Bachelor of Journalism

Details

From print and broadcast media to online outlets and social media sites such as Twitter, the production and consumption of news has evolved and expanded. Today journalism is produced on more platforms than ever before and consumed through mobile phones and laptops alongside newspapers, TV and radio. Professional journalists continue to set the agenda, managing and validating information in a world swamped by citizen journalism and user-generated content.
Why choose this course?

QUT’s journalism degree will inspire your curiosity and prepare you to investigate, write and present news across platforms including online, print, radio and television. Hands-on production experience combined with knowledge of theory and context will provide you with a foundation for your journalism career in the twenty-first century.
Throughout the course you will gain practical skills and have the opportunity to contribute industry-standard content to QUT News and other outlets.
You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including dedicated newsrooms, radio and TV studios, editing suites and production offices. Your teachers will include working professionals and internationally renowned scholars of journalism and media studies. Journalism staff maintain close links to the industry through their association with high-profile awards and organisations. For example, QUT has sponsored the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism and the Queensland Clarion Awards.
Journalism students can pursue work experience through industry internships and international exchanges.
To view the latest student bulletins visit the QUT News website at www.qutnews.com

Career outcomes
QUT graduates develop successful careers in journalism working for newspapers, magazines, television, radio and online media. Others choose careers in public relations, media management and corporate communications. QUT journalism graduates have achieved distinction in high-profile...