Program handbook

Description

A Bachelor of Arts degree enables you to study what you are passionate about in life, and convert this learning into a career. You have the flexibility to choose from a broad range of majors and minors, and to tailor the program to match your specific interests.

Within the Bachelor of Arts program we currently offer 15 majors and 16 minors.  Some majors/minors are offered predominantly at one campus and others are offered at both the Callaghan and Ourimbah campus or online.  The availability of courses within the below listed major/minor is subject to change. You can choose majors/minors in the following course areas:-

  • Ancient History & Classical Languages (this major and minor is only available to students who commenced in this program in Semester 2 2017 or prior).
  • Chinese (Minor only)
  • Creative & Performing Arts
  • English & Writing
  • Film, Media & Cultural Studies
  • French
  • German
  • Global Indigenous Studies
  • History
  • Human Geography & the Environment
  • Indonesian (Minor only)
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy & Religion (this major and minor is only available to students who commenced in this program in Semester 2 2017 or prior).
  • Politics & International Relations
  • Psychology Studies
  • Sociology & Anthropology

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
  • cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
  • cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
  • cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
  • communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
  • demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
  • demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
  • an in-depth understanding of at least one specialist area in the Bachelor of Arts
  • information literacy skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information
  • effective and appropriate communication skills, written and/or oral, across a range of forms
  • ethical sensitivity, including an awareness of ethical issues and standards within disciplines
  • intercultural awareness: a respect for and understanding of cultures other than one's own

Details

Information correct as atApr 19, 2024 8:26 pm
Program code10435
AQF level

Level 7 Bachelor Degree

Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 3 years full-time.
Selection Rank

This program was not offered in 2021, there is currently no commencing student profile available.

Find out more about Selection Ranks

Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD32,560 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code001602K

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Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

240 units

Program duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

This program requires the successful completion of 240 units. Students must complete one of the following structures:

1) DOUBLE MAJOR OPTION: Two 80 unit Majors & 80 units of electives (See Additional Information for Suggested Electives) OR

2) SINGLE MAJOR & DOUBLE MINOR OPTION: One 80 unit Major, two 40 unit Minors & 80 units of electives (See Additional Information for Suggested Electives).

Students must complete a minimum of 40 units at each level (1000, 2000, 3000) with no more than 100 units at the 1000 level.

Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 240 units.

MAJOR/S (excluding French/Japanese Studies Intermediate Sequence majors):

A major must comprise of 80 units of compulsory courses & courses chosen from a course list from one area as follows:

  • 20 units at 1000 level (including all 1000 level compulsory courses)
  • 20 units at 2000 level (incl. all 2000 level compulsory courses)
  • 40 units at 3000 level (incl. all 3000 level compulsory courses).

MINORS (excluding French/Japanese Studies Intermediate Sequence minors):

A minor must comprise of 40 units of compulsory courses & courses chosen from a course list from one area as follows:

  • 20 units at 1000 level (incl. all 1000 level compulsory courses)
  • 20 units at 2000 level (incl. all 2000 level compulsory courses).

FRENCH STUDIES (INTERMEDIATE SEQUENCE): Please consult with the French Studies Discipline Convenor before enrolling in this sequence.

This major must comprise of 80 units of compulsory courses & courses chosen from a course list as follows:

  • 20 units at 2000 level (incl. all 2000 level compulsory courses)
  • 60 units at 3000 level (incl. all 3000 level compulsory courses).

This minor must comprise of 40 units of compulsory courses & courses chosen from a course list as follows:

  • 20 units at 2000 level (incl. all 2000 level compulsory courses)

FREN3610 French at Advanced Level 1.

JAPANESE STUDIES (INTERMEDIATE SEQUENCE): Please consult with the Japanese Studies Discipline Convenor before enrolling in this sequence.

This major must comprise of 80 units of compulsory courses & courses chosen from a course list as follows:

  • 40 units at 2000 level (incl. all 2000 level compulsory courses)
  • 40 units at 3000 level (incl. all 3000 level compulsory courses).

This minor must comprise of:

  • 40 units of 2000 level compulsory courses & courses chosen from a course list .

All students, please note:

  1. Each course can only be counted once towards a major/minor or elective
  2. When you have successfully completed your program, your transcript will specify completed major/s but will not specify completed minors
  3. Full-time enrolment (80 units per yr) will enable program completion in 3 yrs. Students may enrol in less per yr but completion will take proportionately longer.

