Please refer to: BACHELORS OF JOURNALISM/LAWS (HONOURS)

The Bachelors of Journalism/Laws is no longer available.

Duration

5.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2015

Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

88

Faculties

Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Course lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws:


Component Degrees

Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws:


Dual Degree Planner

Bachelors of Journalism/Laws

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English.

AQF level

Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: hass@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1333

Web:

Duration

5.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2015

Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

88

Faculties

Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Course lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws:


Component Degrees

Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws:


Dual Degree Planner

Bachelors of Journalism/Laws

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.

CRICOS Code: 061065M

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

View the entry requirements for international students.

AQF level

Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: +61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (free call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws?

The Bachelor of Journalism component of this dual degree is a professional program aimed at preparing graduates for entry into work in journalism and related fields. It develops understanding of journalism and its media and communication contexts; the skills to do journalism; and the reflection necessary to be a journalist. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is designed to provide you with a broad introduction to the legal system as a whole and a thorough and critical understanding of core areas of law and legal theory. You will develop useful professional, clinical and legal analysis skills including traditional and modern legal research methods, legal writing, advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. The program emphasises interactive learning, internationally relevant content and the promotion of ethical values.

What you can study

Course Lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws :

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Honours

Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English.

Entry requirements for International students

View the entry requirements for international students.

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 061065M

English proficiency

IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Journalism course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Bachelors of Journalism/Laws

Careers

Refer to the Bachelor of Journalism and the Bachelor of Laws for information regarding employment opportunities.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Bar Association of Queensland
  • Queensland Law Society

Program rules for the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws

To complete the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Journalism/Laws, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student is required to obtain #88 comprising -

  • #32 from the BJ List including -
      (i) #16 from Group 1; and
      (ii) #16 from Group 2; and
  • #56 from the LLB List including -
      (i) #38 of compulsory courses from Part A; and
      (ii) #18 of elective courses from Parts B and/or C.
Students who wish to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Queensland MUST include LAWS5215, LAWS5216 and LAWS5217 as part of the #18 of elective courses for the LLB. Refer to the BJ/LLB rules for further information. Also refer to the BJ/LLB program planner.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.