James Cook University Course and Subject Handbook - 2007

FACULTY OF LAW BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS UNDERGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 AWARDS

The degrees shall be:

1.2 Joint degrees shall be:

1.3 There shall be awards of:

BACHELOR DEGREES IN LAW

1. In addition to the Faculty Award Requirements candidates for Awards of the faculty must comply with the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards listed in this Handbook.

2. In exceptional circumstances and notwithstanding anything contained in the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards and the Degree or Diploma Award Requirements, the faculty may in any case in which it may deem it appropriate to do so, dispense with or amend any conditions of or prescription of these Requirements.

3. Subjects available to candidates are listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects as subjects with a prefix of LA.

4.1 Candidates for Awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Faculty Policy Statement on credit transfer and associated guidelines.

4.2 Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 11 (eleven) years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES IN BUSINESS, COMMERCE, ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM

1. APPLICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Faculty Award Requirements candidates for Awards must comply with the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards listed in this handbook.

2. In exceptional circumstances the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, with the approval of the relevant Head of School, may dispense with or amend any requirements or prescription of the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards, Faculty Award Requirements and Degree, Diploma or Certificate Award Requirements.

3. ENROLMENT IN AWARDS

A person who holds an Award listed in General Requirement 1.1 may not be a candidate for that Award in the same discipline.

4. CREDIT

Candidates for Awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Faculty Policy Statement on credit transfer and associated guidelines.

5. Subjects available to candidates are listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects as subjects with a prefix of BU, CO, EC, MG or TO.

6. In exceptional circumstances the Pro-Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the relevant Head of the School may permit a candidate to graduate with fewer than the stipulated credit points of study for an Award offered in the faculty.

HONOURS DEGREES IN BUSINESS AND COMMERCE

(Discipline areas: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tourism, Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management)

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for a degree with Honours shall, in the case of Commerce or Business:

• complete the requirements of the pass degree, or an equivalent degree from another university;

• include in the degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study for each specific pass degree and described in the Master Schedule of Subjects as subjects with a prefix of BU, CO, EC, MG or TO, or equivalent subjects from another university;

• include in the degree course honours subjects specified in the specific Honours programs.

2.1 ENROLMENT

An application by a student to enrol for an Honours degree must be approved by the Head of School. Normally, a student will not be permitted to enrol for an Honours degree unless a minimum average grade of Credit has been obtained in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Honours is to be taken.

2.2 In the case of Honours programs in Commerce or Business a graduate who has been awarded an appropriate pass degree within the faculty may apply to enrol for an Honours degree provided the pass degree was awarded not more than two academic years prior to the year in which enrolment in an Honours degree is sought. Such a candidate shall comply with the requirements of the pass degree and shall complete such additional work (including pass degree subjects) as the Head of the appropriate program may prescribe.

3. THESIS

The subject of any thesis shall be approved by the relevant Head of program and the thesis shall usually be presented before 30 November in the candidate‘s final year of study, unless otherwise determined by the Head of School.

4.1 DEGREE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS THE HONOURS PROGRAM IN COMMERCE

A candidate for the degree shall:

• 4.1.1 complete the specified program of study for the Pass degree to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points; and

• 4.1.2 obtain a minimum of 24 credit points of subjects specified in the program of study for the Honours degree.

4.2 The degree with Honours may be taken in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics.

5.1 THE HONOURS PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS SPECIALISING IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, OR TOURISM

A candidate for the degree shall:

• 5.1.1 complete the specified program of study for the pass degree to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points; and

• 5.1.2 obtain a minimum of 24 credit points of subjects specified in the program of study for the Honours degree.

6. PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Programs of study for these degrees are available from the School of Business.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES IN THE CREATIVE ARTS

1.1 APPLICATION OF REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Faculty Award Requirements candidates must comply with the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards listed in this Student Handbook and specific degree or certificate Award Requirements.

1.2 In exceptional circumstances the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, where appropriate in consultation with the relevant Head of School, may dispense with or amend any requirements of or prescription by the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards, Faculty Award Requirements and specific degree, diploma or certificate Award Requirements. Any major dispensation of the requirements should be reported to the faculty.

1.3 The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, where appropriate in consultation with the appropriate Head of School, may permit a candidate to graduate with fewer than the stipulated credit points of study for an Award offered in the faculty.

2. ENROLMENT IN AWARDS

A person who holds an award listed in General Requirements 1.1 and 1.2 may not be a candidate for that award in the same discipline.

3. COHERENCE OF DEGREE STRUCTURE

The faculty must be satisfied that the completed Award constitutes a coherent whole.

4. SAVING CLAUSE

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Requirements, the faculty may in any case in which it may deem it appropriate to do so, dispense with or suspend any condition of or prescription by these Requirements. Any such action by the faculty shall be recorded for the purposes of an annual review.

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Commerce

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Tourism Management

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business

1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points.

1.2 A candidate may complete at least one major offered within the Bachelor of Business.

2.1 MAJORS

To complete a major students must successfully undertake the course of study shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Business.

2.2 The major(s) are to be included on the testamur.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study or six years part-time.

3.2 The normal maximum time for completion is six years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

4. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting the subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Business may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) with professional accreditation

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE

A candidate for the degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

2.1 MAJORS

In the Bachelor of Business component of the joint degree a candidate may select one of the majors offered within the Bachelor of Business.

2.2 In the Bachelor of Commerce component of the joint degree the Accounting major is a compulsory requirement. Students may also select any other Bachelor of Commerce major offered within the Bachelor of Commerce.

2.3 To complete a major students must successfully undertake the course of study shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

2.4 The major(s) are to be included on the testamur.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the course is four years full-time study or eight years part-time.

3.2 The maximum time for completion is 10 years.

3.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is two years.

