Bachelor of Arts

The aim of the Bachelor of Arts is to provide you with a multidisciplinary education that will allow you the opportunity to gain knowledge in a range of humanities and social science disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to explore traditional Arts disciplines as well as engaging with an elective major that facilitates the study of units outside these subject areas.

You will experience a variety of perspectives, methodologies and learning styles.

You will explore disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.

You will think deeply in the arenas of humanities and social sciences and you will take steps to prepare yourself for the world of work.

You will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving.

You will learn to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations.

Core Business Major Creative and Professional Writing Major Digital Media Major English & Cultural Studies Major Geography and Environmental Studies Major History Major Journalism Major Language Major Liberal Arts Major Psychology Major Social Enquiry Major

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Core Structure

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Course Structure:

To satisfy the requirements of the award, you must complete 24 units (144 units of credit) as outlined below:

• Two majors totalling 16 units from the following BA Arts majors: Geography and Environmental Studies; History; Liberal Arts; English & Cultural Studies; Social Enquiry; Creative and Professional Writing.

PLUS

• One elective major comprising 8 units selected from one of the following: Business; Digital Media; Journalism; Language; OR Psychology.

OR

• A general studies major totalling eight (8) units, which can be chosen from the BA Arts majors or from any undergraduate course at CQUniversity, provided pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met.

NOTE:

No more than twelve Level 1 units out of the 24 units may be credited toward the degree

Sundry Information

Students are required to complete eight units (usually no less than 4 advanced Level units) per major from the listed Arts majors. Students should note that although Level 1 units are offered every year, some Advanced Level units may only be offered in alternate years. Students should check the availability by clicking on the hyperlinked unit codes of their choices. Students studying to be teachers as part of an education degree will choose units as per the advice given as part of the structure of their courses. Students from all other courses are welcome to enrol in any unit in the Arts majors provided they meet the pre- and co-requisites for that unit. Students who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with a course advisor.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Business Major

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The Business major will provide you with strong foundational knowledge in the discipline of business as well as employable business skills that will complement units taken from the Arts majors.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Creative and Professional Writing Major

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Writing across a range of genres requires an understanding and appreciation of established and emerging writing techniques. You will be exposed to diverse genres and writing styles. You will be able to write effective media releases, news stories, feature articles, blogs, and pieces for social media. You will exercise creativity through literary forms such as poetry, literary prose, creative non-fiction, and experimental writing.

Campus Availability: Rockhampton and Distance Education

Level 1

Advanced

Note 1 - students wishing to complete WRIT13013 Writing Project are required to have completed at least WRIT11023, COMM11007, WRIT11025, WRIT12010 and JOUR12010.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Digital Media Major

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The digital revolution has significantly changed the way we work, learn, play and communicate. It has created jobs that didn't exist a decade ago and it has profoundly changed others. You will acquire knowledge and skills in digital media production; you will learn how to solve problems, exercise critical and creative thinking ability, and communicate effectively using various media forms such as text, graphics, audio, animation and video. Working within multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, you will learn how to create digital media works using industry-standard software tools and techniques.

Level 1

Advanced

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

English & Cultural Studies Major

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The English & Cultural Studies major brings together two distinct but complementary disciplinary approaches: literary studies, where literature is read for its own sake and for the values it reveals in stories, poems and plays about our lived and imaginary experiences; and cultural studies, where ideas and concepts derived from a broad study of culture are explored through a variety of texts including film, media, television, advertising and the like. You will be able to demonstrate advanced reading and writing skills while applying critical thinking and advanced modes of textual analysis to a broad range of texts, genres and media. You will communicate using cogent, discipline-based and context-relevant research and participate, both self-reflexively and ethically, in discipline critical debates.

Level 1

Advanced

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Geography and Environmental Studies Major

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This major offers a diverse set of units in geography, the environment and related discipline areas such as Geographic Information Systems. You will be exposed to an integrated humanities and social sciences approach that provides excellent foundational discipline knowledge as well as industry-specific knowledge and skills. You will explore contemporary environmental issues that will improve approaches to managing the environment. You will develop a unique set of knowledge and skills that are useful in a wide range of careers.

