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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

313319 v.1 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce

BA(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 072465D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years


Course Overview

Bachelor double degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.


This double degree offers students the opportunity to study a wide range of majors from the Faculty of Humanities and Commerce. Combination of these two degrees provides students with plentiful and diverse career opportunities both in Australia and overseas.


Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.


Course Overview Note

Students undertaking 307266 Accounting Double Degree major must complete Taxation 331 to meet the requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.



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.


TEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics is desirable. There may be a portfolio requirement into the Faculty of Humanities majors offered through the School of Design and Art.


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 Entry/Completion Note

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.



Course Organisation

Bachelor double degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately.


Students undertake one major from Curtin Business School in combination with a major from the Faculty of Humanities.


Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of humanities and business

2. think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex social, political, artistic, business and commercial problems

3. access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources

4. communicate appropriately and effectively in professional and public contexts

5. apply technologies appropriately

6. demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive

7. describe global and cultural issues as related to the humanities and business areas and their impact on local and international communities

8. demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians

9. show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently


Duration and Availability

4 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time. Some units may be available via external study.


Location and delivery Mode


Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2014 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2014 Bentley 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
307266 v.2   Accounting Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307279 v.4   Tourism and Hospitality Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307127 v.2   Economics Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307278 v.2   Public Relations Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307132 v.1   International Business Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307129 v.2   Finance Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307133 v.2   Marketing Double Degree Major 400.0
313196 v.4   Geography Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307000 v.4   Literary and Cultural Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
306999 v.2   Creative Writing Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
313199 v.2   Journalism Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307004 v.4   Professional Writing and Publishing Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
311218 v.3   International Relations Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
309648 v.4   Chinese Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307139 v.4   Screen Arts Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
313198 v.2   Internet Communications Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307120 v.3   Anthropology and Sociology Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307003 v.2   Performance Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
307122 v.3   History Double Degree Major 400.0
  OR  
309646 v.4   Japanese Double Degree Major 400.0
  800.0



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


Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.




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For course overviews and enrolment information please visit our future students website.