Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism is a dual degree program that combines the skills and knowledge of business management with the creative and critical thinking of journalism. This program is designed to prepare students for a career in writing, digital media, publishing, communications, public relations, and more.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: St Lucia
• Program Code: 2510
• AQF: Level 7
• CRICOS Code: Not specified
• Entry Score Threshold:
  • ATAR / Rank: 78
  • IB: 29.5
• Admission Schemes: Available
• Scholarships: Available

Majors

The program offers several majors, including:

• Business Economics
• Business Information Systems
• Human Resources
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Leadership and Management Science
• Marketing

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites:
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • One of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Minimum Entry Score:
  • Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
• 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.
• Student Visas: International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative Annual Fee:
  • Domestic: $16,600 (2026)
  • International: AUD $54,096 (2026)
• Government Assistance: Available
• Financial Aid: Available for international students
• Scholarships: Available

How to Apply

• Applying Online: Submit your application to UQ or use an approved UQ agent near you.
• QTAC Code: 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: Available
• Pathway Options: Available

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a range of careers, including:

• Copywriter
• Account manager
• Public relations officer
• Corporate communications officer
• Social media manager
• Marketing manager
• Business development specialist
• Sales manager
• Managing director

Professional Memberships

Graduates may be eligible for memberships with professional organizations, including:

• Australian Human Resources Institute
• Australian Marketing Institute
• Economic Society of Australia