Bachelor of Arts (English)

Overview

Description:
 The reading and study of literature has always been a pleasure and an end in itself, but it is in fact much more than that. By providing training in the use and understanding of language, the study of English also builds generic skills of a precise and invaluable nature - skills that serve students well for life in every profession. It is an almost unrivalled source of historical and cultural understanding; and in a way quite unlike any other subject, it gives an insight into the scope and variety of human interaction.

Students may study a variety of different aspects of English literature, from Anglo- Saxon English to creative writing, women in literature, literary theory and criticism, American literature, critical thinking, Australian literature and communication studies.

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree that enables you to tailor a study program to suit your interests and equip you for a broad variety of career options. The BA is recognised by employers as providing a broad education that produces graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential in today's workforce.
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC codes:
 311031 Townsville; 321031 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Joint Degree Options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Community Welfare - Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education (Middle School) - Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Journalism

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Students wishing to be considered for admission to Honours must complete EL3837:06 or equivalent.

Level 1

EL1100:03 Critical Reading

PLUS

12 credit points of level 1 study as specified in requirement 3 of the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and a maximum of 9 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and in accordance with the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts.

Level 2 and Level 3

18 credit points from the following:

EL2011:03 / EL3011:03 Creative Writing

EL2013:03 / EL3013:03 Reading and Writing the Short Story

EL2016:03 / EL3016:03 Modern Literature

EL2020:03 / EL3020:03 Australian Literature

EL2023:03 / EL3023:03 American Literature

EL2846:03 / EL3846:03 Heroism and Humanism: Shakespeare and the English Renaissance

EL2047:03 / EL3047:03 Children's Literature

EL2048:03 / EL3048:03 The Romantic Vision

EL2851:03 / EL3851:03 Self, Science and Society in Eighteenth Century Literature

EL3001:03 Women in the Nineteenth Century Novel

EL3837:03 Critical Theory

PLUS

6 credit points from the following cognate subjects:

AN2008:03 / AN3008:03 Myth and Ritual

CN2012:03 / CN3012:03 The Land and its Legends in Australian Cinema

CN2022:03 / CN3022:03 The Love Story in the Cinema

CN2204:03 / CN3304:03 Sirens, Queens and Studs: Screening Gender

CN2205:03 / CN3305:03 Studies in Film and Place

HI2006:03 / HI3006:03 Australian and Pacific Exploration

HI3283:03 Introduction to Historical Cultural Heritage

HI3284:03 Researching Local History

Remaining credit points in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

Level 4 (Honours)

24 credit points:

EL4100:06* English Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

EL4101:06* English Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

* These subjects may be taken in either study period, but must be taken in immediate sequence.

PLUS

12 credit points of level 4 EL subjects

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. The Faculty also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities.

Career Opportunities

The excellent analytical and writing skills of graduates with a major in English, equip them well for employment in areas such as journalism, creative writing, research, editing and publishing, librarianship, public relations, advertising, script-writing, theatre and television work, and teaching in all educational settings.

Special Facilities

English students at JCU benefit from smaller class sizes and greater contact with teachers, and an English discipline that has one of the highest student satisfaction rates nationally. Staff are committed to excellence in teaching and research. The discipline of English at JCU is home to the creative writing journal - LiNQ. E-tropic, an online cross-discipline journal, is a new initiative.

Back to James Cook University

To enrol and find out course fees, intake dates, entry requirements and more details about courses and the Institute please click on the Enquiry button and complete our form and one of our staff member will get back to you very soon.