Online Courses Handbook 2003

305677 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education
Double Degree in Asian Studies and Secondary Education

Introduction
This double degree in Asian Studies and Secondary Education combines studies in education with studies in Asian language, culture and society.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.

Note
Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. A limited number of units are available in the external study mode. Most language units are available in the internal mode only.

Course Organisation
Students undertake both the Asian Studies and Secondary Education major. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition
Relevant professional recognition is granted on the same basis as to graduates of the component single degrees.

Career Opportunities
Graduates find careers in areas such as schools, colleges, public relations, advertising, media management, library and information services, web publishing and broadcasting in multi-national companies, government departments and public institutions, especially in an international context.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

307143 v.1 Asian Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

307150 v.1 Secondary Education Double Degree Major 400.0

800.0