Program planner

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Additional documents


Transition arrangements

Program Revisions 2023

From 2023 there are changes to the Film, Media and Cultural Studies major. Please refer to the 2023 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more details. Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.

Program Revisions 2021

From 2021 there are changes to the compulsory and directed course requirements for the following majors:

  • Ancient History and Classical Languages Major
  • English and Writing Major
  • History Major
  • Politics and International Relations Major

Please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more details.

Program Revisions 2019

From 2019 there are changes to the compulsory and directed course requirements for the following majors:

  • Film, Media & Cultural Studies Major
  • History Major
  • Linguistics Major
  • Philosophy & Religion Major
  • Sociology & Anthropology Major

For students who commenced the program prior to 2019 please refer to the 2019 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more details.

Program Revisions 2018

From 2018 the Aboriginal Studies major will be replaced by the Global Indigenous Studies major. Any student who commenced this program prior to 2018, and who is currently undertaking the Aboriginal Studies major will now complete the Global Indigenous Studies major. All courses remain the same.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Majors

Ancient History and Classical Languages

Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
AHIS1000Ancient Greece
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS2000The Augustan Age: Politics, Society and LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
Course List

Choose 60 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 40 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
AHIS1020Rome to Julius CaesarNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2110SpartaNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2370Magic and Witchcraft in Greece and Rome
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS2500Myths of the Ancient Greek WorldNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2560Gender and Sexuality in AntiquityNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2700Pandemics and Pandemonium: Crisis Management in the Premodern World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS2900From Trench To Screen: Digital Studies of the Ancient WorldNot currently offered10 units
AHIS3510Greek Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS3520Roman SocietyNot currently offered10 units
AHIS3663Folklore and Fairy Tale in Antiquity
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Creative and Performing Arts

Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CAPA1001Creative and Performing Arts 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
CAPA2001Creative and Performing Arts 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
CAPA3001Creative and Performing Arts 3
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
CAPA3002Creative and Performing Arts 4Not currently offered10 units
Course List

Complete the 40 units below for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CAPA1030Vocal Fundamentals and TechniquesNot currently offered10 units
CAPA2410Australian Theatre and Performance
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
CAPA3310Performance and Contemporary CultureNot currently offered10 units
CAPA3820Writing for PerformanceNot currently offered10 units

English and Writing

Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ENGL1000Introduction to English Literature
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENGL2000Literary Theory and Practice
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL3014Creative Writing: Emerging Writers ToolkitNot currently offered10 units
Course List

Choose 50 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 30 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ENGL1040Australian Stories
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL1090Critical Reading and WritingNot currently offered10 units
ENGL1101Classics of World LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL1201Creative Writing: Introduction
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL1650Stories in Context: Fiction, Drama, FilmNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2002Shakespeare & CoNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2003Novel Ideas: Selves and WorldsNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2005Mind and Monstrosity: Victorian NovelNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2006ModernismsNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2008Modern American LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2009Contemporary Australian LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2011Children's Literature
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENGL2021Sex and Death on the Renaissance StageNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2101Writing Short Fiction
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
ENGL2102Creative Writing: Life Writing
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL3002Charles DickensNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3006Writing the SelfNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3012Crime Fiction: Mutations of a GenreNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3013Women's WritingNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3016Modern Asian LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3017Single Author StudyNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3018Satire and Its Forms
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL3019Imagination, Nature, Freedom: Romantic Literature
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL3045Indigenous Australia in Literature: Listenin' Up
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL3101Reading Across Borders: Modern World LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3301Creative Writing: Poetry and Poetics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENGL3302The Novel Writing Toolkit
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
ENGL3401Principles of Editing and PublishingNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3656Science Fiction and Fantasy: Issues in Speculative FictionNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3664Children's Fantasy LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL3665Young Adult Literature: Storying the World through Young Adult Voices
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENGL3700Adaptations: Books, Films, Shows and Games
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Film, Media and Cultural Studies

Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below and FMCS3100 OR FMCS3110

