Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)/Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Our journalism degree will prepare you for a changing world.

You'll 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'll access newsrooms, radio and TV studios and contribute to QUT News and other outlets.

You'll 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.

Bachelor of Science 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.

Domestic Students

In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Science. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.

Communication component

You will complete:

• four core units (48 credit points)
• a communication major (144 credit points) in journalism.

Science component

You will complete five core units (60 credit points) and a science major (132 credit points) in one of the following study areas:

• biological sciences
• chemistry
• earth science
• environmental science
• physics

Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.

Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.

International Students

In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Science. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.

Communication component

You will complete:

• four core units (48 credit points)
• a communication major (144 credit points) in journalism.

Science component

You will complete five core units (60 credit points) and a science major (132 credit points) in one of the following study areas:

• biological sciences
• chemistry
• earth science
• environmental science
• physics

Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.

Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

• English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 93.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

Deferment

Adjustments to your selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019

The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

With a growing demand for science communicators, you may expect a range of employment opportunities within the public and private sector.

Possible careers

• Journalist
• Scientist