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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science

Abbreviation:

BJour-BSc

UOW Course Code:

859_1

CRICOS Code:

081900D

Total Credit Points:

Minimum of 216

Duration:

Minimum 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 / 751663

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

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 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. 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 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. 72 credit points of Psychology subjects as outlined in the table below;
  4. 18 credit points of subjects from the Social Sciences or Science schedule;
  5. Elective subjects from the Social Sciences, Science or General Schedules to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216;
  6. No more than 90 credit points at 100 level.

Students may be required to complete more than 216 credit points, depending on the Bachelor of Science major they choose to study.

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.

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

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
PSYC121 Foundations of Psychology A 6 Autumn
PSYC122 Foundations of Psychology B 6 Spring
PSYC123 Research Methods and Statistics 6 Spring
Plus ONE of the following subjects:
STS 112 The Scientific Revolution 6 Spring
SCIE101 Modern Perspectives in Science 6 Spring
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
GEOG121 Human Geography I: Life in a Globalising World 6 Autumn
GEOG122 Human Geography II: Living in a Material World 6 Spring
Year 2
PSYC234 Biological Psychology and Learning 6 Autumn
PSYC241 Developmental and Social Psychology 6 Spring
PSYC250 Quantitative Methods in Psychology 6 Autumn
PSYC231 Personality 6 Spring
PSYC236 Cognition and Perception 6 Spring
Year 3
PSYC347 Assessment and Intervention 8 Autumn
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BSci(Psyc) single degree for subject choices) 8 Autumn
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BSci(Psyc) single degree for subject choices) 8 Spring

Honours

Honours in Psychology is a fourth 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