Become a global communicator and influence what the world reads, watches and understands, while equipping yourself with additional skills to succeed in the changing global workplace. This dual degree gives you a deep understanding of the principles and practices of journalism, combined with the creative capabilities of an arts education. Journalists tell important and impactful stories with a diverse skill-set, including writing, taking photographs, composing audio and video, and developing interactive websites. Using UQ's state-of-the-art software and equipment, you'll extend your theoretical knowledge by gaining sought-after skills in field recording and camera work, editing of sound, vision and pictures, data analysis, publishing and entrepreneurship, and multi-platform distribution. With the Bachelor of Arts alongside, you'll gain creative and critical thinking skills that will help you build a portfolio of capabilities to expand your career opportunities. Despite the highly competitive nature of journalism, UQ graduates have high success rates in securing jobs across the media. Career opportunities are found in web and multimedia publications, speciality interest magazines, marketing and public relations, and freelancing. Many employers, especially in large organisations, look for the additional skills an arts degree provides as these graduates have a broad, flexible education to complement their journalism studies.
Psychology is a broad ranging discipline that includes the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes, and the systematic application of this knowledge in specific contexts such as mental health, work, education and sport. Psychology students are equipped with a potent and diverse set of skills including critical thinking, research methodology, statistical analysis, and a deep understanding of human behaviour. Many people who study psychology will choose careers in other fields, where they find their psychology training to be highly relevant and valuable to their lives and work. Those who do go on to become registered psychologists will work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, government bodies, large corporations, or in private practice. Students who complete the extended major in Psychology will be eligible to apply for Honours in Psychology. The Extended Major is fully accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
