James Cook University Course and Subject Handbook - 2008

FACULTY OF LAW BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS UNDERGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 AWARDS

The degrees shall be:

Bachelor of Business BBus
Bachelor of Business with HonoursBBus(Hons)
Bachelor of CommerceCourse suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course. BCom
Bachelor of Commerce with HonoursBCom(Hons)
Bachelor of Communication Design with Honours BCommDes(Hons)
Bachelor of Creative ArtsCourse not offered in 2008.BCrA
Bachelor of Creative Industries BCrInd
Bachelor of EconomicsCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BEc
Bachelor of Economics with Honours BEc(Hons)
Bachelor of Hospitality ManagementCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course. BHospMgt
Bachelor of Hospitality Management with HonoursBHospMgt(Hons)
Bachelor of LawsLLB
Bachelor of Laws with Honours LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Music with HonoursBMus(Hons)
Bachelor of New Media Arts BNewMediaArts
Bachelor of Photography with Honours BPhoto(Hons)
Bachelor of Theatre with HonoursBTh(Hons)
Bachelor of Tourism ManagementCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BTourismMgt
Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours BTourismMgt(Hons)
Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours BVisA(Hons)

1.2 Joint degrees shall be:

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of BusinessBA-BBus
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of CommerceCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BA-BCom
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws BA-LLB
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBA-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of LawsBA(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBA(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Tourism Management Course suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BA-BTourismMgt
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Commerce Course suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BBus-BCom
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Information TechnologyBBus-BInfTech
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Journalism BBus-BJ
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of LawsBBus-LLB
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBBus-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Business with Honours-Bachelor of Laws BBus(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Business with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBBus(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology BBus-BPsych
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology with Honours BBus-BPsych(Hons)
Bachelor of Business with Honours-Bachelor of PsychologyBBus(Hons)-BPsych
Bachelor of Business with Honours-Bachelor of Psychology with HonoursBBus(Hons)-BPsych(Hons)
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Tourism ManagementCourse suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BBus-BTourismMgt
Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Information TechnologyCourse suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BCom-BInfTech
Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of LawsCourse suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BCom-LLB
Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBCom-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours-Bachelor of LawsBCom(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBCom(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of BusinessBCW-BBus
Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Business with HonoursBCW-BBus(Hons)
Bachelor of Community Welfare with Honours-Bachelor of BusinessBCW(Hons)-BBus
Bachelor of Community Welfare with Honours-Bachelor of Business with HonoursBCW(Hons)-BBus(Hons)
Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of LawsCourse suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BEc-LLB
Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBEc-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Economics with Honours-Bachelor of LawsBEc(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Economics with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBEc(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Public Policy-Bachelor of Laws Course disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BPubPol-LLB
Bachelor of Public Policy-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BPubPol-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Public Policy with Honours-Bachelor of LawsCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.BPubPol(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Public Policy with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course. BPubPol(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Science-Bachelor of Laws BSc-LLB
Bachelor of Science-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBSc-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Science with Honours-Bachelor of LawsBSc(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Science with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBSc(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Work-Bachelor of Laws BSW-LLB
Bachelor of Social Work-Bachelor of Laws with Honours BSW-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours-Bachelor of LawsBSW(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with HonoursBSW(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science-Bachelor of BusinessBSpExSc-BBus

1.3 There shall be awards of:

Diploma of Business DipBus
Diploma of Creative ArtsDipCrA
Certificate of BusinessCertBus
Certificate of Business Law CertBusLaw
Certificate of Desktop PublishingCertDeskPubl
Certificate of EcotouismCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments accepted in this course. CertEcotourim
Certificate of Legal Studies CertLegStud
Certificate of Music BusinessCertMusBus
Certificate of Music Practice CertMusPrac
Certificate of Native Title StudiesCertNativeTtlStud
Certificate of Photography CertPhoto
Certificate of Theatre SkillsCertThSkil
Certificate of TourismCourse disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments accepted in this course. CertTourism
Certificate of Visual Arts FundamentalsCertVisAFund

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 as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

4.2 Candidiates are advised that degree specific Award Requirements may specify advanced standing provisions unique to that degree .

4.3 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.

4.1 ADVANCED STANDING

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

4.2 Candidiates are advised that degree specific Award Requirements may specify advanced standing provisions unique to that degree .

4.3 Candidiates are advised that such advanced standing obtained may be subject to cancellation as specified within degree specifc Award Requirements .

5. Subjects available to candidates are listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects as subjects with a prefix of BU, BX, 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:

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:

4.2 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:

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 Course and Subject 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 the Course and Subject Handbook.

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Note: The Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Commerce has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook.

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF LAWS

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

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

BACHELOR OF ARTS-BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Note: The Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Tourism Management has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

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

refer to Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Tourism Management

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Business with Honours

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures .

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

Note: The Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Commerce has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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 ADVANCED STANDING

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.

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.

3.3 The maximum period for leave of absence is two years.

4.1 MAJORS

In the Bachelor of Business component of the joint degree a candidate may select a major as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.2 The named major is to be included on the testamur.

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 Business subjects comprise all subjects with a prefix of BU or BX. Information Technology subjects comprise all subjects in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Business Information Systems and Mathematics.

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 ADVANCED STANDING 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 in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

6.2 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 12 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 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.

3.3 The maximum period for leave of absence is two years.

4.1 MAJORS

In the Bachelor of Business component of the joint degree a candidate may select a major as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.2 The named major is to be included on the testamur.

5.1 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.

5.2 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.

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

6.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Journalism may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

6.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Journalism may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 12 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 Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF LAWS

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

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.

3.3 The maximum period for leave of absence is two years.

4.1 MAJORS

In the Bachelor of Business component of the joint degree a candidate may select a major as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.2 The Accounting major is a compulsory requirement of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) component of the joint degree and is seperately outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.3 The named major is to be included on the testamur.

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

6.2 Advanced standing for prior study granted towards the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous 12 years.

7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE JOINT DEGREE

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

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

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

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:

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 and Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology with Honours in both or either disciplines

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.

4.1 MAJORS

In the Bachelor of Business component of the joint degree a candidate may select a major as outlined in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

4.2 The named major is to be included on the testamur.

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

6.2 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.

