Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism

University of Queensland - St Lucia

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Overview

This dual degree explores the practices of journalism and the way in which the media and communication work together. In the communication component, students develop a critical awareness of how communication influences people's lives and specialise in areas of interest that tailor their career path. In the journalism component, they study reporting, investigation, editing, and communication and media contexts of journalism, creative problem-solving and learn to be an independent and reflective professional. Students have opportunities to complement their journalism training through domestic and international field trips and internship opportunities. Gain valuable insights into current practice through an on-site media and production support team, and professionals from leading media outlets. For more information, visit Bachelors of Communication/Journalism at UQ.

Prerequisites

Majors

Digital media; public relations. Minors: Interaction design; writing. Digital media and public relations are also available as minors. Students cannot take the journalism minor in the Bachelor of Communication.

Potential Career Outcomes

Refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Bachelor of Journalism.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer96.5599.95
Median rank to receive an offer86.6086.60
Lowest rank to receive an offer81.1581.15

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Queensland website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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