Bachelor of Arts
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25th Sep 2016 8:05pm
Program Code
10435
AQF Level
Level 7 Bachelor Degree
Locations and UAC Codes
Mode of Delivery
- Face to Face - Some courses may be available via flexible delivery (eg blended, intensive, online or via a combination of these).
Duration
Domestic - 3 years full time or part time equivalent.
International - 3 years full time.
Recommended Studies
Mathematics for those anticipating studying Psychology. English Advanced for all other major/s and/or minors.
Term Type
Semesters
Managing Faculty
Contributing Schools
Relevant University rules and policies
- Rules Governing Awards and Programs 000958
- Bachelor Degree (240) - Awards and Programs Schedule
CRICOS Code
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. The availability of courses within the below listed major/minor is subject to change. Online delivery is also available for some courses within majors/minors. You can choose majors/minors in the following course areas:-
- Aboriginal Studies
- Ancient History & Classical Languages
- Chinese (Minor only)
- Creative & Performing Arts
- English & Writing
- Film, Media & Cultural Studies
- French
- German
- History
- Human Geography & the Environment
- Indonesian (Minor only)
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Philosophy & Religion
- Politics & International Relations
- Psychology Studies
- Sociology & Anthropology
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Admission Information
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available from http://www.newcastle.edu.au/future-students . Admission information for international students can be found at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/international/study-with-us/how-to-apply .
You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you are eligible.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/governance-and-leadership/policy-library/document?RecordNumber=D15/15438
Recommended Studies
Mathematics for those anticipating studying Psychology. English Advanced for all other major/s and/or minors.
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, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on 'How to Apply 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 student visa holders who are studying the program on campus are required to enrol full time as per student visa requirements.
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).
Note: Students must complete between 40-100 units at each level (eg 1000 level, 2000 level, 3000 level). Please ensure you do not exceed 100 units at each level when choosing electives.
MAJOR/S (excluding French/Japanese Studies Intermediate Sequence majors):
A major must comprise of 80 units of compulsory & directed courses 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 & directed courses 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 & directed courses 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 & directed courses 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 & directed courses 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 & directed courses.
All students, please note:
- Each course can only be counted once towards a major/minor or elective
- When you have successfully completed your program, your transcript and testamur will specify completed major/s but will not specify completed minors
- 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.
Transition Arrangements
Your 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 OR
2) SINGLE MAJOR & DOUBLE MINOR OPTION: One 80 unit Major, two 40 unit Minors & 80 units of electives.Please Note:
- A major must comprise of 80 units from one area, with min. 40 units at 3000 level
- A minor must comprise of 40 units from one area, with max. 20 units at 1000 level
- Students are strongly encouraged to complete the compulsory courses for their majors/minors where possible
- Students are permitted to complete max. 100 units of 1000 level courses in this program
- In 2013, courses for majors/minors were streamlined. Pre-2013 students are permitted to enrol in available courses as outlined in the BA pre-2013 Program Information document, located in the Additional Information section above.
- In 2012 a number of majors were modified. Students who were working towards the completion of two majors that were combined (eg 'Drama' major & 'Creative Arts' major became the combined 'Creative & Performing Arts' major) are able to complete a 160 unit major in the combined area. Within these 160 units, min. 80 units must be at 3000 level
- 2005-11 (inclusive) students currently working towards the completion of a Chinese major will be able to complete this major in full
- 2005-11 (inclusive) students studying the 120 unit APAC approved sequence of courses in Psychology followed by an accredited fourth year, will be able to complete the accredited sequence, but must do so within a limited time. Students should seek independent advice from the School of Psychology & their Program Officer
Program Structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available at the top of this page.
