Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts
Award abbreviation: BA
QTAC code: 011001 Sippy Downs
                    011901 Noosa Site *
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-17 / Rank-65
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code:  AR301
CRICOS code: 022806B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

* Students complete the core courses at the USC Noosa Centre. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Develop knowledge in humanities with appeal in a range of employment sectors
• Choose a major from over 20 specialisations to develop skills in specific areas of interest
• Complete an additional year of study to earn a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible program that allows studies in a wide variety of specialisations in arts, humanities and social sciences.

In this program you gain a broad, versatile education, and learn skills in critical thinking and analysis that are essential to many careers. You choose from a variety of discipline areas, enabling you to design a degree to suit your personal interests and career ambitions. The program also provides a basis for entry into an education degree and is a springboard to postgraduate study.

Majors

FASS majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling studies; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; English; geography; graphic design; history; human services; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; journalism; justice studies; politics and international relations; psychology; public relations; sociology.

Career opportunities

Depending on the major selected, applied sociology, community and welfare services, ecotourism, journalism, media, multimedia design, interpreting/translating (with further study), policy development, psychology (with further study), public administration, public relations, publishing, research, teaching (with further study).

Professional recognition

Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations. 

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 14 required courses and 10 electives.
• Complete at a minimum 1 major (8 Courses) and 1 minor (4 Courses) from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
• Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Business or Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
• Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major and minor.
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 core courses - ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second Semester

Select 2 core courses from:

Major courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Major study area.

Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Year 2

Major courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Major study area.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area.

Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Year 3

Major courses: (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Major study area.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area.

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au

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