Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries (Journalism)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Toowoomba

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,240 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries (Journalism)

About

Overview

Benefit from practical learning that will prepare you for a diverse range of career options in the dynamic and exciting field of journalism.
Develop the skills to conduct professional interviews, report the news, write impactful feature stories, create and edit news packages, and design and produce packages for radio, television, online, and print.
Learn from lecturers with years of industry experience as journalists.
Our strong industry partnerships will help you access news organisations for real opportunities to apply your knowledge. Third-year students may undertake work placements as part of their studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Career

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you’ll be ready to step into various roles in radio, television, online and print media, throughout Australia and overseas. Careers can include specialist reporter, columnist, commentator, copywriter, producer, editor, newsreader and presenter.