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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Communication / Journalism

  • Bachelor

Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2508, 059200E
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $164,480 total

About this course

Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
7827.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - 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.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Communication/B Journalism for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest94.3595.1
Median81.2582.05
Lowest74.178.7
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Develop specialist communications tactics through working with real clients, gaining first-hand experience in strategic industry practice.
  • Gain critical skills in cross-platform journalism production, editing, data analysis, publishing, entrepreneurship and multi-platform distribution.
  • Complete two degrees in just 4 years instead of 6.
  • Graduate job-ready for the dynamic, fast-paced communications and media industry.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Broadcast producer
  • Content producer
  • Social media producer
  • Digital media manager
  • Public relations professional
  • Broadcast writer
  • Political staffer
  • Marketing director

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
76.1%
Overall satisfaction
78%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
57.4%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary