Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

About the course

Build a practical foundation in journalism within a broader communication degree. You’ll develop reporting, interviewing, writing and storytelling skills across contemporary media, and gain industry insight through hands-on projects and live radio and television production opportunities. The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is an on-campus undergraduate journalism degree based at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across news, digital and corporate media, producing content for print, online, audio and video platforms. Typical pathways include journalist, editor, broadcaster, media adviser and corporate communicator, with opportunities in news organisations, production teams, agencies, government and in-house communications. This Bachelor degree prepares you for entry-level to emerging professional careers in journalism and communication. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 64.15*

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)