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SCRN1000Media Literacy
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN2000Media in Transition: Industry, Money, PowerNot currently offered10 units
FMCS3110Social Media and Network CultureNot currently offered10 units
SCRN3000Social Media and Digital Culture
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SCRN1100Communication and CultureNot currently offered10 units
SCRN1200Film and Television Studies
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
CMNS2600Audience Participation and Interaction
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
SCRN2100Popular Music and Culture
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN2200Popular Culture and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN2300Hollywood and Beyond: American Cinema in Context
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN2400European Cinema in Context: Transforming Images, States, HistoriesNot currently offered10 units
SCRN3000Social Media and Digital Culture
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN3100Peak TV: Texts, Industry, Culture
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN3200Documentary Cinema: Rendering the Real
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SCRN3300Contemporary World Cinema
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
SCRN3400Screen AuthorshipNot currently offered10 units
SCRN3500Screening Sex and GenderNot currently offered10 units

French Studies

French Studies (Beginner Sequence)
Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN1200French Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN2620French Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN3620French Language and Culture Intermediate 2 (B1.1 to B1.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN1100French Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN2610French Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HUMA2001Global Experiences
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Winter - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
FREN3610French Language and Culture Intermediate 1 (A2.2 to B1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
FREN3701Extended French: Grammar
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN3702Extended French through Translation
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
French Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN2620French Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN3620French Language and Culture Intermediate 2 (B1.1 to B1.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
FREN3701Extended French: Grammar
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list below for an Intermediate Sequence major (10 units at 2000 level and 30 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN2610French Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HUMA2001Global Experiences
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Winter - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
FREN3610French Language and Culture Intermediate 1 (A2.2 to B1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
FREN3702Extended French through Translation
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

German

Compulsory Course

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GRMN1501German Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN2501German Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN3501German Language 3A ProfessionalNot currently offered10 units
GRMN3504German Language and Culture Intermediate 2 (B1.1 to B1.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GRMN1502German Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN2502German Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN3502German Language 3B ProfessionalNot currently offered10 units
GRMN3503German Language and Culture Intermediate 1 (A2.2 to B1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Global Indigenous Studies

Compulsory Courses

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ABOR1110Introduction to Aboriginal Studies
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2244Reconciling Australia's Colonial Past and Present
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR3251International Indigenous Comparative Studies
  • Summer 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR3380Human Rights and the World's Indigenous Communities
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ABOR1370Working with Aboriginal Communities
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR1390Australian Aboriginal People and Human Rights
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR1420Communicating with Aboriginal People Across Genres
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HUMA1100Aboriginal Languages: New ApproachesNot currently offered10 units
ABOR2241Aboriginal Political ProtestNot currently offered10 units
ABOR2243Indigenous People, Global Warming and the Environment
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2245Aboriginal People and Law
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2330Traditional Aboriginal Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2440Aboriginal Health Past and Present
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2450Aboriginal Health PracticesNot currently offered10 units
ABOR3024Aboriginal Community Development and Advocacy
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR3080Indigenous Research
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
ABOR3440Indigenous Health Around the World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR3500Aboriginal Education, Policies and Issues
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENGL3045Indigenous Australia in Literature: Listenin' Up
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

History

Compulsory Courses

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements for a major

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HIST1001Europe and the World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST2002Fact or Fiction Reading the Past
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST3641The Rise of Fascism: From the March on Rome to Hitler s Seizure of Power
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST3642The Downfall of Fascism: The Third Reich, War and Genocide
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HIST1002The United States from Civil War to Superpower
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST1051The Australian Experience
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST1052Origin of Controversies
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2006Australian Underworlds: Histories of Crime in Australia
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST2031History, War and Film
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2051Making Digital History: Curating for Public AudiencesNot currently offered10 units
HIST2065A Sunburnt Country: Australian Environmental HistoryNot currently offered10 units
HIST2150Medieval and Renaissance EuropeNot currently offered10 units
HIST2210Australian Foreign Relations: Australia and AsiaNot currently offered10 units
HIST2611Global Age of Revolution: Europe
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2650War and Trauma
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2672Israel and the Middle East: Roots of the current conflictNot currently offered10 units
HIST3006The History of ViolenceNot currently offered10 units
HIST3152The History of Racism
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST3191The Christian World, 1400-1650Not currently offered20 units
HIST3201Foreign Relations: Australia and the Great PowersNot currently offered10 units
HIST3221Food and Drinks in Global HistoryNot currently offered10 units
HIST3242Growing Up in AustraliaNot currently offered10 units
HIST3581Sex and Scandal in HistoryNot currently offered20 units
HIST3600Global Women's History: From Boadicea to Barbie
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST3675Global Age Of Revolution: The Middle East and Far EastNot currently offered10 units

