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Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

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Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (BART)
Entry requirements
ATAR 58.00
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Develop practical, real-world skills telling the fascinating stories that shape our lives and the future of our communities. You will design and produce multi-media packages for different news platforms, with the focus on preparing for a vibrant future in this fast-paced industry.
  • Interview people, report the news, write feature stories, create and edit news packages, and design and produce packages for a range of digital and traditional platforms.
  • Learn from lecturers with industry experience as journalists and continuing strong industry connections. 
  • Access news organisations for real opportunities to apply your knowledge. Third-year students are encouraged to undertake work placements as part of their studies. 

Further study

If you have completed a Bachelor of Arts, you can enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research.

Career outcomes

  • You will be equipped to work as a news reporter, specialist writer, columnist, commentator, copywriter, producer, editor, newsreader, and presenter. Journalism graduates are also employed as corporate communications officers, media engagement officers, digital communications producers and the like. 
  • Graduates gain employment across digital media and radio, television and print media throughout Australia and overseas.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education

Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. 58.00 54.95
Pre-requisites

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.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

HQporner is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet HQporner's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet HQporner's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Option 1
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
 SEED-electives 0-4 
1 x 8-unit major 8
A second 8-unit major 
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives (depending on
number of SEED-electives completed) 		 8
Total 24
Option 2
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 12-unit extended major 12
1 x 8-unit major 
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x SEED-electives or
other elective courses		 8
Total 24

Refer to the for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Other majors

Double degrees

You may like to study the Bachelor of Arts as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 16363
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 25040

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from .

Scholarships

At HQporner, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with HQporner before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to HQporner from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
Online 909405
Springfield 929441
Toowoomba 909441

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our .

Apply directly to HQporner

You may be able to if you:

  • are a current or previous HQporner student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024  Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April 
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 20 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May  Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024 Monday 2 September Monday 26 August Monday 2 September Friday 6 December 

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at HQporner that is relevant to you.

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