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Australia, Australian Capital Territory
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1990
Total Students: 17,500 +
Main Campus Address
11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
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.
Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) at UC and you will:
Work Integrated Learning
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.
Specialist Major: Journalism
With a Specialist Major in 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, you¿ll work hands-on as a student journalist for The Owl and UCFM, and by the end of your studies you¿ll be exercising editorial leadership across the entire student body. 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 communicator who employs the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice in your work.
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
15 Days
Full-Time
36 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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feb 2025 | Closed | |
jul 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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Program Level: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 33,800
English Requirement: IELTS PTE
Work Permit:
Program Level: Integrated Course
Duration: 60 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 34,800
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
Program Level: Integrated Course
Duration: 60 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 34,800
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
Program Level: Integrated Course
Duration: 60 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 34,800
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
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