James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

FACULTY OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (INCORPORATING INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES) — UNDERGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1  Awards

The degrees shall be:

Bachelor of Arts BA
Bachelor of Arts with Honours BA(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication BAComm
Bachelor of Community Welfare BCW
Bachelor of Community Welfare with Honours BCW(Hons)
Bachelor of Education BEd
Bachelor of Education with Honours BEd(Hons)
Bachelor of Educational Services BEdServ
Bachelor of Indigenous Studies BIndgStud
Bachelor of Journalism BJ
Bachelor of Journalism with Honours BJ(Hons)
Bachelor of Languages BLang
Bachelor of Languages with Honours BLang(Hons)
Bachelor of Psychology BPsych
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours BPsych(Hons)
Bachelor of Public Policy BPubPol
Bachelor of Public Policy with Honours BPubPol(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Science BSocSc
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours BSocSc(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Science (Environmental Studies) BSocSc(EnvStud)
Bachelor of Social Science (Environmental Studies) with Honours BSocSc(EnvStud)(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Work BSW
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours BSW(Hons)

1.2  Joint degrees shall be:

Bachelor of Administration (Tourism)-Bachelor of Journalism BAdmin(Tourism)-BJ
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) BA-BAdmin(Tourism)
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business BA-BBus
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Commerce BA-BCom
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Journalism BA-BJ
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws BA-LLB
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws with Honours BA-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Laws BA(Hons)-LLB
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Laws with Honours BA(Hons)-LLB(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science BA-BSc
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science with Honours BA-BSc(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Science BA(Hons)-BSc
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Science with Honours BA(Hons)-BSc(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social Work BA-BSW
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social Work with Honours BA-BSW(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Social Work BA(Hons)-BSW
Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Bachelor of Social Work with Honours BA(Hons)-BSW(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication-Bachelor of Business BA(Comm)-BBus
Bachelor of Arts in Communication-Bachelor of Journalism BA(Comm)-BJ
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Journalism BBus-BJ
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 Psychology BBus(Hons)-BPsych
Bachelor of Business with Honours-Bachelor of Psychology with Honours BBus(Hons)-BPsych(Hons)
Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Arts BCW-BA
Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Business BCW-BBus
Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Business with Honours BCW-BBus(Hons)
Bachelor of Community Welfare with Honours-Bachelor of Business BCW(Hons)-BBus
Bachelor of Community Welfare with Honours-Bachelor of Business with Honours BCW(Hons-BBus(Hons)
Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Social Science BCW-BSocSc
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Arts BEd-BA
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Arts with Honours BEd-BA(Hons)
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Languages BEd-BLang
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Psychology BEd-BPsych
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Psychology with Honours BEd-BPsych(Hons)
Bachelor of Education with Honours-Bachelor of Psychology BEd(Hons)-BPsych
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Science BEd-BSc
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Science with Honours BEd-BSc(Hons)
Bachelor of Psychology-Bachelor of Science BPsych-BSc
Bachelor of Psychology-Bachelor of Science with Honours BPsych-BSc(Hons)
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours-Bachelor of Science BPsych(Hons)-BSc
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours-Bachelor of Science with Honours BPsych(Hons)-BSc(Hons)
Bachelor of Psychology-Bachelor of Social Science BPsych-BSocSc
Bachelor of Social Science-Bachelor of Social Work BSocSc-BSW
Bachelor of Social Science-Bachelor of Social Work with Honours BSocSc-BSW(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours-Bachelor of Social Work BSocSc(Hons)-BSW
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours-Bachelor of Social Work with Honours BSocSc(Hons)-BSW(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Work-Bachelor of Laws BSW-LLB
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science-Bachelor of Education BSpExSc-BEd

1.3  There shall be awards of:

Advanced Diploma of Arts AdvDipA
Advanced Diploma of Social Science AdvDipSocSc
Advanced Diploma of Women’s Studies AdvDipWomen’sStudies
Diploma of Indigenous Studies (Communications) DipIndgStud(Comm)
Certificate of Australian Studies CertAustStud
Certificate of Counselling CertCouns
Certificate of Education CertEd
Certificate of Effective Communication CertEffComm
Certificate of Effective Communication (NESB) CertEffComm(NESB)
Certificate of Indigenous Studies CertIndgStud
Certificate of Languages CertLang
Certificate of Social Science CertSocSc

DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES IN ARTS, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES

ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES

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, diploma 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.

EDUCATION

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 as well as specific Degree or Diploma Award Requirements.

2.  In exceptional circumstances and notwithstanding anything contained in the University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards and the Degree or Certificate Award Requirements, and on the recommendation of the Head of School, 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 by, these Requirements.

3.  A person who holds an award listed in General Requirement 1.1 or 1.2 (refer pages 214 and 215) may not be a candidate for that award in the same discipline.

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

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

6.  In exceptional circumstances and with Faculty permission a candidate may be permitted to graduate with less than the minimum stipulated units of study for an award offered by the Faculty.

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM) — BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts Student Handbook.

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Note: Students intending to complete the General Strand of study should seek advice from academic advisers in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. Detailed study plans for specialising in one or more disciplines are available through the Faculty Office.

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. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study and there is no maximum time for completion of the degree.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

In selecting subjects a candidate shall select either the General Strand or one or more specified strands of study in accordance with the strands of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  In addition a candidate shall select:

  1. at least six units at level 1 from subjects offered in the School of Humanities including: English, French, Japanese, Journalism, History or Politics,
  2. at least six units at level 1 from subjects listed in Tables Ia and III of the Master Schedule of Subjects,
  3. any remaining units at level 1 may be drawn from subjects listed in any Table in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

2.3  The minimum total of 72 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 30 units at level 1,
  2. a minimum of 15 units at level 2,
  3. a minimum of 18 units at level 3.

3.1  Subjects from one discipline

The number of units at level 1 which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed six, except with Faculty permission and except with regard to subjects in writing and communications in English.

3.2  Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall not obtain more than 46 units in any one of the disciplines listed in Tables Ia and III of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

4.  Subjects from Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall obtain at least 46 units from subjects listed in Table Ia and III of the Master Schedule of Subjects including:

  1. at least 12 units from level 1 subjects,
  2. at least eight units from level 2 subjects,
  3. at least 12 units from level 3 subjects.

5.  Subjects from other Faculties

A candidate may obtain up to 26 units from Tables other than Tables Ia and III of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS

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 96 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

A candidate may enrol for honours in any of the disciplines listed in Schedule 1 below.

2.2  The degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours may be taken with honours in a single discipline or with combined honours in two disciplines.

2.3  The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the appropriate honours Strand(s) according to the discipline(s) in which the degree is to be completed. These may be obtained from the Faculty Office.

3.1  Entry at level 2 to honours degree course

A candidate shall be eligible to apply to enter the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in level 2 by the attainment of six level 1 units with a grade of Credit or higher in the proposed honours discipline(s).

3.2  A candidate enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in level 2 shall be entitled to continue that enrolment in level 3 by obtaining:

3.2.1  at least eight units with a grade of Credit or higher in the appropriate discipline(s), or

3.2.2  at least eight units in a special honours subject or subjects in the appropriate discipline(s), or

3.2.3  not more than eight units at level 2 with a grade of credit or higher in the appropriate discipline may be required.

