Why study Journalism or Communication at UQ?

Reputation

Established in 1921, UQ's Journalism program is the longest established and most extensive in Australia.The school has an enviable reputation for serving industry and the community by graduating knowledgeable, skilled and socially aware graduates able to work across the communications sector and beyond; and through research and scholarship that informs industry practice and provides leadership through discovery and the generation of knowledge.

Cutting-edge teaching facilities

You'll have access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities including:

  • a video conferencing space enabling video interviews arcoss the world in real time when news breaks;
  • an interactive student learning centre;
  • a satellite room;
  • recording studios;
  • post production suite; and research centre.

Teaching excellence

Our teachers are dedicated to providing an enhanced, student-centred approach to learning. Our Academic Staff have years of experience in teaching and research. The academic teaching team are joined by eight Industry Consultants within the School, you can be confident that you'll be learning from the best.

Recent Awards:

  • 2008 winner of the SBS Faculty Award for Enhancement of Student Learning for the Syndicate-Based Peer Learning in Visual Journalism.

Industry links

You will work with and learn from leading industry professionals. Our Industry Consultants are at the top of their field enabling you access to the latest industry practices. Our Consultants also have access to a range of industry networks that may help you as you prepare to enter your chosen field.

Intership opportunites

Students are given opportunities to understand and practise communication in a changing world – from public relations to citizen journalism; from newspaper reporting to strategic communication. 

Outstanding employment opportunities

Employers rank UQ high on their list of quality graduates -UQ is consistently ranked as number one in Australia for graduate outcomes. A graduate from UQ will, on average, find employment within the first six months of graduating. Average starting salaries for UQ graduates are also considerably higher than the national average.

Amazing surroundings

UQ’s campuses are renowned as some of the most beautiful and well-equipped in the world. A sense of community pervades UQ’s cosmopolitan campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton. Journalism and Communication students’ study is based at the St Lucia campus, famous for its majestic Great Court and stunning sandstone structures. There, students can access outstanding educational, sporting and cultural facilities and a broad range of social activities. UQ is also one of only three Australian members of Universities 21 – a select international network of comprehensive, research-intensive universities.

Australian and international ranking

On this site

Home » Why study Journalism or Communication at UQ?
Go to top