Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science | 2020

Overview 

The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science double degree allows you to present science in an effective and persuasive way to a range of audiences. Media organisations are frequently looking for journalists who can offer specialist skills and industry knowledge. As a result of this double degree you will be able to analyse and interpret theories and findings while engaging your viewer, listener or reader.

The Bachelor of Journalism provides in-depth hands-on training in journalism, converging media (radio, TV, web, phone, tablet), digital communication and multimedia storytelling. It has a strong professional focus, with an emphasis on practical learning with studio-based studies in multimedia content production. You will learn to research, produce and present entertaining and timely stories through video, audio, print and digital technologies including podcasting and webcasting, working both independently and collaboratively.

The Bachelor of Science will give you a broad understanding of your chosen specialisation, helping you apply an evidence based approach to the natural and social world. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in Australia is becoming a fast-growing area creating new and increased job prospects. There is a forecasted growth of 12.7% in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry for 2017-2022 and with this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. Source: Employment Projections. 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is 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:

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

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of this degree, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of the following:

1. 84 credit points of core subjects for the Bachelor of Journalism;
2. At least 90 credit points from one of the Bachelor of Science majors, including all core subjects. Please refer to the individual major pages for information on core subjects. Note: some of the majors require the completion of additional credit points, which may extend the duration of your degree;
3. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216.

Notes:

• 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 both relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.
• No more than 90 credit points at 100 level.
• Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects.

Majors

Students completing this degree will complete a major chosen from the Bachelor of Science. 

Minors

Students can also take a minor study as part of their degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 24 credit points, of which at least 12 credit points are completed at 200 level or higher.

Information regarding minors, including which subjects to take to complete a minor, are available on the 2020 General Schedule of Minors page.

Minors appear on the transcript (academic record), but do not appear on the testamur. To have a minor study recorded, students must submit an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Students enrolled in this degree cannot complete a Journalism minor.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components 

Undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

This course contains a minimum of 70 hours of compulsory work-based placements. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Students in the Bachelor of Journalism will complete this placement in the Journalism Internship subject, JRNL304, in their final year. This subject provides students with the opportunity to apply the skills acquired during their university subjects as an internship with a professional media organisation. Students will be required to work in the newsroom (or other suitable work environment). Students who obtain a position in a newsroom will be required to work under the direction of a chief of staff, news director or other nominated person. They will be expected to research, write and, where necessary, produce audio and video stories to deadline. This may be daily, weekly or monthly, depending on the publication/broadcast deadlines of the publication/program they are working for. Students who obtain work experience in a cognate field will be required to produce content (speeches, information packs, media releases, or other documents). Again, they will work under the direction of a nominated employee. 

Honours

Honours is an additional year of study that provides training in independent research. Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard are encouraged to proceed to the Bachelor of Science (Honours). Please refer to the Course Handbook page for further information about this degree.

Other Information

INDS208 Working with Indigenous Communities is an elective subject available to all students. INDS208 fosters work skills, cultural competency and develops student awareness of Indigenous knowledges and community practices.

The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.

Further information is available via email: askuow@uow.edu.au