Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Engineering

Overview

The strategic advantages of combining a degree in Journalism with an Engineering degree can be seen from the Dean's description of his Faculty's graduates: 'UOW Faculty of Engineering graduates are not only involved in a wide range of exciting technical projects; they can also run the organisations in which they work. They are problem solvers; they manage projects, people and finances. They are building a sustainable future. As a student and potential engineer, you will be broadly educated so you can adapt to the many changes that will take place during your career.' (Welcome to Engineering: A Message form the Dean of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Home page http://www.uow.edu.au/eng/welcome/index.html) Adding Journalism adds flexibility, it adds skills, it adds another dimension to the student's employment portfolio.

Entry Requirements

See requirements for each degree.

Course Requirements

Students are required to:

§ complete at least 90 credit points from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Journalism, including all compulsory subjects and subjects required for one Specialist Stream*

§ complete a total of 174 credit points of Engineering subjects taken from the following:

Bachelor of Engineering - Core Subjects, plus the subjects leading to one of the Engineering degrees:

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering;

Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering;

Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Engineering;

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering;

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronic Engineering;

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering

§ complete at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course **

§ ensure that at least 264 credit points have been completed.

All students must discuss their Engineering program with the relevant Sub Dean.

*Students in the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Engineering double degree will be exempted from the three journalism electives normally required in the Bachelor of Journalism.

**A part-time candidate in approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Options subjects, thereby enabling the joint course to be completed in a shorter time.

Other Information

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

Last reviewed: 4 December, 2007