Human Geography and the Environment

Compulsory

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GEOG1020Introduction to Human Geography
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG2080Cities and Regions
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENVS3006Surviving the Anthropocene: Sustainability in the 21st Century
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG3090Society and Space
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ENVS1003Environmental Values and Ethics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS1004Social Development and the Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG1030Global Poverty and Development
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENVS2002Environmental Legislation and Planning
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS2008The Sustainable Society
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG2130Geographies of Development
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SOCA2065Environment and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENVS3001Integrated Impact Assessment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS3008Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
GEOG3300Rethinking Development
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Japanese Studies

Japanese Studies (Beginner Sequence)
Compulsory

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN1110Japanese Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Compulsory

Students choose either JAPN3101 and JAPN3102; or JAPN3120 and JAPN3220.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN3120Advanced Spoken Japanese IINot currently offered10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN1120Japanese Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2410Japanese Society and The World
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2420Japanese Culture and Identity
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2501Japanese In Context 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2502Japanese in Context 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN3110Advanced Spoken Japanese INot currently offered10 units
JAPN3120Advanced Spoken Japanese IINot currently offered10 units
Japanese Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
Compulsory

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN3120Advanced Spoken Japanese IINot currently offered10 units
Course List

Complete the following course list to fulfil the requirements of this major.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN2410Japanese Society and The World
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2420Japanese Culture and Identity
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN3110Advanced Spoken Japanese INot currently offered10 units

Linguistics

Compulsory
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
LING1111How Languages Work: Linguistics and the Structure of Language
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2001Indigenous languages of Australia and the Pacific
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING3310Language and Meaning
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 50 units with a max of 10 units at 1000 level and a minimum of 30 units at 3000 level.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
LING1112Languages in the World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2006Phonetics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2140Language Testing and EvaluationNot currently offered10 units
LING2501Cross-cultural Communication
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2502Issues of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING3002SyntaxNot currently offered10 units
LING3008Introduction to Phonology and Morphology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING3110Language and Cognition
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING31202nd Language AcquisitionNot currently offered10 units
LING3350Structure of English
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Philosophy and Religion

Compulsory

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PHIL1010The World's Great Thinkers, I: Ancient to Early ModernNot currently offered10 units
PHIL2030Philosophy of Religion
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PHIL3040Modern Religious ThoughtNot currently offered10 units
Course List

Choose 50 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level & 30 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PHIL1040World Religions
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PHIL1042Virtual Religion
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PHIL2040Suffering: Comparative StudiesNot currently offered10 units
POLI2050Political Theory and Social ChangeNot currently offered10 units
SOCA2700Gender, Religion and PowerNot currently offered10 units
ABOR3380Human Rights and the World's Indigenous Communities
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENVS3006Surviving the Anthropocene: Sustainability in the 21st Century
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
POLI3050Political Theory and Social ChangeNot currently offered10 units
SOCA3780Leading Social Change: Applying Critical Theories in Critical Times
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SOCA3902Religion and Politics in Contemporary Society
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Politics and International Relations

Compulsory
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
POLI1010Australian Politics and Government
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI1020Introduction to Politics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI2203International Political Economy and Global Development
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3180Politics, Policy and Government
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 30 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HIST2210Australian Foreign Relations: Australia and AsiaNot currently offered10 units
POLI2001Ideas in Political ScienceNot currently offered10 units
POLI2200The Global Politics of Indigenous People
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
HIST3201Foreign Relations: Australia and the Great PowersNot currently offered10 units
POLI3002Power and the State
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3140The Politics of GlobalisationNot currently offered10 units
POLI3150Issues in International Relations
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3160Global Power and World Order
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3203Democracy in the 21st Century: Local Power, Policy and Participatory Politics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units