Aboriginal Studies
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| ABOR1110 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2244 | Reconciling Australia's Colonial Past and Present |
| 10 units |
| ABOR3251 | International Indigenous Comparative Studies |
| 10 units |
| ABOR3380 | Human Rights and the World's Indigenous Communities |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| ABOR1370 | Working with Aboriginal Communities |
| 10 units |
| ABOR1390 | Australian Aborigines and Human Rights |
| 10 units |
| ABOR1420 | Communicating with Aboriginal People Across Genres |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2241 | Aboriginal Political Protest |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2243 | Indigenous People, Global Warming and the Environment |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2245 | Aboriginal People and Law |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2330 | Traditional Aboriginal Society |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2440 | Aboriginal Health Past and Present |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2450 | Aboriginal Health Practices |
| 10 units |
| ABOR3024 | Aboriginal Community Development and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
| ABOR3080 | Indigenous Research |
| 20 units |
| ABOR3440 | Indigenous Health Around the World |
| 10 units |
| ABOR3500 | Aboriginal Education, Policies and Issues |
| 10 units |
Ancient History and Classical Languages
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| AHIS1000 | Ancient Greece |
| 10 units |
| AHIS2000 | The Augustan Age: Politics, Society and Literature |
| 10 units |
| AHIS3000 | The Ancient Historians |
| 20 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| AHIS1060 | Rome: A Survey of History and Archaeology |
| 10 units |
| LATN1000 | Introduction to Classical Grammar |
| 10 units |
| LATN1010 | Elementary Latin:1 |
| 10 units |
| AHIS2110 | Sparta |
| 10 units |
| AHIS2900 | Overseas study experience |
| 10 units |
| LATN2501 | Intermediate Latin I |
| 10 units |
| LATN2502 | Intermediate Latin II |
| 10 units |
| AHIS3001 | Late Roman Republic Age of Civil Crises |
| 20 units |
| AHIS3520 | Roman Society |
| 10 units |
| AHIS3550 | Greek and Roman Mythology |
| 10 units |
| LATN3530 | Advanced Latin B |
| 20 units |
Creative and Performing Arts
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| CAPA1001 | Creative and Performing Arts 1 |
| 10 units |
| CAPA2001 | Creative and Performing Arts 2 |
| 10 units |
| CAPA3001 | Creative and Performing Arts 3 |
| 10 units |
| CAPA3002 | Creative and Performing Arts 4 |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| CAPA1020 | Introduction to Drama and Performance |
| 10 units |
| CAPA1080 | Introduction to Drawing, Painting and Sculpture |
| 10 units |
| CAPA1101 | Introduction to Digital Imaging and New Media |
| 10 units |
| CAPA2020 | Painting, Sculpture and New Media |
| 10 units |
| CAPA2710 | Acting and Performing |
| 10 units |
| CAPA3310 | Performance and Contemporary Culture 1 |
| 10 units |
| CAPA3850 | Acting 3 |
| 10 units |
| CAPA3900 | Performance Exercise |
| 10 units |
English and Writing
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| ENGL1000 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
| 10 units |
| ENGL2000 | Key Concepts of Literary Studies |
| 10 units |
| ENGL3000 | Advanced Studies in English and Writing |
| 20 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| ENGL1040 | Australian Popular Culture |
| 10 units |
| ENGL1090 | Critical Reading and Writing |
| 10 units |
| ENGL1201 | Creative Reading and Writing |
| 10 units |
| ENGL1650 | Fiction, Drama, Film: An Introduction |
| 10 units |
| ENGL2008 | Modern American Literature |
| 10 units |
| ENGL2011 | Children's Literature |
| 10 units |
| ENGL2101 | Creative Writing: The Art of Short Fiction |
| 10 units |
| ENGL2102 | Creative Writing: Creative Non-fiction |
| 10 units |
| ENGL3013 | Women's Writing |
| 10 units |
| ENGL3301 | Creative Writing: Poetry and Poetics |
| 10 units |
| ENGL3656 | Issues in Speculative Fiction |
| 10 units |
| ENGL3999 | Contemporary Australian Poetry |
| 10 units |
Film, Media and Cultural Studies
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| FMCS1000 | Film, Media, Culture |
| 10 units |
| FMCS2000 | Media Structures and Practices |
| 10 units |
| FMCS3000 | Perspectives on Film, Media and Culture |
| 20 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| FMCS1100 | Communication and Culture |
| 10 units |
