Overview

At the Communication (Journalism) - Data Science offered by Queensland University of Technology you will combine mathematics, statistics, and computer science to analyse and extract knowledge from large amounts of data. The course covers the theory and the practical tools for data acquisition, storage, management, processing, analysis and visualisation.

You will learn fundamental concepts like fairness and accuracy, as well as pioneering skills in multimedia production, data-driven storytelling, and reporting for social justice.

Across the world, we are collecting unprecedented amounts of data. We need skilled data scientists to understand and interpret the data, and communicate meaningful insights to inform business-critical decisions.

Career Paths

Empower your communications through effective data management and analysis. You can work in marketing, public relations, media and journalism environments, using your unique blend of data and communication skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Communication Industries
Journalism
Digital Advertising
Public Relations

Building IT Systems
Linear Algebra
Modern Data Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00

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International: Applications are open all year.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Data Science & Big Data Journalism 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 096577J

Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 30.

An aggregate score of 9 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.
A maximum of two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level subjects can be counted in place of one A-level subject provided that the same subject has not been taken at A level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40000 AUD / year

≈ 40000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17200 AUD / year

≈ 17200 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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