Bachelor of Arts

Overview

Description:
 If you are looking for a degree that gives you a broad range of career options and the opportunity to tailor a program of study to your interests, then the Bachelor of Arts, should be your first choice.

By studying a Bachelor of Arts you will gain valuable skills in written and verbal communication and the use of modern communication technologies. You will learn to seek out information, critically evaluate and analyse evidence, and plan solutions to problems in a logical and organized manner. As a Bachelor of Arts graduate you will also have an insight into the history, politics and culture of Australia and other nations and an understanding of contemporary issues facing our society.

The Bachelor of Arts is the most widely known university degree. It is recognised by employers as providing a broad education and producing graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem solving skills that are essential in today's workforce.

A Bachelor of Arts provides you with the flexibility to choose subjects according to your career aspirations. You can choose to specialise (major) in one or two of the following areas*: Anthropology; Archaeology (restricted subject offerings in Cairns); Communication; Economics (Townsville only); English Literature; Environmental Studies; French; German (Townsville only) Geography; History; Human Services; Indigenous Australian Studies; Japanese; Mathematics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Theatre.

* Subjects in Cinema are also available
 
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
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
Prerequisite/s:
 Varies according to the major
 
QTAC code:
 311031Townsville; 321031Cairns
 

* 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.
 

Majors

You can choose to specialise in one or two of the following majors:

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)

Bachelor of Arts (Asia-Pacific Community Development)

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cinema)

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)

Bachelor of Arts (English)

Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies)

Bachelor of Arts (French)

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)

Bachelor of Arts (German)

Bachelor of Arts (History)

Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Studies)

Bachelor of Arts (Italian)

Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)

Bachelor of Arts (Mandarin)

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Professional Writing)

Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations)

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Bachelor of Arts (Public Communication)

Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre)

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.

All Arts students study a broad range of subjects in first year (Level 1), exploring new areas and ideas, and then specialise more in Level 2 and Level 3. The majority of subjects taken in the degree will be from the arts and social sciences, but students can choose electives from other areas including, for example, business, law, music, visual arts, science or information technology. This is a flexible course and applicants will benefit from speaking to a JCU academic adviser before enrolling. Advisers can help with designing a course structure to match your interests and career aspirations.

Honours

High achieving students may qualify for entry into the Honours program and a further year of intensive study and research. Postgraduate programs to Masters and Doctoral level are also available at JCU.

Career Opportunities

There are many career options available to arts graduates in business, government, the community, the arts, and as private consultants. For example, JCU arts graduates work as: creative directors, political advisers, teachers, public relations officers, managers, university lecturers, advertising executives, editors, museum curators, researchers, arts administrators, community workers, union organisers and journalists.

Practical Experience

Courses in all disciplines aim to provide students with practical experience as well as knowledge. Field trips, individual and group projects and subjects in practical skills are taught by highly qualified professionals, many with years of experience in professional practice.

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