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 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 and Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology with Honours in both or either disciplines

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:

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

Note: The Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Tourism Management has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

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:

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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 ADVANCED STANDING

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

Note: The Bachelor of Commerce has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce with Honours

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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

Note: The Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Information Technology has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

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, BX, 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 ADVANCED STANDING 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 as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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

Note: The Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Laws may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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 and Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

1.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

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:

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:

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 the Course and Subject 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 the Course and Subject 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

Note: The Bachelor of Creative Arts is not offered in 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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 ADVANCED STANDING

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 or the Multimedia Games Development major at Cairns.

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures..

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 ADVANCED STANDING

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

Note: The Bachelor of Economics has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Economics with Honours

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Economics may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures..

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 and Bachelor of Economics with Honours

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

Note: The Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Economics - Bachelor of Laws may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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 and Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either disciplines

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:

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

Note: The Bachelor of Hospitality Management has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Hospitality Management with Honours

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 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Hospitality Management may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

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 and Bachelor of Laws with Honours

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:

3.2 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:

3. MAJORS

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

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. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for this award may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures. 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 ADVANCED STANDING

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:

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

Note: The Bachelor of Public Policy-Bachelor of Laws has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook.

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

Note: The Bachelor of Public Policy-Bachelor of Laws with Honours in both or either discipline have been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology section of the Course and Subject 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 the Course and Subject 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 the Course and Subject 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 the Course and Subject 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 the Course and Subject 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:

3.2 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

Note: The Bachelor of Tourism Management has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course.

see also Courses and Majors, Bachelor of Tourism Management and Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours

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 and Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours

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:

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. ADVANCED STANDING 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. ADVANCED STANDING 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 as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures. 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 ADVANCED STANDING

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. ADVANCED STANDING 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 as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures. 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 ADVANCED STANDING

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.

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:

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. ADVANCED STANDING 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

Note: The Certificate of Ecotourism has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook.

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:

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. ADVANCED STANDING 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:

CV3001:03Creative Arts in Industry
GA3020:03Creative Industries Research and Placement

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:

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. ADVANCED STANDING 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

Note: The Certificate of Tourism has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook.

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.

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 AND BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH HONOURS

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

Students must complete 72 credit points consisting of:

2. Core Subjects

Students must complete the following core subjects:
BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1006:03 Managing the Customer Experience
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis
Plus
At least 3 credit points of additional level 1 subjects and 6 credit points of additional level 2 subjects selected from those included in Schedule A or Schedule B.
Plus
At least 3 credit points of level 2 subjects selected Schedule B.
Schedule A
Level 1
BU1008:03 Marketing Fundamentals
BU1009:03 Business Information Systems
BU1011:03 Business, Leisure and Society
BU1112:03 Business Law and Ethics
Level 2
BU2005:03 Entrepreneurship
BU2006:03 Business Modelling
BU2007:03 Project Management
BU2008:03 Leadership and Strategic Thinking
BU2112:03 Law of Business Orgaisations
BU2208:03 Marketing Fundamentals
BU2209:03 Business Information Systems
BU2050:03 Work Integrated Learning
BU2060:03 Professional Experience
Schedule B
BU2004:03 Financial Management
BU2010:03 Business Research Methods

2. Majors

3. CPA and/or ICAA accreditation

To be eligible for accreditation with Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA Australia) and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) students must complete the Accounting major as well as 18 credit points consisting of the following subjects:

BU1009:03 Business Information Systems
or
BU2209:03Business Information Systems
BU1112:03Business Law and Ethics
BU2004:03Financial Management
BU2006:03Business Modelling
BU2112:03Law of Business Orgaisations
BU3112:03Taxation

4. Honours in Business

Honours in Business is available at the Townsville and Cairns campuses only.

Students complete 24 credit points of specified honours subjects as follows:
BU4061:03 Research Paradigms in Business
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of the School of Business.

ACCOUNTING

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane

BX2011:03Accounting Principles and Systems
BX2012:03Strategic Resource Management
BX3011:03Company Accounting
BX3012:03Contemporary Issues in Accounting
BX3013:03Performance Management and Control
BX3014:03Auditing
To be eligible for accreditation with Certified Practising Accountants (CPA Australia) and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) students must also complete 18 credit points consisting of the following subjects:
BU1009:03 Business Information Systems
or
BU2209:03Business Information Systems
BU1112:03Business Law and Ethics
BU2004:03Financial Management
BU2006:03Business Modelling
BU2112:03Law of Business Orgaisations
BU3112:03Taxation
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

ECONOMICS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Townsville

BX2021:03Managerial Economics
BX2022:03Macroeconomic Policy
BX3021:03 International Trade
BX3023:03 Economic Growth and Regional Development
BX3024:03 Contemporary Economic Policy and Social Welfare
Plus
BX3022:03Econometrics
or
BX3025:03Forecasting
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Economics and Regional Development).

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Townsville

BX2031:03Personal Portfolio Management
BX2032:03Financial Institutions and Markets
BX3021:03International Trade
BX3031:03 Multinational Business Finance
BX3032:03 Advanced Business Modelling
BX3033:03 Project Evaluation
It is highly recommended that students completing the Financial Management major select the following subjects from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU2004:03Financial Management
BU2006:03Business Modelling
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Financial Management).

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

BX2041:03Club and Gaming Management
BX2042:03Hospitality Services: Management and Leadership
BX3040:03 Hospitality Practicum
BX3041:03 Hospitality and Service Industries Marketing
BX3042:03 Service Quality Management
BX3043:03 Hospitality, Culture and People
It is highly recommended that students completing the Hospitality Management major select the following subjects from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU1011:03Business, Leisure and Society
BU2005:03Entrepreneurship
BU2010:03 Business Research Methods
BU2060:03 Professional Experience
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management).

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

BX2051:03Strategic Human Resource Management
BX3051:03Employee Relations
BX3052:03Cross-Cultural Management
BX3053:03Personnel Economics
BX3054:03Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
SY2001:03 New Forms of Work, Organisation and Career
It is highly recommended that students completing the Human Resource Management major select the following subject from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU1011:03 Business, Leisure and Society
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management).

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

BX2061:03Business Negotiation
BX2062:03Operations Management
BX3031:03Multinational Business Finance
BX3052:03Cross Cultural Management
BX3061:03International Business
BX3082:03International Marketing
It is highly recommended that students completing the International Business major select the following subject from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU2004:03 Financial Management
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (International Business).

MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

BX2061:03Business Negotiation
BX2072:03Managing Organisational Flexibility
BX3042:03Service Quality Management
BX3052:03Cross-Cultural Management
BX3072:03Managing Small and Medium Enterprises
BX3073:03Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
It is highly recommended that students completing the Management and Entrepreneurship major select the following subjects from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU2004:03 Financial Management
BU2005:03 Entrepreneurship
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Management and Entrepreneurship).

