Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

Study Journalism at UTS

If you have a passion for storytelling across multiple media and want to shape the world through the power of truth, a career in journalism is for you. With UTS' Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), you'll get the experience, insight and knowledge you need to launch an exciting future in news.

At UTS, we go beyond the essential skills of writing, research and investigation to foster critical thought, media ethics and intellectual rigour, underpinned by the principle that journalism is a public good. This means you'll graduate fully equipped to take on the biggest stories from the local to the international stage, all while upholding the highest standards of this longstanding and ever-changing profession.

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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

CODE

UTS: C10361 (version 2)

CRICOS: 087733K

UAC: 600013 (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

72.30

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DURATION

3 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
NOT AVAILABLE 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$52,312.86

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Journalism is offered as a major in the Bachelor of Communication. In this degree, you'll complete core Communication subjects covering topics like citizenship, digital literacy and communicating difference, building a comprehensive overview of this fascinating and wide-ranging discipline.

You'll then begin specialising your knowledge through your Journalism major, where you'll study subjects covering news, journalism in the age of social media, media law and ethics, multimedia reporting, data and investigations, digital journalism research as well as visual and sound journalism before undertaking a professional project. Enhance your knowledge further with your choice of Communication electives or build more expertise through your choice of a second major.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
54000	Citizenship and Communication
54001	Digital Literacies
54002	Communicating Difference
52640	Media Law and Ethics
52641	News Now
52642	Multimedia Features
52643	Sound Journalism
52644	Visual Journalism
52645	Digital Journalism Research
52646	Investigations, Data and Collaboration
52647	Professional Project

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program is designed to equip students to pursue career opportunities across the media sector, including television, radio, print and digital settings. You'll get the chance to hone your writing and journalistic skills, all while building the critical attributes, knowledge and understandings to make you a sought-after journalism professional.

Admissions information

This course is designed for aspiring journalists passionate about addressing global issues and communicating them to the public. Choose this course for a comprehensive blend of practical skills and critical thinking, essential for framing world affairs in a clear and engaging manner. Our approach at UTS champions journalism as a cornerstone of democracy, instilling in our students the critical, ethical, and political acumen necessary for their future careers.
Distinctively located near the ABC in Sydney, the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) offers real-world reporting experiences with industry giants. You'll understand journalism's democratic role and develop expertise in production, digital content, news reporting, and writing across various media platforms.
You will acquire versatile skills, with the option to diversify through a second major, enhancing your adaptability in the media sector. Graduates can pursue careers as reporters, editors, media advisors, and content producers, among other roles, in a multitude of settings from newsrooms to government communications.
Situated in the heart of Sydney in close proximity to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is a practice-based course, providing opportunities to engage with real reporting through UTS Central News and industry leaders like the ABC, The Guardian and more. The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) gives students a crucial understanding of the role journalists play in a democracy, with journalism providing a forum for public debate and giving voice to all communities. Through hands-on practice, students also gain the skills in production, digital content creation, news reporting and analysis and writing required to excel in this diverse industry. These skills can be applied in various media platforms, including online, audio, television, video, print and social media.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $16,992.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $52,312.86

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for professional level membership of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
- Students are eligible for student membership of the MEAA and access to the MEAA, Women in Media and Walkley Foundation network which provides skill development programs.
- The course is recognised by the MEAA and the Australian Press Council.

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Entry schemes and pathways

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UTS Early Entry program

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

Elite athletes and performers

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

InpUTS

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

Completing a recognised TAFE or VET provider qualification

With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.

Jumbunna Admissions Program

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

Changing from another undergraduate course

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Your future career

Graduates are often employed in areas related to journalism, such as communication advisers or content producers, and as workers in non-government organisations and other civil society bodies, such as unions, universities and charities.

Career options

“Communication at UTS is different from other universities in the way that you gain practical experience in the industry whilst learning up to date methodologies from tutors who are working in the industry themselves.”

Daniel Snell

Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts & Production) (Public Communication)

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Students shooting video in a green screen studio. — Direct productions in our Bon Marche Studio.

Undergraduate students collaborate on a project in the Building 3 sound studios — Collaborate in our media production facilities.

Aerial view of the UTS Library reading room, showing desks, study areas and shelves with books. — Find your perfect library study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.

Why UTS?

Why study Communication at UTS

With a degree in Communications, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.

We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.