3.3  A candidate who has not met the requirements of 3.1 may be permitted to enter the honours course at level 2 if that candidate’s performance in the subjects attempted satisfies the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of School or Heads of Schools concerned, that candidature is justified.

4.1  Choice of level 2 subjects

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in a single discipline who is admitted at the beginning of level 2 shall have the right to enrol for eight level 2 units in a discipline or disciplines other than that in which honours is being taken.

4.2  A candidate for the combined honours degree who is admitted at the beginning of level 2 normally shall choose level 2 subjects only from those offered by the two schools concerned, enrolling for subjects to the value of no less than eight units in each.

5.1  Entry at level 3 to honours degree courses

A candidate shall be eligible to apply to enter the honours course at the beginning of level 3 by the attainment of six level 1 units and eight level 2 units in the proposed honours discipline(s), the latter with a grade of credit or higher.

5.2  School requirements may include a provision that candidates entering at level 3 complete all or part of the honours work of the previous level.

5.3  A candidate who has not met the requirements of 5.1 may be permitted to enter the honours course at level 3 if that candidate’s performance in the subjects attempted satisfies the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of School or Heads of Schools concerned, that candidature is justified.

6.1  Entry to final honours level

The Faculty may permit entry to the honours course by a person who holds or is eligible to hold the Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent degree of this or another University where:

6.2  The requirements for the final honours level normally shall comprise 24 units and normally be completed in one academic year by full-time candidates and two academic years by part-time candidates.

6.3  The requirements for the final honours level shall include, in addition to course work, a thesis or other comparable prescribed work approved by the Faculty.

6.4  School requirements may include a provision that candidates entering after graduation complete all or part of the honours work of the previous levels.

7.  Examination of honours thesis

Except with the approval of the Faculty, a candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for final examination in the same honours discipline or disciplines.

8.1  Termination of course

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours who terminates candidature at any stage may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Arts for any honours subject or subjects completed.

Schedule

Anthropology Japanese
Archaeology Journalism
Community Welfare Mathematics
Cultural Heritage Studies Music
Economics Politics
Education Psychology
English Sociology
Environment Studies Theatre
French Visual Arts
Geography Welfare Studies
History  

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION

1.  Requirements for completion of the degree

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. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study and there is no maximum time.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

The subjects selected shall accord with the programs in Communication shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  The minimum total of 72 units shall include:

3  Subjects from one discipline

The number of level 1 units which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed six without Faculty permission.

4.  Subjects from Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall obtain at least 46 units from subjects listed in Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects including:

  1. at least 12 units from level 1 subjects;
  2. at least 12 units from level 2 subjects;
  3. at least 12 units from level 3 subjects.

5.  Subjects from other Faculties

A candidate may obtain up to 26 units from Table Ib of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

1.1  Requirements for the degree

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 shown in the Schedule 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
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Administration (Tourism)

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Arts 12* 12 18 42
Tourism 18 18 16 52
Open       2 2
  30 30 34 2 96

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

1.1  Requirements for the degree

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 shown in the Schedule 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
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Business 18 12 16 46
Arts 12* 8 12 12 44
Open       6 6
  30 20 28 18 96

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

1.  Administration of the joint degree

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

2.1  Requirements for the degree

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.

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

2.3  The joint degree structure is shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

Schedule
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Commerce
(with professional accounting accreditation)

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

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 OPEN TOTAL
Commerce 12 18 20   50
Arts (including
Economics)
12 8 12 14 46
  24 26 32 14 96

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

1.1  Requirements for the degree

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 shown in the Schedule 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
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Journalism

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

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Open Total
Arts 12 12 18 42
Journalism 12 18 20 50
Open       4 4
  24 30 38 4 96

Note: The core Bachelor of Journalism level 1 components must be included.

Note: Arts subjects may be drawn from Table Ia in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF LAWS

1.  Administration of the degree

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

2.1  Requirements for the degree

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.

2.2  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.

3.1  Application for enrolment

An applicant for the joint degree may apply for candidature at the levels 1, 2 or 3.

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

4.1  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.)

4.2  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, on application to the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, be entitled to be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

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

1.1  Requirements for the degree

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

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 honours program in either or both components of the joint degree depending on the degree in which the candidate enrols. [Refer to the Degree Requirements for the LLB and/or the Degree Requirements for the BA(Hons)].

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences 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 96 units. The requirements for the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study.

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

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

1.1  Requirements for the degree

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

BA(Hons)-BSc(Hons); BA(Hons)-BSc; BA-BSc(Hons) depending on the requirements of individual candidates.

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

BA(Hons)-BSc(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 units;

BA(Hons)-BSc — five years to obtain 120 units;

BA-BSc(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 disciplines depending on the degree in which the candidate enrols.

1.4  Candidates shall if completing honours in only one component of the joint degree undertake a program of study in the chosen discipline.

Schedule
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science

Candidates are required to complete the combined degree in accordance with the following minimum requirements:

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 OPEN TOTAL
Science 18 15 18   51
Arts 12 8 12 13* 45
  30 23 30 13 96

The following structure may assist candidates in selecting subjects listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects for each year of the degree.

Year 1

12 units from Table Va — Science level 1 subjects

12 units from Table Ia — Arts level 1 subjects.

Year 2

6 units from Table Va — Science level 1 subjects

8 units from Table Ia — Arts level 2 subjects

Up to 10 units from Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects at any level.

Year 3

15 units from Table Vb — Science level 2 subjects

9 units from Table Ia — Arts level 3 subjects.

Year 4

18 units from Table Vc — Science level 3 subjects

3 units from Table Ia — Arts level 3 subjects

3 units from Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects at any level.

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Social Work degree course and, in addition, a quota on entry by transfer into level 4 of the joint degree may be applied, depending on the availability of appropriately qualified field education supervisors. All students must demonstrate suitability for social work before undertaking social work field education projects and placements.

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

2.  Requirements for the degree

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

3.1  Constitution of the degree

Candidates shall meet the requirements for the degree and in so doing shall follow the pattern of study as set out in the Schedule shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for social work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

3.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

BACHELOR OF ARTS — BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINE

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Social Work degree course and, in addition, a quota on entry by transfer into level 4 of the joint degree may be applied, depending on the availability of appropriately qualified field education supervisors. All students must demonstrate suitability for social work before undertaking social work field education projects and placements.

1.1  Requirements for the degree

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

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

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

2.1  Constitution of the degree

Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for social work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

2.2  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

Schedule
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social Work

Candidates are required to complete the combined degree in accordance with the following minimum requirements:

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 OPEN TOTAL
Arts 12 12 12   5 41
Social Work 18 17 20 24   79
  30 29 32 24 24 120

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION — BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

1.1  Requirements for the degree

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 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
Bachelor of Arts in Communication-Bachelor of Business

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

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 OPEN TOTAL
Business 18 12 16 46
Arts 12 8 12 12 44
Open       6 6
  30 20 28 18 96

Note 1: Subjects for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication components in levels 1 and 2 must be selected so as to comply with the Award Requirements of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication.

Note 2: Business subjects comprise all subjects in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management and Tourism.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION — BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

1.1  Requirements for the degree

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 Arts in Communication-Bachelor of Journalism

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

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 OPEN TOTAL
Arts 12 12 18 42
Journalism 12* 18 16 46
Open       8 8
  24 30 34 8 96

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS – BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts Student Handbook.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS – BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts Student Handbook.

