James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS — UNDERGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1  Awards

The degrees shall be:

1.2  Joint degrees shall be:

1.3  There shall be awards of:

BACHELOR DEGREES IN LAW

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

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

3.  The Faculty will publish annually a list of subjects available to candidates. The list appears as Table VI in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

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

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

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 Strands, to obtain a minimum of 96 units. 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 Strands, to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

2.1  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.

2.2  A candidate who has completed all the subjects listed as level 1, level 2 and level 3 subjects in the program may enrol in the professional subjects listed in Requirement 3.

3.  Professional subjects

With the approval of the Faculty, a candidate may enrol for and take the examination in the following subjects,^* passes in which may be required for admission to practice, but no credit for a pass in any such subject may be applied in satisfaction of the requirements for the pass or honours degree:

4.  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.

5.  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 submit a research assignment on a topic approved by the Faculty. The grade of honours will be calculated in accordance with the Faculty’s approved policy^*.

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF LAWS

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

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 Student Handbook.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown under degrees in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management and Tourism in this Handbook.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE — BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown under degrees in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management and Tourism in this Handbook.

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

Requirements for the joint degree are shown under degrees in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management and Tourism in this Handbook.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE — BACHELOR OF LAWS

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Health, Life and Molecular Sciences Student Handbook.

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

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Health, Life and Molecular Sciences Student Handbook.

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 Executive Dean, with the approval of the relevant Head of School, may dispense with or amend any requirements or prescription of the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards, Faculty Award Requirements and Degree, Diploma or Certificate Award Requirements.

3.  Enrolment in awards

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

4.  Credit

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

5.  The Faculty will publish annually a list of subjects available to candidates. The list appears as Table II in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

6.  In exceptional circumstances the Executive Dean with the approval of the relevant head of the school may permit a candidate to graduate with fewer than the stipulated units of study for an Award offered in the Faculty.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

1.1  Award requirements

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

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

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) WITH HONOURS

1.  Administration of the degree

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

2.  Award Requirements

A candidate for a Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) with Honours shall:

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

2.3  include in the degree course 24 units of specified Honours subjects.

3.1  Enrolment

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

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

4.  Thesis

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

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) — BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the specified program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) WITH HONOURS — BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the joint degree, Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) with Honours – Bachelor of Human Resource Management shall:

1. complete the requirements of the joint pass degree, or an equivalent degree from this or another University;
2. include in the joint degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study or equivalent subjects from this or another University;
3. include in the degree course an additional 24 units of specified honours subjects.

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 are being undertaken.

2.2  In the case of this honours program a graduate who has been awarded an appropriate pass degree with 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 Head of School and the thesis shall normally be presented before 30 November in the candidate’s final year of study, unless otherwise determined by the Head of School.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) — BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the pass degree shall normally pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the Requirements set out in the Schedule below.

2.  Special Notes

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

Schedule

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

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) — BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the specified program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) WITH HONOURS — BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the joint degree, Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) with Honours – Bachelor of Management shall:

1. complete the requirements of the joint pass degree, or an equivalent degree from this or another University;
2. include in the joint degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study or equivalent subjects from this or another University;
3. include in the degree course an additional 24 units of specified honours subjects.

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 are being undertaken.

2.2  In the case of this honours program a graduate who has been awarded an appropriate pass degree with 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 Head of School and the thesis shall normally be presented before 30 November in the candidate’s final year of study, unless otherwise determined by the Head of School.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) — BACHELOR OF MARKETING

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the specified program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) WITH HONOURS — BACHELOR OF MARKETING

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the joint degree, Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) with Honours – Bachelor of Marketing shall:

1. complete the requirements of the joint pass degree, or an equivalent degree from this or another University;
2. include in the joint degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study or equivalent subjects from this or another University;
3. include in the degree course an additional 24 units of specified honours subjects.

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 are being undertaken.

