Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)

With a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from the University of Canberra, you’ll be equipped for success in a media and communications landscape that’s changing faster than ever. In this course you will learn by doing, developing your skills and knowledge in a realistic production environment. You will engage with big ideas and the theoretical underpinnings of journalism and apply them in your work.

From day one of your degree, you’ll work hands-on as a student journalist for The Owl and UCFM, and by the final year of study you’ll be exercising editorial leadership across the entire course. Along the way, you’ll build the editorial and technical competencies required to produce compelling, accurate and trustworthy journalism for contemporary and future audiences. You’ll graduate as a confident early career journalist who employs the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice in your work.

Areas of study

Communication, content creation, digital media, journalism, writing.

Career opportunities

Journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online), communications officer, editor, producer, media adviser, social media coordinator, online community manager, digital campaigner, content creator and marketer, social entrepreneur, digital editor/curator, multi-platform content creator, videographer/photographer/podcaster, professional writer.

Practical experience

During the course, you’ll gain 100 hours of real-world industry experience through an internship placement at media organisations such as the ABC, the Canberra Times, WIN, and amplifyCBR. There are also exciting year-round on-air and production opportunities for journalism students at the Faculty of Arts and Design’s radio station, UCFM.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.