Overview

The Politics and Journalism BA program from The University of Notre Dame Australia combines two disciplines into a single program of study. In addition to studying Australian politics and international relations, you will receive a solid grounding in media theory plus the opportunity to gain practical experience in various forms of journalism, including print, broadcast and online media.

To complete the Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) you will study a total of 24 courses, including three from Politics & International Relations and eight from Journalism. You will also study one Business course, one History course and two general electives. The choice of courses is designed to improve your analytical and creative skills, while imparting important content knowledge.

Employers want the skills you will develop in the Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism). The ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions and problem-solve are just what is needed in the flexible workplace of the 21st century. Communication skills in all forms, team work, initiative and adaptability are also at the heart of this version of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career opportunities:

The transferable skills from this Major are sought after by many employers. Career opportunities include: diplomatic service officer, Member of Parliament, electorate officer, political campaign assistant, social research officer, public affairs consultant, media advisor, human rights worker, intelligence analyst, public service officer, social media manager, aid worker/humanitarian worker and policy analyst.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Politics

Politics, Democracy and Governance in Australia

Setting the Agenda: The Media and Politics

Journalism: Theory and Practice

Media and Society

Media Ethics and Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

There are two main recruitment rounds, usually between May to July (Semester 2 Mid-Year intake) and November to March (Semester 1 Main-Round intake)

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fremantle, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Journalism Political Science View 59 other Bachelors in Journalism in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 045241M

Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)

Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24

Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30015 AUD / year

≈ 30015 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Commonwealth supported: 14630 AUD per year

Living costs

Fremantle

Australia

1700 - 2700 AUD / month

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