Overview

You’ll explore how to research, produce, publish and promote news across a range of different media, and develop your editorial judgement and leadership ability by working in teams to publish your original stories in print, on-air and online.

Topics studied include traditional reporting, digital curation, content creation and freelancing. You’ll graduate with the full suite of in-demand skills which will allow you to produce engaging quality journalism in a multi-platform media environment.

Study Communication and Media (Journalism) from University of Canberra and you will:

appreciate and critique the role of public interest journalism in society

work flexibly, collaboratively and autonomously in deadline-driven environments

instinctively adopt communication technologies in the production of journalism

become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally

apply the highest standards of professionalism expected of journalists.

Career opportunities

Journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)

Communications officer

Editor

Producer

Media adviser

Social media coordinator

Online community manager

Digital campaigner

Content creator and marketer

Social entrepreneur

Digital editor/curator

Multi-platform content creator

Videographer/photographer/podcaster

Professional writer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Journalism Now and Next
Street Stories
Sound Stories
In-Depth: Feature and Specialist Writing
Data Journalism
Video Live
Newsfeed
Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 58 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.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

CRICOS Code: 095567G

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31000 AUD / year

≈ 31000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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