UOW
Excellence - Innovation - Diversity
University of Wollongong
Site Search
Advanced Search  
2008 Course Handbook
Skip navigation
2008 Undergraduate Courses
2008 Postgraduate Courses
 
 
 

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce

Abbreviation:

BJour-BCom

Home Faculty:

Creative Arts

Duration:

4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

216

Delivery Mode:

Mostly face-to-face

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

854

UAC Code:

751661

CRICOS Code:

058985G

Overview

The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce will promote the Commerce Faculty's objective of integrating its disciplines to produce graduates better able to perform in the employment market. Students combining Commerce and Journalism will be able to use their journalism skills - analytical skills, computer skills and project management skills - and their projects in journalism, to integrate their Commerce discipline.

Entry Requirements

See requirements for each degree.

Course Requirements

Students are required to:

    § complete at least 108 credit points from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Journalism, including all compulsory subjects, three journalism electives and subjects required for one Specialist Stream

    § complete subjects from the Bachelor of Commerce, including core subjects, and subjects to satisfy the requirements of one of the Commerce majors

    § complete not more than 90 credit points at 100-level and

    § where necessary, undertake elective subjects from the course structures of the Bachelor of Journalism, or the Bachelor of Commerce, or from the General Schedule to ensure that at least 216 credit points have been completed.

Students must consult both the Faculty of Creative Arts and the Faculty of Commerce academic advisors about selecting appropriate subjects.

Other Information

For further information see Policy Guidelines for Double Degrees at: http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/courserules/double_degree.html

 
   

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2007 

 
   
 
University of Wollongong
Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
UOW Switchboard: +61 2 4221 3555
Prospective Student Enquiries
Australia: 1300 367 869
International:  +61 2 4221 3218  

CRICOS Provider No: 00102E
Privacy, Disclaimer & Copyright Info
Feedback: webmasters@uow.edu.au