3.4 A full-time study load will be 96 credit points over a 48 month period.

4. PROGRESSION

In selecting the subjects for which a candidate seeks to enrol in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. This must be in accordance with the published faculty policy statement on credit transfer and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Business- Bachelor of Commerce may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

6. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

7. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DEGREE

A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the joint degree and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a suplementary examination in that subject.

8. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The joint degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Information Technology

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will normally be required for satisfactory completion of the degree; any variations from the normal require approval of the relevant Associate Dean/Faculty Registrar.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is four years full-time study or eight years part-time.

3.2 The normal maximum time for completion is eight years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

4.1 SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year on-campus candidates shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.2 Business subjects comprise all subjects in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management and Tourism. Information Technology subjects comprise all subjects in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Business Information Systems and Mathematics.

4.3 The distribution of the credit points shall meet the minimal requirements set out in the Schedule in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Information Technology may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by each faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of each faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Information Technology may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

6. ADMINISTRATION OF THE JOINT DEGREE

The joint degree shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellors of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Journalism

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is four years full-time study or eight years part-time.

3.2 The normal maximum time for completion is eight years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

4.1 SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.2 A candidate who cannot take one of the compulsory subjects, or for whom a special case can be made, may be permitted to take an extra elective in place of one compulsory subject.

4.3 Students are advised to limit non-progressing level 1 subjects to a maximum of 3 credit points per teaching period.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Journalism may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by each faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of each faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Journalism may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

6. ADMINISTRATION OF THE JOINT DEGREE

The joint degree shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellors of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF LAWS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 120 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is five years full-time study or 10 years part-time.

3.2 The normal maximum time for completion is 10 years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

4. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws

1.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

BBus(Hons)-LLB(Hons); or BBus(Hons)-LLB; or BBus-LLB(Hons) depending on the requirements of individual candidates.

1.2 A candidate for the Honours degree shall normally pursue studies as follows:

• BBus(Hons)-LLB(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 credit points;

• BBus(Hons)-LLB — six years to obtain 144 credit points;

• BBus-LLB(Hons) — five years to obtain 120 credit points.

1.3 Candidates undertaking honours shall complete the requirements of the joint pass degree followed by the requirements of the normal honours year in either or both components of the joint degree depending on the degree in which the candidate enrols.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 120 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is five years full-time study.

3.2 The normal maximum time for completion is seven years full-time study.

3.3 Part-time candidates, or those who are unable to complete the course of study within seven years, shall consult with the relevant Heads of School to determine the time within which the requirements for the degree must be completed.

4. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Psychology may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by each faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of each faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Psychology may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

6. ADMINISTRATION OF THE JOINT DEGREE

The joint degree shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellors of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology

1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

BBus(Hons)-BPsych(Hons); BBus(Hons)-BPsych; BBus-BPsych(Hons) depending on the requirements of individual candidates.

1.2 A candidate for the Honours degree shall normally pursue studies as follows:

• BBus(Hons)-BPsych(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 credit points;

• BBus(Hons)-BPsych — one additional year to obtain 24 credit points;

• BBus-BPsych(Hons) — five years to obtain 120 credit points.

1.3 Candidates undertaking honours shall complete the requirements of the joint pass degree followed by the normal honours requirements in either or both components of the joint degree depending on the degree in which the candidate enrols.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Tourism Management

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE

A candidate for the degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

2.1 MAJORS

A candidate may select one of the following majors offered within the Bachelor of Business:

• Economics

• Financial Management

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• Management

• Marketing

2.2 To complete a major students must successfully undertake the course of study shown under the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Business.

2.3 The major is to be included on the testamur.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is four years full-time study or eight years part-time.

3.2 The maximum time for completion is eight years for full-time students and 12 years for part-time students.

3.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is two years.

3.4 A full-time study load will be 96 credit points over a 48 month period.

4. PROGRESSION

In selecting the subjects for which a candidate seeks to enrol in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. This must be in accordance with the published faculty policy statement on credit transfer and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Business- Bachelor of Tourism Management may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

6. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

7. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DEGREE

A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the joint degree and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a suplementary examination in that subject.

8. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The joint degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Commerce

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 MAJORS

To complete the degree students must successfully undertake an appropriate program of study as defined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Commerce.

3.2 The major(s) are to be included on the testamur.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study or six years part-time.

4.2 The normal maximum time for completion is six years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

5. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting the subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

6.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

6.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Commerce may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Information Technology with professional accreditation

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 credit points.

2. MAJORS

The Accounting major is a compulsory requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce component of the joint degree and is to included on the testamur.

3. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will normally be required for satisfactory completion of the degree; any variations from the normal require approval of the relevant Associate Dean/Faculty Registrar.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is four years full-time study or eight years part-time.

4.2 The normal maximum time for completion is eight years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

5.1 SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year on-campus candidates shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.2 Commerce subjects comprise all subjects with a subject prefix of BU, CO, EC and MG. Information Technology subjects comprise all subjects with a subject prefix of CC, CP and MA.

5.3 The distribution of the credit points shall meet the minimal requirements set out in the Schedule in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

6.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Information Technology may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by each faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of each faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

6.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Information Technology may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE JOINT DEGREE

The joint degree shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellors of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 126 credit points.

2. MAJORS

The Accounting major is a compulsory requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce component of the joint degree and is to be included on the testamur.

3. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

4. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The completion time for this course, if undertaken in the normal full-time study load of 24 credit points in a year, is 5.5 years , or 10 years if undertaken part-time. However, students wishing to complete the course in five years may undertake a study load in excess of the normal full-time study load of 24 credit points in a year, with the appoval of the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

5. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

6.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Laws may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

6.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Laws may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws

1.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

• BCom(Hons)-LLB(Hons); BCom(Hons)-LLB; BCom-LLB(Hons)

depending on the requirements of individual candidates.

