Bachelor of Arts
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Arts
Course code | 10110 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Study plans must include: At least 3 credit points at level 1 from any four of the following subject prefixes: AN, AR, AY, CU,CV, CY, EL, EV, FR, GR, HI, IT, JA, JN, NM, PL, PY, SS, SY or WS; and At least 3 credit points of Indigenous Australian Studies either SS1010 or a subject prefixed IA, or AN1001 (Singapore). A minimum of 42 credit points must be taken at levels 2 and 3, of which, at least 18 credit points must be at level 3. A maximum of 15 credit points may be taken from subjects outside of the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, except for subjects specified under a major. |
Additional completion requirements | The psychology major is NOT an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. Students wishing to complete an APAC accredited sequence should seek further advice. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
Course Structure (Cairns, Townsville)
Course Structure (Cairns, Townsville)
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition
BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place
Level 3
BA3000:03 Arts Edge
OPTIONS
Select 12 credit points of level 1 Arts, Creative Media, Environmental Sciences, and Social Sciences subjects from the following prefixes: AN, AR, AY, BA, CU,CV, CY, EL, EV, FR, GR, HI, IA, IT, JA, JN, NM, PL, PY, SS, SY or WS
PLUS
Select SS1010 or any IA level 1, 2 or 3 subject
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any undergraduate level 1, 2 or 3 subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 subjects
PLUS
Select a single or double major in second year
Single Major
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects
Double Major
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select a second major from Table A
Table A (ARTS MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, single or double |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Notes | All majors are available mid year |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville External | Not all subjects available internally in Townsville | |
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Cairns | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Japanese Foundation | Cairns Townsville | |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Cairns Townsville | If you plan to practise as a registered psychologist, you will need additional studies beyond a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. | |
Townsville External | Not available in joint degrees. Students who wish to enrol in the Socio-Economics major should complete BU1003:03 Economics for Business in year 1 or in year 2 of their degree before attempting subjects in the Socio-Economics major. | |
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Cairns Townsville (Suspended 2016-2017) | Not available in joint degrees. |
Course Structure (Singapore)
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition
BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place
Level 3
BA3000:03 Arts Edge
OPTIONS
Select 12 credit points of specified level 1 Arts and Social Sciences subjects from List 1
PLUS
AN1001:03 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of undergraduate level 1, 2 or 3 subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of undergraduate level 2 or level 3 subjects
PLUS
Select a single or double major in second year
Single Major
Select a major from Table B
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of level 2 or 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects
Double Major
Select a major from Table B
PLUS
Select a second major from Table B
List 1
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2
SS1111:03 Introduction to Counselling
SS1112:03 Multicultural, Child and Adolescent Counselling
SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology
Table B (ARTS MAJORS - SINGAPORE)
Type of major | Mandatory, single or double |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Notes | All majors are available mid year |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Singapore | Students planning to practise as a registered psychologist will need additional studies beyond a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. | |
Singapore |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors are available in Cairns |
Singapore | Not all majors are available in Singapore |
Townsville | Not all majors are available in Townsville |
External | Not all majors are available externally |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 or 3 subject. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | The psychology major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence for students commencing after 2015. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 3 credit points - Creative Media, Arts or Social Sciences subjects not taken as part of an Arts major. |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF ARTS |
Approved abbreviation | BA |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Any major studied may appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 48 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Advanced Diploma of Arts. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional year of study. |
Eligibility | Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across the undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the final year of the undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. |