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HonoursCA10 - Bachelor of Arts
A. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies
B. Australian History
The Australian History plan offers a broad range of undergraduate courses, including Indigenous history; political, social, environmental and local histories and heritage study in a domestic context; and Australian foreign relations in a global setting. In addition to content and methodology of the History discipline, this plan places a strong emphasis on generic skills. More specialised courses are available at honours and post-graduate levels.
Students may select from:
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
HIST11026 | In Search of Australia:Historical Perspectives |
INDG11013 | Intro Abor & Island Hist |
Advanced | |
EVST19015 | Environmental History |
HIST19031 | Australia's Foreign Relations * |
HIST19032 | War and Australian Society |
HIST19036 | Local History & Heritage * |
INDG19014 | Torres St - Anthrop Hist |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
Students may choose to take an Australian History plan, and/or a World History plan. Students who take both plans will meet the minimum requisite of 2 core plans which are mandatory to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts. Students wishing to take only the Australian History plan are encouraged to take additional history electives from either the Australian History or World History plans.
*Students enrolling in these history courses require access to a computer with internet and email capabilities.
C. Australian Studies
The Australian Studies plan aims to introduce students to, and develop expertise in, the study of Australia - specifically, its culture, literature, drama, history, geography and sociology.
Students may select from:
*Students enrolling in these courses are required to have access to a computer with internet and email capabilities. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PCs at CQU Campuses, while the Learning Network Queensland can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.
D. Asia Pacific Studies
E. Cultural Studies
Course Code | Course Name |
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2 x Level 1 courses from Plan L (Lit & Cult) | |
Advanced | |
CULT19013 | Sexualities and Representation |
CULT19014 | Melodrama Film and Gender |
CULT19015 | Explorations in the Gothic |
CULT19016 | Contemporary Modes of Culture |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
F. Environmental Geography
Course Code | Course Name |
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Students must complete the two Level 1 courses: | |
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia * |
GEOG11024 | Conservation in Australia * |
Students must complete four Advanced Level courses: | |
EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment |
EVST19008 | Environmental Management |
EVST19015 | Environmental History |
EVST19020 | Environmental Management Systems * |
GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems * |
GEOG19029 | Applied Demography |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
Note: Students may choose to take an Environmental Geography plan, and/or a Human Geography plan. Students who take both plans will meet the minimum requisite of 2 core plans which are mandatory to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts.
It is recommended that students choosing to complete only the Environmental Geography plan take as additional electives: GEOG19022 Data Visualisation*, GEOG19021 Geographic Information Systems*, GEOG19029 Applied Demography*. Additional electives may also be taken from: GEOH11001 Introduction to Human Geography, INDG19015 Aboriginal Cultures & the Land, HUMT13006/13007 Humanities Research Topic(s).
*Students enrolling in these Geography courses are required to have access to a computer with Internet and email capabilities. These requirements will vary among the Geography courses.
G. Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary plan which enhances student's ability to understand, analyse and interpret the environmental problems the contemporary world is confronting.
Students may select from:
*Students enrolling in these Geography courses are required to have access to a computer with Internet and email capabilities. These requirements will vary among the Geography courses. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PCs at CQU campuses, while the Learning Network Queensland can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.
H. Film Studies
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
CULT11002 | Cultural Industries |
CULT11011 | Australian Film and Culture |
CULT11012 | Image and Text |
Advanced | |
COMM12023 | Screen Studies |
COMM19029 | Film from the Pacific Rim |
CULT19014 | Melodrama Film and Gender |
CULT19015 | Explorations in the Gothic |
MMST12015 | Digital Movie-Making |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
COMM13110 | Communication Project A |
COMM13111 | Communication Project B |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
I. Human Geography
Course Code | Course Name | |
---|---|---|
Students must complete the two Level 1 courses: | ||
GEOG11024 | Conservation in Australia * | |
GEOH11001 | Introduction to Human Geography * | |
Students must complete four Advanced Level courses: | ||
GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems * | |
GEOG19022 | Data Visualisation * | |
GEOG19029 | Applied Demography * | |
GEOH19002 | Cultural Geography of China and South-East Asia * | |
OR | ||
INDG19015 | Aboriginal Cultures and the Land * | |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | ||
INDG19015 | Aboriginal Cultures and the Land | |
EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment | |
EVST19008 | Environmental Management | |
EVST19020 | Environmental Management Systems * | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic | |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
*Students enrolling in these Geography courses are required to have access to a computer with Internet and email capabilities. These requirements will vary among the Geography courses.
J. Japanese Language (internal only)
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
JAPN11012 | Introductory Japanese A |
JAPN11013 | Introductory Japanese B |
Advanced | |
JAPN19016 | Intermediate Japanese A |
JAPN19017 | Intermediate Japanese B |
JAPN19018 | Advanced Japanese A |
JAPN19019 | Advanced Japanese B |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
K. Liberal Studies
L. Literary & Cultural Studies
The Literary & Cultural Studies Plan provides students with an opportunity to design their own plan by selecting 36 units of credit, usually 6 x 6 units of credit courses (i.e. two Level 1 and no less than four Advanced Level courses) from those listed below. Students should note that although Level 1 courses are offered every year, Advanced Level courses are only offered in alternate years. Students should check the Table of Available Courses for details. Students will be able to combine the study of contemporary culture, literature, film and drama according to their needs and/or interests. Students looking for electives rather than a plan will find the most comprehensive selection of elective courses available within the BA. Students are also encouraged to include a research project using the Humanities Research Topics HUMT13007 and/or HUMT13006 as part of their plan.
M. Literary Studies
The Literary Studies plan encourages students to explore the area of literary studies in depth. It also includes sufficient flexibility for students to include areas of their own interest. The plan will be of interest both to those wishing to explore a variety of literatures and to those wishing to be English teachers. Courses are designed to cover both textual analysis and critique and students will be expected to develop their competence in both areas. Students are also encouraged to include a research project using the Humanities Research Topic as part of their plan. Level 1 courses are offered every year, and Advanced Level courses in alternate years. Students should check the Table of Available Courses for details.
Level 1
Any two Level 1 courses from the Literary & Cultural studies plan
plan (or choose two Advanced Level courses giving six overall for the plan)
Course Code | Course Name |
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Advanced | |
LITR19047 | Science Fiction and Film |
LITR19052 | The Modern Novel |
LITR19056 | Shakespeare: The Movie |
WRIT19015 | Creative Writing I |
WRIT19016 | Creative Writing II |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
N. Methods of Social Research
O. Professional & Creative Writing
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
COMM11007 | Professional Writing |
WRIT11021 | University English |
Advanced | |
COMM12030 | Desktop Publishing |
JOUR12010 | Feature Writing |
WRIT19015 | Creative Writing I |
WRIT19016 | Creative Writing II |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
P. Society & Environment
This course is recommended especially for Education students studying in the learning area of Study of Society and Environment (SOSE).
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
CULT11017 | Society and Environment |
* Students enrolling in this course require access to a computer with internet and email capabilities. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PCs at CQU campuses, while the Queensland Learning Network can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.
Note: CULT11017 is a stand alone elective BA core course.
Q. Sociology
Sociology is a critical discipline which sets out to test the common or everyday assumptions about societies, groups and social change.
Students may select from:
R. Welfare Studies
Courses in the Welfare Studies plan are also available to those who do not intend to become professional welfare practitioners but who wish to integrate them with other studies, such as the helping and allied health professional study programs.
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
LAWS11045 | Law and Welfare of Society A |
LAWS11048 | Law and Welfare of Society B |
Advanced | |
WELF19004 | Welfare Studies A:Individual Counselling * |
WELF19007 | Welfare Studies D: Working With Communities * |
WELF19040 | Working with Families and Groups * |
WELF19041 | Assessment of Risk to Wellbeing * |
Additional electives may be chosen from (See Note 1): | |
WELF19039 | Welfare Studies E:Practicum |
Note 1:
Enrolment in the Practicum (WELF19039) course requires successful completion of WELF19004 (Individual Counselling) or WELF19040 (Working with Groups and Families) as a prerequisite.
- Students who have successfully completed WELF19006 Working with Families, but not WELF19005 Working with Groups, will be required to complete WELF19041 Assessment of Risk to Wellbeing.
- Students who have attended a weekend workshop when completing either WELF19004 Individual Counselling or WELF19005 Working with Families (or both) will not be required to attend the welfare residential.
Note 2:
Entry into WELF19039 Practicum placement is dependent upon a satisfactory interview with the practicum coordinator and completion of prerequisite studies, as well as participation in a four days Residential school.
Note 3:
Students who wish to study a welfare plan but do not intend to pursue a career in human services are not required to complete WELF19039 Practicum.
* Students enrolling in these courses require access to a computer with internet and email capabilities. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PCs at CQU campuses, while the Queensland Learning Network can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.
S. World History
Students may select from:
Course Code | Course Name |
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Level 1 | |
HIST11037 | Ancient & Medieval Civilisations: An Introduction * |
HIST11038 | The Modern World Emerges: An Overview * |
Advanced | |
HIST19029 | History of Modern Japan |
HIST19030 | The USA in Contemporary World History |
HIST19035 | Modern History of South East Asia |
HIST19037 | The American Civil War |
HIST19038 | 20th Century: Crucible of the Modern World |
Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
*Students enrolling in these history courses require access to a computer with internet and email capabilities