Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science

Overview

The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science double degree recognises the importance of scientific discoveries to society and the important role the media perform in highlighting and explaining the significance of those discoveries or developments. The decision to offer a double degree option with Science also acknowledges the fact that there are employment opportunities in the mainstream media for people who have skills in scientific disciplines. Finally, it acknowledges that scientists may be looking to improve their writing and presentational skills so that they can more effectively present their research in specialist and generalist publications.

Course Requirements

See requirements for separate degrees. Students are required to:

− complete at least 108 credit points from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Journalism, including all compulsory subjects, three journalism electives and subjects required for one Specialist Stream;

− complete one Major from the Faculty of Science (i.e. at least 90 credit points from the Science Schedule of which at least 60 credit points are from one of the Faculty of Science disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, Geosciences) OR the Physics major from the Faculty of Engineering (see entry for the Bachelor of Science (Physics)).

− where necessary, undertake elective subjects from the Course Structures of the Bachelor of Journalism, the Science and/or Engineering Physics Schedule or the General Schedule to ensure that at least 216 credit points have been completed.

Other Information

For further information see Policy Guidelines for Double Degrees at: www.uow.edu.au/handbook/courserules/double_degree.html