Journalism/Laws (Honours)

The University of Queensland

Bachelor's degree

In Brisbane (Australia)

£ 37,232 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brisbane (Australia)

  • Duration

    5 Years

  • Credits

    88

There's a big difference between open justice and trial by media, and lawyers often have to deal with courts of law and the court of public opinion. With degrees in Journalism/Laws, you'll have an insider's view of the media alongside your studies in law.The Bachelors of Journalism/Laws (Honours) combines courses about the media and journalism with the in-depth study of the concepts, principles, policies and values of the law, both in Australia and in other jurisdictions.Study a law program that is distinguished by its rigour, depth and conceptual sophistication. You'll develop a high-level understanding of the law, along with personal and professional skills that are transferable across careers and contexts.Benefit from a progressive journalism program that keeps pace with industry. Courses not only teach key knowledge and skills, but also provide insight into how the media is changing and what this means for professional journalists.Learn in the oldest law school in Queensland, which has educated some of Australia's leading legal professionals. You'll graduate with an internationally respected honours qualification, which acts as a pathway to future research or learning.With degrees in journalism and laws, you'll understand the principles and practices of journalism and the legal profession, which are both vital to healthy democratic societies.FAST FACTSGlobal standingUQ was ranked 27th in the world for communication in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Communication is also one of UQ's research strengths and we employ more than 40 full-time researchers, whose knowledge and research informs our programs.IN THE CLASSROOMPersonalised teaching experienceOur courses are taught in small group settings and informal learning spaces in the Forgan Smith building, refurbished specifically for law students . You'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge with your peers and professors in an active...

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Brisbane (Australia)
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Street Lucia, QLD 4072

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirementsQueensland Year 12 or equivalent English.All international applicants need to meet the minimum entry score for this program.IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process ....

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Course programme



Program structure
The Bachelors of Journalism/Laws (Honours) is made up of two course lists:
Course list for the Bachelor of Journalism Course list for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.
The Bachelors of Journalism/Laws (Honours) has a single set of Program Rules, which explain what is required to complete the dual program. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
If you decide to enrol in a dual program, you can use a Dual Degree Planner to help organise your studies.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Honours

Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program. Honours is awarded in the following classes:

  • Class I
  • Class IIA
  • Class IIB
  • Class IIIA
  • Class IIIB

Class of honours depends on your GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.


A student is required to obtain 48 units from the BJ List comprising:

24 units from Part A; and
8 units from Part B; and
16 units of Electives from -
(i) Part C (which may include up to 2 minors); and/or
(ii) Other courses (please seek advice from Program Director about course selection)

  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • COMU1120 2 Media and Society
  • COMU1130 2 Connectivity and Culture
  • COMU1140 2 Multimedia
  • JOUR1112 2 Journalistic Narratives
  • JOUR1710 2 Journalistic Investigation
  • COMU2120 2 Media Design
  • COMU2130 2 News Analysis
  • COMU2160 2 Communication Law and Ethics
  • JOUR2221 2 International Journalism & Mass Communication
  • WRIT2000 2 Writing & Editing for the Professions
  • JOUR3401 2 Journalism Project
  • JOUR3000 2 Data Journalism
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • COMU2140 2 Digital Media Industries
  • COMU2170 2 Intercultural Communication
  • JOUR2000 2 Broadcast Journalism
  • JOUR3122 2 Field Study - Journalism & Communication
  • JOUR3222 2 Journalism Design
  • JOUR3801 2 Journalism Internship
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • COMU1152 2 Public Relations Writing
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • COMU2180 2 Media Strategies
  • COMU2311 2 Communication for Social Change
  • COMU3140 2 Issues and Stakeholder Engagement
  • COMU3222 2 Political Communication
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • MSTU1001 2 Introduction to Film & Television Studies
  • MSTU2160 2 Film and Television History
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • MSTU2005 2 Film Movements & Genres
  • MSTU2006 2 Australian Cinema
  • MSTU2008 2 Television: Forms and Genres
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • WRIT1110 2 Creative Writing: Narrative Fiction
  • WRIT2250 2 Writing: Grammar, Syntax, and Style
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • WRIT2100 2 Creative Writing: Poetics
  • WRIT2120 2 Creative Writing: Screenwriting
  • WRIT3050 2 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction
  • WRIT3700 2 Publishing, Editing, and Authorship
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • BIOL1900 2 Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
  • HMST1910 2 From Bradman to Freeman: Mythic Qualities of Australian Sport
  • HMST2190 2 From Playground to Podium: Critical Analysis of Sporting Issues
  • HMST3103 2 Management & Marketing of Sport & Physical Activity
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • MUSC1010 2 Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUSC1700 2 Introduction to Popular Music Studies: The Rock Era
  • MUSC2000 2 Music Subcultures and the Media
  • MUSC2700 2 Beyond Rock: Music in the Digital Age
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • DECO1100 2 Design Thinking
  • DECO1400 2 Introduction to Web Design
  • DECO2000 2 Special Topics in Design Computing 2A
  • DECO2300 2 Digital Prototyping
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • ECON1010 2 Introductory Microeconomics
  • ECON1020 2 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • ECON1120 2 The Economics of Social Issues
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • ECON2200 2 Management of Financial Institutions
  • ECON2410 2 Economics of Business Strategy
  • ECON2420 2 The Macroeconomy & Business Conditions
  • ECON3210 2 Financial Markets & Institutions
  • ECON3600 2 Australian Economic History
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • POLS1301 2 Introduction to Political Ideas
  • POLS1101 2 Introduction to Australian Politics
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • POLS2101 2 Indigenous Politics & Policy
  • POLS2201 2 Australian Foreign Policy
  • POLS3118 2 Advances in Political Psychology

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Journalism/Laws (Honours)

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