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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science |
Abbreviation: | BJour-BSc |
UOW Course Code: | 859 (Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health majors) |
CRICOS Code: | 081900D |
My University: | Journalism, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Web-Based Journalism, Photojournalism, Print Journalism, Professional Writing, Creative Arts, Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography and Physical Geography, Conservation Biology, Environment, Land and Heritage Management, Medical Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Psychology |
Duration: | Minimum 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | Minimum of 216 |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Location/UAC Codes: | Wollongong / 751663 |
Additional Information: |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Media organisations are frequently looking for journalists who can offer specialist skills on top of a passion for, and commitment to, journalism. The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science is a degree combination that reflects the importance society places on scientific research. Often scientists struggle to present their findings in a way that members of the community can understand. This is where there are considerable openings for journalists who have a scientific background.
Students are able to work in a scientific environment, for a specialist publication or even a generalist media organisation. They will gain the skills to write about scientific discoveries that make them accessible and interesting to lay readers or viewers.
Entry Requirements
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 Science, 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. A major in the Bachelor of Science
4. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216
Students may be required to complete more than 216 credit points, depending on the Bachelor of Science major they choose to study.
Students must consult academic advisors in all 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 or Science 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 Science.
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