Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelors of Communication / Journalism is a dual degree program that prepares students for a career in the dynamic and fast-paced communications and media industry. The program combines core courses with chosen majors, allowing students to tailor a career path to achieve their professional and personal goals.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years full-time (or part time equivalent)
• Location: St Lucia
• Program Code: 2558
• AQF: Level 7
• CRICOS Code: E

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

• Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent): General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)

Minimum Entry Score

• ATAR / Rank: 78
• IB: 29.5

Equivalent Subjects

• Subject | Qualification equivalent
  • (No specific subjects listed)

Entry Score Threshold

• These are the lowest adjusted scores made an offer to in Semester 1, 2026. 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.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6
• 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

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

• Domestic: $17,400 (2026)
• International: AUD $45,792 (2026)

Government Assistance

• Domestic places in the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism are Commonwealth supported
• HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts
• Centrelink support: The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students

Scholarships

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How to Apply

Applying Online

• If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ
• The program code for the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism is 2558

Applying through QTAC

• All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
• The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Communication / Journalism is (Not specified)

Important Dates

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year

Admissions Schemes

• Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can
• We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ

Pathway Options

• A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential
• If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options

Program Highlights

• 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 2 degrees in just 4 years instead of 6
• Graduate job-ready for the dynamic, fast-paced communications and media industry

Career Possibilities

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

What You'll Study

• At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'
• See courses and program structure
• View dual degree planner (PDF)

How You'll Learn

• Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Online study
• Overseas study
• Peer-assisted study sessions
• Workshops

Who You'll Study With

• Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2026:
  • Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students
    • (A) Higher education study | <5 | <5
    • (B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0%
    • (C) Work and life experience | 0 | 0%
    • (D) Recent secondary education | |
      • • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR | N/P | N/P
      • • Admitted where ATAR and additional criteria were considered | 0 | 0%
      • • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor | 0 | 0%
    • International students | 0 | 0%
    • Total | 13 | 100%