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Major

Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Arts
Overview Study details

Gain the knowledge vital for exciting careers in media and related professions.

Courses cover the study of journalism and other forms of public communication, along with global journalism, mass communication and digital media.

Career opportunities can be found in arts, business, government and business, marketing, communications or public relations.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2025

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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:

  • Reporter
  • Correspondent/Journalist
  • Journalist
  • Media sub-editor
  • Sub-editor
  • Marketing manager
  • Radio journalist
  • Radio presenter
  • Arts journalist
  • Digital editor
Yiyi Lou

Throughout the program, I’ve learnt from lecturers, tutors and industry guests who have worked as and are currently working as correspondents, journalists, editors and media practitioners. Hearing about their stories and experiences help fuel my passion for journalism and media.

Yiyi Lou
Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication and Chinese Translation and Interpreting)
Peter Greste

This role means I can speak to journalists and journalism students and share some of the lessons I have learnt. And I want to remind journalists about why the job matters and, hopefully, inspire them to really drill down and do that job with passion and commitment.

Peter Greste
UNESCO Chair of Journalism and Communication
Yiyi Lou

Throughout the program, I’ve learnt from lecturers, tutors and industry guests who have worked as and are currently working as correspondents, journalists, editors and media practitioners. Hearing about their stories and experiences help fuel my passion for journalism and media.

Yiyi Lou
Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication and Chinese Translation and Interpreting)
Peter Greste

This role means I can speak to journalists and journalism students and share some of the lessons I have learnt. And I want to remind journalists about why the job matters and, hopefully, inspire them to really drill down and do that job with passion and commitment.

Peter Greste
UNESCO Chair of Journalism and Communication

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Overseas study
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Media and Society
  • Journalistic Narratives
  • International Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Communication Law and Ethics

See courses and program structure

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