The Bachelor of Arts is a multidisciplinary degree program providing opportunities to pursue studies in the broad discipline areas of humanities and the social sciences. Students are able to combine social science and humanities disciplines in their core studies with professionally-based elective 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.
Advanced Certificate of Arts
If for some reason a student is unable to complete the full Bachelor of Arts they can exit with an Advanced Certificate of Arts. To be eligible you must have successfully completed eight courses or 48 credit points within the Bachelor of Arts. Four of the eight courses or 24 credit points must come from the Core Studies Plans of the BA. The other four can be electives chosen from any other program at CQU, or from credit for previous studies. 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 an Advanced Certificate of Arts.
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below:
A plan is made up of 6 courses (36 units of credit) from the same discipline. At least four of these six must be at Advanced level. Most students complete two Level 1 and four Advanced courses, although some complete one Level 1 and five Advanced. In some plans, both Level 1 courses are required to be completed. For example, for the Welfare Studies Plan students must complete both the Level 1 courses Law and Welfare of Society A and B before going on to the Advanced courses in that plan (check the Course Availability in the Handbook).
Core Studies Electives are courses that are not listed in your chosen Core Studies Plans but are taken from other Core Studies Plans in the Bachelor of Arts.
A General Elective is a course that is not part of any Core Studies Plan in the Bachelor of Arts but is counted towards your overall degree program. General Electives can be chosen from any other degree program in the University (check Course Availability for prerequisites which must be met), or under certain conditions, from degree programs at other universities (cross-institutional studies). Up to eight general electives (48 units of credit) can be included in your Bachelor of Arts.
The usual full-time enrolment for a first year student into the Bachelor of Arts is four courses in Autumn term and four courses in Winter term. Eight courses in total for the year. As beginning students, you should enrol in Level 1 courses only. Six out of the eight courses must be taken from the Core Studies Plans below. Follow this sample enrolment to help you choose courses for your first year of study.
Autumn term
Winter term
(This sample enrolment is based on the student completing the minimum requirement of two separate plans. It is possible for students to complete three or four Core Studies Plans.)
The usual part-time enrolment for a first year student into the Bachelor of Arts is two courses in Autumn term and two courses in Winter term. Four courses in total for the year. As beginning students, you should enrol in Level 1 courses only. All four courses must be taken from the Core Studies Plans below. Follow this sample enrolment to help you choose courses for your first year of study.
Autumn term - Choose two of:
Winter term - Choose two of:
What are your Core Studies Plans? Remember, you need to choose at least two. Select from the list below:
A. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies is a multidisciplinary plan taught from the perspective of a variety of disciplines, including sociology, history, geography, anthropology, and media and communication studies. Students may select from:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| INDG11013 | An Introductory Aboriginal & Islander History |
| INDG11010 | Aboriginal & Islander Issues & Contemporary Society |
| Advanced | |
| CULT12003 | Race Issues & Aboriginal Media |
| INDG19015 | Aboriginal Cultures & the Land |
| INDG19014 | Torres Strait: An Anthropological History |
| EDED11277 | Racial Formation & Education |
B. Asia Pacific Studies
The Asia Pacific plan provides students with a solid, contextually based grounding in the historical, geographical, linguistic, and cultural dimensions of the Asia Pacific. The plan offers students not only a number of perspectives in the study, interpretation and analysis of East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Australasia, but also encourages them to explore and understand interconnections, interdependencies and difference. Students may select from:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| HIST11028 | An Introduction to the Asia Pacific: Historical Contexts |
| Advanced | |
| GEOH19002 | Cultural Geography of China & Southeast Asia |
| GEOH19003 | Social & Economic Geography of Japan |
| HIST19029 | History of Modern Japan |
| HIST19031 | Australia’s Foreign Relations |
| HIST19035 | Modern History of Southeast Asia |
| JAPN19016 | Intermediate Japanese A |
| JAPN19017 | Intermediate Japanese B |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
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:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| CULT11017 | Society and Environment |
| CULT11011 | Australian Film and Culture |
| GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia |
| GEOG11024 | Conservation in Australia |
| HIST11026 | In Search of Australia: Historical Perspectives |
| INDG11013 | An Introductory Aboriginal and Islander History |
| SOCL11056 | Australian Society |
| Advanced | |
| CULT12004 | Cultural & Media Identity |
| EVST19015 | Environmental History |
| HIST19031 | Australia’s Foreign Relations |
| INDG19015 | Aboriginal Cultures & the Land |
| SOCL19061 | Movements, Cults & Social Change |
| SOCL19062 | Policy, Power & Politics |
| SOCL19065 | Rural Sociology |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
D. Drama Studies
From 2003, the Drama Studies Plan will be discontinued within the Bachelor of Arts. No new students will be accepted into this plan. Arrangements have been made so that students who have already commenced the Drama Studies Plan will be able to complete it. The two advanced level courses will be available during 2003-2004. After 2004, the Drama Studies Plan will be discontinued completely. Students who have not completed their plan by 2004, or who have any difficulties completing the Plan given these new arrangements, may apply to the Head of School of Humanities for permission to take drama courses offered elsewhere within the University in order to compete the requirements of the Plan.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Advanced | |
| DRMA19013 | Director’s Theatre |
| DRMA19014 | Contemporary Performance |
| Plus any two Advanced Level courses from the Literary & Cultural Studies Plan | |
E. 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:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| ENVR11011 | Environmental Science A |
| ENVR11012 | Environmental Science B |
| Advanced | |
| EVST19007 | Environmental & Social Impact Assessment |
| EVST19008 | Environmental Management |
| GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing* |
| GEOG19022 | Graphic & Cartographic Techniques* |
| EVST19015 | Environmental History |
| SOCL19057 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCL19060 | Human Ecology |
| SOCL19065 | Rural Sociology |
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia and GEOG11024 Conservation in Australia are co-requisites to this plan. Students may, in addition to taking 36uc from above, select either HUMT13006 Humanities Research Topic and/or HUMT13007 Humanities Research Topic.
* Students enrolling in these Geography courses are required to have access to a computer with Internet and e-mail capabilities. These requirements will vary among the Geography courses. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PC’s at CQU campuses, while the Learning Network Queensland can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.
F. Film Studies
The Film Studies plan provides students with a comprehensive study of film within cultural, social and industrial contexts. Through a diverse range of courses, students will be able to study and analyse film texts and genres, film style, modes of production and consumption, film and gender, and film within a global context, as well as engage in independent film research. Students will need to undertake the two Level 1 courses as well as four of the courses offered at Advanced Level.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| CULT11011 | Australian Film & Culture |
| CULT11002 | Cultural Industries |
| CULT11012 | Image & Text |
| Advanced | |
| COMM12023 | Screen Studies |
| COMM19029 | Film from the Pacific Rim |
| COMM13110 | Communication Project A or |
| COMM13111 | Communication Project B |
| CULT19014 | Melodrama, Film & Gender |
| CULT19015 | Explorations in the Gothic |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
G. Geography
The Geography plan focuses on environmental studies and conservation, on the cultures and peoples of the Asia-Pacific Region, and develops generic job skills in the research, analysis and communication of information in various forms. This plan offers specialist skills in computer graphics and mapping, geographic information systems, and remote sensing applications. The plan in Geography consists of:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| Students must complete the two Level 1 courses, which are: | |
| GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia* |
| GEOG11024 | Conservation in Australia* |
| Advanced | |
| Students must complete the following four Advanced Level courses: | |
| GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing* |
| GEOG19022 | Graphic & Cartographic Techniques* |
| GEOH19002 | Cultural Geography of China & South East Asia |
| GEOH19003 | Social & Economic Geography of Japan |
| Additional electives may be chosen from: | |
| EVST19008 | Environmental Management |
| EVST19007 | Environmental & Social Impact Assessment |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic |
Note: * Students enrolling in these Geography courses are required to have access to a computer with Internet and e-mail capabilities. These requirements will vary among the Geography courses. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PC’s at CQU campuses, while the Queensland Learning Network can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.