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

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts Student Handbook.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Community Welfare degree and on entry by transfer into level 3 of the degree. A person who wishes to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Community Welfare may be required to demonstrate suitability for welfare work and all students must demonstrate suitability before undertaking field education projects and placement.

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. The normal minimum 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 program in Community Welfare shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for welfare work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

2.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE WITH HONOURS

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Community Welfare degree and on entry by transfer into level 3 of the degree. A person who wishes to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Community Welfare may be required to demonstrate suitability for welfare work and all students must demonstrate suitability before undertaking field education projects and placement.

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 96 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Community Welfare — Honours, shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for welfare work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

2.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

3.1  Entry to the final honours level

The Faculty may permit entry to the honours course by a person who holds or is eligible to hold the Bachelor of Community Welfare degree or an equivalent degree of this or another University where it is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for honours. Normally candidates should have obtained a grade of at least credit in level 3 community welfare subjects to the value of 12 units, including the grade of distinction in at least two subjects.

3.2  The requirements for the final honours level shall normally comprise 24 units and normally be completed in one academic year by full-time candidates and two academic years by part-time candidates.

3.3  The requirements for the final honours level shall include, in addition to course work, a thesis or other comparable prescribed work approved by the Faculty.

3.4  School requirements may include a provision that candidates entering after graduation from another university complete such conditions of Requirement 2.1 as the Head of School may specify in addition to the Honours subjects.

4.  Termination of course

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Community Welfare with Honours who terminates candidature for the degree may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Community Welfare for any subject or subjects completed.

5.  Award of the degree

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

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE – BACHELOR OF ARTS

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree and on entry by transfer into level 3 of the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree. A person who wishes to enrol for the joint Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Arts degree may be required to demonstrate suitability for welfare work and all students must demonstrate suitability before undertaking field education projects and placement.

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 96 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is four years full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Community Welfare-Arts shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for welfare work before undertaking professional field education projects and placement.

2.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placement in agencies outside Cairns or Townsville at their own expense.

Schedule Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Arts

Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TOTAL
Community Welfare 12 24 18 54
Arts 12 12 12 36
Social Science 6     6
Total 30 36 30 96

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree and on entry by transfer into level 3 of the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree. A person who wishes to enrol for the joint degree of Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Business may be required to demonstrate suitability for welfare work. All students must demonstrate suitability before undertaking field education projects and placement.

1.  Requirements for completion of course

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

2.1  Constitution of the degree

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

2.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for welfare work before undertaking professional field education projects and placement.

2.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placement in agencies outside Cairns or Townsville at their own expense.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINE

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree and on entry by transfer into level 3 of the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree.

1.1  Requirements for completion of course

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as: BCW(Hons)-BBus(Hons); BCW(Hons)-BBus; BCW-BBus(Hons)

1.2  Students must meet the relevant entry requirements for the components of the joint honours degree for which they seek candidature.

1.3  A candidate for the honours degree shall pursue studies as follows: BCW(Hons)-BBus(Hons) – six years to obtain 144 units BCW(Hons)-BBus – five years to obtain 120 units BCW-BBus(Hons) – five years to obtain 120 units

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

Schedule Bachelor of Community Welfare–Bachelor of Business

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 ANY LEVEL TOTAL
Community Welfare 9 21 15   45
Social Science 6       6
Business 18 9 12 6 45
Total 33 30 27 6 96

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY WELFARE – BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree and on entry by transfer into level 3 of the Bachelor of Community Welfare component of the joint degree. A person who wishes to enrol for the joint degree of Bachelor of Community Welfare-Bachelor of Social Science may be required to demonstrate suitability for welfare work and all students must demonstrate suitability before undertaking field education projects and placement.

1.  Requirements for completion of course

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 minimum time for completion of the degree is four years full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Community Welfare-Social Science shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for welfare work before undertaking professional field education projects and placement.

2.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placement in agencies outside Cairns or Townsville at their own expense.

Schedule Bachelor of Community Welfare–Bachelor of Social Science

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
Community Welfare 12 24 18 54
Social Science 18 12 12 42
Total 30 36 30 96

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH HONOURS

These courses provide a qualification that leads to registration as a teacher.

1.  General requirements

A candidate for the pass degree shall follow a course of study as detailed in specific Programs shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands to obtain a minimum of 96 units. The normal time for completion of the pass degree is four years full-time study whilst the maximum period of candidature is 12 years. A candidate for the honours degree shall follow a course of study as detailed in specific Programs shown in Undergraduate Courses and Strands to obtain a minimum 100 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years full-time study whilst the maximum period of candidature is 12 years.

2.  Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Education

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Education shall follow a course of study as specified in either Program A (for intending early childhood teachers, Years K-3), Program B (for intending primary teachers, Years 1-7), or Program C (for intending secondary school teachers, Years 8-12), including —

3.  Requirements for graduates seeking candidature

Graduate applicants for enrolment for the degree of Bachelor of Education shall have completed the requirements for a degree of this or another University or another tertiary institution and shall have included in their course of study for that degree or in other studies:

4.  Requirements for graduates enrolled in the degree of Bachelor of Education

A candidate admitted by way of Clause 3 of these requirements shall follow a course of study as specified in either Program G (for intending early childhood teachers), Program H (for intending primary teachers) or Program I (for intending secondary teachers).

5.1  Professional experience in the degree

All candidates enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Education or the Bachelor of Education with Honours without previous approved teacher education shall be required to undertake professional experience as prescribed by the Faculty.

5.2  Candidates may be required to undertake professional experience in a school away from their normal place of residence, at their own expense.

5.3  Candidates may be required to undertake such tests and interviews as are considered necessary to assess their suitability to undertake professional experience.

5.4  Candidates should advise the Director of Professional Experience of any potential conflict of interest with regard to their practicums.

5.5  Candidates must pass the professional experience component of the course. Students who receive an unsatisfactory grade will be (i) excluded from the program or (ii) required to undertake additional professional experience in the form of a repeat practicum which may entail certain additional performance requirements. Unsatisfactory performance in a repeat practicum will result in exclusion from the course.

6.  Requirements for candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours

The degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours may be taken with honours in Education. Except as provided in Clause 10 of these requirements, a candidate for this degree shall normally enrol initially for the degree of Bachelor of Education and may, subject to satisfactory performance in level 1 and level 2 Education studies, be permitted to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours upon application to the Executive Dean.

7.  Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours shall follow a course of study as specified in either Program D (for intending early childhood teachers, Years K-3), Program E (for intending primary teachers, Years 1-7) or Program F (for intending secondary teachers, Years 8-12) to obtain a minimum of 100 units, including—

8.  Concurrent Studies

Candidates wishing to do concurrent studies in disciplines allowed under Clause 2.3, but not offered at this University, must be interviewed by the Executive Dean and receive prior written approval to enrol concurrently as external students at another university acceptable to the Faculty. Candidates will be granted advanced status for these studies upon their successful completion. Normally, the credit allowed shall not exceed 14 units.

9.  Enrolment for honours degree for Education graduates

A person who holds the degree of Bachelor of Education from this or another University or another tertiary institution, or has qualifications deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent, may enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours if the Faculty is satisfied that the standard and nature of the applicant’s previous academic achievement are appropriate. Such a candidate shall undertake such subjects and other work as the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of School, designates; and the Faculty shall prescribe for the candidate a minimum and a maximum period of candidature.

