Bachelors of Journalism and BA - Writing [Extended Major] in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland | Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 43,200
(c. USD30,400.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Develop into a worldwide communicator who shapes global narratives through media 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 powerful stories using multiple formats - from written articles and photography to audio-visual production and digital platforms. Utilizing UQ's cutting-edge technology, you'll transform theory into practical expertise in areas like field production, multimedia editing, data journalism, digital publishing, and content distribution. The complementary Arts degree enhances your creative problem-solving abilities, creating a diverse skillset that opens doors to various professions. While journalism remains competitive, UQ alumni consistently land media positions across digital publications, niche magazines, corporate communications, and freelance work. Employers particularly value the adaptable mindset and broad knowledge base that arts-educated journalists bring to organizations.

Master the art of creating engaging content through this specialized program. You'll gain thorough knowledge of linguistic structures at every level - from individual words to complete documents. The curriculum teaches effective composition techniques for both print and digital formats, along with revision strategies. Whether pursuing creative writing or business communications, you'll graduate capable of producing high-quality work across multiple genres to advance your professional aspirations.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C). International Baccalaureate Diploma - 29 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.

Tuition AUD 43,200

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