Journalism

How can I study Journalism?
What is Journalism?

Journalism has never been so exciting or challenging! New frontiers in information gathering and dissemination are opening up, providing previously unforeseen opportunities for journalists. Journalists today don’t just write a story. They take photographs, compose audio and video, develop websites and much more. In addition they must understand their audiences and produce content that is relevant to a diverse range of needs. To do this, journalists of the future need to be multi-skilled, adaptable, resourceful and creative.

What job can I get?

Journalism graduates have career opportunities in the main generalist media – newspapers, television and radio – in Australia and overseas. A developed interest beyond journalism can help in securing work in these and the more specialist media, particularly the large and diverse magazine sector. About a quarter of journalists find their  first jobs in the regional media. Online communication is expected to provide more employment over the next few years. It is also increasingly common to work as a freelancer, either in your own journalism agency or in a portfolio career. Journalists tend to be versatile and adaptable. The knowledge and skills they develop are widely valued and can be used in a large number of careers, as varied as media, Web development, reality TV, publishing and marketing. Many large corporations employ journalists in a range of communications positions. People with journalism skills are also sought-after by the public relations industry.

Despite the highly-competitive nature of journalism, UQ graduates have high success rates in securing jobs in all areas of the media. UQ graduates are employed in metropolitan and national newspapers, commercial and public radio and television, news agencies and magazines both in Australia and around the world. Many hold senior positions. As the media and communications industry multiplies and becomes even more important in everyday life, studying Journalism is an excellent way of getting involved.

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School of Journalism and Communication
Domestic students - sjc@uq.edu.au
International students - study@uq.edu.au

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