10.1  Award of the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours may apply to transfer their enrolment to the degree of Bachelor of Education, on conditions to be determined by the Faculty.

10.2  There shall be no re-examination for the thesis for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours.

Subject Schedule

Anthropology Human Movement
Archaeology Indigenous Australian Studies
Biology Information Technology
Business Studies Japanese
Chemistry Law
Communications Mathematics
Community Welfare Physics
Earth Sciences Politics
Economics Social Work
English Literature Sociology
Environmental Studies Statistics
French Theatre
Geography Visual Arts
History Welfare Studies

Schedule – Education Electives

Townsville Campus (All second semester elective subjects will be offered over 10 weeks beginning 20 August 2001.)

Semester 1

  ED4925:04 Education in Torres Strait (Flexible delivery only)

Semester 2

1 ED3590:03 Early Childhood Care and Educational Services
  ED3991:04 Educational Inquiry
  ED4120:04 Teaching ESL to Indigenous students (RATEP mode only)
1 ED4123:04 Primary School Visual Arts Education
  ED4300:04 Exceptional Children (Flexible Delivery only)
  ED4306:04 Students with Reading Difficulties (Flexible Delivery only)
  ED4402:04 Teaching About Language
  ED4916:04 Information Technology in the Classroom (RATEP mode only)
  ED4920:04 Classroom Evaluation
  ED4930:04 Rural Education
  ED4933:04 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Schools
  ED4944:04 Environmental Education for the Tropics (Flexible Delivery only)
  ED4945:04 Isolated Communities as Educational Contexts
  ED4946:04 Youth Cultures and Education

Full Year

  ED3111:04 Curriculum Study 1: TESOL or Primary LOTE
  ED4111:04 LOTE and TESOL: Methods and Materials

Cairns Campus (All second semester elective subjects will be offered over 10 weeks commencing 20 August 2001.)

Semester 1

  ED4916:04 Information Technology in the Classroom
  ED4925:04 Education in Torres Strait (Flexible delivery only)

Semester 2

1 ED3590:03 Early Childhood Care and Educational Services
  ED3991:04 Educational Inquiry
  ED4120:04 Teaching ESL to Indigenous Students (RATEP mode only)
1 ED4123:04 Primary School Visual Arts Education (Flexible Delivery only)
  ED4300:04 Teaching Exceptional Children (Flexible Delivery only)
  ED4914:04 Teaching Thinking Skills
  ED4930:04 Rural Education (September Vacation School)
  ED4944:04 Environmental Education for the Tropics
1. Education electives for final year students only

Australian Catholic University – Cross-crediting arrangement

Students intending to teach in the Catholic school system are advised that they may include in their BEd course subjects from the Certificate in Religious Education course offered by the Australian Catholic University.

Contingent on subjects attracting a minimum enrolment of 15 students, two subjects will be offered by ACU in Townsville and Cairns (through a weekend school and distance education). Both subjects will be offered on a HECS basis. On successful completion, students may have these studies credited to the BEd degree (3 units per subject). The subjects are:

EDRE 101 Religious Education 1
THEO 113 Introduction to the World and Literature of the Bible

Students interested in this option should contact the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences office for further information.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Program of study in Professional Development for teachers wanting to upgrade their qualifications from three-year to four-year status.

1.1  Enrolment

A person intending to enrol for the course shall normally have obtained a Diploma of Teaching from this University or a Diploma of Teaching or Bachelor of Teaching or an equivalent qualification from another institution of higher education approved by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences;*

1.2  Experienced teachers who do not meet the above requirements may be permitted by the Executive Dean to enrol for the course and be required to complete such subjects and other work as may be prescribed in addition to completing the requirements specified in 2 below.

2.  Requirements for the award

To qualify for the award a candidate shall successfully complete 24 units according to a pattern indicated in Program A or B shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

JOINT PASS DEGREES WITH BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

These courses provide a qualification that leads to registration as a teacher.

1.  General requirements

Candidates for the joint pass degrees with Bachelor of Education shall, unless Requirement 5 has been applied in their cases, normally pursue their studies for a minimum of four years.

2.  Entry to these courses is restricted to students preparing for secondary teaching, except in the case of the BEd-BPsych which is available to primary students only, who gain entry to the course with an OP of at least 10 (or equivalent) and who obtain a GPA of at least 5 in level 1 Bachelor of Education studies.

3.  Requirements for a joint degree with the Bachelor of Education

A candidate for a joint degree with the Bachelor of Education shall follow a course of study as specified in the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands (for intending secondary school teachers, Years 8-12), including:

4.1  Field and professional experience in the degree

All candidates enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Education or the Bachelor of Education with Honours without previous approved teacher education shall be required to undertake professional experience as prescribed by the Faculty.

4.2  Candidates may be required to undertake professional experience in a school away from their normal place of residence, at their own expense.

4.3  Candidates may be required to undertake such tests and interviews as are considered necessary to assess their suitability to undertake professional experience.

4.4  Candidates should advise the Director of Professional Experience of any potential conflict of interest with regard to their practicums.

4.5  Candidates must pass the professional experience component of the course. Students who receive an unsatisfactory grade will be (i) excluded from the program or (ii) required to undertake additional professional experience in the form of a repeat practicum which may entail certain additional performance requirements. Unsatisfactory performance in a repeat practicum will result in exclusion from the course.

5.  Advanced status and credit for other studies

A candidate for a joint degree with Bachelor of Education may be granted advanced status within the appropriate degree upon conditions determined by the Faculty. Normally, the credit allowed shall not exceed half the total units required for the appropriate degree.

6.  Enrolment status

A candidate for a joint degree with Bachelor of Education shall be designated by the Faculty as a full-time candidate or a part-time candidate. The designation of full-time or part-time candidature shall be made after an assessment of the extent of the candidate’s commitments other than those related to his or her course of studies. Except under exceptional circumstances approved by the Executive Dean, no full-time candidate shall enrol for more than the equivalent of 16 units in a semester. In the case of a part-time candidate, the maximum number of units of credit for which enrolment will be permitted in any one year shall be determined by the Faculty.

7.  Maximum period of candidature

The maximum period of candidature for the joint pass degrees with Bachelor of Education shall be three times the minimum period set down in Requirement 1, provided that in special circumstances the Faculty may grant an extension of that period.

8.  Methods of assessment in the joint pass degrees with Bachelor of Education

The examination for the joint pass degrees with Bachelor of Education shall be by passing or by obtaining under Requirement 5 credit for passes in such assignments, exercises and written papers and by completing such other requirements, as may be approved and prescribed by the appropriate school responsible for examining the various subjects in which the candidate is enrolled.

9.  Award of a joint degree with Bachelor of Education degree

Candidates who have fulfilled the conditions of Requirement 3 and have complied with all Statutes and other Requirements applicable to them may be awarded a joint degree with the Bachelor of Education in conjunction with the other appropriate faculty.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION — BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS

1.  Degree

There shall be a joint degree of Bachelor of Education–Bachelor of Arts with Honours hereinafter referred to as “the degree”.

