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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce |
Abbreviation: | BJour-BCom |
UOW Course Code: | 854 |
CRICOS Code: | 058985G |
MStudy Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Web-Based Journalism, Photojournalism, Print Journalism, Professional Writing, Commerce, Accountancy, Business Innovation, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Economics, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Quantitative Analysis, Supply Chain Management |
Duration: | 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 216 |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Location / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 751661 |
ATAR: | 75 |
Additional Information: |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This integrated double degree encompasses the strengths of a major from the Faculty of Business with a degree in Journalism. High level interpersonal, analytical, and project management skills, coupled with the skills gained in a Journalism degree enhances and broadens opportunities and adds another dimension to your employment portfolio.
Entry Requirements
See requirements for each degree.
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:
1. 84cp of core Bachelor of Journalism subjects
2. 12cp of Journalism and/or Creative electives as outlined in the Bachelor of Journalism course handbook listing
3. 102cp from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Commerce comprising 54cp of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus a 48cp major
4. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216
Students must consult academic advisors in the relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.
No more than 90 credit points at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce degree. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce.
Other Information
For information on double degrees please see the Standard on Courses The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au