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Bachelor of Politics and Journalism

The University of Notre Dame Australia

CRICOS provider number: 01032F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12170

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About

The Bachelor of Politics and Journalism is designed to prepare you for a career in politics, journalism, strategic communications or media. In addition to studying politics and international relations, you will receive a solid grounding in media theory and practice plus the opportunity to gain practical experience in various forms of journalism, including print, broadcast and online media. Our internship program gives you a unique insight into the Australian information landscape, where you will take advantage of placements with media industries such as TV studios and radio stations.

Areas of study

Democracy and governance in Australia, journalism theory and practice, journalism for television and video, media and politics, media and society, media ethics and law, politics, radio, world politics.

Career opportunities

Roles in politics, public relations, public service, journalism, media, communications, community development, social advocacy, policy.

Practical experience

Elective internships and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Honours

This degree is available with Honours (an optional fourth year for students who have excelled in their studies and who wish to deepen their knowledge in a particular field via an independent research project).

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

All applicants must complete Notre Dame's Individual Factors Form and upload it to their UAC application.

Admission criteria

Refer to Notre Dame general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Notre Dame website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2020 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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