2.2  In the case of this honours program a graduate who has been awarded an appropriate pass degree with 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 Head of School and the thesis shall normally be presented before 30 November in the candidate’s final year of study, unless otherwise determined by the Head of School.

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

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

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

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

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

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

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION — BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

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

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

1.  Requirements for completion of the degree course

A candidate for the pass degree in Business shall follow the specified program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The normal time for completion is three years of full-time study.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the specified program of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH HONOURS — BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the joint degree, Bachelor of Business with Honours – Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) shall:

1. complete the requirements of the joint pass degree, or an equivalent degree from this or another University;
2. include in the joint degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study or equivalent subjects from this or another University;
3. include in the degree course an additional 24 units of specified honours subjects.

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 are being undertaken.

2.2  In the case of this honours program a graduate who has been awarded an appropriate pass degree with 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 Head of School and the thesis shall normally be presented before 30 November in the candidate’s final year of study, unless otherwise determined by the Head of School.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

1.1  A candidate for the degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the minimal requirements of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce degrees.

1.3  The distribution of the units shall meet the minimal requirements set out in the Schedule.

Schedule

Business subjects comprise all subjects in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management, and Tourism. Commerce subjects comprise all subjects in Commerce, Management and Economics.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF COMPUTING

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the minimal requirements of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computing degrees.

1.3  The distribution of the units shall meet the minimal requirements set out in the Schedule.

Schedule

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

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule below.

2.  Withdrawal from the joint degree

A candidate may, at any stage consult with the Academic Adviser for Economics on the requirements necessary to change to a Bachelor of Business or to a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics).

Schedule

Advice that may assist candidates in selecting subjects from the Master Schedule of Subjects, will be available from the Academic Adviser for Economics.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule below.

2.  Special Notes

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.

Schedule

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF LAWS

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 120 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in five years of full-time study.

1.2  The 120 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule below.

Schedule

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

1.1  A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule below.

Schedule

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

1.  Requirements for completion of the degree course

A candidate for the pass degree in Commerce shall follow the specified program of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands, to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE — BACHELOR OF COMPUTING

1.1  Administration of the joint degree

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

2.1  Requirements for the degree

A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 98 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

2.2  The 98 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule below.

Schedule

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

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE — BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 96 units. The requirements of the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

1.2  The 96 units shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule below.

2.1  Withdrawal from the joint degree

A candidate may, at any stage, consult with the Academic Adviser for Economics on the requirements for changing to a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting stream) or to a Bachelor of Commerce (Eoconomics stream).

Schedule

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE-BACHELOR OF LAWS

1.1  Award requirements

A candidate for the pass degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 120 units. The requirements for the degree are normally completed in five years of full-time study.

1.2  The 120 units, from 2.1 above, shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.1  Application for enrolment

An applicant for the joint degree may apply for candidature at the first, second or third year.

2.2  A candidate who has previously graduated with either component of the joint degree will not be approved to enrol in the joint degree.

3.1  Withdrawal from the joint degree course

A candidate who has completed the requirements of the first year of the joint degree may convert to candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Laws without loss of credit. (Note: conversion after completion of any later year of the joint degree will normally entail loss of credit for non-Law subjects completed beyond level 1.)

3.2  A candidate who has met the requirements of years one to three of the course of study prescribed in the Schedule, shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands, and who does not complete the requirements of the fourth and fifth years of the course, shall consult the Executive Dean on the requirements for completion of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce.

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:

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

depending on the requirements of individual candidates.

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

BCom(Hons)-LLB(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 units;
BCom(Hons)-LLB — six years to obtain 144 units;
BCom-LLB(Hons) — five years to obtain 120 units.

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.

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:

1. complete the requirements of the pass degree, or an equivalent degree from another university;
2. include in the degree course the appropriate pass degree subjects, as set out in the program of study for each specific pass degree and described in Table II of the Master Schedule of Subjects, or equivalent subjects from another university;
3. include in the degree course honours subjects specified in the specific Honours programs.

