University of Technology Sydney

NSWCommunication and Media3 yearsfull-time

Bachelor of Communication in Journalism

at University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales.

A three-year journalism-focused communication degree at UTS, taught with strong industry links across Sydney newsrooms. Includes a substantial industry internship, the UTS-run Central News website and access to professional broadcast and digital studios.

ATAR cutoff history

Published cutoff data for the University of Technology Sydney Bachelor of Communication in Journalism. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.

Intake yearATAR cutoffAdmissions centre
202578.05UAC
2024ATAR cutoff not publishedUAC
2023ATAR cutoff not publishedUAC

Most recent published cutoff is 78.05 for the 2025 intake.

Prerequisite Year 12 subjects

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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.

Professional accreditation

  • Recognised by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)

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 ATAR cutoffs on the University of Technology Sydney handbook and on UAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/uts/bachelor-of-communication-journalism.