Faculty of Creative Arts
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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of International Studies

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of International Studies

Abbreviation:

BJrnl-BIntlSt

Home Faculty:

Creative Arts

Duration:

4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

216

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn or Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1829

UAC Code:

751666

CRICOS Code:

069405J

Overview

This double degree program allows students to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with the Bachelor of Journalism.

Entry Requirements

See requirements for each degree.

Credit Arrangements

Students seeking credit transfer are advised to contact the Faculty or UniAdvice for further details and refer to the General Course Rules.

Minors in the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of International Studies

Students can also take minors as part of their degree program either from those offered by the Faculty of Creative Arts or those offered by other faculties provided they meet the requirements set by those faculties. Subjects taken as part of a minor cannot be cross counted into any other minor or major. Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. the academic record).

Course Requirements

Students are required to complete:

    • complete all the compulsory core subject and language requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies and one specialist strand offered by the degree;

    • 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 not more than 90 credit points at 100 level.

    • complete a minimum of 216 credit points of which no more than 36 credit points can be PC (Pass Conceded) grade.

    • The requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies (including its strands) are set out in the University Handbook under the Faculty of Arts entry. The requirements for the Bachelor of Journalism are listed in this section under the Faculty of Creative Arts.

Students must consult both Faculty of Creative Arts and Faculty of Arts academic advisors about selecting appropriate subjects.

For further information on Awards or Degree Rules, please see the General Course Rules.

Honours

Students who complete the double degree to the required academic standard in the relevant major are eligible to apply for either Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Other Information

For further information see Policy Guidelines for Double Degrees