H. History
The History plan offers a range of undergraduate courses in the history of Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, all of which may be taken by internal or external. More specialised courses in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific, Asian and Oral History are also offered at honours and post-graduate levels. Students may select from:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| HIST11026 | In Search of Australia: Historical Perspectives |
| HIST11025 | Survey History of the West |
| HIST11028 | An Introduction to the Asia Pacific: Historical Contexts |
| Advanced | |
| HIST19029 | History of Modern Japan |
| HIST19030 | The USA in Contemporary World History |
| HIST19031 | Australia’s Foreign Relations |
| HIST19032 | War & Australian Society |
| HIST19035 | Modern History of Southeast Asia |
| EVST19015 | Environmental History |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
I. Japanese Language
(Internal only)
This plan enables students to speak, read, and write the Japanese language. Students who have no Japanese knowledge can begin in Introductory Japanese A. Students with three years or more of high school Japanese or equivalent can begin in Intermediate Japanese A. After completing a plan in Japanese you can further your study of Japanese by enrolling in the Honours Program in Japanese Studies. The plan in Japanese consists of:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
J. Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies Plan provides students with an opportunity to design their own plan by selecting 36 units of credit (ie. 2 Level 1 and no less than 4 Advanced Level) from the Core Studies Plans of the Bachelor of Arts. This will allow students the flexibility to pursue a study stream that suits their interests whilst enabling them to offer the Plan as one of the required Plans for the Bachelor of Arts. Students must meet the usual pre and co-requisites for these courses. (Please note that the courses must be from the Core Studies Plans in the Bachelor of Arts degree and that the courses selected for this plan may not be selected for any other plan in the BA).
K. 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. 2 Level 1 and no less than 4 Advanced Level) 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.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| LITR11043 | The Short Story |
| LITR11055 | Popular Genres |
| CULT11011 | Australian Film & Culture |
| CULT11012 | Image & Text |
| Advanced | |
| CULT19013 | Sexualities & Representation |
| LITR19047 | Science Fiction & Film |
| LITR19049 | Romantic & Contemporary Poetry |
| LITR19051 | Literary Theory |
| LITR19056 | Shakespeare: The Movie |
| CULT19014 | Melodrama, Film & Gender |
| CULT19015 | Explorations in the Gothic |
| DRMA19013 | Directors' Theatre |
| DRMA19014 | Contemporary Performance |
| LITR19052 | The Modern Novel |
| LITR19053 | North American Fiction & Film |
| CULT19016 | Contemporary Modes of Culture |
| WRIT19015 | Creative Writing I |
| WRIT19016 | Creative Writing II |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
L. 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.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| Any two Level 1 courses from the Literary & Cultural Studies plan | |
| Advanced | |
| 18 units of credit chosen from the following: | |
| LITR19047 | Science Fiction & Film |
| LITR19049 | Romantic & Contemporary Poetry |
| LITR19051 | Literary Theory |
| LITR19052 | The Modern Novel |
| LITR19053 | North American Fiction & Film |
| LITR19056 | Shakespeare: The Movie |
| WRIT19015 | Creative Writing I |
| WRIT19016 | Creative Writing II |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
| Plus any 6 units of credit course from the advanced level of the Literary & Cultural Studies plan | |
M. Methods of Social Research
This plan is an introduction to areas and methods of social research. Students must have successfully completed at least six Level 1 courses before they may enrol in this plan. Students may select:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| SOCL19063 | Social Research Methods A |
| GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing |
| GEOG19022 | Graphic & Cartographic Techniques |
| SOCL19069 | Social Research Methods B |
| TOUR19012 | Planning & Programming |
| TOUR19015 | Research in Tourism |
N. 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:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| SOCL11055 | Introduction to Sociology* |
| SOCL11056 | Australian Society*+ |
| SOCL11058 | Science, Technology & Society*+ |
| Advanced | |
| SOCL19057 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCL19060 | Human Ecology |
| SOCL19061 | Movements, Cults & Social Change |
| SOCL19062 | Policy, Power & Politics |
| SOCL19063 | Social Research Methods A* |
| SOCL19064 | Understanding Social Life* |