2.1  Enrolment

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

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

3.  Thesis

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

Degree specific requirements

4.1  The Honours program in Commerce

A candidate for the degree shall:

4.1.1  complete the specified program of study for the Pass degree to obtain a minimum of 72 units; and
4.1.2  obtain a minimum of 24 units of subjects specified in the program of study for the Honours degree.

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

5.1  The Honours programs in Business specialising in Tourism, Marketing, Management or Human Resource Management

A candidate for the degree shall:

5.1.1  complete the specified program of study for the Pass degree to obtain a minimum of 72 units; and
5.1.2  obtain a minimum of 24 units of subjects specified in the program of study for the Honours degree.

6.  Programs of study

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

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 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters part-time.

2.  Constitution of the course

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

3.  Exit status

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

CERTIFICATE OF KOREAN STUDIES

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 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters part-time.

2.  Constitution of the course

The subjects shall be in accordance with the program in Korean Tourism, Culture and Communication appended to these Requirements.

3.  Exit status

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

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES IN THE CREATIVE ARTS

1.1  Application of requirements

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

1.2  In exceptional circumstances the Executive Dean, 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 Executive Dean, where appropriate in consultation with the appropriate Head of School, may permit a candidate to graduate with fewer than the stipulated units 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.  Credit

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

4.  Available subjects

The Faculty will publish annually a list of subjects available to candidates. The list appears as Table I in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

5.  Coherence of degree structure

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

6.1  The grade of Pass Conceded

The grade of Pass Conceded may be recommended by the School directly on the basis of the particular examination. This grade may also be awarded by the Faculty following consideration of the candidate’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 6.1, be deemed to have passed the subject and shall be credited with the appropriate units, but may not enrol for a more advanced subject in any discipline requiring the first as a prerequisite except with the approval of the appropriate Head of School.

6.3  The number of units that may be credited at Pass Conceded level shall not exceed a total as determined from time to time by the Faculty.

6.4  A candidate awarded the grade of Pass Conceded may apply to the Head of the School concerned for permission to attempt to convert that grade to a Pass grade. Such re-examination will not be counted towards aggregate units work load for an academic year.

6.5  All applications under Requirement 6.4 must be approved by the Executive Dean.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN

1.  To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Communication Design degree (with strands in either Graphic Design or Applied Illustration) students must successfully complete the prescribed subjects to a minimum value of 72 units in accordance with these requirements. Programs are shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

1.1  The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years full-time or six years part-time.
1.2  The normal maximum time for completion of the degree is five years full-time or ten years part-time.

2.  Credit for previous studies

Students who have been awarded a Diploma of Commercial Art of this University or an Associate Diploma of Art (Commercial Art) or similar through Queensland TAFE, or an equivalent Commercial Art or Design Diploma requiring a minimum of two years full-time study through an accredited tertiary institution, will be eligible for credit of up to 36 units towards the Bachelor of Communication Design, subject to result verification and/or a folio assessment as appropriate to the application.

2.1  Students fulfilling the criteria outlined in Requirement 2 above who have extensive and documented industry experience may, at the discretion of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre, be granted up to 48 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Communication Design degree.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN WITH HONOURS

1.  Entry to honours degree course

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

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

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

1.3  has obtained the approval of the Head of the College.

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 College 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 units and be as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

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 MUSIC

1.  Requirements for completion of degree course

To qualify for the degree a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 72 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

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

2.2  All candidates, unless exempted by the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre, will take part, as prescribed, in choral and/or ensemble rehearsals and performances.

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 units 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 Strands.

3.1  Entry to Honours degree course

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

3.1.1  research, if that person has obtained at least a distinction in a research-based music subject and a distinction in two practice-based music subjects as specified by the Head of College;
3.1.2  practice, if that person has obtained at least a distinction in two practice-based music subjects and a credit in a research-based music subject as specified by the Head of College.

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 College may specify.

