Overview

Key Facts

This Science -Journalism program at University of Queensland brings together the analytical rigour of scientific training and the research and communication skills of journalism.

The Bachelor of Science degree offers one of the broadest selections of science disciplines in Australia. Mix and match course combinations from general science and non-science disciplines, and focus on your specialisation with single, extended or dual majors to deepen your knowledge in your second and third years.

You'll gain relevant, real-world experience through employability and work-integrated learning opportunities such as internships, industry placements, research projects and international study opportunities.

The Bachelor of Journalism is a professional program aimed at preparing you for entry into work in journalism and related fields. It develops a deep understanding of journalism and its media and communication contexts, and the skills and reflection necessary to be a journalist.

The core set of courses introduce you to the central features of scientific and journalistic theory and practice. By combining these courses with the majors, you can tailor a career path to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Programme Structure

Courses

Research Methods & Project Management

Honours Research Thesis

Topics in Journalism and Communication Studies

Key information

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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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 043735E

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54096 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

12829 AUD / year

≈ 12829 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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