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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce |
Abbreviation: |
BJour-BCom |
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 |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
854 |
UAC Code: |
751661 |
CRICOS Code: |
058985G |
Overview
The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce will promote the Commerce Faculty's objective of integrating its disciplines to produce graduates better able to perform in the employment market. Students combining Commerce and Journalism will be able to use their journalism skills: analytical skills, computer skills and project management skills and their projects in journalism, to integrate their Commerce discipline.
Entry Requirements
See requirements for each degree.
Credit Transfer
The Faculty 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 Commerce, 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. 102cp from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Commerce comprising 54cp of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus a 48cp major
3. Where necessary, 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 Commerce 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 Commerce degree. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Commerce.
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
Commerce Email commerce-enquiries@uow.edu.au
Commerce Website http://www.uow.edu.au/commerce/index.html