Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Major in Journalism & Public Relations)

Open to school leaver application

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Public Relations provides professional training for those who will become Public Relations Officers, Journalists, and Media Specialists. Information and communication are strategic resources across most areas of endeavour, and this program equips students with practical and theoretical skills for the electronic and print media industries, public relations and marketing industries, and publishing industries.

Students develop skills in news writing and reporting, broadcast journalism, digital media, public relations strategy, media law, and communication ethics. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in PNG's growing media sector, government communications, corporate public relations, and development communications.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 from a recognised institution. The following minimum grades are required for school leaver selection:

  • A grade of C or better in Language & Literature or Applied English (one subject).
  • A grade of B or better in General Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics (one subject).
  • A grade of B or better in three (3) subjects chosen from Economics, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Minimum GPA: 2.75, calculated across the subjects listed above (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0; subjects not taken are excluded from the calculation). Note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission — places are limited and competition is strong.

NOSS selection formula (2025): (COUNT_C[LL,AE]=1)&(COUNT_B[GM,AM]=1)&(COUNT_B[Ec,Hi,Gr,Ph,Ch,Bi]=3)&(GPA[LL,AE,AM,GM,Ec,Hi,Gr,Bi,Ch,Ph]>=2.75)

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

  • 4.13801Mass Communication
  • 4.23801News Techniques
  • 4.23803Practical Reporting I
  • 4.23804Print Media Production I

Semester 2

  • 4.23802Media Law & Ethics
  • 4.23805Print Media Production II

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 4.33803Electronic Media I
  • 4.33804Public Relations I

Semester 2

  • 4.33801News Coverage
  • 4.33802Practical Reporting II

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 4.43805Advanced News Practice

Semester 2

  • 4.43801Electronic Media II
  • 4.43802Public Relations II
  • 4.43803Community Publishing

Year 4

  • 4.43804News Practice
  • 4.43806Public Relations Practice

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.