307205 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts

BA(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree in Cultural Heritage Studies and Librarianship and Corporate Information will combine the knowledge of cultural heritage with a professional qualification suited for those wishing to work with archives, rare materials and local history.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.

Specific Requirements
While not a formal requirement for entry, students are encouraged to have basic computing skills. The School of Media and Information may provide assistance prior to semester in obtaining those skills. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

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.

Course Organisation
Students undertake both the Cultural Heritage Studies and Librarianship and Corporate Information major. Students enrolled in the double degree may elect to transfer to the single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition
It is intended that this course may be accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association and the Records Management Association of Australia. Accreditation will confer professional membership to these organisations.

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

Year 1 Semester 1

307061 v.2 Cultural Heritage Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

307062 v.1 Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Double Degree Major 400.0

800.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

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