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Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Journalism

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Journalism

Abbreviation:

BCA-BJrnl

UOW Course Code:

856

CRICOS Code:

058987F

Total Credit Points:

Minimum of 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 / 751507

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

A Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Journalism double degree allows students to sharpen their career focus via studies in Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Music, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts, or Visual Arts and Design. The addition of a Journalism degree facilitates the acquisition of newsroom, editing and writing skills necessary for story production, broadcast and publication. The Journalism degree also helps students gain practical experience and build connections with the media industry through journalism internships.

Entry Requirements

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

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

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. Evaluate key issues and practice and its application to different disciplines.
  2. Work independently and collaboratively in response to disciplinary demands.
  3. Critically and reflectively evaluate ideas, concepts and processes.
  4. Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce disciplinary work.
  5. Develop and apply a set of relevant critical, professional and technical skills to a specialised area.
  6. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of media.
  7. Apply ethical principles to a range of contexts.

Please refer to the 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 Creative Arts - Bachelor of Journalism, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:

  1. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts
  2. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts
  3. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Journalism
  4. 12cp of electives as outlined in the Bachelor of Journalism course handbook listing
  5. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216

No more than 90cp at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts- Bachelor of Journalism degree.  

Minors

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major.

Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record). Students are reminded that to have a minor study recorded they must declare their minor study by submitting an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Students can consult with academic advisors in the relevant schools concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

Note: No more than 90 credit points at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Journalism double degree. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Journalism.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Creative Arts or the Bachelor of Journalism. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment.

Students should consult the single degree entries for Honours requirements. Further information can be accessed at UOW Honours.

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

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: 28 November, 2014