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- Graduate with a Bachelor of Communication and Master of Digital Communication in one integrated four-year course.
- Develop practical journalism skills across written, audio, video and digital formats.
- Learn how social media, data analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation are transforming communication and journalism.
- Gain experience through newsroom simulations, collaborative projects, internships and other real-world learning opportunities.
- Develop advanced research and digital communication capabilities for a rapidly changing global media environment.
Highlights
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Communication and Master of Digital Communication in one integrated four-year course.
- Develop practical journalism skills across written, audio, video and digital formats.
- Learn how social media, data analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation are transforming communication and journalism.
- Gain experience through newsroom simulations, collaborative projects, internships and other real-world learning opportunities.
- Develop advanced research and digital communication capabilities for a rapidly changing global media environment.
Why choose this course?
Journalism is changing as digital platforms, audience behaviour, data and emerging technologies reshape how news is produced, distributed and consumed. This course combines practical journalism education with advanced study in digital communication, helping you build the skills to create credible and compelling stories within this evolving environment.
In the Bachelor of Communication component, you will learn how to research, write and produce journalism across print, broadcast and digital platforms. You will explore ethical reporting, data-driven journalism, audience engagement and the social, cultural and economic forces shaping the news industry.
Your Master of Digital Communication studies will extend these capabilities through advanced learning in social media storytelling, communication analytics, artificial intelligence, data visualisation and the digital creative economy. You will develop a deeper understanding of how platforms and technologies influence communication, while learning to apply research and critical thinking to complex communication challenges.
By combining undergraduate and postgraduate study, you will graduate with practical journalism capabilities and advanced digital communication knowledge that can be applied across news, media, government, community and communication organisations.
Real-world learning
Real-world learning is embedded throughout the course.
Your journalism studies include collaborative projects that reflect professional newsroom workflows. You will gain experience pitching ideas, interviewing, researching, editing stories, producing multimedia content and managing production schedules. You may also investigate and create long-form multimedia work on topics that interest you.
Internships and other work-integrated learning opportunities can provide experience within media and communication organisations and help you develop professional networks. Depending on the available course options, you may also be able to participate in an industry project or international study tour.
In your advanced digital communication studies, you will apply your knowledge to authentic communication scenarios and may work with real-world clients or industry-focused projects. You will also be encouraged to build a professional digital brand across multiple platforms and complete advanced research that brings together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course.
Explore this course
This vertical degree combines the Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Journalism, with the Master of Digital Communication.
Your studies will begin with foundational communication, writing and media skills. You will learn how media industries, audiences and digital ecosystems operate while developing practical capabilities in journalism research, reporting and multimedia production.
As you progress, you will explore ethical and data-driven journalism, journalism law, audience behaviour and the influence of digital platforms on contemporary storytelling. Practical learning will prepare you to develop journalism for written, audio, video and online formats.
Your advanced studies will build your capabilities in social media storytelling, data analytics for communication, artificial intelligence and data visualisation. You will examine the digital creative economy and consider how automation and digital platforms are changing media production, distribution and consumption.
The course will also develop your ability to apply advanced research and critical thinking to communication challenges. You will graduate able to combine journalism practice with digital analysis, platform knowledge and advanced communication strategy.
Careers and outcomes
This course prepares you for journalism and communication careers that increasingly require a combination of strong storytelling, multimedia production, digital platform knowledge and data literacy.
Your journalism studies will prepare you to research, verify and communicate information across contemporary media formats. Advanced study in digital communication will broaden your capabilities in social media, audience analytics, artificial intelligence, data visualisation and digital strategy.
This combination may support careers in news and media organisations, digital publishing, government, community organisations, corporate communication and other industries that rely on credible, data-informed digital communication. It may also suit graduates interested in independent content creation or emerging roles that connect journalism, audience engagement and digital media analysis.
Possible careers
- Digital communication specialist
- Digital content producer
- Digital journalist
- Journalist
- Media adviser
- Reporter
- Social media brand specialist
KV40 is a vertical double degree, combining the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) with Master of Digital Communication. It is comprised of:
- 72 credit points of core units
- 96 credit points Journalism major
- 12 credit points of QUT You units
- 60 credit points of complementary studies
Postgraduate Digital Communication units
- 48 credit points of units from Master of Digital Communication
KV40 is a vertical double degree, combining the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) with Master of Digital Communication. It is comprised of:
- 72 credit points of core units
- 96 credit points Journalism major
- 12 credit points of QUT You units
- 60 credit points of complementary studies
Postgraduate Digital Communication units
- 48 credit points of units from Master of Digital Communication
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2027.
- Course code
- KV40
- QTAC code
- 409726
- CRICOS code
- 096577J
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: CSP $16,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2027 fees
2027: $41,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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