MARKETING

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

CU3021:03Public Relations Campaigns
BX2081:03Consumer Behaviour
BX2082:03Marketing Communications
BX3081:03Interactive Marketing
BX3082:03International Marketing
BX3083:03Strategic Marketing
It is highly recommended that students completing the Marketing major select the following subjects from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU1008:03 Marketing Fundamentals
or
BU2208:03Marketing Fundamentals
BU1112:03Business Law and Ethics
BU2005:03Entrepreneurship
BU2010:03 Business Research Methods
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Marketing).

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

BX2091:03Tourism Management
BX2092:03Tourist and Leisure Behaviour Management
BX3091:03Tourism and the Environment
BX3092:03Destination Management
BX3093:03Conference and Events Management
BX3094:03Tourism Policy and Planning
It is highly recommended that students completing the Tourism Management major select the following subjects from Schedule A or Schedule B:
BU1008:03 Marketing Fundamentals
or
BU2208:03Marketing Fundamentals
BU1011:03Business, Leisure and Society
BU2010:03 Business Research Methods
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management).

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

Townsville, Cairns

Note: The Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Commerce is suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Majors:

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Business12 1212 36
Commerce15 1818 51
Open 9*9*
Total27 3030 996
* Not more than 3 credit points can be taken at level 1

Level 1

Not fewer than 27 or more than 30 credit points which must include the following:
BU1001:03 Communicating in the 21st Century
BU1010:03 Business Statistics
CO1003:03 Contemporary Accounting Principles and Systems 2
CO1101:03 Accounting for Decision Making
CO1501:03 Introduction to Commercial Law
CO1821:03 Business Information Systems
EC1005:03 Economics for Business
MG1702:03 Marketing Management
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy

Level 2

Not fewer than 30 credit points which must include the following:
BU2010:03 Business Research Methods
CO2002:03 Company Accounting
CO2101:03 Management Accounting 1
CO2502:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO2601:03 Business Finance 1
CO2611:03 Applied Financial Management
CO2815:03 Modelling Business Decisions
MG2701:03 Organisational Behaviour

Level 3

Not fewer than 30 credit points of level 3 which must include:
CO3011:03 Advanced Financial Accounting
CO3012:03 Auditing
CO3013:03Accounting Theory
CO3111:03 Management Accounting 2
CO3513:03 Taxation 1
MG3774:03 Strategic Management

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Townsville, Cairns

Candidates are required to complete the pass degree in accordance with the following minimum credit point requirements:

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Business15 1512 42
Information Technology18 1518 51
Open (level 2 or 3) 3 3
Total 3330 303 96

Business component

1. The following core business subjects must be included:

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business
or
BU1006:03Managing the Customer Experience
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis

2. Majors

3. Students must also complete at least 3 credit points of level 2 subjects selected from Schedule A or Schedule B shown under the Bachelor of Business.

4. Business subjects to complete the remaining requirements in accordance with the above schedule must be selected from subjects with a prefix of BU or BX.

YEAR 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1004:03 Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
or
BU1006:03Managing the Customer Experience
CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles

TEACHING PERIOD 2

BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1007:03Business Data Analysis
CP1010:03Introduction to Multimedia
CP1030:03Introduction to Information Technology

YEAR 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1
Plus
6 credit points selected from level 2 subjects as specified in the business major
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the business major

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CP1300:03Introduction to Computer Science 2
MA1401:03Statistics and Data Analysis 1
Plus
6 credit points selected from level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX

YEAR 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CP2001:03 Data Structures and Algorithms
CP2010:03 Multimedia Web Design
CP2231:03 Internetworking Principles
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the business major

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CP2004:03Object Oriented Programming with Java
CP2241:03Advanced Internetworking
or
CP2402:03Operating Systems and Architecture
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the business major
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 2 or level 3 elective subjects selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

YEAR 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CP3003:03 Internet Technology
CP3020:03 Advanced Database Management
CP3046:03 Information Technology Project 1
CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering
or
CP3120:03Object Oriented Software Engineering

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CP3047:03Information Technology Project 2
CP3070:03Principles of Data Communications
or
CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering
or
CP3110:03Fundamentals of Software Engineering
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX included in Schedule A or Schedule B in the Bachelor of Business
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the business major

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

Townsville

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Business15 1515 45
Arts and Journalism15 1218 45
Open credit points (level 2 or 3) 6 6
Total 3027 336 96

1. Journalism component

The following Journalism/Arts subjects must be included:

CU2033:03Communication Revolutions
JN1001:03The Journalist and Society
JN1004:03News Writing and Style
JN2021:03Writing for Print
JN2300:03Media Law
JN2301:03 Broadcast Journalism
JN3012:03 Print Editing
JN3300:03 Industry Internship
JN3303:03 Ethics in Journalism
JN3304:03 Feature Writing
Plus
9 credit points selected from:
CU1010:03Effective Writing
CU1112:03 Communication, Information and Society
EL1100:03 Critical Reading
HI1302:03 World History Since 1900
Plus
6 credit points selected from:
CU3021:03Public Relations Campaigns
CU3022:03Advanced Public Relations
JN3022:03Science Writing and Communication
JN3102:03Advanced Radio
JN3104:03 Advanced Television Practice

2. Business component

2.1 The following core business subjects must be included:

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business
or
BU1006:03Managing the Customer Experience
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis

2.2 Majors

2.3 Students must also complete at least 3 credit points of level 2 subjects selected from Schedule A or Schedule B shown under the Bachelor of Business.

2.4 Business subjects to complete the remaining requirements in accordance with the above schedule must be selected from subjects with a prefix of BU or BX.

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

4. 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 LAW AND BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINES

Townsville, Cairns

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
Business18 1212 42
Law18 1821 2178
Total36 3033 21120

1. Business component

1.1 The following core business subjects must be included:

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1006:03 Managing the Customer Experience
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis

1.2 Majors

1.3 Students must also complete at least 3 credit points of level 2 subjects selected from Schedule A or Schedule B shown under the Bachelor of Business.

1.4 Business subjects to complete the remaining requirements in accordance with the above schedule must be selected from subjects with a prefix of BU or BX.

2. Law component

2.1 All core law subjects are included in the course structure shown below.

2.2 Upon completion of the following program of study, students will be eligible to apply for admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland.

