Bachelor of Arts
Townsville, Cairns
The Bachelor of Arts degree provides students with an opportunity to complete a coherent course of study specialising in at least one discipline or area of knowledge. They are also able to combine study in several areas to obtain unique combinations of skills and background knowledge for maximum flexibility in preparation for the workforce. Students may complete a major in a single discipline, in two disciplines (a double major) or an interdisciplinary major which combines specified study in two or more areas of knowledge.
The structure of the degree ensures that graduates of the Bachelor of Arts have skills in oral and written communication. They are skilled researchers able to seek out information, critically analyse and evaluate evidence and plan solutions to problems in a logical and organised manner. They are able to use modern information technologies and to manage numerical information in a manner appropriate to their area of specialisation. They have a sound understanding of cultural diversity, an awareness of Indigenous Australian cultures and training in ethical conduct in at least one field of study. They have been challenged to develop creative and innovative solutions to problems and to adapt knowledge to new situations.
Majors within the Bachelor of Arts degree
While the Bachelor of Arts degree is characterised by its diversity and flexibility, students are required to specialise in a particular discipline and should refer to the recommended majors listed below and those under the Bachelor of Social Science program beginning on page 288. All majors must include subjects as specified in Requirements 2.1.2 to 2.1.4 and 2.4 of the BA Award Requirements.
English
LEVEL 1
| 6 units of level 1 English subjects with at least 3 units from the following: | |
| EL1004:03 | The Romantic Vision (Cairns only) |
| EL1005:03 | The Modernist Experiment (Cairns only) |
| EL1006:03 | The Motives for Fiction (Townsville only) |
| EL1007:03 | Getting of Wisdom: Literary Youth and Maturity (Townsville only) |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. | |
LEVEL 2
| At least 8 units of level 2 English subjects. | |
| Students seeking to pursue honours should complete at least 16 units of English at level 2. | |
| For combined honours 12 units of English at level 2 are required. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedules in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 3
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 12 units of level 3 English subjects. | |
| Students seeking to pursue honours should complete: | |
| EL3025:06 | Literary Theory (Townsville only) |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. | |
LEVEL 4 (Honours students only)
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| EL4003:12 | English 4 Honours Thesis (Townsville and Cairns) |
| or | |
| EL4004:12 | Joint English Honours (Townsville and Cairns) |
| Plus | |
| EL4050:06 | Renaissance Literature (Townsville and Cairns) |
| EL4060:06 | Australian Literature (Townsville and Cairns) |
History
LEVEL 1
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| 6 units of level 1 History subjects. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 2
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 8 units of level 2 History subjects. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 3
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 12 units of level 3 History subjects. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 4 (Honours students only)
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| HI4080:18 | History Honours Thesis (Cairns only) |
| HI4200:18 | History Honours Thesis (Townsville only) |
| HI4443:06 | Writing History (Townsville and Cairns) |
Journalism
Refer to Bachelor of Journalism program on page 282.
Modern Languages
Refer to the Bachelor of Languages program on page 283.
LEVEL 1
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| 6 units of level 1 French or Japanese subjects. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 2
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 8 units of level 2 French or Japanese subjects. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 3
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 12 units of level 3 French and Japanese subjects. | |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. |
LEVEL 4 (Honours students only)
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| FR4420:12 | Memoire A |
| ELECTIVES | |
| At least 12 units of level 4 French subjects. | |
Political Science
LEVEL 1
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| 6 units of level 1 Political Science subjects: | |
| PL1001:03 | Comparative Politics: Making Sense of a Puzzling World |
| PL1002:03 | World Politics: International Conflict and Cooperation |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Students with an OP of 10 or higher are strongly encouraged to do EL1010:03 Effective Writing. Those with an OP of 1-9, but with a “Sound” or worse in English, are also encouraged to do Effective Writing. Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. | |
LEVEL 2
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 8 units of level 2 Political Science subjects, one of which should include: | |
| PL2001:04 | Politics Through Comedy (Townsville only) |
| PL2003:04 | Governance, Democratisation and the State |
| Plus at least one of: | |
| PL2250:04 | Australia and World Politics |
| PL2291:04 | Australian Public Policy and Politics (offered each year, Cairns; offered odd-numbered years, Townsville) |
| PL2294:04 | Public Administration and Inter-government Relations (offered each year, Cairns; offered even-numbered years, Townsville) |
| Students should also take at least one Social Science methods subject from: | |
| SS2011:04 | Fundamentals of Social Research Methods |
| SS2023:04 | Qualitative Methods |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. | |
LEVEL 3
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| At least 12 units of level 3 Political Science subjects, one of which should include: | |
| PL3002:06 | Policy Analysis and Management (Townsville only) |
| PL3153:06 | International Relations and Foreign Policy (Townsville) |
| or | |
| PL3251:06 | Approaching World Politics (flexible delivery) |
| ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS | |
| Additional units may be chosen from the Master Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science. | |
LEVEL 4 (Honours students only)
| CORE SUBJECTS | |
| PL4001:06 | Applied Political and International Analysis |
| PL4002:06 | Theory and Method in Political Science |
| PL4201:12 | Politics Honours Thesis |
Majors – Townsville campus
Anthropology; Archaeology; Asia-Pacific Community Development*; Communication*; Cultural Heritage Studies*; Economics; Education; English Literature; Environmental Studies*; French; Geography; History; Indigenous Australian Studies; International Studies*; Japanese; Journalism; Mathematics; Music; Policy Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre; Visual Arts; Welfare Studies; Women’s Studies*.
* Indicates an interdisciplinary major
Majors – Cairns campus
Anthropology; Archaeology; Asia-Pacific Community Development*; Communication*; Education; English Literature; Environmental Studies*; French; History; Indigenous Australian Studies; Japanese; Journalism; Political Science; Psychology; Social Policy; Sociology; Welfare Studies.
* Indicates an interdisciplinary major