Bond University
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIn today’s world of change and transformations, with internationalisation affecting every aspect of our lives, there has never been a greater need to understand ourselves and others as cultural and intercultural beings. Bachelor of Arts offers a great range of Majors which can equip you with an in-depth knowledge of and an insight into the Arts and Humanities fields including philosophy, human thought and activity, communication and global studies. The choices offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts degree will advance your understanding of yourself and your culture, will enable you to develop intercultural awareness through comparing your culture with other cultures, and to progress skills needed for living and working in a globalised world. Studies in the Bachelor of Arts degree will help you comprehend and appreciate how our past is shaping our future.
Journalism
From listicles through to lon-form investigative reporting and web documentaries, true stories have the potential to hold power to account, right unfair structures, document social, historical and environmental issues, entertain audiences and reflect and define culture. Journalism has expanded beyond legacy media (print and broadcast) to embrace digital transformation and journalistic skills are now being sought and applied across industries. This discipline is grounded in core journalistic traditions and values of truth, fairness and accuracy but with a digital-first ethos. In this major, you will harness and exploit established and emerging technologies to create career opportunities and new pathways. You will develop a portfolio of original content across a wide range of platforms and are encouraged to explore established and emerging digital storytelling technologies and techniques.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 14 University Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
2024 Year 12 entry
Bond University’s Year 12 Early Guaranteed Offer Scheme recognises the challenges students have faced over the past few years of senior schooling. Eligible students can receive an offer to study at Bond in 2024 before final ATAR or IB Diploma results are released, providing certainty about your future study options.
Finished secondary education
If you completed secondary education more than two years ago, you can still refer to these results in your application to study at Bond. We will also take into account whether you have additional qualifications, including formal qualifications such as Senior External Examination results, higher education study, VET study and diplomas, or work and life experience.
Overseas high school or other overseas qualifications
If you completed your secondary schooling overseas or hold other educational qualifications overseas, your application will be assessed using the Australian Government Department of Education's Country Education Profiles and QTAC assessment schedules on overseas assessment.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Your application may also be considered based on previous vocational education and training (VET) study.
Prior Higher Education Study
If you have already completed study at a tertiary institution, your application will be assessed based on the subjects you have completed or attempted to complete. If you have completed studies in a field related to this program, you may also be eligible to apply to receive credit towards your Bond qualification.
Work and Life Experience
Another way to gain entry into a Bond program is by demonstrating your work and life experience. Your professional and para-professional qualifications and experience can be considered in your application, including some creative arts, language and civil aviation qualifications, memberships of professional associations for which qualifying exams are taken, and police, defence and emergency services experience. Keep in mind that if the program has prerequisite subject requirements, you will still need to meet these.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
If you did not complete Year 12, or do not have any formal academic qualifications, you can sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and use this result to apply for entry into this program.
Work Experience
You may use prior work experience to apply for entry into this program. To do so, you will need to provide documentation of your employment history, including providing a statement from your employer about your position, time in the role, and a brief overview of the role you performed.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$97,200
$129,600
$97,200
$129,600
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) will prepare you for the following roles.
News Reporter
A News Reporter researches, investigates, and reports on current events, presenting news stories across various media platforms, including televisi...
Broadcaster
Broadcasters are the people who announce the news, host talkshows, and present radio programs. They traditionally work for television networks, rad...
Content Creator
A Content Creator produces media content on a range of digital platforms. You might write articles or blogs, film videos or clips or produce illust...
Digital Content Producer
A Digital Content Producer creates and manages online content for various platforms, including websites, social media, and digital marketing campai...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Editor
An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...
About Bond University
In 1989, Bond was established with the vision of delivering educational excellence that satisfied the highest international standards.
Decades later, this remains at the forefront of the University's ethos, paired with our commitment to offer a student experience that benefits and transforms every graduate. Today, students, their experiences, and their ambitions remain at the heart of the University’s every decision, action and innovation.
Not just reserved for a select few, each and every Bond student has unrivalled access to industry, entrepreneurship, academic, and career experiences.
At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s focus on ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and offers meaningful contributions across disciplines, from healthcare innovations to big data and beyond.
From day one, Bond students gain membership to a network of more than 30,000 alumni located in more than 120 countries, providing unmatched networking opportunities.