YEAR 1

BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis
LA1101:03 Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03 Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03 Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03 Legal Concepts

YEAR 2

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1006:03Managing the Customer Experience
LA1105:03Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2
LA2017:03 Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03 Principles of Criminal Law B
LA2019:03 Torts A - Specific Torts
LA2020:03 Torts B - Negligence

YEAR 3

LA2015:03Land Law 1
LA2016:03 Land Law 2
LA3105:03Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX included in Schedule A or Schedule B in the Bachelor of Business
Plus
9 credit points of level 2 subjects as specified in the business major

YEAR 4

LA3004:03Evidence
LA3006:03 Administrative Law
LA3011:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law
LA3013:03 Principles of Equity
LA3014:03 Law of Trusts
Plus
9 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the business major

YEAR 5

3 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the business major
Plus
21 credit points of level 4 subjects selected from the elective program as shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Laws.

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:

LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting

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

LA4007:03 Succession
LA4019:03Conveyancing and Drafting
LA4032:03Family Law

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.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)-BACHELOR OF LAWS

The Accounting major is compulsory to the Bachelor of Business component of this program.

Upon completion of the following program of study, students will be eligible to apply for:

Students undertaking an Accounting major are required to complete all of the following requirements.

All subjects required for this program are core and are specified below in the course structure.

YEAR 1

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1007:03Business Data Analysis
BX2011:03Accounting Principles and Systems
LA1101:03Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03Legal Concepts

YEAR 2

BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1009:03 Business Information Systems
or
BU2209:03Business Information Systems
BU2004:03 Financial Management
BX3011:03 Company Accounting
LA1105:03 Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2
LA2019:03 Torts A - Specific Torts
LA2020:03 Torts B - Negligence

YEAR 3

BU2006:03Business Modelling
BX2012:03Strategic Resource Management
BX3012:03Contemporary Issues in Accounting
BX3013:03Performance Management and Control
BX3014:03Auditing
LA3006:03 Administrative Law
LA3105:03 Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law

YEAR 4

LA2015:03Land Law 1
LA2016:03 Land Law 2
LA2017:03Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03Principles of Criminal Law B
LA3004:03Evidence
LA3013:03 Principles of Equity
LA3014:03 Law of Trusts
LA4023:03 Taxation Law

YEAR 5

LA3011:03Commercial and Personal Property Law
Plus
21 credit points of level 4 subjects selected from the elective program as shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Laws.

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:

LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting

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

LA4007:03 Succession
LA4019:03Conveyancing and Drafting
LA4032:03Family Law

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.

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

Townsville, Cairns

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
Business 1515 15 45
Psychology 1530 2469
Open Electives (Level 2 or 3) 6 6
Total30 6624 120

Business component

1. The following core Business subjects must be included:

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1006:03 Managing the Customer Experience

2. Majors

3. Students must also complete at least 3 credit points of level 2 subjects selected from Schedule A or Schedule B shown under the Bachelor of Business.

4. Business subjects to complete the remaining requirements in accordance with the above schedule must be drawn from subjects with a prefix of BU or BX.

Psychology component

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

BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1006:03 Managing the Customer Experience
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2
SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigenous and Anthropological Perspectives
SS1103:03 Computing Skills for the Social and Behavioural Sciences
SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology

Level 2

PY2103:03Describing and Analysing Behaviour
PY2107:03Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX included in Schedule A or B shown under the Bachelor of Business
Plus
6 credit points selected from level 2 subjects as specified in the Business major
Plus
6 credit points selected from level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX

Level 3

PY3101:03Advanced Behavioural Research Design and Analysis
Plus
12 credit points selected from level 3 subjects as specified in the Business major
Plus
3 credit points selected from level 3 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX
Plus
A minimum of 21 level 2 and 3 PY credit points from the groups below, including a minimum of 6 credit points in each group and at least 12 credit points at level 3:
Group A
PY2101:03 Brain and Behaviour
PY2111:03 Learning and Behaviour
PY2112:03 Memory and Cognition
PY3109:03 Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind (Townsville)
PY3110:03 Human Sensation and Perception (Cairns)
Group B
PY2104:03 Health Psychology
PY2106:03 Human Development Across the Lifespan
PY2108:03 Evolution of Behaviour (Townsville)
PY3102:03 Social Psychology
PY3108:03 Personality and Individual Psychology
PY3111:03 Advanced Health Psychology (Townsville)
Group C
PY2110:03 Forensic Psychology
PY3103:03 Psychopathology
PY3104:03 Principles of Counselling
PY3105:03 Behaviour in Organisations (Townsville)
PY3106:03 Theoretical Foundations of Modern Psychology
PY3107:03 Introductory Psychometrics, Assessment and Ethics
Plus
Options
6 credit points of subjects at levels 2 and 3 from the Schedule of Arts and Social Sciences Subjects and/or subjects with a prefix of BU or BX

Level 4 (HONOURS)

Note: Students must meet the academic requirements to be offered a place in fourth year Honours.
PY4104:06Psychology Thesis Part 1 of 2
PY4105:06Psychology Thesis Part 2 of 2
PY4108:06Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 1 of 2
PY4109:06Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 2 of 2

Level 4 (PASS)

PY4106:06Group Project Part 1 of 2
PY4107:06Group Project Part 2 of 2
PY4108:06Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 1 of 2
PY4109:06Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 2 of 2

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS-BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Townsville, Cairns

Note: The Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Tourism Management has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Majors:

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Business21 63 30
Tourism6 918 33
Open credit points (level 2 or 3) 33 33
Total 2715 2133 96

The core subjects for the Bachelor of Business component are:

In the first year
BU1001:03 Communicating in the 21st Century
BU1010:03 Business Statistics
CO1101:03 Accounting for Decision Making
CO1501:03 Introduction to Commercial Law
EC1005:03 Economics for Business
MG1702:03 Marketing Management
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy
In the second year
BU2010:03 Business Research Methods
MG2701:03 Organisational Behaviour
In the third year
MG3774:03 Strategic Management

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

TO1005:03Introduction to Tourism
TO1006:03Tourism Destination Management
TO2000:03Tourist and the Environment
TO2006:03Tourism and Customer Behaviour Management
TO2007:03 International Tourism
At least 18 credit points of level 3 TO subjects

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 subjects. These will usually be selected from subjects with the prefix BU, BX, CO, EC, MG and TO.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH HONOURS

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane

Note: The Bachelor of Commerce has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Majors:

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

A single major -

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

YEAR 1

Not more than 30 credit points of level 1 subjects which must include:
BU1010:03 Business Statistics
CO1003:03 Contemporary Accounting Principles and Systems 2
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
Plus
Any other compulsory subjects required for any major(s) undertaken.