| FMCS1200 | Film and Television Studies |
| 10 units |
| CMNS2600 | Audience Studies |
| 10 units |
| FMCS2100 | Music and Culture |
| 10 units |
| FMCS2201 | Television Texts and Contexts |
| 10 units |
| FMCS2300 | Cinema of the Americas |
| 10 units |
| FMCS3110 | Social Media and Network Culture |
| 10 units |
| FMCS3701 | Contemporary World Cinema |
| 10 units |
French Studies (Beginner Sequence)
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| FREN1200 | Elementary French 2 |
| 10 units |
| FREN2620 | French At Intermediate Level II |
| 10 units |
| FREN3620 | French At Advanced Level II |
| 20 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| FREN1100 | Elementary French 1 |
| 10 units |
| FREN2610 | French At Intermediate Level I |
| 10 units |
| FREN3610 | French At Advanced Level I |
| 20 units |
| FREN3701 | Extended French |
| 10 units |
| FREN3702 | Extended French 2: Translation |
| 10 units |
French Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| FREN2620 | French At Intermediate Level II |
| 10 units |
| FREN3620 | French At Advanced Level II |
| 20 units |
| FREN3701 | Extended French |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 40 units from the list for an Intermediate Sequence major (10 units at 2000 level and 30 units at 3000 level). Choose 10 units at 2000 level and FREN3610 for an Intermediate Sequence minor. | |||
| FREN2610 | French At Intermediate Level I |
| 10 units |
| FREN3610 | French At Advanced Level I |
| 20 units |
| FREN3702 | Extended French 2: Translation |
| 10 units |
German
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| GRMN1501 | German Language 1A Elementary |
| 10 units |
| GRMN2501 | German Language 2A Intermediate German |
| 10 units |
| GRMN3501 | German Language 3A Professional |
| 10 units |
| GRMN3504 | German Language 3D |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| GRMN1502 | German Language 1B Elementary |
| 10 units |
| GRMN2502 | German Language 2B Intermediate |
| 10 units |
| GRMN3502 | German Language 3B Advanced |
| 10 units |
| GRMN3503 | German Language 3C |
| 10 units |
History
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| HIST1001 | Europe and the World |
| 10 units |
| HIST2002 | Reading the Past |
| 10 units |
| HIST3003 | History Workshop |
| 20 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| HIST1002 | The United States from Civil War to Superpower |
| 10 units |
| HIST1051 | The Australian Experience |
| 10 units |
| HIST2051 | History and Heritage |
| 10 units |
| HIST2065 | A Sunburnt Country: Australian Environmental History |
| 10 units |
| HIST2650 | War and Australian Society |
| 10 units |
| HIST2668 | Reading and Writing Australian Biography |
| 10 units |
| HIST3200 | Foreign Relations:Australia and the Great Powers |
| 20 units |
| HIST3455 | The Russian Revolution |
| 20 units |
| HIST3581 | Sex and Scandal in History |
| 20 units |
Human Geography and the Environment
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3006 | Sustainability: Theory and Practice |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3090 | Society and Space |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1004 | Social Development & the Environment |
| 10 units |
| GEOG1030 | Global Poverty and Development |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation & Planning |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2008 | The Sustainable Society |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
| SOCA2065 | Environment and Society |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3001 | Integrated Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3240 | Globalisation:Cities, Economies |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3300 | Rethinking Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3330 | Work Integrated Learning in Development Studies and Human Geography |
| 10 units |
Japanese Studies (Beginner Sequence)
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| JAPN1110 | Elementary Japanese 1 |
| 10 units |
| JAPN2111 | Intermediate Japanese 1 |
| 10 units |
Compulsory Courses
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level and 10 units at 2000 level). | |||
| JAPN1120 | Elementary Japanese 2 |
| 10 units |
| JAPN2112 | Intermediate Japanese 2 |
| 10 units |
| JAPN2410 | Japanese Society and The World |
| 10 units |
| JAPN2420 | Japanese Culture and Identity |
| 10 units |
| JAPN3103 | Japanese Society in Transition |
| 10 units |
| JAPN3702 | Contemporary Japanese Literature |
| 10 units |
Japanese Studies (Intermediate Seq.)