1.2 The completion time for these Honours courses, if undertaken in the normal full-time study load of 24 credit points in a year is:

• BCom(Hons)-LLB(Hons) — 6.5 years to obtain 150 credit points;

• BCom(Hons)-LLB — 6.5 years to obtain 150 credit points;

• BCom-LLB(Hons) — 5.5 years to obtain 126 credit points.

However, students wishing to complete these courses in less time may undertake a study load in excess of the normal full-time study load of 24 credit points in a year, with the approval of the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

1.3 Candidates undertaking honours shall complete the requirements of the joint pass degree followed by the requirements of the normal Honours year in either or both components of the joint degree depending on the degree in which the candidate enrols.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN WITH HONOURS

1. ENTRY TO HONOURS DEGREE COURSE

A person who has qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Communication Design (the pass degree) may enrol for the Honours degree in either Research or Practice if that person has:

• 1.1 for Research, obtained in the pass degree the grade of Distinction or better in a research-based and practice-based communication design subject specified by the Head of the School; or

• 1.2 for Practice, obtained in the pass degree the grade of Distinction or better in a practice-based communication design subject and the grade of Credit or better in a research-based communication design subject specified by the Head of the School; and

• 1.3 has obtained the approval of the Head of the School.

2. A person who holds a degree of this or another University deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Communication Design may be permitted to enrol for the Honours degree where the Head of the School is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature and that the person has met the equivalent of the requirements specified in 1.1 or 1.2 above.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The maximum period is two years of full-time study and four years of part-time study.

4. The program for either Research or Practice shall total 24 credit points and be as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5. EXAMINATION

Except with the approval of the faculty a candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for the final examination.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE-BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Business

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE-BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Business with Honours in both or either disciplines

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Creative Arts

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 MAJORS

The following majors are available within the Bachelor of Creative Arts:

Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Visual Communication.

3.2 To complete a major, students must undertake the appropriate program of study as defined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3.3 The major is not to be included on the testamur.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study or six years part-time.

4.2 The normal maximum time for completion is 10 years full-time study.

5. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting the subjects for which a candidate seeks to enrol in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

6.1 PASS CONCEDED

The grade of Pass Conceded may be awarded at the examiners meeting. This grade may also be awarded by the faculty following consideration of the student’s overall result for the year.

6.2 A candidate who is granted the grade of Pass Conceded in a subject shall, for the purposes of Requirement 1, be deemed to have passed the subject and shall be credited with the appropriate credit points but may not enrol for a more advanced subject in any discipline requiring the first as a prerequisite except with the approval of the relevant Associate Dean/Faculty Registrar.

6.3 The number of credit points that may be credited at Pass Conceded level shall not exceed 12 for the Bachelor of Creative Arts.

6.4 A candidate awarded the grade of Pass Conceded may on publication of the examination results apply to the relevant Head of School for permission to attempt to convert that grade to a Pass grade by undertaking relevant assessment tasks.

7.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. This must be in accordance with the published faculty policy statement on credit transfer and any associated guidelines.

7.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts may be only granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

8. PRACTICAL/PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT

Candidates may be required to undertake practical or professional placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

9. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Creative Industries

1.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects, a creative arts major, a creative arts minor and elective subjects.

1.2 Studies are available in a number of discipline areas and candidates must choose one of the Creative Arts discipline majors outlined in the relevant schedule shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

2.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is two years full-time study or four years part-time for those students who have already completed a relevant TAFE diploma.

2.2 The normal minimum time for completion of the degree for students who have not yet completed a relevant TAFE diploma will depend on the length of the candidature at TAFE. The normal minimum full-time equivalent study time is three years and maximum 4.5 years, with two of these equivalent full-time years spent at JCU.

2.3 The normal maximum time for completion is 10 years full-time study.

2.4 The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study or six years part-time for those students completing the Theatre major at JCUCairns.

2.5 Concurrent enrolment at JCU and TAFE is not permitted under any circumstances.

3.1 SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting the subjects to enrol in candidates shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3.2 The course is offered via a joint arrangement between James Cook University and TAFE (Townsville/Cairns).

4.1 PASS CONCEDED

The grade of Pass Conceded may be awarded at the examiners meeting. This grade may also be awarded by the faculty following consideration of the student’s overall result for the year.

4.2 A candidate who is granted the grade of Pass Conceded in a subject shall, for the purposes of Requirement 1, be deemed to have passed the subject and shall be credited with the appropriate credit points but may not enrol for a more advanced subject in any discipline requiring the first as a prerequisite except with the approval of the relevant Associate Dean/Faculty Registrar.

4.3 The number of credit points that may be credited at Pass Conceded level shall not exceed 12 for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

4.4 A candidate awarded the grade of Pass Conceded may on publication of the examination results apply to the relevant Head of School for permission to attempt to convert that grade to a Pass grade by undertaking relevant assessment tasks.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. This must be in accordance with the published faculty policy statement on credit transfer and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Creative Industries may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

5.3 Specific TAFE diplomas outlined in Undergraduate Courses and Majors will receive 24 credit points of credit to this degree.

6. PRACTICAL/PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT

Candidates may be required to undertake practical or professional placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

7. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Economics

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Bachelor of Economics pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 MAJORS

To complete the degree students must successfully undertake an appropriate program of study as defined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Economics.

3.2 A candidate may also include any major from the School of Business in their studies.

3.3 The major(s) are not to be included on the testamur.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study or six years part-time.

4.2 The normal maximum time for completion is six years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

5. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting the subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

6.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Economics may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

6.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Economics may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS WITH HONOURS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Economics

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Bachelor of Economics with honours shall follow the specified program of study (shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors) to obtain 24 credit points. The normal time for completion is one year of full-time study.