Psychology Studies

Compulsory

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PSYC1010Psychology Introduction 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC1020Psychology Introduction 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2500Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC3500Advanced Health Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC3700Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 30 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 20 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PSYC2300Cognitive Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2400Biological Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2505Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2800Special Topics in Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2900Social Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
STAT2000Applied Statistics and Research Methods
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PSYC3000Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3006Individual Differences and Assessment
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC3300Advanced Cognitive Psychology: Theory & Applications
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3301Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3400Advanced Biological PsychologyNot currently offered10 units
PSYC3600Advanced Social and Organisational PsychologyNot currently offered10 units
PSYC3800Advanced Special Topics in Psychology 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Sociology and Anthropology

Compulsory
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SOCA1010Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA1020What is Anthropology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCS2200Social Analysis: Theorising Social Problems
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCS3200Qualitative Social Inquiry: Applied Research Project
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 10 units at 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SCRN2200Popular Culture and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA2020Society, Space and PowerNot currently offered10 units
SOCA2065Environment and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA2325Cultural Worlds of Health and IllnessNot currently offered10 units
SOCA2400Future Societies: Beyond Capitalist Globalization
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA2700Gender, Religion and PowerNot currently offered10 units
SOCS2100Organisational Management and Social BehaviourNot currently offered10 units
SOCS2300Ethics for the Social Sciences
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
SOCS2400Surveying the Social: Applied Quantitative Research
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
SOCA3178Health, 'Wellness' and Power: The Social Contexts of Expert Knowledge
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3220Youth Culture and Risk
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3230Identity and CultureNot currently offered10 units
SOCA3315Bodies in Cultural Perspective
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3666Consumption, Technology and Everyday Life
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3780Leading Social Change: Applying Critical Theories in Critical Times
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SOCA3790Migration, Society and the MediaNot currently offered10 units
SOCA3850Rage Against the Machine: Indigenous Activism, Ways of Life and the Future
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3902Religion and Politics in Contemporary Society
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCS3100Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units

Minors

Ancient History and Classic Languages

Compulsory Courses

Complete the following compulsory courses to complete this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
AHIS1000Ancient Greece
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS2000The Augustan Age: Politics, Society and LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the following list to complete this minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
AHIS1020Rome to Julius CaesarNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2110SpartaNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2370Magic and Witchcraft in Greece and Rome
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS2500Myths of the Ancient Greek WorldNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2560Gender and Sexuality in AntiquityNot currently offered10 units
AHIS2700Pandemics and Pandemonium: Crisis Management in the Premodern World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
AHIS2900From Trench To Screen: Digital Studies of the Ancient WorldNot currently offered10 units

Chinese

Course List

To fulfil the course requirements for this minor, complete the following compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CHIN1110Chinese Language and culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1) for students with other language backgrounds
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHIN1120Chinese Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2) for students with other language backgrounds
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHIN2301Chinese Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHIN2302Chinese Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Creative and Performing Arts

Compulsory Courses

Complete the following compulsory courses to complete this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CAPA1001Creative and Performing Arts 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
CAPA2001Creative and Performing Arts 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
Course List

Complete the following 20 units to complete this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CAPA1030Vocal Fundamentals and TechniquesNot currently offered10 units
CAPA2410Australian Theatre and Performance
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units

English and Writing

Compulsory Courses

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ENGL1000Introduction to English Literature
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENGL2000Literary Theory and Practice
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 unit from the list below to complete this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ENGL1040Australian Stories
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL1090Critical Reading and WritingNot currently offered10 units
ENGL1101Classics of World LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL1201Creative Writing: Introduction
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGL1650Stories in Context: Fiction, Drama, FilmNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2002Shakespeare & CoNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2003Novel Ideas: Selves and WorldsNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2005Mind and Monstrosity: Victorian NovelNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2006ModernismsNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2008Modern American LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2009Contemporary Australian LiteratureNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2011Children's Literature
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENGL2021Sex and Death on the Renaissance StageNot currently offered10 units
ENGL2101Writing Short Fiction
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
ENGL2102Creative Writing: Life Writing
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Film, Media and Cultural Studies

Compulsory

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements complete courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FMCS1000Film, Media, CultureNot currently offered10 units
FMCS2000Media in TransitionNot currently offered10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FMCS1100Communication and CultureNot currently offered10 units
FMCS1200Film and Television StudiesNot currently offered10 units
CMNS2600Audience Participation and Interaction
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
FMCS2100Music and CultureNot currently offered10 units
FMCS2200Popular Culture and SocietyNot currently offered10 units
FMCS2300Hollywood and Beyond: American Cinema in ContextNot currently offered10 units
FMCS2301European Cinema in Context: Transforming Images, States, HistoriesNot currently offered10 units

