Overview

Key Facts

Journalism and Mass Communication major at University of Queensland prepares graduates for jobs where critical understanding, flexibility, research, analytical and communication skills are required (including careers in journalism, digital media strategy, the media and entertainment industry, and mass communication.

The Journalism and Mass Communication major provides a broader basis for careers in mass communication, journalism and the media as well as a wide range of other occupations where critical understanding, flexibility, research, analytical and communication skills and proficiency in communication are required.

Programme Structure

Courses

Understanding the News

Journalistic Narratives

Media and Society

Communication Research Methods

Intercultural Communication

Communication Law and Ethics

International Journalism & Mass Communication

Media Platforms

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

64 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 124 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 098326A

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54096 AUD / year

≈ 54096 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

15458 AUD / year

≈ 15458 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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