The Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation) is a multidisciplinary degree program providing opportunities to study in the broad discipline areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, Australian studies, digital innovation, English, games and animation, geography, international history, Japanese language and culture, journalism, liberal studies and culture studies, media studies, new media studies, professional and creative writing, psychology, public relations, sociology, tourism and welfare studies. The flexible structure of the Bachelor of Arts gives graduates broader perspectives on the contemporary world and is designed to develop critical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Students must complete: 

• 6 core courses;
• 1 specialisation (12 courses); and
• 6 electives

OR

• 6 core courses;
• 2 plans; and
• 6 electives.

The BA requires that students complete 24 courses (144 units of credit).  No more than 10 level 1 courses are to be completed including the two Level 1 compulsory core courses.  However, due to the nature of some of the music courses that have an expectation of musical competencies and the development of skill sets that take some time to acquire the usual rule of a limit of 10 1st Level courses in a BA (Specialisation) does not apply to students who complete the Music specialisation.

There are 6 compulsory core courses that students who enrol in the program from 2008 are required to complete. 

Note: Students who enrolled in the program prior to 2008 have the option of graduating under their original structure. No student will be disadvantaged by the changes to the program structure.

Students with any concerns are recommended to contact the Program Advisor for advice on the most suitable courses to study ahe-program-ug2@cqu.edu.au  

Course availability
Students should note that although Level 1 courses are offered every year, some Advanced Level courses may only be offered in alternate years. Students should check the availability by clicking on the hyperlinked course codes of their choices.

Computer requirements
Students are expected to have access to a computer with Internet and email capabilities as most of the BA courses now have an online presence in the learning management system, Blackboard. CQU student computer labs and libraries provide computer access at CQU campuses, while the Learning Network Queensland can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the State.

Diploma of Arts
If, for some reason, students are unable to complete the full Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation), they can exit with a Diploma of Arts. To be eligible you must have successfully completed 8 courses or 48 units of credit within the Bachelor of Arts. 4 of the 8 courses or 36 units of credit must come from the plans of the BA. The other 4 courses can be electives chosen from any other program at CQU. Students must satisfy the normal prerequisites that apply to their courses.

There is no entry to this program. Students must enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and formally apply to graduate with a Diploma of Arts. For further information, please contact the program advisor ahe-program-ug2@cqu.edu.au