2. ENROLMENT

Applicants must have completed the requirements for a pass degree with a similar amount of economics to the pass degree at James Cook University, at this university or at another Australian or overseas university. Applicants will be required to have a minimum average grade of Credit in the pass degree subjects relevant to their honours degree.

3. In special cases students may be permitted to enrol part-time in economics honours.

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS-BACHELOR OF LAWS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 120 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is five years full-time study or 10 years part-time.

3.2 The normal maximum time for completion is 10 years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

4. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Economics - Bachelor of Laws may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

5.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Economics - Bachelor of Laws may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws

1.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

BEc(Hons)-LLB(Hons); or BEc(Hons)-LLB; or BEc-LLB(Hons) depending on the requirements of individual candidates.

1.2 A candidate for the Honours degree shall normally pursue studies as follows:

• BEc(Hons)-LLB(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 credit points;

• BEc(Hons)-LLB — six years to obtain 144 credit points;

• BEc-LLB(Hons) — five years to obtain 120 credit points.

1.3 Candidates undertaking honours shall normally complete the requirements of the joint pass degree followed by the specific honours requirements of either or both disciplines in the joint degree.

1.4 Notwithstanding 1.3 above, candidates for the BEc(Hons)-LLB(Hons) and the BEc(Hons)-LLB may complete the honours requirement for the Economics component of the joint degree after completing the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Economics pass degree but before completing all requirements of the joint pass degree.

BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WITH HONOURS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Hospitality Management

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points.

2. SUBJECTS

Subjects as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors will be required for satisfactory completion of the degree.

3.1 MAJORS

To complete the degree students must successfully undertake an appropriate program of study as defined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for Bachelor of Hospitality Management.

3.2 A candidate may also include any major from the Bachelor of Business in their studies.

3.3 The major(s) are to be included on the testamur.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study or six years part-time.

4.2 The normal maximum time for completion is six years full-time study or 12 years part-time study.

5. SPECIAL NOTES/REQUIREMENTS

In selecting the subjects for enrolment in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

6.1 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Hospitality Management may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. Such advanced standing will be granted in terms of the faculty’s “Rules for Credit to the Bachelor Degrees” and any associated guidelines.

6.2 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of Hospitality Management may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 10 years.

BACHELOR OF LAWS AND BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Laws

1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE DEGREE COURSE

A candidate for the pass degree in Law shall follow a course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors, to obtain a minimum of 96 credit points. The time for completion of the degree is four years full-time.

1.2 Candidates enrolling in Law who have completed a bachelor degree at this or another University in any other field of study (graduate candidates) shall follow a course of study as specified under the heading Graduate Entry Program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors, to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points. The time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

2. LIMITATION OF ENROLMENT

In selecting the subjects for which a candidate seeks to enrol in any year the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the order in which the subjects of the course are set out in the program.

3. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION

A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the degree or towards admission as a barrister or solicitor and who gained 40 per cent or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject.

4. BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS

A candidate for the degree with honours (a) shall fulfil the requirements for the pass degree at such a standard as the faculty may from time to time determine; and (b) shall be required to enrol in subjects specified for Honours as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors. The grade of honours will be calculated in accordance with the faculty’s approved policyConsult the School of Law for the Guidelines for Law Honours.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH HONOURS

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF DEGREE COURSE

To qualify for the degree a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 96 credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE DEGREE

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Bachelor of Music with Honours shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3.1 ENTRY TO HONOURS DEGREE COURSE

A candidate enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Music may apply to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Music with Honours in either:

• 3.1.1 research, if that person has obtained at least a Distinction in a research-based music subject and a Distinction in a practice-based music subjects as specified by the Head of School;

• 3.1.2 practice, if that person has obtained at least a Distinction in a practice-based music subject and a Credit in a research-based music subject as specified by the Head of School.

3.2 The faculty may permit entry to the Honours degree by a person who holds the Bachelor of Music degree of this or another University, or who holds an equivalent degree, where it is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for Honours. Candidates entering after graduation shall complete such conditions of Requirement 2 as the Head of School may specify.

3.3 The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the majors in Music with Honours shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4. RESUBMISSION FOR FINAL HONOURS

A candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for the final examination in the same honours discipline, but may be permitted by the examiners to resubmit the honours thesis or comparable prescribed work.

5. AWARD OF THE DEGREE

In the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to the candidate’s record throughout the course.

BACHELOR OF NEW MEDIA ARTS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of New Media Arts

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE

A candidate for the degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

2. To complete the award of Bachelor of New Media Arts students must complete:

• 2.1 core studies comprising a prescribed series of eight subjects for a total of 24 credit points;

• 2.2 a major of eight subjects comprising a prescribed sequence of six credit points at level 1, six credit points at level 2 and 12 credit points at level 3;

• 2.3 a minor comprising the level 1 and level 2 subjects of a major to attain 12 credit points;

• 2.4 four elective subjects at undergraduate level to attain a minimum of 12 credit points. These subjects may be at any level consistent with the prerequisite requirements of the host school/award.

3. MAJORS

Students must elect a major from the six that are available. The majors are:

• Creative Media

• Digital Imaging

• Digital Media Design

• Digital Sound

• Digital Visual Arts

• Performance

The major is not to appear on the degree testamur.

4. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is three years full-time study or six years part-time. The maximum time for completion is eight years. The maximum amount of time a student can take leave of absence from the course is 12 months.

5. PASS CONCEDED

Pass Conceded will not be accepted.

6. CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for this award may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study as per the published faculty policy statement on credit transfer. Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Bachelor of New Media Arts may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous five years.

7. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled eight years after the date of examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

8. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The degree shall be administered by the Fcaulty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY WITH HONOURS

1. ENTRY TO HONOURS DEGREE COURSE

A person who has qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Photography (the pass degree) may enrol for the Honours degree in either Research or Practice if that person has:

• 1.1 for Research, obtained in the pass degree the grade of Distinction or better in a research-based and practice-based photography subject specified by the Head of the School; or

• 1.2 for Practice, obtained in the pass degree the grade of Distinction or better in a practice-based photography subject and the grade of Credit or better in a research-based photography subject specified by the Head of the School; and

• 1.3 has obtained the approval of the Head of the School.