2.  Administration of the degree

The degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

3.  Disciplines in which Arts Honours may be taken

Honours within the degree may be taken in those disciplines from Arts which, from time to time, are approved by the Academic Board and Council on the recommendation of the Faculty and which are listed in Schedule I of these Requirements.

4.  Requirements for candidature

An applicant for enrolment for the degree shall:

5.  Requirements for the degree

A candidate for the degree shall follow one of the courses of studies detailed in Schedule III shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

6.  Granting of credits

Candidates for the degree who are graduates of another Faculty or who have approved teaching credentials, or who have completed studies approved by the Faculty may be granted credits for subjects within the degree course upon conditions approved by the Executive Dean.

7.  A candidate for the degree who already holds the degree of Bachelor of Education of this University may, where the Executive Dean is satisfied that the level of performance justifies candidature for the degree, be permitted to enrol for the degree course, upon such conditions as are approved by the Executive Dean, acting on the advice of the Head of the School in which Honours are taken.

8.  Minimum and maximum period of candidature

Candidates, other than those admitted under Requirement 6 or 7, who are enrolled for the degree shall normally pursue their approved courses of study for a period of not less than five years and not more than twelve years, including the first year of undergraduate study, provided that in exceptional circumstances the Executive Dean may grant an extension of the period.

9.  Award of the degree

A candidate who has fulfilled the conditions of Requirement 5 and has complied with all Statutes and other applicable Requirements may be awarded the degree.

10.  Resubmission for final honours

Candidates shall not be permitted to present themselves 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 work prescribed.

11.  Termination of Honours course

A candidate for the degree:

Schedule

Approved disciplines in which honours may be taken in the joint BEd-BA(Hons) degree

English Geography
French History or Politics

Schedule

Non-education disciplines permissible under Requirement 4.4

Art Japanese
Chemistry Legal Studies
Drama Management
Earth Sciences Mathematics
English Physics
French Politics
Geography Social Sciences
History Tropical Plant Sciences
Indigenous Studies Zoology
Information Technology  

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION – BACHELOR OF LANGUAGES

This course provides a qualification that leads to registration as a teacher.

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint pass degree of Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Languages shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

2.1  Requirements for the degree

A candidate for the degree must fulfil the requirements of the relevant program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands, obtaining a minimum of 122 units if intending to train as a primary teacher or a minimum of 120 units if intending to train as a secondary teacher.

2.2  Candidates other than those granted advanced status by way of Requirement 3 shall normally pursue full-time studies for a minimum period of five years.

2.3  The maximum period of candidature shall be three times the period specified in 2.2 above.

2.4  Not more than 12 units at pass conceded level in non-education subjects may be credited to the degree.

3.  Advanced status and credit for other studies

A candidate may be granted advanced status upon conditions determined by the Faculty. The maximum credit allowed shall be in accordance with the published policy of the Faculty.

4.1  Professional experience in degree

All candidates without previous approved teacher education shall be required to undertake professional experience as prescribed by the Faculty.

4.2  Candidates may be required to undertake professional experience in a school away from their normal place of residence, at their own expense.

4.3  Candidates may be required to undertake such tests and interviews as are considered necessary to assess their suitability to undertake professional experience.

4.4  Candidates should advise the Director of Professional Experience of any potential conflict of interest with regard to their practicums.

4.5  Candidates must pass the professional experience component of the course. Students who receive an unsatisfactory grade will be (i) excluded from the program or (ii) required to undertake additional professional experience in the form of a repeat practicum which may entail certain additional performance requirements. Unsatisfactory performance in a repeat practicum will result in exclusion from the joint degree course but a candidate excluded for this reason may transfer to the Bachelor of Languages degree course.

5.1  Withdrawal from the joint degree course

A candidate who has fulfilled the requirements of years one to four of the course of study prescribed in the selected program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands and who does not complete the requirements of the fifth year of the course, shall, on application to the Faculty, be entitled to be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Education.

5.2  A candidate who has fulfilled the requirements of years one to three and of year five of the course of study prescribed in the selected program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands and who does not complete the requirements of the fourth year of the course, shall, on application to the Faculty, be entitled to be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Languages.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION — BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY WITH HONOURS IN EITHER DISCIPLINE

Note 1: The BPsych degree is a three year accredited sequence of study in psychology. To qualify for registration as a psychologist in the State of Queensland students must complete an honours year of study in Psychology (or equivalent) followed by two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited masters program. There is no quota on entry to the BEd/BPsych courses, however to enter Honours in Psychology students must obtain a minimum average grade of Distinction across 15 units of core level 3 Psychology subjects.

Note 2: The schedules referred to in the following requirements are shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

1.  Degrees

There shall be joint degrees of Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Psychology; Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Psychology with Honours; Bachelor of Education with Honours-Bachelor of Psychology for candidates preparing for primary teaching.

2.  Administration of the degrees

The degrees shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

3.  Requirements for candidature

An applicant for enrolment in a degree course shall:

4.  Period of candidature

Candidates other than those granted advanced status shall normally pursue their course for the minimum period of five years full-time study and a maximum period of twelve years.

5.  Requirements for the degree

To qualify for a nominated degree, a candidate must have fulfilled all of the requirements of the course of study set out for the degree in the appropriate Schedule.

6.  Award of the honours degrees

A candidate who has fulfilled the conditions of Requirement 5 for one of the honours degrees and has complied with all Statutes and other Requirements may be awarded the degree with honours.

7.  Resubmission for final honours

Candidates shall not be permitted to present themselves 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.

8.  A candidate who terminates an honours course, or whose candidature is terminated, or who fails the honours component of the course:

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION — BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

This course provides a qualification that leads to registration as a teacher.

1.  Candidates for the joint degree Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Science shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study to obtain a minimum of 101 units. The normal time for the completion of the degree is four years full-time study.

2.  Entry to the joint degree is restricted to students preparing for secondary teaching who gain entry to the course with an OP of at least 10 (or equivalent), or who obtain a GPA of at least 5 (Credit level) in their first year of a Bachelor of Education. Re-enrolment in year 2 shall require a GPA of at least 5 in the first year of the joint degree.

3.  A candidate for the joint degree shall follow a course of study as specified in the program (for intending secondary school teachers, Years 8-12) provided that candidates shall complete Secondary Curriculum and Teaching Studies 1 and 2 in their teaching areas and that not more than 12 units at pass conceded level in non-education subjects may be credited to the degree.

4.  All candidates enrolled for the joint degree without previous approved teacher education shall be required to undertake field and professional experience as prescribed by the Faculty.

Candidates may be required to undertake professional experience in a school away from their normal place of residence, at their own expense.

Candidates may be required to undertake such tests and interviews as are considered necessary to assess their suitability to undertake field or professional experience.

5.  A candidate who has completed all the requirements for the first year of the joint degree course may convert to candidature for:

6.  Transfer after years 2 or later of the joint degree to either the BEd or BSc degree may involve loss of credit for some subjects passed. Students are advised to consult the Principal Academic Adviser of the relevant Faculty.

Schedule – Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Science

Candidates are required to complete the combined degree in accordance with the following minimum requirements:

LEVEL 1 2 3 4 TOTAL UNITS
Education units 12 8 6 24 50
Science units 18 15 18   51
Total units for combined degree:      101

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION — BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

This course is for the preparation of science teachers for secondary schools who seek to include science honours in addition to the normal four year degree.

