Course overview
The Bachelor of Journalism is driven by a digital-first ethos and grounded in core journalistic traditions and values of truth, fairness, and accuracy. This approach will empower you to harness and exploit established and emerging technologies to create career opportunities and new pathways. Throughout your degree, you will learn to conceptualise and create original and compelling content across platforms and will be encouraged to use digital storytelling to engage with social issues and advocate for change. You will build a substantial portfolio of practical work aligned with industry standards, defining yourself as a specialised professional via a choice of real-world majors and minors. Access to world-class facilities and opportunities to report for local, national, and international media outlets will be available to you. We also offer journalism and digital media internships in Australia and abroad, including New York, Washington, Beijing, and London.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Journalist, Presenter, Content creator/manager, Social media manager
Other Information
Students must complete one of the following options: major (60cp) plus electives (20cp) or minor (40cp) plus electives (40cp). Either option comprises of 80 credit points in total.
Minor options: Advertising; Corporate Storytelling; Creative Writing; Communication & Society; Film & Television; Media Studies; Public Relations; Social Media
Majors
Advertising; Business Context and Environment; Communication; Corporate Storytelling; Creative Writing; Criminology; Digital Media; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Film and Television; Global Studies (Sustainability); Legal, Government and Crime Studies; Marketing; Communication; Media Studies; Marketing; Philosophy; Psychology; Public Relations; Social Media (Communication); Social Media; Sport Industry
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, 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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Total students176
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDJanuary 2026
- Gold CoastQLDMay 2026
- Gold CoastQLDSeptember 2025
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