B-ARTS v.5 Bachelor of Arts
Curtin University
About
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
This course offers students the opportunity to study one or two disciplines from a wide range of majors. Students choosing only one major will be able to choose further units from the same discipline as their chosen major or may choose units from throughout the university. The first year of the course enables students to choose foundation units suitable to their needs and begin study in their chosen major(s), where appropriate.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Structure
Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors/specialisations for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.
This course offers students the opportunity to study one or two disciplines from a wide range of majors. Students choosing only one major will be able to choose further elective units from any discipline across the university. The first year of the course enables students to choose foundation units suitable to their needs and begin study in their chosen major(s), where appropriate. Students must study one Arts major and will also have the ability to take a breadth major or up to 2 minors from any those delivered at Curtin. If you have interests outside the field of Arts you may choose complementary study area such as business, arts or languages to gain a wider skill set. Students select Two 200 credit point single majors OR One 200 credit point single major plus up to two specialisations (four units totalling 100 credit points each) or electives
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply broad discipline knowledge in a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application
2. think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex social, political and artistic problems
3. access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of sources
4. communicate effectively in professional and public contexts
5. apply technologies appropriately
6. demonstrate responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
7. describe global and cultural issues and their impact
8. demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
9. work ethically and professionally, both within a team and independently
Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units may be available via external study and some units may not be available in every semester. Some majors in this course are not available at all campus locations and to international students studying in Australia; please refer to information provided for individual majors.
Location and delivery Mode
| YEAR | LOCATION | PERIOD | ALL | INTERNAL | PARTIALLY ONLINE INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | FULLY ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Code | Version | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 200.0 | |
| 200.0 |
YEAR 1
| Code | Version | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | |
| 150.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMS1010 | v.2 | Academic and Professional Communications | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMS1003 | v.2 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
YEAR 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJRU-INTRL | v.1 | International Relations Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-JOURN | v.2 | Journalism Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-LITCU | v.3 | English and Cultural Studies Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-ANTSO | v.2 | Anthropology and Sociology Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-CHNSE | v.1 | Chinese Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-GEOGR | v.1 | Geography Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-HISTR | v.1 | History Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-NETCM | v.2 | Digital and Social Media Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-CRWRI | v.1 | Creative Writing Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-PRWRP | v.1 | Professional Writing and Publishing Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MJRU-JAPAN | v.1 | Japanese Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| 200.0 |
OPTIONS (NO YEAR LEVEL SPECIFIED)
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJRU-ADVRT | v.1 | Advertising Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-ANTSO | v.2 | Anthropology and Sociology Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-BSLAW | v.1 | Business Law Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-CHNSE | v.1 | Chinese Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-CRWRI | v.1 | Creative Writing Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-ECONS | v.1 | Economics Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-FINCE | v.1 | Finance Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-GEOGR | v.1 | Geography Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-HISTR | v.1 | History Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-HRMGM | v.1 | Human Resource Management Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-INTBU | v.1 | International Business Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-INTRL | v.1 | International Relations Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-JAPAN | v.1 | Japanese Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-JOURN | v.2 | Journalism Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-LGSCM | v.1 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-MNGMT | v.1 | Management Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-MRKTG | v.1 | Marketing Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-NETCM | v.2 | Digital and Social Media Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-PRPTY | v.1 | Property Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-PRWRP | v.1 | Professional Writing and Publishing Major (BA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-PUBRL | v.1 | Public Relations Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-TRHOS | v.1 | Tourism and Hospitality Major (BCom) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-FINAR | v.1 | Fine Art Major (BCA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-THTRA | v.1 | Theatre Arts Major (BCA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-SCRAR | v.1 | Screen Arts Major (BCA) | 200.0 | |
| MJRU-LITCU | v.3 | English and Cultural Studies Major (BA) | 200.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH1000 | v.1 | Self, Culture and Society | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| ANTH1001 | v.2 | Society and Culture in a Globalising World | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| CHIN1000 | v.1 | Beginning Chinese | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| CHIN1001 | v.1 | Beginning Chinese Developing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| CWRI1000 | v.1 | Creative Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| CWRI1003 | v.2 | Engaging Narrative | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| GEOG1000 | v.1 | Human Geography | 3.5 | 25.0 |
| HIST1000 | v.1 | Legacies of Empire | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| INTR1001 | v.1 | Australia and Asia Transformed | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JAPN1000 | v.1 | Beginning Japanese | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JAPN1001 | v.1 | Beginning Japanese Developing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JAPN2001 | v.1 | Pre-Intermediate Japanese | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JAPN2002 | v.1 | Pre-Intermediate Japanese Developing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR1001 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| LCST1004 | v.1 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NETS1000 | v.2 | Digital Culture and Everyday Life | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NETS1001 | v.1 | Web Communications | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PHGY1000 | v.1 | Physical Geography | 3.5 | 25.0 |
| PWRP1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Creative and Professional Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PWRP1003 | v.1 | Writing, Rhetoric and Persuasion | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SCST1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Screen Creativity | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SPRO1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Screen Industries | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| THTR1001 | v.1 | Acting Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| THTR1002 | v.1 | Devising Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| VISA1004 | v.2 | Fine Art Studio Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| VISA1005 | v.2 | Fine Art Studio Materials | 3.0 | 25.0 |
Entry requirements
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Some majors may require a portfolio or interview. Some majors in this course are not available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa; please refer to information provided for individual majors.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
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