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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Laws
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Journalism |
Abbreviation: |
BJour-LLB |
Home Faculty: |
Creative Arts |
Duration: |
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent * |
Total Credit Points: |
270 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
858 |
UAC Code: |
751211 |
CRICOS Code: |
058981A |
* A student can extend the length of the course and reduce the subject load in some years by postponing electives. In some cases the need to satisfy prerequisites may extend the course beyond the minimum length.
Overview
A double degree in Journalism and Law will provide students with an expanded skill set - one that will set them apart from students who opt for a single degree option in either Faculty. This is not to say that single degree students will be precluded from jobs on the basis of their qualifications. UOW's reputation for quality teaching provides graduates with a strong advantage, but the double degree provides graduates with a wider range of options.
Course Requirements
See requirements for separate degrees. To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Laws, a candidate must complete total of at least 270 credit points including each of the following:
• at least 90 credit points from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Journalism, including all compulsory subjects;
• all compulsory Law subjects in the sequence prescribed in the relevant Course Program;
• elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule.
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws Honours (calculated in accordance with method 4), a candidate must complete LLB313.To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) a candidate must complete LLB448 Research Honours in Law. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with method 1.
*Note: Students of the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Laws will be exempted from three Journalism electives normally required in the Bachelor of Journalism.
Other Information
Refer to Faculty of Law section of Handbook.
For further information see Standard on Courses Policy for Double Degrees at: