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

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 Transfer

The Faculty of Creative Arts offers credit transfers to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and colleges. Students seeking credit transfer are advised to contact the Faculty or UniAdvice for further details and refer to the General Course Rules.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of International Studies, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:

1. 108cp of Journalism subjects which includes:

- 72cp of core Bachelor of Journalism subjects

- 36cp of Journalism electives chosen from 200 level and 300 level options

2. The core subjects prescribed (52 credit points) for the International Studies degree

3. A minimum of a minor in a language other than English (minimum of 28 credit points; students may elect to take a major in a language)

4. At least one of the four minors listed in this degree: Asia Pacific Studies; Global Development and the Environment; International Communication; Peace and Security Studies (minimum of 24 credit points but no more than 32). These will normally be available in the second and third years of study. Upon graduation minors will appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record)

5. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216

Students must consult academic advisors in the Faculty of Creative Arts and Faculty of Arts concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

Note: No more than 90 credit points at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of International Studies. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of International Studies.

Other Information

For information on double degrees please see the Standard on Courses.


Further information is available at:

UOW Coursefinder http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/

Creative Arts Email fca_enquiries@uow.edu.au

Creative Arts Website http://www.uow.edu.au/crearts/index.html

Arts Email fac-arts@uow.edu.au

Arts Website http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/index.html