Bachelor of Arts

Program handbook

Description

A Bachelor of Arts degree enables you to study what you are passionate about in life, and to gather skills that will prepare for the work place and a wide variety of careers. You have the flexibility to choose from a broad range of majors and minors, taught face to face, online, and on different campuses. You will take 30 units of Core courses across the BA degree, enabling you to become part of a common group in your first year and to focus on specific knowledge and skills you need to obtain for success. You can tailor the remainder of your program to match your specific interests, including pursuing themes and disciplines, gaining work experience, engaging with industry, and completing research projects.

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 majors/minors are subject to change. Online delivery is also available for some courses and a selection of majors/minors.

The offerings in the Bachelor of Arts are diverse. Students must complete at least one major, with options to complement this with a second major, pair of minors or a range of electives. The Program requirements are detailed below.

Majors and Minors:

• Creative & Performing Arts
• Education
• English & Writing
• Film, Media & Cultural Studies
• French Studies (either Beginner or Intermediate Sequence)
• German
• Global Indigenous Studies
• History
• Human Geography & the Environment
• Japanese Studies (either Beginner or Intermediate Sequence)
• Linguistics
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology Studies
• Sociology & Anthropology

Minors only:

• Ancient History
• Chinese
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Information Technology
• Studies of Religion
• Violence Studies
• Writing Studies

From 2019 onwards a selection of majors and minors will be progressively available online:

• English & Writing
• Film, Media & Cultural Studies
• French Studies
• Global Indigenous Studies
• History
• Japanese Studies
• Psychology Studies
• Sociology & Anthropology

Program learning outcomes

Details

Admission information

Credit transfer

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. Single Major pathway A  - 30 core/one (1) 80 unit major/ one (1) 40 unit minor/ 90 units electives
2. Single Major pathway B  - 30 core/one (1) 80 unit major/ two (2) 40 unit minors/ 50 units electives
3. Single Major pathway C - 30 core/one (1) 80 unit major/ 130 units electives
4. Double Major pathway A - 30 core/ two (2) 80 unit majors/ one (1) 40 unit minor/ 10 units electives
5. Double Major pathway B - 30 core/ two (2) 80 unit majors/ no minor/ 50 units 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. 

Major (excluding the Education Major)

A major must comprise of 80 units of compulsory and or directed courses from one area as follows:

• A minimum of 10 units at 1000 level. French Studies (Intermediate Sequence) and Japanese Studies (Intermediate Sequence) are excluded from this rule.
• A minimum of 40 units at 3000 level

Education Major

This major must comprise of 80 units of directed courses as follows:

• A minimum of 10 units at 1000 level
• A minimum of 40 units selected from the 3000 and 4000 level courses

Minor

A minor must comprise of 40 units of compulsory and or directed courses from one area as follows:

• A minimum of 10 units at 1000 level
• At least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level

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 and testamur will specify completed major/s but will not specify completed minors
3. Full-time enrolment (80 units per year) will enable program completion in 3 yrs. Students may enrol in less per year but completion will take proportionately longer.

Psychology Studies Major/Minor

The Psychology major/minor is for students with a general interest in Psychology. 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).

Program plans

Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.

• 2018 - 2020 - Program Plan 256.8 KB

Transition arrangements

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 above.

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Suggested electives

Honours

Additional information

International students

Additional support