Course overview
This dual degree is for aspiring business leaders and media professionals. In the business management component, students develop the knowledge and skills to assist in effective management in a constantly changing business environment. The journalism component explores reporting, investigation, editing, and communication and media contexts of journalism. Students learn to be independent and reflective practitioners who are creative problem-solvers. Students have opportunities to complement their journalism training through various domestic and international field trips and internship opportunities. Combining business and journalism skills prepares students for careers in writing, digital media, publishing and communications and public relations. This course encourages an interest in current affairs and an individual vision of journalism. For more information, visit Bachelors of Business Management/Journalism at UQ.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Journalism.
Majors
Refer to Bachelor of Business Management.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
27.4-29.6Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students12
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
- St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
- St LuciaQLD

