307489 v.1 Bachelor of Arts

BA(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is designed for students located at the country campuses of Curtin to select from a range of available units within the humanities disciplines. It is suitable for students seeking a broad-based undergraduate degree with the potential for specialisation at postgraduate level. Courses of study will be constructed around each student's individual interests, drawing from the units available to the student within the nominated study location.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

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 three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is expected that a substantial component of the course will consist of external study.

Course Organisation

The course structure combines a variety of available units relevant to a wide range of employment opportunities and to further study. The course is made up of options to maximise flexibility and units may be selected from within other courses available at Curtin provided they are available through distance education, online or are considered to be project-based units (third-year level). Units offered through Open Universities Australia may also be selected and opportunities for cross-institutional enrolment will also be considered. A minimum of eight units at second year level and a minimum of five units at third year level must be completed in this course.

Career Opportunities

The multidisciplinary nature of a Bachelor of Arts provides broad analytical training instead of specialisation in any one area, thus maximising the career paths that can be followed. It is expected that many graduates will undertake postgraduate study in order to specialise.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Further Information

Please contact The Centre for Regional Education on 1300 730 897 or visit www.cre.curtin.edu.au.

Special Note

Students who elect to transfer from the Bachelor of Arts into one of the more specialised Curtin Bachelor of Arts degrees during the course of their undergraduate study may be required to undertake additional units in order to achieve a satisfactory level of specialisation.

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1522	v.8	Communication Skills (Academic Purposes) 111	3.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		75.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1523	v.10	Communication Skills (Academic Purposes) 112	2.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		75.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
		SELECT 4 ELECTIVES		100.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
		SELECT 4 ELECTIVES		100.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
		SELECT 4 ELECTIVES		100.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
		SELECT 4 ELECTIVES		100.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal
2008	Armadale	Semester 1		Y
2008	Armadale	Semester 2		Y
2008	Esperance Community College	Semester 1		Y
2008	Esperance Community College	Semester 2		Y
2008	Geraldton University Centre	Semester 1	Y
2008	Geraldton University Centre	Semester 2		Y
2008	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Margaret River Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Margaret River Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Midland Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Midland Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Pilbara TAFE Karratha	Semester 1		Y
2008	Pilbara TAFE Karratha	Semester 2		Y
2008	Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland	Semester 1		Y
2008	Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland	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.