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Overview
- Study print, radio, TV and online journalism covering reporting, editing and production.
- Access industry-standard equipment and facilities, dedicated newsrooms, radio and TV studios, editing suites and production offices.
- Contribute to QUT News bulletins for television and radio and write online news that is incorporated into professional news outlets.
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| QTAC course code | 421222 |
| QUT course code | KJ32 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 3 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 040293F |
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Details
From print and broadcast media to online outlets and social media sites such as Twitter, the production and consumption of news has evolved and expanded. Today journalism is produced on more platforms than ever before, and consumed through mobile phones and laptops alongside newspapers, TV and radio. We have entered the era of ‘citizen journalism’ and user-generated content, in which non-professionals routinely contribute to and interact with the media.
Why choose this course?
QUT’s journalism degree will inspire your curiosity and prepare you to investigate, write and present news across platforms including online, print, radio and television. Hands-on production experience combined with knowledge of theory and context will provide you with a foundation for your journalism career in the 21st century.
Throughout the course you will gain practical skills and have the opportunity to contribute industry-standard content to QUT News and other outlets.
You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including dedicated newsrooms, radio and TV studios, editing suites and production offices. Your teachers will include working professionals and internationally renowned scholars of journalism and media studies.
Journalism students can pursue work experiences through industry internships and international exchanges.
Career outcomes
QUT graduates go on to successful careers in journalism, working for newspapers, magazines, television, radio and online media. Others choose careers in public relations, media management and corporate communications. QUT journalism graduates have achieved distinction in high-profile media positions. Our graduates include senior Australian journalists such as Karl Stefanovic, Leila McKinnon, Leigh Sales, Michael Crutcher and Kate Scanlan.
Professional recognition
The QUT journalism degree is recognised by the Australian Journalists’ Association section of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
Units
Your course
Year 1
You will learn foundation writing, reporting and research skills and the basic concepts that are necessary for the more sophisticated writing and production options that are contained in the second year of the journalism program.
Year 2
You will explore more sophisticated writing styles in magazine and feature writing. You will be introduced to broadcast reporting, writing and production. You will undertake the study of journalism issues and ethics.
Year 3
In the final year of your journalism degree you will become senior reporters in print, broadcast and online. You will be involved in making current affairs reports for 4EB radio, QUT News or online publications. You will also undertake an advanced unit in writing and reporting and have the opportunity to undertake an internship with industry.
All course structures
Here are the rest of the study plans.
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $2,824 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Journalism
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (421222) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
