311921 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
BA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 068750M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
3 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
This course offers students the opportunity to study one or two disciplines from a wide range of majors. Students choosing only one major will be able to choose further units from the same discipline as their chosen major or may choose units from throughout the university. The first year of the course enables students to choose foundation units suitable to their needs and begin study in their chosen major(s), where appropriate.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways.
Some majors may require a portfolio or interview.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a bachelor degree with honours and some graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Students who would like to study two disciplines can select any two majors within Humanities subject to prerequisites and timetabling. The Bachelor of Arts Course Coordinator can provide further details regarding the selection of majors and advice on timetabling.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply broad discipline knowledge in a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application
2. think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex social, political and artistic problems
3. access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of sources
4. communicate effectively in professional and public contexts
5. apply technologies appropriately
6. demonstrate responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
7. describe global and cultural issues and their impact
8. demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
9. work ethically and professionally, both within a team and independently
Duration and Availability
3 years full-time study or equivalent part-time. Some units may be available via external study and some units may not be available in every semester.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | Y | ||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Charles Telfair Inst Mauritius | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Charles Telfair Inst Mauritius | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Lim Kok Wing Uni Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| 312087 | v.2 | Bachelor of Arts Pre-major | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| 311907 | v.1 | Creative Advertising and Graphic Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311935 | v.1 | 3D Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312171 | v.1 | Bachelor of Arts Elective Stream | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312177 | v.2 | Professional Writing and Publishing Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311952 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311940 | v.3 | Chinese Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312085 | v.1 | Internet Communications Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312084 | v.2 | Journalism Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312104 | v.1 ## | Public Relations Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 310516 | v.2 | Literary and Cultural Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312090 | v.2 * | Advertising Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311936 | v.2 | Fine Art Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311945 | v.2 | Art and Design Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312116 | v.1 | Screen Arts Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312068 | v.1 ** | Corporate Information Management Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311950 | v.1 | Digital Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311937 | v.3 | Japanese Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312117 | v.3 | Geography Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 303554 | v.3 | Performance Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312330 | v.2 | History Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311951 | v.1 | Fashion Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312329 | v.2 | Anthropology and Sociology Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312331 | v.2 | International Relations Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312176 | v.1 | Creative Writing Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 313301 | v.2 | Photography and Illustration Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314408 | v.1 | Visualisation Technologies Major | 200.0 | ||
| 311952 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311945 | v.2 | Art and Design Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311940 | v.3 | Chinese Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312067 | v.1 # | Librarianship Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 313301 | v.2 | Photography and Illustration Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311937 | v.3 | Japanese Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312331 | v.2 | International Relations Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 310516 | v.2 | Literary and Cultural Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312084 | v.2 | Journalism Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311950 | v.1 | Digital Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311951 | v.1 | Fashion Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312085 | v.1 | Internet Communications Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312176 | v.1 | Creative Writing Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 303554 | v.3 | Performance Studies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312330 | v.2 | History Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311935 | v.1 | 3D Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311936 | v.2 | Fine Art Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311907 | v.1 | Creative Advertising and Graphic Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314408 | v.1 | Visualisation Technologies Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312117 | v.3 | Geography Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312116 | v.1 | Screen Arts Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312329 | v.2 | Anthropology and Sociology Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 312177 | v.2 | Professional Writing and Publishing Major | 200.0 | ||
| 400.0 | |||||
# Librarianship and Corporate Information Management majors must be taken together. They are not offered as separate majors. These majors should not be offered to international onshore students.
## Public Relations major can only be combined with Journalism major.
* Advertising major can only be combined with Creative Advertising and Graphic Design major
** Librarianship and Corporate Information Management majors must be taken together. They are not offered as separate majors.
^ Students must select 2 majors or a single major with an elective stream.
^^ Students should obtain advice before choosing electives as entry to some majors in second year is dependent on the successful completion of first year pre-major units.
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au
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