French Studies

French Studies (Beginner Sequence)
Compulsory Courses
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN1200French Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN2620French Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN1100French Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN2610French Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HUMA2001Global Experiences
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Winter - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
French Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
Compulsory Courses
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN2620French Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
FREN3610French Language and Culture Intermediate 1 (A2.2 to B1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
Course List

Choose 10 units at 2000 level for an Intermediate Sequence minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FREN2610French Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HUMA2001Global Experiences
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Winter - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

German

Compulsory

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GRMN1501German Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN2501German Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GRMN1502German Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN2502German Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GRMN3503German Language and Culture Intermediate 1 (A2.2 to B1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Global Indigenous Studies

Compulsory Courses

Complete the following Compulsory Courses to fulfil the requirements for this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ABOR1110Introduction to Aboriginal Studies
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2244Reconciling Australia's Colonial Past and Present
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list below (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ABOR1370Working with Aboriginal Communities
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR1390Australian Aboriginal People and Human Rights
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR1420Communicating with Aboriginal People Across Genres
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HUMA1100Aboriginal Languages: New ApproachesNot currently offered10 units
ABOR2241Aboriginal Political ProtestNot currently offered10 units
ABOR2243Indigenous People, Global Warming and the Environment
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2245Aboriginal People and Law
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2330Traditional Aboriginal Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2440Aboriginal Health Past and Present
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ABOR2450Aboriginal Health PracticesNot currently offered10 units

History

Compulsory

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HIST1001Europe and the World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST2002Fact or Fiction Reading the Past
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HIST1002The United States from Civil War to Superpower
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST1051The Australian Experience
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST1052Origin of Controversies
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2006Australian Underworlds: Histories of Crime in Australia
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HIST2031History, War and Film
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2051Making Digital History: Curating for Public AudiencesNot currently offered10 units
HIST2065A Sunburnt Country: Australian Environmental HistoryNot currently offered10 units
HIST2150Medieval and Renaissance EuropeNot currently offered10 units
HIST2210Australian Foreign Relations: Australia and AsiaNot currently offered10 units
HIST2650War and Trauma
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HIST2672Israel and the Middle East: Roots of the current conflictNot currently offered10 units

Human Geography and the Environment

Compulsory
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GEOG1020Introduction to Human Geography
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG2080Cities and Regions
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (a minimum of at least 10 units at 2000 or 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ENVS1003Environmental Values and Ethics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS1004Social Development and the Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG1030Global Poverty and Development
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENVS2002Environmental Legislation and Planning
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS2008The Sustainable Society
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG2130Geographies of Development
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SOCA2065Environment and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENVS3001Integrated Impact Assessment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS3008Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
GEOG3300Rethinking Development
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Indonesian

Compulsory Courses

To fulfill the compulsory course requirements for a minor, complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
INDO1110Indonesian Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
INDO1120Indonesian Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
INDO2110Indonesian Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Summer 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
INDO2120Indonesian Language and Culture Elementary 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)Not currently offered10 units

Japanese Studies

Japanese Studies (Beginner Sequence)
Compulsory Courses
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN1110Japanese Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN1120Japanese Language and Culture Beginners 2 (A1.1 to A1.2)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2410Japanese Society and The World
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2420Japanese Culture and Identity
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2501Japanese In Context 1 (A1.2 to A2.1)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2502Japanese in Context 2 (A2.1 to A2.2)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Japanese Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
Course List
CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
JAPN2410Japanese Society and The World
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
JAPN2420Japanese Culture and Identity
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Linguistics

Compulsory

To fulfil the compulsory course requirements complete the courses listed below.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
LING1111How Languages Work: Linguistics and the Structure of Language
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2001Indigenous languages of Australia and the Pacific
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list (10 units at 1000 level & 10 units at 2000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
LING1112Languages in the World
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2006Phonetics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2501Cross-cultural Communication
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
LING2502Issues of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Philosophy and Religion

Compulsory Courses

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PHIL1010The World's Great Thinkers, I: Ancient to Early ModernNot currently offered10 units
PHIL2030Philosophy of Religion
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 20 units from the list below to complete this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PHIL1040World Religions
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PHIL1042Virtual Religion
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PHIL2040Suffering: Comparative StudiesNot currently offered10 units
POLI2050Political Theory and Social ChangeNot currently offered10 units
SOCA2700Gender, Religion and PowerNot currently offered10 units