YEAR 2

Not fewer than 18 credit points of level 2 subjects which must include:
CO2002:03 Company Accounting
CO2101:03 Management Accounting 1
CO2502:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO2601:03 Business Finance 1
CO2611:03 Applied Financial Management
CO2815:03 Modelling Business Decisions
Plus
Any other compulsory subjects required for any major(s) undertaken.

YEAR 3

Not fewer than 18 credit points of level 3 subjects which must include:
CO3011:03 Advanced Financial Accounting
CO3012:03 Auditing
CO3013:03Accounting Theory
CO3111:03 Management Accounting 2
CO3513:03 Taxation 1
Plus
Any other compulsory subjects required for any major(s) undertaken.

YEAR 4 (Honours in Commerce)

(i) Completion of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce; and
(ii)24 credit points of specified honours subjects as follows:
BU4061:03Research Paradigms in Business
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of School of Business.

ACCOUNTING

Townsville, Cairns

CO2002:03Company Accounting
CO2101:03Management Accounting 1
CO3011:03Advanced Financial Accounting
CO3012:03Auditing
CO3013:03 Accounting Theory
CO3111:03 Management Accounting 2
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).

FINANCE

Townsville

CO2601:03Business Finance 1
CO2815:03Modelling Business Decisions
CO3611:03Multinational Business Finance
CO3612:03Personal Portfolio Management
CO3815:03Modelling Business Decisions 2
Plus
EC3401:03 International Trade
or
EC3406:03Project Evaluation
or
EC3414:03Financial Econometrics
The major is to be included on the testamur ie Bachelor of Commerce (Finance).

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

Townsville, Cairns

Note: The Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Information Technology is suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Majors:

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Commerce18 2115 54
Information Technology15 1215 42
Total credit points33 3330 96

YEAR 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CO1101:03 Accounting for Decision Making
CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1
CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
or
MA1020:03Preparatory Mathematics

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CO1003:03Contemporary Accounting Principles and Systems 2
CO2821:03 Business Information Systems
CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
or
BU1010:03 Business Statistics

YEAR 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CO1501:03 Introduction to Commercial Law
CO2815:03 Modelling Business Decisions
CP2001:03 Data Structures and Algorithms
CP2230:03 Internetworking 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CO2002:03Company Accounting
CO2502:03Law of Business Organisations
CP2004:03Object Oriented Programming with Java
MA1721:03Computing Mathematics

YEAR 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CO2101:03 Management Accounting 1
CO3013:03 Accounting Theory
CP3020:03 Advanced Database Management
EC1005:03 Economics for Business

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CO3111:03Management Accounting 2
CP2402:03Operating Systems and Architecture
CP3110:03Fundamentals of Software Engineering
or
CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy

YEAR 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CO2611:03 Applied Financial Management
CO3513:03 Taxation 1
CP3003:03Internet Technology
CP3046:03Information Technology Project 1

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CO2601:03Business Finance 1
CO3011:03Advanced Financial Accounting
CO3012:03Auditing
CP3047:03 Information Technology Project 2

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

Note: The Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws is suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Townsville, Cairns

YEAR 1

CO1003:03Contemporary Accounting Principles and Systems 2
CO1101:03 Accounting for Decision Making
CO1821:03 Business Information Systems
LA1101:03 Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03 Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03 Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03 Legal Concepts
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy

YEAR 2

BU1010:03Business Statistics
CO2002:03Company Accounting
CO2815:03Modelling Business Decisions
EC1005:03Economics for Business
LA1105:03Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2
LA2019:03 Torts A - Specific Torts
LA2020:03 Torts B - Negligence

YEAR 3

CO2101:03Management Accounting 1
CO2601:03Business Finance 1
CO2611:03Applied Financial Management
CO3111:03Management Accounting 2
LA2015:03Land Law 1
LA2016:03 Land Law 2
LA2017:03Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03Principles of Criminal Law B

YEAR 4

CO3011:03Advanced Financial Accounting
CO3013:03Accounting Theory
LA3004:03 Evidence
LA3006:03Administrative Law
LA3013:03 Principles of Equity
LA3014:03 Law of Trusts
LA3105:03 Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law

YEAR 5/6 *

CO3012:03Auditing
LA3011:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law
LA4023:03 Taxation Law

PLUS

21 credit points of level 4 subjects chosen from the elective program as shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Laws.

* 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:

LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting

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

LA4007:03 Succession
LA4019:03Conveyancing and Drafting
LA4032:03Family Law

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS

Townsville

Note: The Bachelor of Creative Arts is not offered in 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Majors

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:

ALL MAJORS

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1101:03Media and Culture
NM1102:03 Research and the Creative Economy
NM1103:03 Contemporary Creative Cultures and Contexts
NM1104:03 Creative Technologies

MUSIC

YEAR 1

CORE SUBJECTS
MU1411:03Bach to Beatles
MU1412:03 Ragtime Dues to Hip Hop Blues
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.

YEAR 2

CORE SUBJECTS
MU2501:03Performing Music 2A
MU2502:03Performing Music 2B
NM2602:03Sound and Media
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
9 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
6 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

YEAR 3

CORE SUBJECTS
CV3001:03Creative Arts in Industry
GA3020:03Creative Industries Research and Placement
CV3002:03 Creative Project
MU3461:03 Researching Music
MU3471:03 Music Technologies 2
VA3212:03 History and Theory of Creative Arts
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
3 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
3 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

THEATRE

YEAR 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1701:03Introduction to Creating Performance
NM1702:03Realising Performance Text
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.

YEAR 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2701:03Creating Performance Text
NM2702:03Ensemble Performance
TH2102:03Writing for Film
TH2620:03Video Production Essentials
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
6 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

YEAR 3

CORE SUBJECTS
CV3001:03 Creative Arts in Industry
CV3002:03 Creative Project
GA3020:03 Creative Industries Research and Placement
TH3101:06 Fundamentals of Directing
VA3212:03 History and Theory of Creative Arts
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
3 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
3 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

VISUAL ARTS

YEAR 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1502:03Drawing and Illustration for Digital Media
VA1118:03 Introduction to Visual Art
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.

