Journalism

University of Queensland

About

Journalism is an exciting occupation that allows you to meet different kinds of people and to travel.

The basis of journalism is information - discovering, assembling, analysing and presenting information.

Journalists require highly developed skills in language, understanding of the media, an interest in current affairs and a broad general knowledge.

UQ has offered a highly respected Journalism program since 1921, making it the longest established and most extensive program in Australia.

Our outlook is progressive and courses keep pace with the latest developments in, and thinking about, journalism.

Distinguished journalists participate in activities associated with the program.

More types of journalism are practised today than ever before as the number of media outlets proliferates.

To stand out from the crowd, successful journalists enhance their all-round competence with personal enterprise, innovation, imagination and creativity.

Structure

The UQ program encourages you to develop your own vision of journalism by drawing on our vast collective experience of journalism practice and our research into journalism and communication.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Journalism.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Journalism

  • Bachelors of Journalism/Arts
  • Bachelors of Communication / Journalism
  • Bachelors of Journalism / Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism
  • Bachelors of Science/Journalism

Honours

Honours is available as an additional year of study.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)

Entry requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Journalism

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Journalism, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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