Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Laws

*This is a minimum figure and may vary depending on the major.

Overview

A Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Laws double degree provides students with an expanded skill set - one that will set them apart from students who opt for a single degree option in either discipline. This double degree provides students with a wider range of career options through the acquisition of skills and knowledge in media law and ethics, as well as strong production skills in print, online and broadcast journalism. The Journalism degree also helps students gain practical experience and build connections with the media industry through journalism internships.

For the first year of the double degree, students enrol in Law subjects as prescribed in the table below. The first year of the LLB must be completed full time, except where approval is given on equity grounds. In the following four years of the degree, students enrol in subjects from the School of Law and the School of the Arts, English and Media.

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 double degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply ethical principles to a range of contexts.
2. Investigate, evaluate and interpret research sources.
3. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of media.

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 Laws, a candidate must complete a total of at least 270 credit points including each of (a), (b) and (c) as follows:

1. all compulsory Law subjects as set out in the Course Program below;
2. elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule;
3. 90 credit points from the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Journalism, comprising 72cp of core subjects, and 18cp of Journalism electives*.

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

Majors

Majors are not available in the Bachelor of Laws degree or the Bachelor of Journalism.

Students can consult with academic advisors in the relevant School concerning selection of appropriate subjects.

Honours

High achieving students, enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws double degree, are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB Hons) (Course Code 351).

Academic requirements and credit transfer information for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Course Code 351) are available from the Course Finder.

Students accepted into the LLB (Hons) will be transferred out of their double degree and into a concurrent enrolment comprising the LLB (Hons) and their non-law degree. Students will then complete the final honours year, following the course structure outlined in the course handbook page.

A student who successfully transfers into the LLB (Hons) program but does not meet the minimum performance standards required for the award of Honours will be permitted to transfer back to the Bachelor of Laws double degree in which they were enrolled immediately prior to the transfer into the Honours course, and will be awarded credit to the Bachelor of Laws for the number of credit points passed in the Honours degree.

As an alternative, students who have completed all requirements for their LLB double degree with a weighted average mark of 70% in their LLB subjects are eligible to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), which a standalone honours program, LLB (Hons). Students who enrol in the LLB (Hons) must complete the subject LLB 448 Research Honours in Law (48cp). Entry to LLB (Hons-Res) must be approved by the School of Law in consultation with the LLB Honours Coordinator. The School of Law shall not approve entry into this course unless the Coordinator has agreed, in consultation with the student, on the program of study that will form the basis of the course curriculum for the degree.

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

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