| SOCL19065 | Rural Sociology |
| SOCL19066 | Community Analysis |
| SOCL19069 | Social Research Methods B* |
| SOCL19070 | Health & Medical Sociology |
| SOCL19071 | State, Ethnicity & Gender |
| SOCL19072 | Criminality, Deviance and Social Control |
| SOCL19081 | The Body, Sexuality & Society |
| + Note: Students who wish to do honours may take either SOCL11056 or SOCL11058 , in addition to other courses marked with an asterisk(*). | |
Studies of Society & Environment
This course is recommended especially for Education students studying in the learning area of Society and Environment. It functions as an introduction to this area, and also as an introduction for those students taking the Society and Environment plan as part of their education programs.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| CULT11017 | Society & Environment |
O. Stylistics & Creative Writing
This plan allows students to explore a variety of writing techniques and skills and to acquire substantial practice across a number of written forms. The two level one courses in Stylistics and Creative Writing introduce students to basic skills in research and essay writing. The two advanced level courses in Creative Writing focus on a range of techniques and forms more specific to the creative writing field while the Humanities Research Topic will enable students to take up particular writing interests and projects in a sustained manner.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| WRIT11021 | Stylistics & Creative Writing I |
| WRIT11022 | Stylistics & Creative Writing II |
| Advanced | |
| WRIT19015 | Creative Writing I |
| WRIT19016 | Creative Writing II |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
| or any advanced elective from the Literary and Cultural Studies Plan. | |
P. Text & Cultural Studies
The Text and Cultural Studies plan explores a diversity of cultural forms and practices which contribute to the way of life and identities of people within various social and historical contexts. Through a range of studies of film, media, art, advertising, fictional narrative and genre, the plan encourages students to explore the textuality and practices of culture: their meanings and effects, and the way culture shapes and conditions the outlooks and values of audiences and readers.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| Any two Level 1 courses from the Literary and Cultural Studies plan | |
| Advanced | |
| 18 units of credit chosen from the following: | |
| CULT19013 | Sexualities & Representation |
| CULT19014 | Melodrama, Film and Gender |
| CULT19015 | Explorations in the Gothic |
| CULT19016 | Contemporary Modes of Culture |
| HUMT13007 | Humanities Research Topic or |
| HUMT13006 | Humanities Research Topic |
| Plus any 6 units of credit course from the advanced level of the Literary and Cultural Studies plan. | |
Q. Welfare Studies
The Welfare Studies plan provides a pathway to a career in the social services sector. Welfare workers are committed to assisting individuals. The values and knowledge of the profession provide skills to enable employment in government communities or private organisations.
The Welfare Studies plan within the Bachelor of Arts allows students to choose from a wide range of complementary academic and professional courses. The plan is accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers if, in the plan, courses studied include LAWS11045 , LAWS11048 , WELF19039 , WELF19004 , WELF19005 , WELF19006 and WELF19007 .
Entry into WELF19039 Practicum (2 term course) is dependent upon the outcome of interviews with the practicum coordinator. The Practicum normally takes place in Summer and Spring Terms. Practicums will be available to students subject to:
Students who wish to study a welfare plan but do not intend to pursue a career in the area are not required to complete WELF19039 Practicum.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| LAWS11045 | Law & Welfare of Society 1A |
| LAWS11048 | Law & Welfare of Society 1B |
| Advanced * | |
| WELF19039 | Practicum (2 Term) |
| WELF19004 | Individual Counselling |
| WELF19005 | Working With Groups |
| WELF19006 | Working With Families |
| WELF19007 | Working With Communities |
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program administrator. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.
Application for Credit Transfer
Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses for which they may be eligible to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfer contact the program administrator.
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.
Students may choose to complete the BA entirely from the Core Studies Plans. However, 48 units of credit (8 courses) may be taken from any other program. The following is a list of Elective Plans that have been designed specifically for the BA:
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003