. By the end of your studies, you will have the practical and theoretical knowledge to begin a career in journalism, in Australia or abroad, and be able to show employers evidence of your skills and achievements with a professional portfolio of published work. Alumni are employed in all major news organisations in Australia and international news agencies. As a graduate of this degree, you will be prepared for an entry level position as a journalist, or well-equipped to pursue roles such as corporate communication specialist, media advisor and content producer.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 / 45. 2. RMIT 2027 course-level entry requirement: minimum average/GPA 65%. 3. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: China Gaokao (Beijing) 441 / 750. 4. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CBSE AISSC 65%. 5. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: India State Boards HSC 70%. 6. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CISCE/ISC 65%. 7. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia STPM GPA 2.33 / 4. 8. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia UEC converted GPA 2.2 / 4. 9. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: GCE A Levels (best three aggregate) 7 / 15. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Gaokao (China)

441/750

58.8%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 / 45. 2. RMIT 2027 course-level entry requirement: minimum average/GPA 65%. 3. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: China Gaokao (Beijing) 441 / 750. 4. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CBSE AISSC 65%. 5. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: India State Boards HSC 70%. 6. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CISCE/ISC 65%. 7. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia STPM GPA 2.33 / 4. 8. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia UEC converted GPA 2.2 / 4. 9. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 65% Australian-standard entry requirement: GCE A Levels (best three aggregate) 7 / 15.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1City——$38,400per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2City———International students

Where it is taught

  • City

    Primary

    VIC

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)rmit.edu.au
  2. RMIT Universityrmit.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. RMIT University International Course Guide 2027Official source
  5. Entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. RMIT China Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
  7. RMIT India Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
  8. RMIT International Baccalaureate Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
  9. RMIT Malaysia Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
  10. RMIT United Kingdom Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
  11. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) at RMIT University: Fees & Entry Requirements