Bachelor of Journalism

BJOURN

Program Overview | Program Structure

Program Overview

Program Name Bachelor of Journalism
Level Undergraduate
Type Bachelor
Mode On-campus
Duration 2 years full-time or flexible part-time options
Starting Semesters January, May, September
QTAC Code 020471
Program Code HS-20026
CRICOS Code 063077B
Host Faculty Humanities & Social Sciences
Program-specific Enquiries H&SS Faculty Services
Phone: +61 7 559 52522
Email: hss@bond.edu.au
Credit for Prior Study Enquiries H&SS Faculty Services
Phone: +61 7 559 52522
Email: hss@bond.edu.au
Admissions, Enrolment and General Enquiries

RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS

Domestic Enquiries:
Toll-free: 1800 074 074 (from within Australia)
Phone: +61 7 559 51024 (from outside Australia)
Email: information@bond.edu.au

International Enquiries:
Phone: +61 7 559 51024
Email: international@bond.edu.au

Bond University’s Journalism program is recognized internationally for its quality and innovation and covers a gamut of media, including print, radio, specialization in the areas of Television Journalism, Health Reporting, IT Reporting, Business and Finance Reporting, Crime Reporting, Sports Reporting or Foreign Correspondence.

Professional Outcomes

This program is designed for students for with a career focus aimed directly at working in mainstream journalism, initially as a reporter in newspapers, radio, television or digital media. Students pursuing other vocations where journalistic skills are required will also find this program beneficial.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, Bond College Certificate.

Work Experience & Internships

Some students without practical workplace experience, or with workplace experience in a field different from their studies, choose to undertake an internship as part of their degree.

This intensely practical professional development approach fosters graduates who are ready, willing and able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in the workplace.

Attendance

International Students: Students must undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points) to fulfil student visa requirements.

Domestic Students: Most Students undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points). You may, however, enrol in fewer subjects (equivalent to 30 credit points) and extend your degree over a longer period.

Bond's Teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.

Combined Degrees

Students can combine this degree with any other undergraduate degree at Bond (except Medicine) to suit their professional and personal interests. Bond's three-semester academic year allows students to complete two degrees in the same time it would take to complete just one degree at other universities (dependant upon degree combination).

Information on this web page is accurate at the time of posting. This program structure is indicative only and may be subject to change.