Level 1

Advanced

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

History Major

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History is both a body of knowledge and a method of inquiry, a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us. It strives to comprehend complex processes of continuity and change and provides insights into how the past influences the present and the future. Historians draw on the largest storehouse of information that exists about how human beings actually behave: the past. Doing History, you will learn to identify, evaluate and interpret evidence, make informed judgements about its significance, debate your findings and clearly and cogently communicate your informed opinions, all while studying a subject you enjoy!

Level 1

Advanced

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Journalism Major

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The Journalism major focuses on developing knowledge and skills in journalistic writing. You will be introduced to journalism within the broader contextual framework of media industries and you will engage in debates about journalistic practice. You will cover news and narrative writing for a range of journalism genres, and the associated requirements for research, analysis, and conduct within legal and ethical frameworks that are associated with journalistic practice. You will acquire a variety of skills and techniques, and become familiar with intellectual enquiry in the field of Journalism. While this major does not enable you to graduate as professionally qualified journalist, it provides a good skill base, especially when combined with other relevant majors in the BA.

Students wishing to complete a Journalism major are required to complete the eight units (two level 1 and six advanced) listed below. Those who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with the Course Advisor.

Campus Availability: Rockhampton, Distance Education

Level 1

Advanced

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Language Major

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Students who wish to take a language major as part of the Bachelor of Arts course should consider enrolling cross-institutionally at a university which offers language units in the distance mode. Any student interested in this option should consult with the BA Course Advisor and obtain the Head of Course's approval prior to enrolling.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Liberal Arts Major

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Liberal Arts provides you with an opportunity to design your own major by selecting 8 units (48 units of credit), including no less than four Advanced Level units, from the Arts majors. This will allow you the flexibility to pursue a study stream that suits your interests. You must meet the usual pre- and co-requisites for these units. Please note that the units selected must be chosen from the Arts majors in the Bachelor of Arts degree. Units selected for the Liberal Arts major may not be selected for any other major in the BA.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Psychology Major

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The primary purpose of this major is to provide you with a broad knowledge of the discipline of psychology and its applications. In contrast to the Bachelor of Psychology offered at CQUniversity, a BA major in Psychology places less emphasis on statistical and research methods and more emphasis on an understanding of human thought and behaviour from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

N.B. A Psychology major alone is not intended as a route towards professional registration as a psychologist. If you wish to become an accredited practising psychologist, please contact the Head of Course for Psychology to discuss your options.

Campus Availability: Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Distance Education

Level 1

Advanced

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

1. Complete the core structure
2. Complete 3 majors

Social Enquiry Major

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In Social Enquiry, you will examine everyday social life through the systemic study of social structures and interactions. You will adopt both sociological and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Sociology is the study of society with a focus on industrialised societies of the type that emerged out of the French and Industrial revolutions using variables such as race, class and gender. You will develop skills in applying investigative and interpretive tools for the analysis and evaluation of identity, crime and deviance, rural sociology and health. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander studies explains and critiques the contemporary life of Indigenous Australians through an understanding of pre-colonisation, colonisation, resistance and adaption, government policy, identity and the struggle for recognition and autonomy. You will examine a range of contemporary issues including land rights and country, racism, constitutional preambles, and community.

Campus Availability: Distance Education

Level 1

Advanced

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Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

Domestic students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA)

International students - refer to the international student section.

Security Requirements

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Health Requirements

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Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Fees and Charges

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Core Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Business Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Creative and Professional Writing Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Digital Media Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

English & Cultural Studies Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Geography and Environmental Studies Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

History Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Journalism Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values;
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues;
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively;
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements;
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts;
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Language Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Liberal Arts Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Psychology Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.

Social Enquiry Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values
• 2.
• Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues
• 3.
• Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively
• 4.
• Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements
• 5.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
• 6.
• Communicate cogent arguments and/or research results in appropriate oral and written formats and media.