Note: A Strand in a Science discipline (and/or up to 18 units from Table Vc, Master Schedule of Subjects) can be studied within the existing Bachelor of Education requirements. The discipline(s) chosen must meet the criteria as set out by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint degree shall be administered by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

2.  Requirements for the degree

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

3.  Entry to the degree

The degree shall be available to suitably qualified applicants preparing for secondary science teaching who have:

4.  Constitution of the degree

Candidates shall complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Education followed by the requirements of the joint degree in accordance with the schedule appended to the Requirements.

Schedule – Joint Degree Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Science with Honours

Year 5 (following completion of the Bachelor of Education)

Completion of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Note: Completion of this degree does not qualify a candidate for registration as a teacher in Australia.

1.  General requirements

A candidate for the degree shall follow a course of study as specified in specific programs to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

2.  Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Educational Services

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Educational Services shall follow a course of study as specified in the Program Schedules shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Constitution of the Degree

The minimum of 72 units shall include:

4.1  Subjects from one discipline

The units which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed four units per subject, except as prescribed in the Program Schedules shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

4.2  Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall not obtain more than 46 units in any one discipline.

BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES

1.  Eligibility for enrolment

Preference within the quota for the course will be given to students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin.

2.  Requirements for completion of 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. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

3.  Constitution of the degree

In selecting subjects a candidate shall undertake a specified Strand of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands. Candidates will attend all courses that will be taught in an internal on campus mode.

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM

1.  Requirements for completion of 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:

2.1  Constitution of the degree

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

2.2  The minimum total of 72 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 15 units and a maximum of 30 units at level 1;
  2. a minimum of 18 units at level 2.

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM WITH HONOURS

1.1  General requirements

To qualify for the degree a candidate must normally have:

2.1  Enrolment

An application by a student to enrol for the degree must be approved by the Head of School. Normally a student will not be permitted to enrol in the degree unless a minimum average grade of credit has been attained in the pass degree.

2.2  A graduate of the Bachelor of Journalism degree may apply to enrol for an Honours degree provided that the pass degree was awarded not more than two academic years prior to the year in which enrolment for an Honours degree is sought.

3.  Thesis

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

BACHELOR OF LANGUAGES AND BACHELOR OF LANGUAGES WITH HONOURS

1.1  Requirements for completion of degree course

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

1.2  Candidates shall undertake a full-time academic year (two semesters or equivalent) of study in a country where the language of study is spoken. The Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Humanities, shall approve the program of overseas study.

1.3  The study in the country from 1.2 above will normally be completed in the third or fourth year of the degree.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

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

3.1  Entry to the Honours degree

The Faculty may permit entry to the Honours degree by a person who has obtained:

3.2  The Faculty may permit the enrolment in the Honours degree of a person who holds the degree of Bachelor of Languages of this or another University, or who holds an equivalent degree, where it is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for honours.

3.3  A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Languages with Honours who terminates candidature for the degree may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Languages for any subject or subjects completed.

4.1  Award of the degree

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

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AND BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY WITH HONOURS

Note: The BPsych degree is a three-year accredited sequence of study in psychology. To qualify for conditional registration as a psychologist in the State of Queensland students must complete an additional year of study either at honours level or in a postgraduate program equivalent to honours such as the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology. After completing four years of university study, to become fully registered as a psychologist, a graduate must complete two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited masters degree. There is no quota on entry to the BPsych degree course, however, a quota on entry into fourth year Honours may be applied depending on availability of supervisors.

1.1  Requirements for completion of 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. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study.

1.2  Except with the approval of the Faculty a full-time candidate shall not be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Psychology unless the requirements for the degree have been completed within a period of seven years from the date of commencement of the year in which the first subject was passed. Part-time candidates, or those who transfer to part-time candidature, or who are accepted after transfer of credit, shall consult with the Head of School to determine the time within which the requirements for the degree must be completed.

2.  Constitution of the degree

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

3.1  Entry to honours degree course

A candidate enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Psychology may be invited by the Head of the School to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Psychology with Honours if that candidate has obtained a minimum of 72 units by successful completion of the level 1, 2 and 3 subjects prescribed in Bachelor of Psychology Requirement 2, provided that the candidate has obtained a minimum average grade of Distinction across 15 units of core level 3 Psychology subjects.

3.2  The Faculty may permit the enrolment in the honours course of a person who holds the degree of Bachelor of Psychology of this or another University, or who holds an equivalent degree, where it is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for honours. School requirements include a provision that candidates entering after graduation shall complete such conditions of Requirement 2 as the Head of the School may specify.

4.  Termination of candidature

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Psychology with Honours who terminates candidature for the degree may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Psychology or any other degree for any subject or subjects completed.

5.  Award of the degree

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

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY — BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Note: The BPsych degree is a three-year accredited sequence of study in psychology. To qualify for registration as a psychologist in the State of Queensland students must complete an honours year of study in psychology (or equivalent) followed by two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited masters program.

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint degree shall be administered by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

2.  Requirements for the degree

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

3.  Constitution of the degree

Candidates shall meet the requirements for the degree and in so doing shall follow the pattern of study as set out in the attached Schedule shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

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

1.1  Requirements for the degree

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

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

BPsych(Hons)-BSc(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 units;
BPsych(Hons)-BSc — five years to obtain 120 units;
BPsych-BSc(Hons) — five years to obtain 120 units.

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

Schedule
Joint Degree Bachelor of Psychology-Bachelor of Science

Candidates are required to complete the combined degree in accordance with the following minimum requirements:

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
Psychology 15 15 24 54
Science 12 15 15 42
  27 30 39 96

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY — BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Note: Refer to Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Psychology with Honours for entry requirements.

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

2.  Requirements for the degree

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

3.  Constitution of the degree

Candidates shall meet the requirements for the degree shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands, and in so doing shall follow the pattern of study as set out in the attached schedule.

Schedule Joint Degree Bachelor of Psychology – Bachelor of Social Science

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

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
Psychology 15 15 15 45
Social Sciences 9 17 25 51
Total 24 32‘ 40 96

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC POLICY

1.  Administration of the degree

The degree shall be administered by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. A Public Policy Program Committee with appropriate representation from other Schools and Faculties shall, until further notice from the Executive Dean, advise the Executive Dean on all matters relating to the degree.

2.  Requirements for the degree

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

3.  Constitution of the degree

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

3.2  The minimum of 72 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 30 level 1 units;
  2. a minimum of 15 level 2 units;
  3. a minimum of 18 level 3 units.

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC POLICY WITH HONOURS

1  Entry to the final honours level

The Faculty may permit entry to the honours course by a person who:

2.  A person who holds a degree from another university may be permitted to enrol for the Honours degree where the Faculty is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for honours and has met the equivalent of 1.1 or 1.2 above.

3.  Requirements for completion of course

The requirements for the final honours level shall comprise 24 units and normally be completed in one year by full-time study and two years by part-time study.

4.1  Constitution of the degree

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Public Policy (Honours) shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

4.2  Candidates wishing to undertake an internship will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time, by the Faculty and host institutions, to assess their suitability for any internship projects and placements.

4.3  Candidates choosing to undertake internship projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville (for Townsville-based students) or Cairns (for Cairns-based students) will do so at their own expense.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Note: Students intending to complete the General Strand of study should seek advice from Academic Advisers in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. Detailed study plans for specialising in one or more disciplines are available through the Faculty Office.