YEAR 2

CORE SUBJECTS
VA2211:03Investigations in Australian Art: History and Theory of Visual Arts 2
VA2621:03 Painting Techniques
VA2821:03 Printmaking Techniques
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
3 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

YEAR 3

CORE SUBJECTS
CV3001:03Creative Arts in Industry
CV3002:03Creative Project
GA3020:03 Creative Industries Research and Placement
VA3212:03 History and Theory of Creative Arts
VA3651:06 Painting 3A
and
VA3652:06 Painting 3B
or
VA3951:06 Sculpture 3A
and
VA3952:06 Sculpture 3B

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

YEAR 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1401:03Introduction to Graphic Design for Digital Media
NM1402:03 Design for Digital Media Communication
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.

YEAR 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2301:03Web Authoring 1
NM2403:03 Information and Publication Design for Digital Media
NM2504:03 eSpace
TH2620:03Video Production Essentials
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
6 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
6 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule.

YEAR 3

CORE SUBJECTS
CV3001:03Creative Arts in Industry
CV3002:03Creative Project
GA3020:03 Creative Industries Research and Placement
GA3030:03 Folio Development
GA3111:03 Multimedia Design
or
GA3112:03Advanced Illustration Techniques
VA3212:03History and Theory of Creative Arts
ELECTIVES/OPTIONS
3 credit points of subjects selected from Schedule A below.
3 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule.

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.

BX3093:03Conference and Events Management
CV1200:03Effective Speaking
CV3001:03Creative Arts in Industry
CV3002:03Creative Project
GA3020:03 Creative Industries Research and Placement
GA3030:03 Folio Development
MU1030:03 Music-making for Children
MU1411:03 Bach to Beatles
MU1412:03 Ragtime Dues to Hip Hop Blues
MU3461:03 Researching Music
NM1401:03 Introduction to Graphic Design for Digital Media
NM1402:03 Design for Digital Media Communication
NM1501:03 Visual Investigation - Studio
NM1502:03 Drawing and Illustration for Digital Media
NM1601:03 Music Emotion and Meaning
NM1701:03 Introduction to Creating Performance
NM1702:03 Realising Performance Text
NM2101:03 The Reflective Creative Practitioner
NM2102:03 Connecting the Creative Arts
NM2203:03 Digital Storytelling
NM2301:03 Web Authoring 1
NM2403:03 Information and Publication Design for Digital Media
NM2504:03 eSpace
NM2602:03Sound and Media
NM2701:03 Creating Performance Text
NM2702:03 Ensemble Performance
PT1110:03 Introduction to Photoshop
PT1410:03 Effective Photography
TH2102:03 Writing for Film
TH2620:03 Video Production Essentials
TH3101:06 Fundamentals of Directing
TH3610:06 Industry Placement 3A
VA1112:03 Effective Drawing
VA1118:03 Introduction to Visual Arts
VA2211:03 Investigations in Australian Art: History and Theory of Visual Arts 2
VA2212:03History and Theory of Visual Arts 3
VA2621:03Painting Techniques
VA2821:03Printmaking Techniques
VA3212:03History and Theory of Creative Arts
VA3651:06Painting 3A
VA3652:06 Printing 3B
VA3951:06Sculpture 3A
VA3952:06 Sculpture 3B

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Townsville (where indicated below), Cairns

Majors

Students shall complete 72 credit points in accordance with the following:

ALL MAJORS

CORE STUDIES
BU1004:03 Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU2007:03 Project Management
BX2082:03 Marketing Communications
CV1200:03 Effective Speaking
CV3001:03 Creative Arts in Industry
CV3002:03 Creative Project
GA3020:03 Creative Industries Research and Placement
NM1101:03 Media and Culture

PLUS

CREATIVE ARTS MAJORS
One of the Creative Arts majors shown below.

PLUS

12 credit points of Creative Arts subjects with a prefix of CV, GA, MU, NM, PT, TH, VA. No more than 6 credit points can be at level 1.

PLUS

Elective Subjects
6 credit points of elective subjects taken from the Master Schedule of Subjects at levels 2 or 3 only.

MULTIMEDIA

Cairns

Students who have completed the TAFE Diploma of Multimedia CUF50701 will be granted 24 credit points of advanced standing. Students must also complete VA3212 (History and Theory of Creative Arts) to reach the required 27 credit points for this major and all other requirements outlined in the Schedule of Requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

MULTIMEDIA GAMES DEVELOPMENT

Cairns

CP1010:03Introduction to Multimedia
CP1200:03Introduction to Computer Science 1
CP1300:03Introduction to Computer Science 2
CP2046:03Directed Project - Game Principles
CP2420:03Graphics and Animation Technologies
CP2430:03Computer Games - Characteristics and Culture
CP3046:03 Information Technology Project 1
CP3410:03 Advanced Game Design
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
or
MA1020:03Preparatory Mathematics

MUSIC

Cairns

Students who have completed the TAFE Diploma of Music CUS50101 will be granted 24 credit points of advanced standing. Students must also complete VA3212 (History and Theory of Creative Arts) to reach the required 27 credit points for this major and all other requirements outlined in the Schedule of Requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

THEATRE

Cairns

TH1710:03Improvisation and Acting Techniques
TH1720:03Australian Theatre - The Performance Text
TH2710:03New Australian Theatre - The Performance Text
TH2711:03Live Performance Writing
TH2720:03 Contemporary Theatre Studies
TH3710:06 Contemporary Theatre Studies Project
TH3720:06 Imagist Theatre

VISUAL ARTS

Townsville, Cairns

Students who have completed the TAFE Diploma of Visual Arts CN0345 will be granted 24 credit points of advanced standing. Students must also complete VA3212 (History and Theory of Creative Arts) to reach the required 27 credit points for this major and all other requirements outlined in the Schedule of Requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER VISUAL ARTS

Townsville, Cairns

Students who have completed the TAFE Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts 39051QLD will be granted 24 credit points of advanced standing. Students must also complete VA3212 (History and Theory of Creative Arts) to reach the required 27 credit points for this major and all other requirements outlined in the Schedule of Requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS AND BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS WITH HONOURS

Townsville

Note: The Bachelor of Economics has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

Majors:

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

Not more than 30 credit points of level 1 subjects from the Master Schedule which must include:
BU1001:03Communicating in the 21st Century
or
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
BU1010:03 Business Statistics
CO1101:03 Accounting for Decision Making
EC1005:03 Economics for Business
EC1006:03 Economics of Markets
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy
Note: Students without a minimum of a Sound Achievement in Senior Mathematics B must include MA1020:03.

