Bachelor of Journalism

Program overview

In this era of the 24/7 news cycle, there has never been a greater demand for well-informed, analytical, and balanced communicators who bring a global perspective to the journalistic process.

Bond University’s Bachelor of Journalism combines the core journalistic values of evidence, fairness, and accuracy with an in-depth understanding of storytelling in the digital age.

Learn to conceptualise, research, and create compelling content across the spectrum of traditional media and digital platforms. In our state-of-the-art news studios and multimedia editing suites, you will develop podcasts, videos, and social media content, as well as news articles and magazine stories for print and digital media and television segments.

You will have the opportunity to report for local, national, and international media outlets and to undertake journalism and digital media internships in Australia and overseas, including New York, Washington, and London.*

Our extensive choice of majors and minors gives you the flexibility to tailor your journalism degree to suit your career ambitions or personal interests.

At Bond, you can complete a Bachelor of Journalism and a relevant master’s degree within the same amount of time that a student at another university would take to complete just a bachelor’s degree. This combination of degrees would help you start your career a step ahead of other graduates.

Program code: HS-20026

CRICOS code: 063077B

Program overview

In this era of the 24/7 news cycle, there has never been a greater demand for well-informed, analytical, and balanced communicators who bring a global perspective to the journalistic process.

Bond University’s Bachelor of Journalism combines the core journalistic values of evidence, fairness, and accuracy with an in-depth understanding of storytelling in the digital age.

Learn to conceptualise, research, and create compelling content across the spectrum of traditional media and digital platforms. In our state-of-the-art news studios and multimedia editing suites, you will develop podcasts, videos, and social media content, as well as news articles and magazine stories for print and digital media and television segments.

You will have the opportunity to report for local, national, and international media outlets and to undertake journalism and digital media internships in Australia and overseas, including New York, Washington, and London.*

Our extensive choice of majors and minors gives you the flexibility to tailor your journalism degree to suit your career ambitions or personal interests.

At Bond, you can complete a Bachelor of Journalism and a relevant master’s degree within the same amount of time that a student at another university would take to complete just a bachelor’s degree. This combination of degrees would help you start your career a step ahead of other graduates.

Program code: HS-20026

CRICOS code: 063077B

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About this program

The Bachelor of Journalism is driven by a digital-first ethos and grounded in core journalistic traditions and values of truth, fairness, and accuracy. This approach will empower you to harness and exploit established and emerging technologies to create career opportunities and new pathways. Throughout your degree, you will learn to conceptualise and create original and compelling content across platforms and will be encouraged to use digital storytelling to engage with social issues and advocate for change. You will build a substantial portfolio of practical work aligned with industry standards, defining yourself as a specialised professional via a choice of real-world majors and minors. Access to world-class facilities and opportunities to report for local, national, and international media outlets will be available to you.  We also offer journalism and digital media internships in Australia and abroad, including New York, Washington, Beijing, and London. 

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    At Bond, not only will you learn to craft and tell a story, you can specialise in the area you are most passionate about. By studying a Bachelor of Journalism in Australia, you are encouraged to find your creative side, incorporating traditional and non-traditional methods with emerging media trends. With a variety of industry ties, you will be able to undertake assessment linked to real world publications.

Program features

  • Learn by doing

    From your very first journalism class, you will start building a portfolio of traditional and digital media work. By the time you graduate, you will have a range of real-life experiences, projects, and showreels, and a thorough understanding of the latest trends in mobile and digital journalism to present to future employers.

  • Gain access to industry

    You’ll have the opportunity to intern with major media organisations including Channel 7, Channel 10, ABC, The Guardian, the Australian Good Food Guide, Smart Erickson, and more, thanks to our long-standing industry partnerships.

    Even on campus, you will be creating blogs, podcasts, media stories and websites for publication. Our journalism students have covered state and Federal elections, interviewed politicians and high-profile business leaders, and hosted visiting media productions and personalities.

  • Standout facilities

    Home to one of the largest film and television production facilities in south-east Queensland, Bond has a fully equipped three-camera digital television studio, more than 40 editing stations and audio mixing suites, and the latest camera equipment. One of the key benefits of Bond’s small classes is that every student has access to these facilities. You can even borrow industry-standard lighting, camera, and sound equipment from the Equipment Loan Store to use on your film projects.

  • Industry professionals

    Our journalism subjects are taught by people who don’t just work in the industry but are leaders in their field. In our small group, discussion-based classes, you will be mentored by former ABC executive and journalist Dr Julie Browning and internationally acclaimed smartphone photographer and filmmaker Rob Layton.

  • Global experience

    Take the opportunity to undertake internships in Australia and overseas, or to work and study abroad for a semester, thanks to our extensive International Student Exchange program, which includes some of the leading universities in the USA, UK, Europe, and Asia. Please note this experience may be impacted by COVID.

  • Make a difference

    Extracurricular programs such as the Bond Transformer and Beyond Bond let you work on real-life passion projects and volunteer programs as part of your studies.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • Bond prepared me for the fast-paced nature of journalism. Their Bachelor of Journalism gave me the practical writing, speaking and presenting skills to do my job. It was a good mix of practical skills and academic study. The study of ethics and analytical skills have contributed to who I am and how I do my job. We have so many mediums available that ethics really plays a key role now more than ever. The emphasis on ethics during my time at Bond is a real credit to the lecturers and the degree.

    Jack Harbour - Alumnus & journalist

  • "We as an industry need to move with our consumers, and that means more people are choosing their podcast or they prefer Twitter and follow news sources that they like and trust.  The Bachelor of Journalism at Bond understands how fast-paced the journalism and media industry is moving and prepares students for exactly that."

    Madonna King - Prominent Media Expert
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Hear from our Bondies

  • "We as an industry need to move with our consumers, and that means more people are choosing their podcast or they prefer Twitter and follow news sources that they like and trust.  The Bachelor of Journalism at Bond understands how fast-paced the journalism and media industry is moving and prepares students for exactly that."

    Madonna King - Prominent Media Expert

  • Bond prepared me for the fast-paced nature of journalism. Their Bachelor of Journalism gave me the practical writing, speaking and presenting skills to do my job. It was a good mix of practical skills and academic study. The study of ethics and analytical skills have contributed to who I am and how I do my job. We have so many mediums available that ethics really plays a key role now more than ever. The emphasis on ethics during my time at Bond is a real credit to the lecturers and the degree.

    Jack Harbour - Alumnus & journalist
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