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. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study and there is no maximum time for completion of the degree.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

In selecting subjects a candidate shall select either the General Strand or one or more specified Strands of study in accordance with the Programs shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands:

2.2  In addition a candidate shall select:

  1. at least six level 1 units from subjects offered in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Archaeology, Community Welfare, Psychology, Sociology or Welfare Studies;
  2. at least six level 1 units from the subjects listed in Tables IA and III of the Master Schedule of Subjects;
  3. any remaining level 1 units may be drawn from subjects listed in any Table of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

2.3  The minimum total of 72 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 30 units at level 1;
  2. a minimum of 15 units level 2;
  3. a minimum of 18 units level 3.

3.1  Subjects from one discipline

The number of level 1 units which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed six except with Faculty permission.

3.2  Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall not obtain more than 46 units in any one of the disciplines listed in Table Ia or III of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

4.  Subjects from Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall obtain at least 46 units from subjects listed in Table Ia or Table III of the Master Schedule of Subjects, including:

  1. at least 12 units from level 1 subjects;
  2. at least 8 units from level 2 subjects;
  3. at least 12 units from level 3 subjects.

5.  Subjects from other Faculties

A candidate may obtain up to 26 units from any Table of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

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 96 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

A candidate may enrol for honours in any of the disciplines listed in Schedule 1 below.

2.2  The degree of Bachelor of Social Science with Honours may be taken with honours in a single discipline or with combined honours in two disciplines, at least one of which will be from Schedule 1.

2.3  The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the appropriate honours Strand(s) according to the discipline(s) in which the degree is to be completed.

3.1  Entry at level 3 to honours degree courses

A candidate shall be eligible to apply to enter the Honours course during level 3 if that candidate’s performance in the subjects attempted satisfies the minimum requirements specified by the School(s) in which the strand(s) is (are) offered. In most instances this is a minimum of a credit in specified subjects. However, satisfying the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

4.1  Entry to final honours level

The Faculty may permit entry to the honours course by a person who holds or is eligible to hold the Bachelor of Social Science degree or an equivalent degree of this or another University where:

4.2  The requirements for the final honours level normally shall comprise 24 units and normally be completed in one academic year by full-time candidates and two academic years by part-time candidates.

4.3  The requirements for the final honours level shall include, in addition to course work, a thesis or other comparable prescribed work approved by the Faculty.

4.4  School requirements may include a provision that candidates entering after graduation complete all or part of the prescribed subjects of the previous levels.

5.  Resubmission for final honours

Except with the approval of the Faculty, a candidate shall not be permitted to present more than once for final examination in the same honours discipline or disciplines.

6.1  Termination of course

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science with Honours who terminates candidature at any stage may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Social Science for any honours subject or subjects completed.

6.2  Award of the degree of Bachelor of Social Science under this Requirement shall not preclude later candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science with Honours.

Schedule

Anthropology Japanese
Archaeology Journalism
Community Welfare Mathematics
Cultural Heritage Studies Music
Economics Politics
Education Psychology
English Sociology
Environmental Studies Theatre
French Visual Arts
Geography Welfare Studies
History  

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS (ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES)

1.  Requirements for completion of degree course

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

2.1  Constitution of the degree

A candidate shall complete:

2.2  The minimum total of 96 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 30 level 1 units;
  2. a minimum of 15 level 2 units;
  3. a minimum of 18 level 3 units;
  4. a minimum of 12 level 4 units.

3.1  Subjects from one discipline

The number of level 1 units which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed six except with Faculty permission.

3.2  Except with Faculty permission a candidate shall not obtain more than 58 units in any one of the disciplines listed in Schedule 1 of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science.

4.  Subjects from Social Sciences

Except with Faculty permission, a candidate shall obtain from subjects listed in Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects* a total of at least 58 units including:

  1. at least 12 units from level 1 subjects;
  2. at least eight units from level 2 subjects;
  3. at least 12 units from level 3 subjects.

5.  Subjects from other Faculties

A candidate may obtain up to 38 units from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

6.1  Entry to the honours degree

The Faculty may permit entry to the Honours degree by a person who has obtained:

6.2  The Faculty may permit the enrolment in the Honours degree of a person who holds a 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.

6.3  A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (Environmental Studies) who terminates candidature for the degree may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Social Science (Environmental Studies) for any subject or subjects completed.

7.  Award of the honours degree

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

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE — BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Social Work degree course and, in addition, a quota on entry by transfer into level 4 of the joint degree may be applied, depending on the availability of appropriately qualified field education supervisors. All students must demonstrate suitability for social work before undertaking social work field education projects and placements.

1.  Administration of the degree

The joint degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

2.  Requirements for the degree

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

3.1  Constitution of the degree

Candidates shall meet the requirements for the degree and in so doing shall follow the pattern of study as set out in the Schedule shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for social work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

3.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE —BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK WITH HONOURS IN BOTH OR EITHER DISCIPLINE

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Social Work degree course and, in addition, a quota on entry by transfer into level 4 of the joint degree may be applied, depending on the availability of appropriately qualified field education supervisors. All students must demonstrate suitability for social work before undertaking social work field education projects and placements.

1.1  Requirements for the degree

Honours in the joint degree may be completed as:

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

BSocSc(Hons)-BSW(Hons) — six years to obtain 144 units;
BSocSc-BSW(Hons) — five years to obtain 120 units;
BSocSc(Hons)-BSW — six years to obtain 144 units.

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

2.1  Constitution of the degree

Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for social work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

2.2  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

Schedule
Bachelor of Social Science-Bachelor of Social Work

Candidates are required to complete the combined degree in accordance with the following minimum requirements:

DISCIPLINE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Any TOTAL
BSocSc 12 12 12 5 41
BSW 18 17 20 24 79
  30 29 32 24 5 120

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK WITH HONOURS

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Social Work degree course and, in addition, a quota on entry by transfer into level 3 may be applied, depending on the availability of appropriately qualified field education supervisors. All students must demonstrate suitability for social work before undertaking social work field education projects and placements.

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 96 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal minimum time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study.

2.1  Constitution of the degree

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

2.2  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty, to assess their suitability for social work before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

2.3  Candidates may be required to undertake field education projects and placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

3.1  Entry to the final honours level

A candidate enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work may apply to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work with Honours if that person has obtained a minimum of 72 units by successful completion of the level 1, 2 and 3 subjects as prescribed, provided that the grade of at least credit has been obtained in four level 2 or level 3 social work subjects including the grade of distinction in at least two of these subjects.

3.2  The Faculty may permit entry to the Honours degree by a person who holds the Bachelor of Social Work degree of this or another University, or who holds an equivalent degree, where it is satisfied that the degree justifies candidature for Honours. Candidates so entering shall complete the conditions of Requirement 2.1 as the Head of School may specify.

4.  Termination of candidature

A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work with Honours who terminates candidature for the degree may receive credit towards the degree of Bachelor of Social Work for any subject or subjects completed.

5.  Award of the degree

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

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK — BACHELOR OF LAWS

Note: There is a quota on entry to the Bachelor of Social Work degree course and, in addition, a quota on entry by transfer into the fifth year of the joint degree may be applied, depending on the availability of appropriately qualified field education supervisors. All students must demonstrate suitability for social work before undertaking social work field education placements.