YEAR 2

Not fewer than 18 credit points of level 2 subjects from the Master Schedule which must include:
EC2000:03Macroeconomic Policy
EC2002:03 Managerial Economics
EC2100:03 Forecasting
EC2413:03Introductory Econometrics

YEAR 3

Not fewer than 18 credit points of level 3 subjects from the Master Schedule which must include:
EC3401:03International Trade
EC3412:03 Economic Growth and Labour Market
EC3415:03 Microeconomic Policy
and either
EC3406:03 Project Evaluation
or
EC3416:03The Economics of Environmental Management
or
EC3420:03 Regional Economic Development
Note: Students who intend to undertake Honours in Economics are required to complete both EC3414:03 and EC4703:03. One of these must be chosen as a 3-credit point elective in Year 3.

YEAR 4 (Honours in Economics)

24 credit points of specified honours subjects as follows:
either
EC3414:03 Financial Econometrics
or
EC4703:03Advanced Econometrics
(whichever subject was not completed at year 3).
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of School of Business.

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

Townsville

Note: The Bachelor of Economics-Bachelor of Laws has been suspended from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted.

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.

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Total
Economics 1212 12 36
Law12 1212 2424 84
Total 2424 2424 24120

YEAR 1

BU1010:03Business Statistics
EC1005:03Economics for Business
EC1006:03Economics of Markets
LA1101:03Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03Legal Concepts

PLUS

3 credit points of subjects selected from:
BU1001:03 Communicating in the 21st Century
CO1101:03 Accounting for Decision Making
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy
Note: Students without a minimum of Sound Achievement in Senior Mathematics B must include MA1020:03.

YEAR 2

EC2000:03Macroeconomics Policy
EC2002:03 Managerial Economics
EC2100:03 Forecasting
EC2413:03Introductory Econometrics
LA1105:03Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2
LA2019:03 Torts A - Specific Torts
LA2020:03 Torts B - Negligence

YEAR 3

EC3401:03International Trade
EC3412:03 Economic Growth and Labour Market
EC3415:03 Microeconomic Policy
3 credit points from the following:
EC3406:03 Project Evaluation
EC3414:03 Financial Econometrics
EC3416:03 The Economics of Environmental Management
EC3420:03 Regional Economic Development
EC4703:03 Advanced Econometrics
Note: Students who intend to undertake honours in economics are required to complete both EC3414:03 and EC4703:03. One of these must be chosen as the 3-credit point elective in year 3.
LA2015:03 Land Law 1
LA2016:03Land Law 2
LA2017:03 Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03 Principles of Criminal Law B

YEAR 4

LA3004:03Evidence
LA3006:03 Administrative Law
LA3011:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law
LA3013:03 Principles of Equity
LA3014:03 Law of Trusts
LA3105:03 Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law

PLUS

3 credit points of level 4 subjects chosen from the elective program as shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Laws.

YEAR 5

24 credit points of level 4 subjects chosen from the elective program as shown in the Undergraduate Courses and Majors for the Bachelor of Laws.

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:

LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting

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

LA4007:03 Succession
LA4019:03Conveyancing and Drafting
LA4032:03Family Law

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

HONOURS IN LAW
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.

HONOURS IN ECONOMICS
24 credit points of specified honours subjects as follows:
either
EC3414:03 Financial Econometrics
or
EC4703:03Advanced Econometrics
(whichever subject was not completed at year 3).
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of School of Business.

BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WITH HONOURS

Cairns

Note: The Bachelor of Hospitality Management has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook.

YEAR 4 (Honours in Hospitality Management)

24 credit points of specified honours subjects as follows:
BU4061:03 Research Paradigms in Business
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of the School of Business.

BACHELOR OF LAWS AND BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS

Townsville, Cairns

YEAR 1

LA1101:03Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03Legal Concepts
LA1105:03 Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2

PLUS

Other level 1 subjects to the value of 6 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and approved by the faculty.

YEAR 2

LA2015:03Land Law 1
LA2016:03 Land Law 2
LA2017:03Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03Principles of Criminal Law B
LA2019:03Torts A – Specific Torts
LA2020:03Torts B – Negligence

PLUS

Other subjects to the value of 6 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and approved by the faculty.

YEAR 3

LA3004:03Evidence
LA3006:03 Administrative Law
LA3011:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law
LA3013:03 Principles of Equity
LA3014:03 Law of Trusts
LA3105:03 Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law

PLUS

3 credit points of subjects selected from the Elective Program (level 4 subjects).

YEAR 4

A minimum of 24 credit points of subjects selected from:
Note: Not all of the following subjects will be offered every year.
Elective Program
LA4005:03 Jurisprudence
LA4006:03 Conflicts of Law
LA4007:03 Succession
LA4010:03Advanced Criminal Law
LA4011:03Environmental Law
LA4012:03 Public International Law
LA4013:03 Law of Corporate Investigations
LA4014:03 Clinical Legal Studies (Townsville)
LA4019:03 Conveyancing and Drafting
LA4020:03 Industrial Relations Law
LA4021:03 Competition Mooting
LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4023:03 Taxation Law
LA4024:03Advanced Taxation Law
LA4025:03Marine and Coastal Management Law
LA4026:03Research Dissertation A
LA4027:03Human Rights Law
LA4028:03 Law of the Sea
LA4029:03 Comparative Law
LA4030:03 Mining Law
LA4031:03Medical Jurisprudence
LA4032:03Family Law
LA4033:03 Advanced Commercial Law
LA4034:03 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LA4035:03 Native Title Law and Policy
LA4036:03 Indigenous People and Law in Australia
LA4037:03 Bankruptcy and Insolvency
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting
LA4047:03 Research Dissertation B Part 1 of 2
and
LA4048:03Research Dissertation B Part 2 of 2

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:

LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting

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

LA4007:03 Succession
LA4019:03Conveyancing and Drafting
LA4032:03Family Law

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

LA1101:03Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03Legal Concepts
LA1105:03 Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2
LA2019:03 Torts A – Specific Torts
LA2020:03 Torts B – Negligence

YEAR 2

LA2015:03Land Law 1
LA2016:03 Land Law 2
LA2017:03Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03Principles of Criminal Law B
LA3013:03Principles of Equity
LA3014:03Law of Trusts
LA3105:03 Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law

YEAR 3

LA3004:03Evidence
LA3006:03 Administrative Law
LA3011:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law

PLUS

15 credit points of subjects selected from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Program (level 4 subjects).

