2021 Changes for the Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism
We have recently completed a review of the Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) and Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) and have made some changes which affect the Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism (BCommun/BJ) dual program for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.
Some of the changes were made to standardise aspects of UQ undergraduate programs, including the unit-value of majors. Other changes were made to ensure that we have a sustainable suite of program, plan and course offerings.
When viewing the 2020 BCommun/BJ course list on the Programs and Courses website, you can change which year you are viewing using the dropdown box near the top right of the list to compare the 2021 BCommun/BJ with the pre-2021 program.
The changes that have been made to this program will affect students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.
As a continuing student, you will be able to complete your current major and program and there will be no change to your enrolment plan unless you elect to apply to change into the 2021 BCommun/BJ (program code 2508) dual program structure and course list.
We are here to provide you with some further detail to guide your enrolment decisions.
Please read the information below carefully and consider the option that is best for you. If you decide you would like to change to the 2021 program for Semester 1, 2021, you will need to submit a program change request in your mySI-net account by 12 February 2021 (program change requests open 4 December 2020).
1. What is changing in 2021 for the Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism?
In the 2021 BCommun/BJ dual program:
- There are 32 units of BCommun/BJ Core Courses
- The two BCommun Majors are 16 units
- Only one course, JOUR2100 Social Justice Storytelling has been revised and will now be offered as JOUR3100 Social Justice Storytelling.
- With the balance of 8 units for the BCommun students can complete 8 units of courses from a BCommun Major or a BCommun Minor
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2020 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism [64 units]
(program code 2283)
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2021 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism [64 units]
(program code 2508)
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BJ [32 units] Part A - Core - 24 units Part B – 8 units |
BCommun/BJ Core Courses - 32 units BJ Program Electives - 8 units |
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BCommun [32 units] Part A - Core - 8 units Part B - Majors - 12 units 2 Majors: Digital Media Major Public Relations Major |
BCommun Plans – Majors – 16 units (including 10 units of Compulsory Courses) 2 Majors: Digital Media Major Public Relations Major |
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Balance of 12 units from BCommun Majors only
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Balance of 8 units from BCommun Plans which may include an 8-unit Minor BCommun Minors Digital Media Public Relations Writing Interaction Design |