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| JAPN2111 | Intermediate Japanese 1 |
| 10 units |
| JAPN2112 | Intermediate Japanese 2 |
| 10 units |
| JAPN3102 | Advanced Integrated Japanese II |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 40 units from the list for an Intermediate Sequence major (20 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 20 units at 2000 level for an Intermediate Sequence minor. | |||
| JAPN2410 | Japanese Society and The World |
| 10 units |
| JAPN2420 | Japanese Culture and Identity |
| 10 units |
| JAPN3103 | Japanese Society in Transition |
| 10 units |
| JAPN3702 | Contemporary Japanese Literature |
| 10 units |
Linguistics
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| LING1111 | Introduction to Linguistics 1 |
| 10 units |
| LING2001 | Languages of Australia and the Pacific |
| 10 units |
| LING3110 | Language and Cognition |
| 10 units |
| LING3310 | Language and Meaning |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level & 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level & 10 units at 2000 level) | |||
| LING1112 | Introduction to Linguistics 2 |
| 10 units |
| LING2000 | Language and Society |
| 10 units |
| LING2006 | Phonetics |
| 10 units |
| LING3002 | Syntax |
| 10 units |
| LING3008 | Introduction to Phonology and Morphology |
| 10 units |
| LING3120 | 2nd Language Acquisition |
| 10 units |
| LING3200 | Speech and Language Disorders |
| 10 units |
| LING3280 | Language in Education |
| 10 units |
| LING3350 | Structure of English |
| 10 units |
Philosophy and Religion
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| HUMA1010 | The World's Great Thinkers, I |
| 10 units |
| HUMA2010 | The World's Great Thinkers, II |
| 10 units |
| HUMA3010 | Debating the Big Ideas |
| 20 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 40 units from the list for a major (10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level & 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (10 units at 1000 level & 10 units at 2000 level) | |||
| PHIL1020 | Introduction to Philosophy A |
| 10 units |
| PHIL1030 | Introduction to Philosophy B |
| 10 units |
| PHIL1060 | Intro to Philosophy of Psychology |
| 10 units |
| RELT1020 | World Religions |
| 10 units |
| SOCA1030 | Introduction to the Sociology of Religion |
| 10 units |
| PHIL2030 | Philosophy of Religion |
| 10 units |
| PHIL2470 | The Good Life and Philosophy |
| 10 units |
| PHIL2830 | Applied Ethics |
| 10 units |
| SOCA2700 | Gender, Religion and Power |
| 10 units |
| PHIL3070 | Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Method |
| 10 units |
| PHIL3500 | Democracy, Economy and Global Warming |
| 10 units |
| PHIL3580 | Ethical Issues |
| 10 units |
| PHIL3910 | Ethics, Technology and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| PHIL3930 | Human Values and Commercial Practice |
| 10 units |
| RELT3010 | Modern Religious Thought |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3902 | Religion and Politics in Contemporary Society |
| 10 units |
Politics and International Relations
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| POLI1010 | Australian Politics and Government |
| 10 units |
| POLI1020 | Introduction to Politics |
| 10 units |
| POLI2001 | Ideas in Political Science |
| 10 units |
| POLI3002 | Power and the State |
| 10 units |
| POLI3150 | Foundations of International Relations |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 30 units from the list for a major (10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 10 units at 2000 level for a minor. | |||
| POLI2130 | Principles of Public Policy |
| 10 units |
| POLI2160 | Global Power and World Order |
| 10 units |
| POLI2170 | Regime Change and Altered States |
| 10 units |
| POLI2200 | The Global Politics of Indigenous People |
| 10 units |
| POLI2202 | Global Terrorism: Politics and Problems |
| 10 units |
| HIST3200 | Foreign Relations:Australia and the Great Powers |
| 20 units |
| POLI3001 | Organisations, Politics and Society |
| 10 units |
| POLI3130 | Principles of Public Policy |
| 10 units |
| POLI3160 | Global Power and World Order |
| 10 units |
| POLI3170 | Regime Change and Altered States |
| 10 units |
Psychology Studies
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1020 | Psychology Introduction 2 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2500 | Introduction to Abnormal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3500 | Advanced Health Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3700 | Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 30 units from the list for a major (10 units at 2000 level and 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 10 units at 2000 level for a minor. | |||
