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Photojournalism

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Overview

  • Tell powerful visual stories by mastering photography, reporting, and digital storytelling to capture and communicate the moments that shape our world.
  • Build technical and creative expertise in photographic composition, editing, and visual communication across genres like editorial, commercial, and documentary photography.
  • Prepare for a dynamic media career by combining photojournalism with areas like politics or international relations, and developing a professional portfolio using industry-standard tools.

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you will have the skills to work as a photojournalist within a range of communication and media settings including online media platforms, news and broadcast agencies, marketing, advertising or freelance photojournalism.

What you'll study

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This final-year project course gives you the opportunity to work directly on projects designed to build a work-ready portfolio. Students choose one (1) of the following.
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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

Relevant degrees for this major

Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

Combine business with specialised study areas like journalism or social justice. Customise your degree, gain industry experience, and graduate career-ready with two qualifications—saving time and boosting your employability with versatile skills and professional connections

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

Explore a dynamic double degree that blends science with arts to broaden your career horizons. Tailor your studies to your interests and graduate with versatile, in-demand skills for roles in education, research, policy, communication, and beyond.

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Pursue a flexible double degree combining science and arts to unlock careers in education, research, policy, and more. Choose from diverse majors and graduate with strong analytical, research, and communication skills valued across industries. Why not combine Photojournalism with Wildlife Management, or Criminology with Biomedical Science?

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Diploma of Arts

The Diploma of Arts offers a flexible introduction to university study, allowing you to pursue your passion and tailor your education to your career goals. Benefit from career connections and flexible study options while gaining valuable, transferrable skills sought by employers.

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