Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)

at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Modules:
 

• Media and Society
• Connectivity and Culture
• Multimedia
• Journalistic Narratives
• Journalistic Investigation
• Media Design
• Communication Law and Ethics
• International Journalism & Mass Communication
• Research Methods & Project Management
• Honours Research Thesis
• Topics in Journalism and Communication Studies

Prerequisites
 

• Bachelor of Journalism from the University (or equivalent); and

• have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 on a 7-point scale; or

• satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other Entry Requirements
 

• The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.

• Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.
   

English language requirements
 

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
• TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
• Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
• OET is not accepted.

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
 

• AUD $35,840

Programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
 

• Journalist
• Digital content producer
• Copywriter
• Research academic
• Broadcast writer
• Broadcaster