2. A person who holds a degree of this or another University deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Photography may be permitted to enrol for the Honours degree where the Head of the School is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature and that the person has met the equivalent of the requirements specified in 1.1 or 1.2 above.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE

The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The maximum period is two years of full-time study and four years of part-time study.

4. The program for either Research or Practice shall total 24 credit points and is shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

5. EXAMINATION

Except with the approval of the faculty a candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for the final examination.

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC POLICY-BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Public Policy-Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC POLICY-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Public Policy-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either Discipline

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Science-Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Science-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK-BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Social Work-Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Social Work-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE-BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science- Bachelor of Business

BACHELOR OF THEATRE WITH HONOURS

1. To qualify for the degree a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 96 credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE DEGREE

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the selected major in Theatre with Honours shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3.1 ENTRY TO HONOURS DEGREE COURSE

A person enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Theatre may be invited by the Head of School to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Theatre with Honours in either:

• 3.1.1 research, if that person has obtained at least a Distinction in both a research-based and a practice-based theatre subject as specified by the Head of School;

• 3.1.2 practice, if that person has obtained at least a Distinction in a practice-based theatre subject and a Credit in a research-based theatre subject as specified by the Head of School.

3.2 A person who holds or is eligible to hold the degree of Bachelor of Theatre of this or another University, or who holds an equivalent degree, may be permitted to enrol in the Honours course where the Head of School is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for Honours. School requirements include a provision that candidates entering after graduation shall complete such requirements as in 2 above, as the Head of School may specify.

4. RESUBMISSION FOR FINAL HONOURS

A candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for the final examination in the same Honours discipline, but may be permitted by the examiners to re-submit the Honours thesis or comparable prescribed work.

5. In the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to the candidate’s record throughout the course.

BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Tourism Management

1.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 72 credit points. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in three years of full-time study.

1.2 The 72 credit points shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the specified program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT WITH HONOURS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Tourism Management

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The degree shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for a Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours shall:

• 2.1 complete the requirements of the pass degree, or an equivalent degree from another university;

• 2.2 include in the degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study or equivalent subjects from another university;

• 2.3 include in the degree course 24 credit points of specified Honours subjects.

3.1 ENROLMENT

An application by a student to enrol for an Honours degree must be approved by the Head of School. Normally, a student will not be permitted to enrol for an Honours degree unless a minimum average grade of Credit has been obtained in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Honours are to be taken.

3.2 In the case of this Honours program, a graduate who has been awarded an appropriate pass degree within the faculty may apply to enrol for an Honours degree provided the pass degree was awarded not more than two academic years prior to the year in which enrolment in an Honours degree is sought. Such a candidate shall comply with the Requirements of the pass degree and shall complete such additional work (including pass degree subjects) as the Head of the appropriate program may prescribe.

4. THESIS

The subject of any thesis shall be approved by the Head of School and the thesis shall usually be presented before 30 November in the candidate’s final year of study, unless otherwise determined by the Head of School.

BACHELOR OF VISUAL ARTS WITH HONOURS

1. To qualify for the degree a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 96 credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE DEGREE

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Visual Arts with Honours (Research), or Visual Arts with Honours (Professional Practice) shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3.1 ENTRY TO HONOURS DEGREE COURSE

A candidate enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts may be invited by the Head of School to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours (Research) if that candidate has obtained a minimum of 72 credit points by successful completion of the level 1, level 2 and level 3 subjects prescribed in the program, provided that the grade of at least Distinction has been obtained in the following level 3 subjects of Visual Arts Practice and Art History and Theory; and that the grade of at least Credit has been obtained in the level 3 subject of Drawing.

3.2 A candidate enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts may be invited by the Head of the School to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours (Professional Practice) if that candidate has obtained a minimum of 72 credit points by successful completion of the level 1, level 2 and level 3 subjects prescribed in the program, provided that the grade of at least Distinction has been obtained in the following level 3 subject of Visual Arts Practice and that the grade of at least Credit has been obtained in the level 3 subjects of Drawing and Art History and Theory.

3.3 A person who holds the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts of this or another University, or who holds an equivalent qualification, may be permitted to enrol in the Honours course where the Head of the School is satisfied that the qualification justifies candidature in one of the honours specialisations currently offered by Visual Arts. Requirements include a provision that candidates entering after graduation shall complete such specifications of Requirement 2 of the Bachelor of Visual Arts as the Head of School may specify.

4. RESUBMISSION FOR FINAL HONOURS

A candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for the final examination in the same honours discipline, but may be permitted by the examiners to resubmit the Honours thesis or comparable prescribed work.

5. AWARD OF THE DEGREE

In the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to the candidate’s record throughout the course.

DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS

see also Courses and Majors, Diploma of Business

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

A candidate for the Diploma of Business shall follow an approved course of study, as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors, to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points.

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for the completion of the diploma is one year full-time or two years part-time study. The maximum period of candidature for the diploma is normally five years. The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the diploma is one year.

3. CREDIT TOWARDS OTHER STUDIES

A candidate who has succesfully completed the Diploma of Business may apply for advanced standing towards degree programs offered within the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

4. EXIT STATUS

Candidates who articulate from the Diploma of Business into degree programs within the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts must relinquish their existing diploma prior to graduating with a degree from the faculty.

5. CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for this diploma may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study up to a maximum of 12 credit points upon conditions determined by the faculty. Advanced standing for previous study towards the Diploma of Business may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous five years.

6. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled five years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

7. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DIPLOMA

Supplementary examination will be offered in line with current faculty policy and guidelines.

8. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIPLOMA

The diploma shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS

see also Courses and Majors, Diploma of Creative Arts

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Diploma of Creative Arts shall follow an approved course of study, as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors, to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points.

2. The normal time for completion of the diploma is one year full-time or two years part-time study. The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the diploma is one year. The maximum period of candidature for the diploma is normally five years.

3. A candidate who has successfully completed the diploma may apply for advanced standing towards degree programs offered within the Faculty of Law. Business and the Creative Arts.

4. Candidates who articulate from the Diploma of Creative Arts into a degree program within the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts must relinquish their existing diploma prior to graduating with a degree from the faculty.

5. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION

A candidate for the diploma shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

6. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is one year full-time study or two years part-time.

7. The maximum time for completion is five years.

8. The total maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

9. CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for this diploma may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study up to a maximum of 12 credit points upon conditions determined by the faculty. Advanced standing for previous study towards the Diploma of Creative Arts may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous five years.

10. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT

Unless the faculty otherwise determines, credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled five years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if by then the candidate has not completed the course.

11. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DIPLOMA

Supplementary examination will be offered in line with current faculty policy and guidelines.

12. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIPLOMA

The diploma shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Business

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two teaching periods part-time.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

The subjects shall be in accordance with the program in Business shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3. EXIT STATUS

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Business who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS LAW

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Business Law

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Certificate of Business Law may be undertaken in the School of Law and is administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Certificate of Business Law if that person:

• 2.1 would qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Laws at this University;

• 2.2 has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 2.1.

3. Notwithstanding Requirement 2 above, the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Law, may admit a person to candidature for the Certificate of Business Law if it is satisfied that that person has demonstrated an ability to complete the requirements of the award.

4.1 CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

A candidate for the Certificate of Business Law shall follow an approved course of study to obtain a minimum of six credit points.

4.2 An approved course of study shall normally comprise a minimum of two subjects selected from the program shown in Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.3 In appropriate circumstances, the Head of the School of Law may approve the selection of other subjects from the Master Schedule of Subjects with a prefix of LA.

4.4 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant School for that subject.

5. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal time for completion of the award is one teaching period of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

6. CREDIT FOR OTHER STUDIES

Advanced standing shall not be granted for prior studies.

CERTIFICATE OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Desktop Publishing

1. To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two teaching periods of part-time study.

2. The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Desktop Publishing shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3. Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Desktop Publishing who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF ECOTOURISM

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Ecotourism

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the award shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of six credit points.

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the award is two teaching periods of part-time study.

3. EXIT STATUS

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Ecotourism who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL STUDIES

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Legal Studies

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Certificate of Legal Studies may be undertaken in the School of Law and is administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Certificate of Legal Studies if that person:

• 2.1 would qualify for entry into the LLB or joint LLB degrees at this University;

• 2.2 has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 2.1.

3. Notwithstanding Requirement 2 above, the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Law, may admit a person to candidature for the Certificate of Legal Studies if it is satisfied that that person has demonstrated an ability to satisfactorily complete the requirements of the award.

4.1 CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

A candidate for the Certificate of Legal Studies shall follow an approved course of study to obtain a minimum of six credit points.

4.2 An approved course of study shall normally comprise a minimum of two subjects selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects with a prefix of LA and approved by the Head of the School of Law.

4.3 In appropriate circumstances, the Head of the School of Law may approve the selection of other subjects from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

4.4 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant School for that subject.

5. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal time for completion of the award is one teaching period of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

6. CREDIT FOR OTHER STUDIES

Advanced standing shall not be granted for prior studies.

CERTIFICATE OF MUSIC BUSINESS

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Music Business

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

To qualify for the award a candidate must have completed the following subjects:

CERTIFICATE OF MUSIC PRACTICE

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Music Practice

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two teaching periods of part-time study.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Music Practice shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3. EXIT STATUS

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Music Practice who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF NATIVE TITLE STUDIES

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Native Title Studies

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Certificate of Native Title Studies may be undertaken in the School of Law and is administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Certificate of Native Title Studies if that person:

• 2.1 would qualify for entry into a Bachelors course at this University;

• 2.2 has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 2.1.

3. Notwithstanding Requirement 2 above, the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Law, may admit a person to candidature for the Certificate of Native Title Studies if it is satisfied that that person has demonstrated an ability to satisfactorily complete the requirements of the award.

4.1 CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

A candidate for the Certificate of Native Title Studies shall follow an approved course of study to obtain a minimum of six credit points.

4.2 An approved course of study shall normally comprise a minimum of two subjects selected from the program shown in Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.3 In appropriate circumstances, the Head of the School of Law may approve the selection of other subjects - particularly from the Master Schedule of Subjects with a prefix of LA or from the Schedule of Arts and Social Sciences Subjects.

4.4 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant School for that subject.

5. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal time for completion of the award is one teaching period of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

6. CREDIT FOR OTHER STUDIES

Advanced standing shall not be granted for prior studies.

CERTIFICATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Photography

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

A person who wishes to enrol for the Certificate of Photography shall be required to meet the admission requirements as specified by the School of Creative Arts from time to time.

2. To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six credit points in accordance with these requirements. The normal time for completion of the certificate is two teaching periods part-time. The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Photography shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3. Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Photography who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the university will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF THEATRE SKILLS

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Theatre Skills

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two teaching periods of part-time study.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Theatre Skills shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3. EXIT STATUS

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Theatre Skills who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF TOURISM

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Tourism

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the award shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of six credit points.

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the award is two teaching periods of part-time study.

3. EXIT STATUS

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Tourism who subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS

see also Courses and Majors, Certificate of Visual Arts Fundamentals

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

To qualify for the award a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six credit points in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two teaching periods of part-time study.

