Bachelor degree · university
Bachelor of Journalism
This degree teaches you to gather, check and tell news stories.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 50.75
- Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 4 providers
- VIC, QLD, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Journalism asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in telling stories that matter to people
- curiosity about how the world works
- good writing and listening skills
- a willingness to ask questions and check facts
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Journalist
Journalists find out what is happening, check it against the evidence and write it up for a news audience.
Median pay$89,500
Publishing Editor
Publishing editors work with authors to turn a manuscript or a piece of content into something ready for readers, then see it through the schedule that gets it published.
Median pay$65,000 (estimate)
Sports Commentator
Sports commentators describe live sport as it happens, turning what is unfolding on the field into a story that viewers and listeners can follow.
Median pay$83,200 (estimate)
Television Presenter
A television presenter fronts live and recorded programs, reading to camera, interviewing guests and keeping the show running to time.
Median pay$90,000 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jan 2027
- Fee
- $55,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
RMIT University
City, VIC
3.8from 1,757 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.75 lowest
- (64.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Adelaide University
Magill, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 58.8 lowest
- (65.3 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD
4.5from 1,654 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 79.5 lowest
- (81.5 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $14,970 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Journalism.
- News writing and reporting
- Multimedia production
- Journalism ethics and law
- Data and digital journalism
- Media and society
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is a bachelor degree in journalism. It suits people who want to build a career in journalism. The details given do not set out specific tasks, supervision or roles.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.