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Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science |
Abbreviation: | BJour-BSc |
UOW Course Code: | 859_1 |
CRICOS Code: | 081900D |
Total Credit Points: | Minimum of 216 |
Duration: | Minimum 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 / 751663 |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
Media organisations are frequently looking for journalists who can offer specialist skills on top of a passion for, and commitment to, journalism. The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science is a degree combination that reflects the importance society places on scientific research. Often scientists struggle to present their findings in a way that members of the community can understand. This is where there are considerable openings for journalists who have a scientific background.
Students are able to work in a scientific environment, for a specialist publication or even a generalist media organisation. They will gain the skills to write about scientific discoveries that make them accessible and interesting to lay readers or viewers.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.
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 Science, 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;
- 18 credit points of subjects from the Social Sciences or Science schedule;
- Elective subjects from the Social Sciences, Science or General Schedules to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216;
- No more than 90 credit points at 100 level.
Students may be required to complete more than 216 credit points, depending on the Bachelor of Science major they choose to study.
Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Science.
Students must consult academic advisors in all relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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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: | |||
STS 112 | The Scientific Revolution | 6 | Spring |
SCIE101 | Modern Perspectives in Science | 6 | Spring |
BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
GEOG121 | Human Geography I: Life in a Globalising World | 6 | Autumn |
GEOG122 | Human Geography II: Living in a Material World | 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 BSci(Psyc) single degree for subject choices) | 8 | Autumn | |
300-Level Psychology subject (refer to BSci(Psyc) single degree for subject choices) | 8 | Spring |
Honours
Honours in Psychology is a fourth 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