Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
at University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales.
A three-year journalism degree at the UTS City campus. The assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English. Students produce stories for the UTS newsroom Central News and other platforms throughout the course.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UTS Bachelor of Communication in Journalism for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 72.30 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 80.25 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Study areas are data journalism, digital publishing, ethical practice, investigative journalism, long-form storytelling, radio and TV journalism, reflective practice, reporting online and social media. Applied journalism tasks run through the degree, with students producing work for Central News and other news platforms.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete applied journalism tasks throughout the course and publish work through Central News, the UTS student newsroom, and other news platforms, building a portfolio before graduation.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as journalists, producers, podcasters and digital content makers in newsrooms including the ABC, SBS, Nine, News Corp and independent media start-ups.
- First-year jobs typically include cadetships at the ABC, Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian, plus producer roles at podcast networks and digital newsrooms.
- Many alumni progress to senior reporting, foreign correspondence, editing roles or move into media advisory, communications strategy and political communications.
Typical first jobs
- Cadet journalist at ABC, SBS, Nine, Seven and News Corp
- Junior reporter at regional NSW newspapers and online outlets
- Online content producer at digital-first news outlets
- Communications adviser in government and corporates
- Public relations consultant at agencies
- Freelance journalist and content producer
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work as reporters, producers, editors and digital journalists in news, broadcasting and online media, or in communications and content roles. Honours and postgraduate study are further options.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who already write, interview or report
- Those willing to chase stories under tight deadlines
- People comfortable approaching strangers for interviews
- Students happy to learn audio, video and data-journalism tools
- Those willing to take unpaid internships and freelance work to build a CV
It is probably not for you if
- Students who avoid cold-call interviewing and source chasing
- Those wanting a clear corporate career path with high starting salary
- Anyone unwilling to file copy under daily deadline pressure
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Communication in Journalism as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Technology Sydney website and on UAC before applying.