Bachelors of Journalism and BA - Ancient History in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

Develop into a worldwide communicator who shapes global media content while acquiring versatile skills for today's evolving job market. This combined program offers comprehensive journalism training alongside creative arts education, preparing you to craft compelling stories through multiple mediums. As a modern journalist, you'll master diverse storytelling techniques including writing, photography, audio/video production, and digital platform development. Utilizing UQ's cutting-edge technology, you'll acquire practical expertise in field recording, camera operation, multimedia editing, data interpretation, digital publishing, and content distribution. The complementary Arts degree enhances your creative problem-solving abilities, creating a versatile skill set for diverse career paths. While journalism remains competitive, UQ alumni consistently excel in securing media positions across digital publications, niche magazines, corporate communications, and independent content creation. Employers particularly value the broad perspective and adaptability that arts graduates bring to their journalism expertise.

Ancient Mediterranean civilizations form the cornerstone of Western culture, making their study profoundly meaningful in contemporary society. You'll explore the rich historical, literary, religious, and philosophical traditions of diverse ancient societies, from Egyptian and Persian to Greek and Roman civilizations. The curriculum covers vast historical periods from early Bronze Age cultures to late Roman antiquity, examining transformative figures, political systems, and cultural milestones like Alexander's conquests, Athenian democracy, and Rome's imperial expansion. By understanding these foundational civilizations, you'll gain valuable insights into how ancient innovations continue to shape modern thought, governance, and cultural expressions.