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:

LA4022:03 Civil Procedure
LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting

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

Townsville

Majors:

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

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:

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

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1101:03Media and Culture
NM1102:03Research and the Creative Economy
NM1103:03Contemporary Creative Cultures and Contexts
NM1104:03Creative Technologies

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2101:03The Reflective Creative Practitioner
NM2102:03Connecting the Creative Arts
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
6 credit points of electives at level 1 or 2 selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS
NM3101:03Professional Studies 1 (not offered in 2008)
NM3102:03Professional Studies 2 (not offered in 2008)
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
6 credit points of electives at level 2 or 3 selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects

DIGITAL IMAGING

Townsville

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1201:03Introduction to Digital Imaging - Capture
NM1202:03Introduction to Digital Imaging - Image Processing
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2201:03Digital Imaging: Colour Management and Workflow
NM2202:03 Photojournalism: Documentation and Communication
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03Creative Exchange Project
NM3201:03The Digital Studio
NM3202:03 Immersive Imaging
NM3203:03 Advanced Concept Creation and Development

DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN

Townsville

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1401:03Introduction to Graphic Design for Digital Media
NM1402:03 Design for Digital Media Communication
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2301:03Web Authoring 1
NM2403:03 Information and Publication Design for Digital Media
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03Creative Exchange Project (not offered in 2008)
NM3301:03 Typography - Still and Dynamic for Creative Media (not offered in 2008)
NM3302:03Time Based Digital Media - Video (not offered in 2008)
NM3401:03 Web Authoring 2 (not offered in 2008)

DIGITAL SOUND

Townsville

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1600:03Digital Sounds and Surrounds
NM1601:03Music Emotion and Meaning
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2602:03Sound and Media
NM2604:03 Global Sounds and Surrounds (not offered in 2008)
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03Creative Exchange Project (not offered in 2008)
NM3601:03 Music Contexts (not offered in 2008)
NM3602:03 Music Constructs (not offered in 2008)
NM3603:03 Digital Music Technology (not offered in 2008)

DIGITAL VISUAL ARTS

Townsville

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1501:03Visual Investigation - Studio
NM1502:03Drawing and Illustration for Digital Media
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2301:03Web Authoring 1
NM2504:03 eSpace
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03Creative Exchange Project
NM3501:03Digital Printmedia 2
NM3503:03eBook Art - eAesthetics
NM3504:03Digital Printmedia 1

PERFORMANCE

Townsville

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS
NM1701:03Introduction to Creating Performance
NM1702:03Realising Performance Text
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS
NM2701:03Creating Performance Text
NM2702:03Ensemble Performance
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03Creative Exchange Project
NM3701:03Performance - Camera
NM3702:03Performance - Image
NM3703:03Performance - Artist

BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT WITH HONOURS

Townsville, Cairns, Singapore

Note: The Bachelor of Tourism Management has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject handbook.

YEAR 4 (Honours) (Townsville and Cairns)

24 credit points of specified honours subjects as follows:
BU4061:03 Research Paradigms in Business
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of School of Business:

DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

CORE SUBJECTS
BU1002:03Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03Economics for Business
BU1004:03Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1006:03 Managing the Customer Experience
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis

PLUS

Two 3-credit point level 1 elective subjects selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects.
Note: Students wishing to progress into a degree program should seek appropriate advice before selecting the level 1 elective subjects.

DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS

Townsville, Cairns

CORE SUBJECTS
CV1200:03Effective Speaking
NM1101:03Media and Culture
DISCIPLINE STUDIES
12 credit points at level 1 from subjects with the following prefixes: GA, MU, PT, TH, VA
ELECTIVES
6 credit points from the Master Schedule of Subjects

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS

Townsville, Cairns

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

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS LAW

Townsville, Cairns

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 Bachelor of Business degree) without enrolling in, or intending to complete a full Bachelor of Business 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.

A minimum of two subjects (6 credit points) selected from:
BU1112:03 Business Law and Ethics
BU2112:03 Law of Business Organisations
BU3112:03 Taxation
CO3514:03Taxation 2

CERTIFICATE OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING

Townsville, Cairns

6 credit points:
Townsville
PT1410:03Effective Photography
NM1401:03Introduction to Graphic Design for Digital Media
NM1402:03 Design for Digital Media Communication
Cairns
GA1313:03Introduction to Desktop Publishing
PT1410:03Effective Photography

CERTIFICATE OF ECOTOURISM

Cairns

Note: The Certificate of Ecotourism has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook

CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL STUDIES

Townsville, Cairns

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

Townsville

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:

CV3001:03Creative Arts in Industry
GA3020:03Creative Industries Research and Placement

CERTIFICATE OF MUSIC PRACTICE

Townsville, Cairns

Two subjects selected from the following:

Townsville
MU1030:03Music-making for Children
MU1411:03Bach to Beatles
MU1412:03 Ragtime Dues to Hip Hop Blues
Cairns
MU1030:03Music-making for Children
MU1411:03Bach to Beatles
MU1412:03 Ragtime Dues to Hip Hop Blues

CERTIFICATE OF NATIVE TITLE STUDIES

Townsville, Cairns

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.

A minimum of two subjects (6 credit points) selected from:
LA4034:03 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LA4035:03 Native Title Law and Policy
LA4036:03 Indigenous People and Law in Australia

CERTIFICATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Townsville, Cairns

Townsville
PT1110:03 Introduction to Photoshop
PT1410:03 Effective Photography
Cairns
PT1110:03Introduction to Photoshop
PT1410:03Effective Photography

CERTIFICATE OF THEATRE SKILLS

Townsville, Cairns

Two subjects selected from the following:

Townsville
CV1200:03Effective Speaking
TH2102:03Writing for Film
Cairns
CV1200:03 Effective Speaking
TH1710:03 Improvisation and Acting Techniques
TH1720:03 Australian Theatre - The Performance Text

CERTIFICATE OF TOURISM

Cairns

Note: The Certificate of Tourism has been disestablished from 2008. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the course and should refer to previous editions of the Course and Subject Handbook

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS

Townsville, Cairns

6 credit points selected from the following subjectsSubject to final approval

Townsville
VA1118:03Introduction to Visual Art
VA2211:03Investigations in Australian Art: History and Theory of Visual Arts 2
VA2212:03 History and Theory of Visual Arts 3
VA3212:03 History and Theory of Creative Arts
Cairns
VA1112:03Effective Drawing
VA1118:03 Introduction to Visual Art
VA3212:03 History and Theory of Creative Arts