2. CONSTITUTION OF THE COURSE

The subjects shall be in accordance with the program in Visual Arts Fundamentals shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

3. EXIT STATUS

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Visual Arts Fundamentals and subsequently enrol with advanced standing in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS PRACTICE

Note: The Certificate of Visual Arts Practice has been disestablished from 2007. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Student Handbook.

FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND MAJORS

Students are advised that all subjects are offered on the condition that staff and resources are available.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Majors:

Students may select at least one major from those listed below within the Bachelor of Business.

• Economics

• Financial Management

• Hospitality Management

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• International Tourism

• Management

• Marketing

A single major -

• consists of a prescibed sequence of at least 18 credit points in a discipline;

• includes six credit points of level 2 subjects and 12 credit points of level 3 subjects.

A double major consists of two sequences of credit points following the requirements for a single major.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4 (Honours in Business)

ECONOMICS

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

MANAGEMENT

MARKETING

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING) WITH PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

Majors:

• Accounting (compulsory requirement within the Bachelor of Commerce component of the joint degree)

• one of the majors offered within the Bachelor of Business (within the Bachelor of Business component of the joint degree)

• one of the majors offered within the Bachelor of Commerce (within the Bachelor of Commerce component of the joint degree)

Candidates are required to complete the pass degree in accordance with the following requirements.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

YEAR 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

YEAR 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

YEAR 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

Candidates are required to complete the pass degree in accordance with the following minimum requirements.

Notes:

1 The following Journalism subjects must be included:

2 The following Business subjects must be included:

3 Business electives to complete the remaining requirements in accordance with the above schedule may be drawn from subjects with a prefix of BU, CO, EC, MG,or TO.

4 The Open credit points above should be taken at level 2 or level 3.

5 Students are advised to limit non-progressing level 1 subjects to a maximum of 3 credit points per Teaching Period.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF LAWS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

A candidate for the degree with Honours in Law must include LA4026 Research Dissertation A or LA4047 Research Dissertation B Part 1 of 2 and LA4048 Research Dissertation B Part 2 of 2 as part of the approved course of study.

Notes:

1 In accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioners Admission) Rules 2004 (QLD), students who intend, at any time, to seek admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland must include as subjects within their degree:

2 Students seeking admission to practice are strongly advised to include the following level 4 subjects:

3 Townsville students seeking admission to practice are also encouraged to include LA4014:03 Clinical Legal Studies, however a quota applies to this subject.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

In selecting the Psychology components of their course, students are advised to refer to the Courses and Majors section for the Bachelor of Psychology.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Majors:

• Economics

• Financial Management

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• Management

• Marketing

Candidates are required to complete the pass degree in accordance with the following requirements.

The core subjects for the Bachelor of Business component are:

The core tourism subjects for the Bachelor of Tourism Management component are:

The open credit points subjects should be taken at level 2 or 3. Students undertaking a major should select their major subjects as part of the open electives. These electives will usually be selected from subjects with the prefix BU, CO, EC, MG and TO.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Majors:

The Accounting major is a compulsory requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce. Students may also choose from any other Bachelor of Commerce majors:

• Finance

• Information Systems

A single major -

• consists of a prescibed sequence of at least 18 credit points in a discipline;

• includes six credit points of level 2 subjects and 12 credit points of level 3 subjects.

A double major consists of two sequences of credit points following the requirements for a single major.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4 (Honours in Commerce)

ACCOUNTING

FINANCE

INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Not offered in 2007

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

Majors:

• Accounting

YEAR 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

YEAR 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

YEAR 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

YEAR 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5/6 *

* The completion time for this course, if undertaken in the normal full-time study load of 24 credit points in a year, is 5.5 years, or 10 years if undertaken part-time. However, students wishing to complete the course in five years may undertake a study load in excess of the normal full-time study load, with the approval of the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

A candidate for the joint degree with Honours in Law must include LA4026 Research Dissertation A or LA4047 Research Dissertation B Part 1 of 2 and LA4048 Research Dissertation B Part 2 of 2 as part of the approved course of study.

Notes:

1 In accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioners Admission) Rules 2004 (QLD), students who intend, at any time, to seek admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland must include as subjects within their degree:

2 Students seeking admission to practice are strongly advised to include the following level 4 subjects:

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS

Majors

• Music

• Theatre

• Visual Arts

• Visual Communication

Students shall complete 72 credit points consisting of the core subjects shown under the appropriate major plus additional subjects as specified below provided that the completed degree must comprise:

• no more than 30 credit points at level 1;

• a minimum of 18 credit points at level 2; and

• a minimum of 18 credit points at level 3.

ALL MAJORS

Level 1

MUSIC

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

THEATRE

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

VISUAL ARTS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Schedule A

When selecting subjects from this schedule, students must meet any prerequisites required and ensure that their workload (including core subjects) is balanced across both Teaching Periods.

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Majors

• Multimedia

• Music

• Theatre

• Visual Arts

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts

Students shall complete 72 credit points in accordance with the Schedule of Requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Industries outlined below consisting of:

• subjects from the Core Studies; plus

• a Creative Arts major; plus

• a Creative Arts minor; plus

• elective studies.

Schedule of requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Industries

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

Majors:

• Accounting

• Economics

• Finance

• Financial Management

• Human Resource Management

• Information SystemsNot offered in 2007

• International Business

• International Tourism

• Management

• Marketing

Students are encouraged, but not required, to select electives so as to fulfil the requirements of any major from the School of Business. Care should be taken when selecting subjects for a major to ensure prerequisites are satisfied.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4 (Honours in Economics)

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS-BACHELOR OF LAWS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

Notes:

1 In accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioners Admission) Rules 2004 (QLD), students who intend, at any time, to seek admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland must include as subjects within their degree:

2 Students seeking admission to practice are strongly advised to include the following level 4 subjects:

3 Townsville students seeking admission to practice are also encouraged to include LA4014:03 Clinical Legal Studies, however a quota applies to this subject.

BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Majors:

• Financial Management

• Hospitality Management

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• International Tourism

• Management

• Marketing

The major consists of a prescribed sequence of at least 18 credit points in a discipline.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4 (Honours in Hospitality Management)

BACHELOR OF LAWS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

HONOURS IN LAW

A candidate for the degree with Honours must include LA4026 Research Dissertation A or LA4047 Research Dissertation B Part 1 of 2 and LA4048 Research Dissertation B Part 2 of 2 as part of the approved course of study.

Notes:

1 In accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioners Admission) Rules 2004 (QLD), students who intend, at any time, to seek admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland must include as subjects within their degree:

2 Students seeking admission to practice are strongly advised to include the following level 4 subjects:

3 Townsville students seeking admission to practice are also encouraged to include LA4014:03 Clinical Legal Studies, however in Townsville a quota applies to this subject.

GRADUATE ENTRY PROGRAM

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

HONOURS IN LAW

A candidate for the degree with Honours must include LA4026 Research Dissertation A or LA4047 Research Dissertation B Part 1 of 2 and LA4048 Research Dissertation B Part 2 of 2 as part of the approved course of study.

Notes:

1 In accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioners Admission) Rules 2004 (QLD), students who intend, at any time, to seek admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland must include as subjects within their degree:

2 Some of these subjects may be offered between Teaching Period 1 and 2 and at the end-of-year vacations in an intensive program.

3 Not all of the elective subjects will be offered every year.

BACHELOR OF NEW MEDIA ARTS

Majors:

• Creative Media

• Digital Imaging

• Digital Media Design

• Digital Sound

• Digital Visual Arts

• Performance

New Media Arts is a global movement and one that crosses cultural as well as educational divisions. Much of contemporary arts practice is about exploring the interface and connections between ideas, culture and society. The course develops the knowledge and skills needed for contemporary creative arts practice where computer technologies are used.

Students shall complete the following:

Core subjects

All students undertake a sequence of 24 credit points of core subjects

• 12 credit points at level 1;

• six credit points at level 2;

• six credit points at level 3

Elective subjects

All students complete 12 credit points of electives from the Master Schedule of Subjects, with no more than six credit points taken at level 1.

One single major

An approved sequence of 24 credit points (eight subjects), with all subjects being passed at a grade of Pass or higher. The sequence must include:

• six credit points at level 1;

• six credit points at level 2;

• 12 credit points at level 3

One single minor

An approved sequence of 12 credit points (four subjects) which represent the first four subjects of any other major not taken as the approved major.

ALL MAJORS

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

CREATIVE MEDIA

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

DIGITAL IMAGING

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

DIGITAL SOUND

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

DIGITAL VISUAL ARTS

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

PERFORMANCE

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4 (Honours) (Townsville and Cairns)

DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS

DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS

The Certificate may be pursued to achieve any of the following objectives:

• (1) to be considered for admission to a Bachelor of Business through Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre. Students must complete six credit points of level 1 subjects selected from:

  BU1001:03	Communicating in the 21st Century
  BU1010:03	Business Statistics
  CO1101:03	Accounting for Decision Making
  CO1501:03	Introduction to Commercial Law
  CO1821:03	Business Information Systems
  EC1005:03	Economics for Business
  MG1731:03	Management in the New Global Economy
  Or any other level 1 subjects offered by the School of Business

• (2) to provide access to subjects that will allow candidates to seek accreditation to appropriate professional organisations. Students must complete at least 6 credit points of business subjects;

• (3) to provide access to subjects required by individuals in businesses and local community groups to fulfil their personal academic requirements. Students must complete at least 6 credit points of business subjects.

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS LAW

The Certificate of Business Law will allow students to undertake study of selected aspects of Business Law (equivalent to the Commercial Law component of a BBus or BCom degree) without enrolling in, or intending to complete a full Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce degree and obtain an appropriate exit award. It will also provide an enrolment option for students - both domestic and international seeking only to enrol in a small number of more specialised business law subjects - mainly for professional accounting accreditation purposes.

CERTIFICATE OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING

CERTIFICATE OF ECOTOURISM

Students must complete six credit points of tourism subjects according to one of the options detailed below:

CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL STUDIES

The Certificate of Legal Studies will allow students to undertake law study (before making a decision on whether to enrol in a full LLB or joint LLB degree) with an appropriate exit award. It will also provide an enrolment option for students seeking only to enrol in a small number of more specialised law subjects (whether for admission-to-practice purposes or otherwise).

A minimum of two subjects (6 credit points) selected from subjects in the Master Schedule of Subjects with a prefix of LA.

CERTIFICATE OF MUSIC BUSINESS

This certificate course caters for students who are not necessarily trained in music performance but who are keen to develop understanding and knowledge of music in terms of its function within industry and the profession. Students must complete the following two subjects:

CERTIFICATE OF MUSIC PRACTICE

Two subjects selected from the following:

CERTIFICATE OF NATIVE TITLE STUDIES

The Certificate of Native Title Studies will allow students to undertake study of selected aspects of Native Title Law and Practice without enrolling in, or intending to complete a full LLB degree and to obtain an appropriate exit award. It will also provide an enrolment option for students - both domestic and international - seeking only to enrol in a small number of specialised Native Title Studies subjects - whether for general interest or for professional or work purposes.

CERTIFICATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Two subjects selected from the following:

CERTIFICATE OF THEATRE SKILLS

Two subjects selected from the following:

CERTIFICATE OF TOURISM

Students must complete six credit points of level 1 or level 2 tourism subjects according to one of the options detailed below:

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS

Six credit points selected from the following subjectsSubject to final approval

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS PRACTICE

The Certificate of Visual Arts Practice has been disestablished from 2007. No new enrolments will be accepted in the course. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Student Handbook.