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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism / Bachelor of Laws

University of Southern Queensland - Springfield Campus

Australia,Queensland

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 29,440/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 0

Total Students: 24,756 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

UniSQ Springfield Education City, 37 Sinnathamby Blvd, Springfield Central QLD 4300, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism / Bachelor of Laws

Program Overview

A double degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws gives you an edge when applying for jobs as a community lawyer, legal officer, barrister or solicitor. When combined with a major in History, International Relations, or Social Justice, this double degree enables you to follow your passion and pursue a range of employment.
By completing a double degree, your opportunities for employment will expand and you will graduate sooner than if you were to complete two separate degrees.
The different areas of law you will explore throughout the degree include criminal law, legal conflict and resolution and legal professional practice and ethics. This is then combined with an Arts major of your choice, including Anthropology and Archaeology, Creative and Critical Writing, English Literature, Journalism, International Relations, History, and Contemporary Media.
When graduating with a double degree, you will receive a separate testamur (official certificate) for each degree.

Major: Journalism

Develop practical, real-world skills telling the fascinating stories that shape our lives and the future of our communities. You will design and produce multi-media packages for different news platforms, with the focus on preparing for a vibrant future in this fast-paced industry.
Interview people, report the news, write feature stories, create and edit news packages, and design and produce packages for a range of digital and traditional platforms.
Learn from lecturers with industry experience as journalists and continuing strong industry connections.
Access news organisations for real opportunities to apply your knowledge. Third-year students are encouraged to undertake work placements as part of their studies.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Integrated Course

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

60 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Opening Later
may 2025		Opening Later
sep 2024		Open
sep 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,440 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Southern Queensland - Springfield Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*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.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0 Minimum Listening - 58.0 Minimum Reading - 58.0 Minimum Writing - 58.0 Minimum Speaking - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate, including the following required course(s):
- English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

As a graduate with a double degree, your career opportunities are extensive and vary widely depending on your chosen majors. Career opportunities through this double degree may include private practice solicitor or barrister, government departments, non-government agencies, legal organisations, journalist, public relations practitioner, media companies or as a communications consultant.

Scholarships

Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant - 2025

The University of Southern Queensland will offer grants to non-award international students commencing or continuing their enrolment in the Study Abroad program, in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 2025.

Awarded to	Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Closing date	19 Sep 2025
Areas	Agriculture and Environment, Arts and Humanities, Aviation, Business and Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Law and Criminology, Media and Communication, Psychology and Human Services, Surveying and Built Environment, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences
Value	Each grant will have a maximum value of AUD2000 per trimester in accordance with the duration of the award. The grant will be credited directly to the recipient's UniSQ student account as a reduction to their tuition fees. *Students are responsible for paying the remainder of the fees as per the Offer Letter. Successful recipients of the grant will be notified in their initial UniSQ Study Abroad program Offer Letter.
Eligibility	Applicants must: be an international student be commencing or continuing their studies in the Study Abroad program (fee paying) at UniSQ in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 2025 be studying on-campus be enrolled in a minimum of three study units for each trimester in accordance with the duration of the grant awarded be studying the Study Abroad program (fee paying) at UniSQ (not be studying Cross-institutional, Professional Development, Bachelor or Master courses) have not already been awarded two grants over two trimesters. Only one grant can be received per trimester of study.
Selection criteria	Applicants will be considered for this grant based on the information provided in their UniSQ Study Abroad program application.

International Student Support Scholarship - 2025

In 2025, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) will offer scholarships to new international students studying on-campus, external or online. This scholarship is based on meeting the entry requirements for the program of study and maintaining satisfactory academic performance for duration of study at UniSQ.

International students in all areas of award programs undergraduate, postgraduate and research are welcome to apply.

Awarded to	Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Closing date	19 Sep 2025
Areas	Agriculture and Environment, Arts and Humanities, Aviation, Business and Management, Education and Teaching, Engineering, Information Technology, Law and Criminology, Media and Communication, Nursing and Allied Health, Psychology and Human Services, Surveying and Built Environment, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences
Value	Each scholarship will have a maximum value of 15% of the tuition fees for the duration of the approved award program and will be applied as a 15% reduction of the tuition fees. (Students are responsible for paying the remainder of the fees as per their offer letter). Continuation of the scholarship is subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic performance for duration of study at UniSQ.
Eligibility	Applicants must: be an international student be enrolled in on-campus, external or online mode be a commencing student (i.e. be new to UniSQ) in 2025 receive an offer to study within one of the study periods in 2025, in an award level program offered by the University of Southern Queensland meet the academic and English requirements for the UniSQ award program for which they apply not be in receipt of another UniSQ tuition fee scholarship not be a sponsored student, unless student is sponsored by an NGO or a government of a low or middle income country not be studying through an offshore partner.
Selection criteria	Applicants will be considered for this scholarship based on the information provided on their UniSQ international student application. UniSQ will use information from your admission application to assess your scholarship eligibility. As necessary on-campus applicants will also need to be successful in gaining the appropriate visa for the duration of their study to remain eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

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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