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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

UOW Course Code:

1829

CRICOS Code:

069405J

My University:

Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Web-Based Journalism, Photojournalism, Print Journalism, Professional Writing, International Studies, Global Labour, Employment, Studies of States, World Literatures, Conflict, Society, Media, Communication, Popular Culture, Pacific, Asia, Europe

Duration:

4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

Minimum of 216

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Intake Session(s):

Autumn or Spring

Location / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751666

ATAR:

75

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Course description

The Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of International Studies are complementary degrees combining the technical and practical skills in journalism with language skills and a solid grounding in international systems and issues.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from Course Finder.

Course structure

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. 84cp of core Bachelor of Journalism subjects

2. 12cp of Journalism and/or Creative electives as outlined in the Bachelor of Journalism course handbook listing

3. The core subjects prescribed (52 credit points) for the Bachelor of International Studies

4. 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)

5. 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)

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

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

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.  The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

 

Last reviewed: 5 March, 2014