1.1  Requirements for completion of course

A candidate for the degree shall pursue studies to obtain normally a minimum of 144 units. The requirements for the joint degree are normally completed in six years of full-time study.

1.2  The 144 units from 2.1 above shall be obtained in accordance with the program in Social Work-Laws shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

1.3  Candidates will be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, to assess their suitability for social work before undertaking professional field education placements.

1.4  Candidates may be required to undertake social work field education placements in agencies outside Townsville or Cairns at their own expense.

2.  Withdrawal from the joint course

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

3.1  Professional subjects in Law

Stgudents seeking admission to legal practice should include LA4022:03 as an LLB elective choice.

3.2  With the approval of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts, a candidate may enrol for and take the examination oin 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 joint degree.

CO3201:02 Trust Accounts and Book-keeping

LA4009:01 Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE — BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

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

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF ARTS

1.  Requirements for completion of the course

To qualify for the award a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 48 units. The normal minimum time for completion of the course is two years of full-time study and there is no maximum time.

2.1  Constitution of the course

A candidate shall select either the General program or one of the specific programs of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  The minimum total of 48 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 30 level 1 units;
  2. a minimum of 15 level 2 units;
  3. a minimum of nil and a maximum of 12 level 3 units.

3.1  Subjects from one discipline

The number of level 1 units which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed six except with Faculty permission and except with regard to level 1 subjects in economics, mathematics, modern languages, music and welfare studies, in which cases up to 12 units may be obtained.

3.2  Except with Faculty permission a candidate shall not obtain more than 32 units in any one of the disciplines listed in Schedule A below.

4.  Subjects from Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Except with Faculty permission a candidate shall obtain from subjects listed in Table 1a of the Master Schedule of Subjects a total of at least 32 units including:

  1. at least 12 units from level 1 subjects;
  2. at least 8 units from level 2 subjects.

5.  Subjects from other Faculties

A candidate may obtain up to 16 units from Tables other than Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

6.  Exit status

Advanced Diplomates who subsequently enrol with credit in a Bachelor degree will be required to surrender the Advanced Diploma before the degree is conferred.

Schedule

Anthropology Journalism
Archaeology Mathematics
Communications Music
Community Welfare Politics
Computer Science Psychology
Cultural Heritage Studies Sccial Work
Economics Sociology
English Literature Statistics
Environmental Studies Theatre
French Visual Arts
Geography Welfare Studies
History Writing
Japanese  

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF COMMUNICATIONS

Course disestablished. No new enrolments will be accepted in 2001. Award requirements for this course are shown in the 2000 Student Handbook.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

1.  Requirements for completion of the course

To qualify for the degree a candidate must normally have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 48 units. The normal minimum time for completion of the course is two years of full-time study and there is no maximum time.

2.1  Constitution of the course

A candidate shall select either the General program or one of the specific programs of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.2  The minimum total of 48 units shall include:

  1. a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 30 level 1 units;
  2. a minimum of 15 level 2 units;
  3. either none or a maximum of 12 level 3 units.

3.1  Subjects from one discipline

The number of level 1 units which may be obtained in any one discipline shall not exceed six except with Faculty permission and except with regard to level 1 subjects in welfare studies, in which cases up to 12 units may be obtained.

3.2  Except with Faculty permission a candidate shall not obtain more than 32 units in any one of the disciplines listed in Schedule A below.

4.  Subjects from Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Except with Faculty permission a candidate shall obtain from subjects listed in Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects a total of at least 32 units including:

  1. at least 12 units from level 1 subjects;
  2. at least 8 units from level 2 subjects.

5.  Subjects from other Faculties

A candidate may obtain up to 16 units from Tables other than Table Ia of the Master Schedule of Subjects or non-Social Science subjects from Table Ia.

6.  Exit status

Advanced Diplomates who subsequently enrol with credit in a Bachelor degree will be required to surrender the Advanced Diploma before the degree is conferred.

Schedule

Anthropology Politics
Archaeology Psychology
Community Welfare Social Work
Cultural Heritage Studies Social Sciences
Economics Sociology
Environmental Studies Welfare Studies
Geography Women’s Studies
History  

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF WOMEN’S STUDIES

1.  Requirements for completion of course

To qualify for the award a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 48 units in accordance with these Requirements. The normal time for completion of the Advanced Diploma is two years of full-time study.

2.  Constitution of the course

The subjects selected shall be in accordance with the program in Women’s Studies shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Method of assessment

The Advanced Diploma of Women’s Studies shall be awarded in the following classes:

DIPLOMA OF COMMUNICATIONS

Course disestablished. No new enrolments will be accepted in 2001. Award requirements for this course are shown in the 2000 Student Handbook

DIPLOMA OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES — COMMUNICATIONS

1.  Requirements for completion of course

To qualify for the award a candidate must have completed subjects of a minimum total value of 48 units in accordance with the core program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

CERTIFICATE OF AUSTRALIAN 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 of part-time study.

2.  Constitution of the course

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

3.  Exit status

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Australian 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.

CERTIFICATE OF COUNSELLING

1.  Requirements for completion of the course

To qualify for the award, a candidate must complete subject(s) of a minimum total value of six units in accordance with the program in Counselling shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

2.  Period of candidature

The minimum time to completion of the Certificate is one semester and the maximum time is one year.

3.  Method of assessment

Assessment will be written assignment.

4.  Exit status

Students wishing to credit the units obtained within the Certificate of Counselling toward a higher qualification offered within the Faculty shall surrender the Certificate before the higher qualification is awarded.

CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

Note: This award does not lead to registration as a teacher.

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 shall be as advised by the Executive Dean.

3.  Exit status

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Education 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 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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 Effective Communication shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Exit status

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Effective Communication 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 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION (NESB)

Note: This is a short course which is aimed at a significant number of local as well as international students who are of non-English speaking background (NESB) and who would benefit from additional training in English communication skills. There are also significant numbers of residents in the north Queensland region for whom English is not their first language.

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 Effective Communication (NESB) shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Exit status

Persons who have been awarded the Certificate of Effective Communication (NESB) 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 INDIGENOUS STUDIES

1.  Requirements for the completion of the course

To qualify for the award a candidate must complete two three unit level 1 subjects selected from the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies schedule of subjects.

2.  Constitution of the course

The subjects are set out in accordance with the program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

CERTIFICATE OF LANGUAGES

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 the program in Languages shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands. The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters of part-time study.

2.  Constitution of the course

Any subject or subjects in French or Japanese with a minimum value of six units, after consultation with the course co-ordinator, may be chosen.

3.  Exit Status

Students who have been awarded the Certificate of Languages who subsequently enrol with credit in a higher award of the University shall be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher qualification is awarded.

CERTIFICATE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

1.  Period of candidature

The normal time for completion of the certificate is one semester to one year.

2.  Course of studies

A candidate shall complete a course of study approved by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences comprising a minimum of six units selected from the areas of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  Method of assessment

The examination of subjects shall be by such assignments as prescribed by the subjects selected from the areas of study.

4.1  Award of Certificate

Upon completion of the conditions listed in Requirement 2, candidates shall be awarded the Certificate of Social Science in a specified area of study.

4.2  Candidates wishing to use the credit points obtained within the Certificate of Social Science toward a higher qualification offered within the Faculty shall surrender the Certificate before the higher qualification is awarded.