Bachelor of Journalism

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

063077B

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Duration 6 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,960 / semester(s)

Next Intake May-2026

Bachelor of Journalism

About

In this era of the 24/7 news cycle, there has never been a greater demand for well-informed, analytical, and balanced communicators who bring a global perspective to the journalistic process.

Bond University’s Bachelor of Journalism combines the core journalistic values of evidence, fairness, and accuracy with an in-depth understanding of storytelling in the digital age.

Learn to conceptualise, research, and create compelling content across the spectrum of traditional media and digital platforms. In our state-of-the-art news studios and multimedia editing suites, you will develop podcasts, videos, and social media content, as well as news articles and magazine stories for print and digital media and television segments.

You will have the opportunity to report for local, national, and international media outlets and to undertake journalism and digital media internships in Australia and overseas, including New York, Washington, and London.*

Our extensive choice of majors and minors gives you the flexibility to tailor your journalism degree to suit your career ambitions or personal interests.

At Bond, you can complete a Bachelor of Journalism and a relevant master’s degree within the same amount of time that a student at another university would take to complete just a bachelor’s degree. This combination of degrees would help you start your career a step ahead of other graduates.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate 85%

Grade average of final year results. Converted to a percentage scale where 50% = pass if otherwise reported.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Successful Completion) and required SAT score 1020

Overall test score. Where multiple test results have been presented, the overall test result providing the best rank will be used.

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Career

What can you do with your degree?

The media landscape has been transformed over the past two decades with a significant switch from traditional to digital media. Opportunities still exist – and will always exist – for graduates looking for a career in print journalism, television, radio, web journalism, and photojournalism.

With its focus on digital media skills and content creation, this degree also provides the ideal launching pad for careers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The University’s underlying focus on entrepreneurship creates an incubator for graduates who are interested in launching and monetising their own media opportunities, such as blogging, vlogging, podcasting, social media influencing, data journalism, and multi-media / graphic design.

The advanced writing, communication and content creation skills developed in this degree are in strong demand across the broad spectrum of corporate, community and government sectors.

Outcomes

Journalist and presenter

Journalists write, create, edit, and present news content for traditional and non-traditional outlets including websites, blogs, social media platforms, digital-only platforms, magazines, newspapers, radio and television. Seek (2021) projects a six per cent growth predicted over the next 5 years, with a median salary of $75k.

Content creator / manager

Content creators are often writers or journalists with a passion for unpacking complex topics and turning them into meaningful audience-centric content. Content managers write editorial articles, blogs, case studies, social media posts and stories, and are responsible for producing well-researched editorial and opinion pieces for publication and amplification on social media channels. Content manager salaries in Australia are advertised on Seek (2021) between $80k to $110k.

Social media managers

Social media managers are responsible for developing social media plans for individuals and organisations. They collaborate with business owners, product managers, agencies and influencers to plan and create content for social media distribution. According to Seek (2021), the projected job growth is 21 percent over the next 5 years, with a median salary of $90k.