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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism

  • Bachelor

Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2510, 098332C
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$46,400 per year / $185,600 total

About this course

Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
7827.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B BusMan/B Journalism for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest94.9596.95
Median83.1583.15
Lowest77.0579.05
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gain an understanding of business and media industries in one dual degree program.
  • Benefit from applied projects, real-life case studies and guest lectures by industry experts.
  • Take advantage of opportunities for placements and internships with leading businesses.
  • Develop in-demand skills in field recording and camerawork, editing, publishing and distribution.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Copywriter
  • Account manager
  • Public relations officer
  • Corporate communications officer
  • Social media manager
  • Marketing manager
  • Business development specialist
  • Marketing manager
  • Sales manager
  • Managing director

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
75.5%
Overall satisfaction
77.5%
Skill scale
52.3%
Teaching scale
78.3%
Employed full-time
$58k
Average salary