Where science and writing meet

'I have always been interested in animals how much we already know and yet how much more we are to discover about them. I am drawn to the process of discovering more about our world and that is why I chose this course. I also wanted to somehow combine that interest with my other interest in writing. I believe there is a space where both science and writing meet and journalism seems to be the perfect vehicle for that.'

Emmanuel Ong Zhengzhong
Biological science and journalism student, Singapore

Sabrina's start-up journey

'I'm studying a double degree in environmental science and journalism to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to become a science communicator so I can educate and inspire children and adults to take climate action.'

Sabrina Guse
EnviroMentoring founder, communication and science student

Read Sabrina's story

Hands-on science experiences

Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.


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Where science and writing meet

'I have always been interested in animals how much we already know and yet how much more we are to discover about them. I am drawn to the process of discovering more about our world and that is why I chose this course. I also wanted to somehow combine that interest with my other interest in writing. I believe there is a space where both science and writing meet and journalism seems to be the perfect vehicle for that.'

Emmanuel Ong Zhengzhong
Biological science and journalism student, Singapore

Sabrina's start-up journey

'I'm studying a double degree in environmental science and journalism to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to become a science communicator so I can educate and inspire children and adults to take climate action.'

Sabrina Guse
EnviroMentoring founder, communication and science student

Read Sabrina's story

Hands-on science experiences

Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.


Watch video

Where science and writing meet

'I have always been interested in animals how much we already know and yet how much more we are to discover about them. I am drawn to the process of discovering more about our world and that is why I chose this course. I also wanted to somehow combine that interest with my other interest in writing. I believe there is a space where both science and writing meet and journalism seems to be the perfect vehicle for that.'

Emmanuel Ong Zhengzhong
Biological science and journalism student, Singapore

Sabrina's start-up journey

'I'm studying a double degree in environmental science and journalism to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to become a science communicator so I can educate and inspire children and adults to take climate action.'

Sabrina Guse
EnviroMentoring founder, communication and science student

Read Sabrina's story

Hands-on science experiences

Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.


Watch video

Highlights

  • Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct.
  • Major in biological sciences, chemistry, earth science, environmental science or physics with your Bachelor of Science.
  • Prepare yourself for a dynamic career in modern journalism, whether that's writing fast and factual content, covering global affairs or hosting a criminal investigations podcast.
  • Learn fundamental skills in multimedia production, data-driven storytelling, and reporting for social justice.

Highlights

  • Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct.
  • Major in biological sciences, chemistry, earth science, environmental science or physics with your Bachelor of Science.
  • Prepare yourself for a dynamic career in modern journalism, whether that's writing fast and factual content, covering global affairs or hosting a criminal investigations podcast.
  • Learn fundamental skills in multimedia production, data-driven storytelling, and reporting for social justice.

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What to expect

Bachelor of Science

Your skills in effective communication will give you an advantage within your chosen science career. Due to the growing demand for science communicators, you may expect a range of employment opportunities within the public and private sectors. Science requires writers who can frame scientific knowledge and debates for broad public consumption.

Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion-dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct.

Major in biological sciences, chemistry, climate science, earth science, environmental science or physics with your Bachelor of Science, and get real-world experience through our Vacation Research program.

Study opportunities include student-led projects, international study tours, and access to experienced lecturers and industry representatives.

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

The landscape of factual media has undergone a profound transformation in the digital era. New actors and outlets have entered the public sphere, and audience expectations about who to trust have changed dramatically. Factual storytellers must adapt status quo approaches to produce truthful, accurate material more quickly and for more platforms than ever.  

This major prepares you for a dynamic career in factual writing whether you are covering global affairs, hosting a criminal investigations podcast, or drafting social media posts. You will learn fundamental concepts like fairness and accuracy, as well as pioneering skills in multimedia production, data-driven storytelling, and reporting for social justice. 

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

With a growing demand for science communicators, you may expect a range of employment opportunities within the public and private sector.

Possible careers

  • Journalist
  • Science communicator
  • Scientist

Details and units

To successfully complete ID11 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Science, students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication program, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program, and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will undertake both degree components concurrently.

Communication component:

  • Six core units - 72 credit points
  • A Communication major - 96 credit points
  • One Communication Unit Option - 12 credit points

Bachelor of Science (Study Area A) component:

  • 54 credit points of core units;
  • 6 credit points selected from the Maths Core Unit Options List;
  • 120 credit points of one (1) Major (Study Area A) selected from:
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Climate Science
    • Earth Science
    • Environmental Science
    • Physics

QUT You: 24 credit points

To successfully complete ID11 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Science, students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication program, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program, and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will undertake both degree components concurrently.

Communication component:

  • Six core units - 72 credit points
  • A Communication major - 96 credit points
  • One Communication Unit Option - 12 credit points

Bachelor of Science (Study Area A) component:

  • 54 credit points of core units;
  • 6 credit points selected from the Maths Core Unit Options List;
  • 120 credit points of one (1) Major (Study Area A) selected from:
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Climate Science
    • Earth Science
    • Environmental Science
    • Physics

QUT You: 24 credit points

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
70.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

Find out other ways you can apply

Course code
ID11
QTAC code
409672
CRICOS code
096584K
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
4 years full-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July
Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

More about advanced standing

Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.

Excluding adjustments Including adjustments
* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank <5*
Selection rank <5*
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank <5*
Selection rank <5*
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank <5*
Selection rank <5*

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

I completed my studies outside of Australia

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

Assumed knowledge
  • Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

I completed secondary school in Australia

Assumed knowledge
  • Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

ATAR/selection rank
70.00
Offer guarantee

If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $13,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $40,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about undergraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

Browse all scholarships

QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

QUT Elite Sport Scholarship

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Sporting excellence
Applications
Open Sunday 28 July 2024
Close Monday 13 January 2025

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

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