This major focuses on the continuous evolution of media technologies and industries.
It also covers the interactive and data-driven platforms that now form the basis of everyday media infrastructure, significant domains of cultural production such as news and television, and the role media plays in the formation of identity.
You'll learn a combination of critical analytic, research, production, management and planning skills related to contemporary media industries.
Graduates will be candidates for work in the media industries, as well as the expanding array of organisations that have in-house media production and management.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Broadcast producer
- Content producer
- Social media producer
- Digital media manager
- Digital content producer
- Social media strategist
- Digital content writer
The best thing about studying a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication at UQ was gaining course credit by completing internships. An internship I completed led to securing paid and on-going work within the highly competitive industry.
Graduate, Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism
The best thing about studying a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication at UQ was gaining course credit by completing internships. An internship I completed led to securing paid and on-going work within the highly competitive industry.
Graduate, Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism
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How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Studios
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Media Design
- Digital Media Industries
- Digital Project
- Media Platforms
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