Overview

This Communication in Journalism degree at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) goes beyond the essential skills of writing, research and investigation to foster critical thought, media ethics and intellectual rigour, underpinned by the principle that journalism is a public good. This means you'll graduate fully equipped to take on the biggest stories from the local to the international stage, all while upholding the highest standards of this longstanding and ever-changing profession.

Your future career

Graduates are often employed in areas related to journalism, such as communication advisers or content producers, and as workers in non-government organisations and other civil society bodies, such as unions, universities and charities.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Communication and Society

Communication and Work Futures

News Now

Sound Journalism

Digital Journalism Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism View 149 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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: 087733K

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52770 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

17837 AUD / year

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Additional Details

All offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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

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