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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts

Abbreviation:

BJrnl-BA

UOW Course Code:

853_1

CRICOS Code:

075706A

Total Credit Points:

216

Duration:

4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751660

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) enables students to gain the necessary skills in Journalism and to complement these with a major study in Psychology.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to ethical issues associated with specialised fields.
  2. Apply ethical principles to a range of contexts.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to apply research skills to disciplinary work.
  4. Critically and reflectively evaluate ideas, concepts and processes.
  5. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of mediums.
  6. Demonstrate independence in the study and application of professional practice.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), 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. 72 credit points of Psychology subjects as outlined in the table below;
  4. Elective subjects from the Social Sciences, Law, Humanities and the Arts or the General Schedules to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216cp ;
  5. Subjects to a value of at least 90 credit points must be selected from the Social Sciences or Law, Humanities and the Arts schedules. The subjects completed for the Psychology major count towards this 90 credit point requirement; and  
  6. No more than 90 credit points at 100 level

Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts.

Students must consult academic advisors in the relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
PSYC121Foundations of Psychology A6Autumn
PSYC122Foundations of Psychology B6Spring
PSYC123Research Methods and Statistics6Spring
Plus ONE of the following subjects:
PHIL107Values, Mind and Self6Autumn
SOC 103Introduction to Sociology6Autumn
PHIL151Argument, Evidence and Knowledge6Spring
Year 2
PSYC234Biological Psychology and Learning6Autumn
PSYC241Developmental and Social Psychology6Spring
PSYC250Quantitative Methods in Psychology6Autumn
PSYC231Personality6Spring
PSYC236Cognition and Perception6Spring
Year 3
PSYC347Assessment and Intervention8Autumn
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BA(Psyc) single degree for subject choices)8Autumn
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BA(Psyc) single degree for subject choices)8Spring

Honours

Honours in Psychology is an additional year of study accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). To find out the additional requirements for entry into the program, please go to BPsycSc(Hons).

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

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

Last reviewed: 24 January, 2017