Bachelors of Journalism/Arts (BJ/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2102
Faculties
Arts Faculty
Social & Behavioural Sci Fac
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Email: sbs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7487
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2102
Faculties
Arts Faculty
Social & Behavioural Sci Fac
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 029214C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts?
Journalism is an exciting occupation that allows you to meet many different kinds of people and to travel. The basis of journalism is information - discovering, collecting, assembling, analysing and presenting information. To do this effectively, journalists require highly developed skills in language, a good understanding of the media, an interest in current affairs and a broad general knowledge. By also studying the BA, students graduate with highly developed skills in written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding. The BA allows students to choose from a wide variety of majors to either complement their journalism studies (such as Economics, International Relations, Public Policy or Popular Music) or to broaden their knowledge in another field (such as a language, Criminology or Psychology), thus expanding their opportunities to work in different areas of journalism.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Major
- Ancient History / Extended Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology / Extended Major
- Archaeology / Extended Major
- Art History / Extended Major
- Asian Studies Major
- Chinese / Extended Major
- Classical Languages / Extended Major
- Criminology / Extended Major
- Drama / Extended Major
- Economics / Extended Major
- English / Extended Major
- English Language and Communication Major
- English Literature / Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- French / Extended Major
- Gender Studies Major
- Geography / Extended Major
- German / Extended Major
- History / Extended Major
- Indonesian / Extended Major
- Information Technology Major
- International Relations / Extended Major
- Islamic Studies Major
- Italian Major
- Japanese / Extended Major
- Korean / Extended Major
- Linguistics / Extended Major
- Logic and Philosophy of Science Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Media, Communication and Cultural Studies / Extended Major
- Music / Extended Major
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major
- Philosophy / Extended Major
- Political Science / Extended Major
- Popular Music Major
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Policy Major
- Russian / Extended Major
- Sociology / Extended Major
- Spanish / Extended Major
- Sports Studies / Extended Major
- Studies in Religion / Extended Major
- World Literatures and Cultures / Extended Major
- Writing / Extended Major
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 029214C
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Journalism/Arts
Careers
Graduates from our dual Journalism/Arts program work in Australia and overseas within a wide range of print and broadcast media organisations at metropolitan, national and regional levels. Career opportunities are found in web and multimedia publications, specialty interest magazines, marketing and public relations, and freelancing. Many employers, especially in large organisations, look for the additional skills an Arts degree provides as these graduates have a broad, flexible education to complement their journalism studies.
Program rules for the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts
To complete the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Journalism/Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 comprising:
- #32 from the BA List (other than journalism courses) including:
- (i) 2 majors; or
- (ii) one double major; and the balance from courses in part A or part B or both; and
- #32 from the BJ List including:
- (i) #16 from Group 1; and
- (ii) #16 from Group 2.
Refer to BJ/BA rules for further information. Dual degree planners are available online at myAdvisor
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
