Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Engineering

Testamur Title of Degree:	Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Engineering
Abbreviation:	BJour - BE
Home Faculty:	Creative Arts
Duration:	5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	264
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	857
UAC Code:	751665
CRICOS Code:	058988E

Overview

The strategic advantages of combining a degree in Journalism with an Engineering degree is highlighted in the Dean of Engineering's description of his Faculty's graduates:

'UOW Faculty of Engineering graduates are not only involved in a wide range of exciting technical projects; they can also run the organisations in which they work. They are problem solvers; they manage projects, people and finances. They are building a sustainable future. As a student and potential engineer, you will be broadly educated so you can adapt to the many changes that will take place during your career.'

Combining Journalism adds flexibility, skills and another dimension to a graduate's employment portfolio.

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 Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 264 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:

1. 90cp of Journalism subjects which includes:

- 72cp of core Bachelor of Journalism subjects

- 18cp of Journalism electives chosen from 200 level and 300 level options*

2. 174cp of Engineering subjects taken from the following:

Bachelor of Engineering - Core Subjects

Plus the subjects leading to one of the Engineering degrees:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

And at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course**

3. Where necessary, elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 264

* Students in the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Engineering double degree will only be required to complete 18cp of Journalism electives (rather than 36cp which is normally required).

**A part-time candidate in approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Options subjects, thereby enabling the joint course to be completed in a shorter time.

Students must consult academic advisors in the Faculty of Creative Arts and Faculty of Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering.

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

Engineering Email engineering@uow.edu.au

Engineering Website http://www.uow.edu.au/eng/index.html