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Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Arts (Dual degree)

University of Wollongong - (Non Rep)

Australia,New South Wales

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54 Months

Duration

CAD 27,936/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2024

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1951

Total Students: 33,044 +

Int. Students: 7,231 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW 2522, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Arts (Dual degree)

Program Overview

Combining Journalism with Arts places a strong emphasis on applied learning, and offers a broad introduction to ways in which new media practices shape our everyday lives, both in the workplace and in our communities. It will equip you with critical and innovative thinking skills, effective communication and creative writing skills, all of which are required for high achievement in a range of journalism careers.

Journalism and reporting is an evolving industry that encompasses a multitude of media including print, television, radio, web, and social media to inform, engage and entertain. Studying a Bachelor of Journalism degree alongside a Bachelor of Arts degree will teach you to gather, assess, create and present news and information to a wide range of audiences and also write, edit and publish a broad variety of written materials. The Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts also allows you to gain foundational knowledge in many traditional areas of study including history, literature, languages and philosophy and the disciplines of social sciences, cultural studies, sociology and politics.

The Bachelor of Journalism has a prescribed set of core subjects, as well as the opportunity to use electives to complete a major or two minors from a multi-disciplinary list. You will choose one major in the Bachelor of Arts degree: Archaeology and Ancient History, English Literatures, Environmental Humanities, French, History, Indigenous Studies, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mandarin (Non-Chinese Background Students), Mandarin (Character Background Students), Philosophy, Photography, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Spanish, Creative Writing, or Writing and English Literatures. In addition, you will choose a minor or another major from the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

54 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 27,936 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Wollongong - (Non Rep)

CAD 24,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 98.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 25.0 Minimum Speaking - 17.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 69.0 Minimum Listening - 62.0 Minimum Reading - 69.0 Minimum Writing - 69.0 Minimum Speaking - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Archiving and Librarianship
Art & Design
Arts
Business Development & Administration
Community & Social Services
Consultancy
Diplomacy
Education
Entrepreneurship
Government Policy
Healthcare Policy & Management
Heritage Specialist
Historian
Human Resources
Information Technology & Design
Journalism
Social Policy
Translation & Interpreting
Legal Work
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Publishing
Politics
Production and Management
Tourism and Hospitality
Writing

Scholarships

At the University of Wollongong (UOW), we are proud to award a range of scholarships to both domestic and international students at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Our scholarships reward and encourage students who have demonstrated excellence in areas of academia, leadership, community and sport. We are also committed to providing support to students experiencing financial and other educational disadvantages through equity scholarships and grant programs.

International student scholarships
We understand how important scholarships are when making your decision to study overseas. At UOW we offer a range of scholarships for students looking to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate study. We can also assist with information about scholarships offered by the Australian Government, as well as international organisations.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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