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

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 PHOTOGRAPHY

1.  A person who wishes to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Photography shall be required to provide a portfolio of photographic work as specified by the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre from time to time and to demonstrate suitability for the course at an interview.

2.  To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Photography degree students must successfully complete the prescribed subjects to a minimum value of 72 units in accordance with these requirements. A program is shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.1  The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study.
2.2  The normal maximum time for completion of the degree is five years of full-time study or 10 years of part-time study.

3.  Credit for previous studies

Students who have been awarded an Associate Diploma of Arts (Applied Photography), or similar from Queensland TAFE; an Associate Diploma of Arts (Applied Photography), Diploma of Photography, or Bachelor of Visual Arts with a Photography major from this University prior to 1998; or a similar award from another tertiary institution; will be eligible for credit of up to 36 units towards the Bachelor of Photography degree.

3.1  Students holding one of the awards outlined in Requirement 3 who have extensive industry experience may at the discretion of the Head of College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre, be granted up to 48 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Photography degree.
3.2  Students holding an Associate Diploma of Arts (Applied Photography) or Diploma of Photography from this University granted after 1994, may on surrender of that award be granted up to 48 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Photography degree.

BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY WITH HONOURS

1.  Entry to honours degree course

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

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

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

1.3  has obtained the approval of the Head of the College.

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 College 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 units and is shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

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 THEATRE

1.  Requirements for completion of degree course

To qualify for the degree a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 72 units in accordance with these Requirements provided that:

1.1  the normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study; and
1.2  the maximum time for completion of the degree is six years of full-time study.

2.  Constitution of the degree

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the selected Strand in Theatre shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Theatre practice

All candidates enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Theatre will be required to undertake theatre practice as prescribed by the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.

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 units 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 Strand in Theatre with Honours shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.1  Entry to honours degree course

A person enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Theatre may be invited by the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Theatre with Honours in either:

3.1.1  research, if that person has obtained at least a distinction in both a research-based and a practice-based theatre subject as specified by the Head of College;
3.1.2  practice, if that person has obtained at least a distinction in a practice-based theatre subject and a credit in a research-based theatre subject as specified by the Head of College.

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 the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for Honours. College requirements include a provision that candidates entering after graduation shall complete such requirements as in 2 above, as the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre 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 VISUAL ARTS

1.  Requirements for completion of degree course

To qualify for the degree a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 72 units in accordance with these Requirements provided that:

1.1  the normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study; and
1.2  the maximum time for completion of the degree is six years of full-time study.

2.  Constitution of degree

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the course details in Visual Arts shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

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 units 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 Strands.

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 the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours (Research) if that candidate has obtained a minimum of 72 units 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 Studio Specialisation 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 College to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours (Professional Practice) if that candidate has obtained a minimum of 72 units 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 Studio Specialisation 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 College 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 College 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.

CERTIFICATE OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING

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

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

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

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 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters 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 Strands.

3.  Exit status

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

CERTIFICATE OF PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

1.  Requirements for completion of the course

A person who wishes to enrol for the Certificate of Piano Accompaniment must have successfully completed Performing Music 1 MU1401 or equivalent; or provide through audition or similar process, evidence of a commensurate level of keyboard skills..

2.  To qualify for the award, a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of eight units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two years of part-time study. The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Piano Accompaniment shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Piano Accompaniment who subsequently enrol with credit in a higher award of the University will be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

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 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters 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 Strands.

3.  Exit status

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

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS FUNDAMENTALS

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 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters 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 Strands.

3.  Exit status

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

CERTIFICATE OF VISUAL ARTS PRACTICE

1.  Admission requirements

A person who wishes to enrol for the Certificate of Visual Arts Practice shall be required to provide a portfolio of work as specified by the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre from time to time and to demonstrate suitability for the course at an interview.

2.  Constitution of the course

To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of six units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters of part-time study. The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Visual Arts Practice shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Exit status

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