307820 v.1 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Science

Double Degree in Communications and Cultural Studies and Social Science

BA(Curtin), BSocSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050566C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Social Science combines study in a major of: Creative Writing; Cultural Studies; Literary and Cultural Studies; Performance Studies, Professional Writing and Publishing with study in a major of: Anthropology; Geography; History; Politics and International Relations; or Sociology. This double degree is highly flexible, allowing students to undertake a highly tailored program that will allow them to develop excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE English or English Literature, minimum scaled mark of 60 is desirable.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis and may be given for studies successfully completed in the relevant area at approved institutions.

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study and is available in semester one and semester two each year.

Course Organisation

Students undertake the one of the following: Creative Writing, Literary and Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, Professional Writing and Publishing Major in combination with the Anthropology, Geography, History, Politics and Sociology Major. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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			Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
306999	v.1	Creative Writing Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307000	v.2	Literary and Cultural Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307003	v.1	Performance Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307004	v.2	Professional Writing and Publishing Double Degree Major	400.0
307120	v.1	Anthropology Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307121	v.1	Geography Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307122	v.1	History Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307124	v.1	Sociology Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
311218	v.1	Politics and International Relations Double Degree Major	400.0
			800.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.