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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts |
Abbreviation: | BJrnl-BA |
UOW Course Code: | 853_1 |
CRICOS Code: | 075706A |
Total Credit Points: | 216 |
Duration: | 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 751660 |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) enables students to gain the necessary skills in Journalism and to complement these with a major study in Psychology.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to ethical issues associated with specialised fields.
- Apply ethical principles to a range of contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply research skills to disciplinary work.
- Critically and reflectively evaluate ideas, concepts and processes.
- Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of mediums.
- Demonstrate independence in the study and application of professional practice.
Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.
Course Structure
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:
- 84cp of core Bachelor of Journalism subjects;
- 12cp of Journalism and/or Creative electives as outlined in the Bachelor of Journalism course handbook listing;
- 72 credit points of Psychology subjects as outlined in the table below;
- Elective subjects from the Social Sciences, Law, Humanities and the Arts or the General Schedules to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216cp ;
- Subjects to a value of at least 90 credit points must be selected from the Social Sciences or Law, Humanities and the Arts schedules. The subjects completed for the Psychology major count towards this 90 credit point requirement; and
- No more than 90 credit points at 100 level
Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts.
Students must consult academic advisors in the relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
PSYC121 | Foundations of Psychology A | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC122 | Foundations of Psychology B | 6 | Spring |
PSYC123 | Research Methods and Statistics | 6 | Spring |
Plus ONE of the following subjects: | |||
PHIL107 | Values, Mind and Self | 6 | Autumn |
SOC 103 | Introduction to Sociology | 6 | Autumn |
PHIL151 | Argument, Evidence and Knowledge | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
PSYC234 | Biological Psychology and Learning | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC241 | Developmental and Social Psychology | 6 | Spring |
PSYC250 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC231 | Personality | 6 | Spring |
PSYC236 | Cognition and Perception | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
PSYC347 | Assessment and Intervention | 8 | Autumn |
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BA(Psyc) single degree for subject choices) | 8 | Autumn | |
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BA(Psyc) single degree for subject choices) | 8 | Spring |
Honours
Honours in Psychology is an additional year of study accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). To find out the additional requirements for entry into the program, please go to BPsycSc(Hons).
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
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