| PSYC2300 | Cognitive Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2400 | Biological Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2600 | Personality and Social Psychology |
| 10 units |
| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3000 | Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3001 | Advanced Psychological Measurement |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3301 | Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3600 | Advanced Social and Organisational Psychology |
| 10 units |
Sociology and Anthropology
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a major, complete the courses listed below. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
| SOCA1010 | Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction |
| 10 units |
| SOCA1020 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2200 | Social Analysis: Key Perspectives in the Social Sciences |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3750 | Investigating the Social: Contemporary Approaches |
| 20 units |
| SOCS3200 | Applied Social Research Proj |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 20 units from the list for a major (10 units at 2000 level and 10 units at 3000 level). Choose 10 units at 2000 level for a minor. | |||
| SOCA2065 | Environment and Society |
| 10 units |
| SOCA2081 | New Media and Society |
| 10 units |
| SOCA2325 | Cultural Worlds of Health and Illness |
| 10 units |
| SOCA2400 | Globalisation, Social Justice and Development |
| 10 units |
| SOCA2700 | Gender, Religion and Power |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2100 | Organisational Management and Social Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2300 | Ethical Debates in the Social Sciences |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2400 | Applied Social Research |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3089 | Sociology of Death and Dying |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3178 | Health, Illness and Society |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3230 | Identity and Culture |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3350 | The Sociology of Food |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3666 | Consumption and Everyday Life |
| 10 units |
| SOCA3902 | Religion and Politics in Contemporary Society |
| 10 units |
| SOCS3100 | Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation |
| 10 units |
Chinese
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfil the compulsory course requirements for a minor, complete the courses listed below. | |||
| CHIN1110 | Elementary Chinese I |
| 10 units |
| CHIN1120 | Elementary Chinese II |
| 10 units |
| CHIN2301 | Intermediate Comprehensive Chinese I |
| 10 units |
| CHIN2302 | Intermediate Comprehensive Chinese II |
| 10 units |
Indonesian
| Compulsory Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
To fulfill the compulsory course requirements for a minor, complete the courses listed below. |
Electives
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
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. However, the Faculty suggests the following course options that may complement your program or major.
| HUMA1001 | Career Development for BA Students | 10 units |
| HUMA3000 | Indigenous Cultural Competencies in the Humanities | 10 units |
| HUMA3003 | Arts Practicum | 10 units |
| SOCA1030 | Introduction to the Sociology of Religion | 10 units |
| SOCA1040 | Constructions of Childhood, the Family and Society | 10 units |
| SOCA1200 | Health Sociology | 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences Strongly suggested for students undertaking a Psychology major. | 10 units |
Honours
Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Arts degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Honours degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.
Program Learning Outcomes
- An in-depth understanding of at least one specialist area in the Bachelor of Arts.
- The capacity for analytical thinking and/or for creative problem solving.
- Information literacy: skills in locating, evaluating and using 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.
Additional Information
All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/current-staff/teaching-and-research/teaching-resources/supporting-students
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
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 http://www.newcastle.edu.au/international/while-you-are-here/orientation to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Special Needs
Students with a disability who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonable adjustments are provided 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. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.
