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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) equips graduates for diverse careers by providing a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences. Through majors in English, History, Politics and International Relations, Human Behaviour, Media and Cultural Studies, or Sociology, students develop in-depth knowledge and analytical abilities. Complementary minors in Creative Writing and Communication enhance specialisation. Core to the BA experience is the development of strong written and oral communication, research, and critical-thinking skills. Students engage with contemporary issues through theoretical and practical learning, preparing them for professional and civic engagement. Graduates emerge as versatile thinkers equipped for a range of careers in fields such as media, education, government, non-profit organisations, and further academic pursuits. Discover your passion, shape your future, and become a well-rounded global citizen with a Bachelor of Arts.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.
Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.
Students are required to complete:
- Learning Units: 330 credit points of comprising 75 credit points core units and 150 credit points of major units (90cp) and minor (60cp) in English, History, Human Behaviour, Media and Cultural Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology, 60cp of a second minor, and 45cp of elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities and/or other Schools in the University
- Assessment Units: 5x0-credit point core units and 1x30-credit point major unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH1800 | A History of Truth | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 1) | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 2) | 15 |
| BOA1850 * | U00 Assessment 1A |
Students studying parttime should enrol in SAH1800 and the major unit first, then minor units and BOA1850.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH1805 | Understanding Culture and Power | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 1) | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 2) | 15 |
| BOA1860 * | U00 Assessment 1B |
Students studying parttime should enrol in SAH1805 and the major unit first, then minor units and BOA1860.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH2805 | Decolonising Perspectives: Understanding Self and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 1) | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 2) | 15 |
| BOA2850 * | U00 Assessment 2A |
Students studying parttime should enrol in SAH2805 and the major unit first, then minor units BOA2850.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH2810 | The World's Wicked Problems | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 1) | 15 |
| Unit from Minor | x 1 (Minor 2) | 15 |
| BOA2860 * | U00 Assessment 2B |
Students studying parttime should enrol in SAH2810 and the major unit first, then minor and minor/elective and BOA2860.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH3800 | Social Impact and Civic Agency | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 | 30 |
| BOA3850 * | U00 Assessment 3A |
Students studying parttime should enrol in SAH3800 and the major unit first, then electives and BOA3850.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH3870 * | Arts Capstone Project | 30 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 15 |
| BOA3860 * | U00 Assessment 3B |
Students studying parttime should enrol in the major unit and elective first, then BOA3860.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH2650 | Professional Experience: Internship | 15 |
| SAH3650 | Professional Placement 1 | 30 |
Note: Acceptance into SAH2650 and SAH3650 is by application only.
Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course:
- English (MAAAKC)
- History (MAAALU)
- Human Behaviour (MAAALV)
- Media and Cultural Studies (MAAAJT)
- Politics and International Relations (MAAALW)
- Sociology (MAAALX)
- Communication (MIAAKW)
- Creative Writing (MIAAJY)
- English (MIAAJZ)
- History (MIAAKX)
- Human Behaviour (MIAAKY)
- Media and Cultural Studies (MIAAJU)
- Politics and International Relations (MIAALA)
- Sociology (MIAAKZ)
- Biology (MIAAKC)
- Ecology (MIAAKG)
- Human Resource Management (MIAAAG)
- Indigenous Studies (MIAAHM)
- Management (MIAAAH)
- Project Management (MIBIOQ)
* Assessment UnitFor the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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