Politics and International Relations

Compulsory

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
POLI1010Australian Politics and Government
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI1020Introduction to Politics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI2203International Political Economy and Global Development
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
Course List

Choose 10 units from the list for a minor (at 2000 or 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HIST2210Australian Foreign Relations: Australia and AsiaNot currently offered10 units
POLI2001Ideas in Political ScienceNot currently offered10 units
POLI2200The Global Politics of Indigenous People
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
HIST3201Foreign Relations: Australia and the Great PowersNot currently offered10 units
POLI3002Power and the State
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3140The Politics of GlobalisationNot currently offered10 units
POLI3150Issues in International Relations
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3160Global Power and World Order
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
POLI3203Democracy in the 21st Century: Local Power, Policy and Participatory Politics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units

Psychology Studies

Compulsory

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PSYC1010Psychology Introduction 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC1020Psychology Introduction 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2500Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 10 units from the list for a minor (at 2000 or 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PSYC2300Cognitive Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2400Biological Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2505Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2600Personality and Social Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2800Special Topics in Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
STAT2000Applied Statistics and Research Methods
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PSYC3000Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3001Advanced Psychological MeasurementNot currently offered10 units
PSYC3300Advanced Cognitive Psychology: Theory & Applications
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3301Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3400Advanced Biological PsychologyNot currently offered10 units
PSYC3600Advanced Social and Organisational PsychologyNot currently offered10 units
PSYC3800Advanced Special Topics in Psychology 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Sociology and Anthropology

Compulsory

Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this minor.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SOCA1010Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA1020What is Anthropology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCS2200Social Analysis: Theorising Social Problems
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
Course List

Choose 10 units from the list for a minor (at 2000 or 3000 level).

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SCRN2200Popular Culture and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA2020Society, Space and PowerNot currently offered10 units
SOCA2065Environment and Society
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA2325Cultural Worlds of Health and IllnessNot currently offered10 units
SOCA2400Future Societies: Beyond Capitalist Globalization
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA2700Gender, Religion and PowerNot currently offered10 units
SOCS2100Organisational Management and Social BehaviourNot currently offered10 units
SOCS2300Ethics for the Social Sciences
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
SOCS2400Surveying the Social: Applied Quantitative Research
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
SOCA3178Health, 'Wellness' and Power: The Social Contexts of Expert Knowledge
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3220Youth Culture and Risk
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3230Identity and CultureNot currently offered10 units
SOCA3315Bodies in Cultural Perspective
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3666Consumption, Technology and Everyday Life
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3780Leading Social Change: Applying Critical Theories in Critical Times
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SOCA3790Migration, Society and the MediaNot currently offered10 units
SOCA3850Rage Against the Machine: Indigenous Activism, Ways of Life and the Future
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCA3902Religion and Politics in Contemporary Society
  • Winter - 2024 (Online)
10 units
SOCS3100Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units

Electives

Electives 80 unit requirement

Complete 80 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

80 units

Suggested electives

A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.

CodeTitleUnits
CHIN2500Business English and Chinese10 units
SOCA1030Introduction to the Sociology of Religion10 units
SOCA1050Youth, Gender and Crime10 units
SOCA1200Sociology of Health and Illness10 units
STAT1070Statistics for the Sciences10 units

Honours

Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Arts degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may apply to undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.


Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

Psychology Studies Major/Minor:

The Psychology major/minor is for students with a general interest in Psychology & for those who see Psychology as complementary to their other majors/minors within the Bachelor of Arts. Since 2012 it has not been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Languages:

Students who already possess knowledge of the French language (eg HSC Continuers or equivalent) are advised to consult with the French Studies Discipline Convenor BEFORE enrolling into the French Studies (Intermediate Sequence).

Students who already possess knowledge of the Japanese language (eg HSC Continuers or equivalent) are advised to consult with the Japanese Studies Discipline Convenor BEFORE enrolling into the Japanese Studies (Intermediate Sequence).

Suggested Electives:

The following 10 unit courses are highly recommended electives for students in this program.

HUMA1001 Career Development for BA students

HUMA3003 Arts Practicum


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.