Undergraduate Degree and Award Details - 2007

Bachelor of Archaeology with Honours (BARCH(Hons))

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The Course offers a broad training in archaeology and palaeoanthropology suitable for students intending to pursue a career in those disciplines. Students will also undertake some obligatory study of a language because they cannot otherwise begin to participate in the world of scholarship beyond English. For example, archaeologists working in SE Asia, Europe or the Middle East would need some familiarity with French and German, or an ability to acquire it. The course is available only as a four year Honours course. All students will be required to have familiarity with both Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree candidates must successfully complete units to the value of at least 192 credit points including:

(a) all units in Group 1:

Group 1
ARPA 102, ARPA 104, GEAR 100/200, ARPA 101, ABAR 103, STAT 100, ABAR 358, ABAR 355, ARPA 326, ABAR 343, ARPA 381, Work 300, ARPA 356, GEAR 330/430, ABAR 383, ARPA 308, ARPA 359, ARPA 391

CHIN101 AND CHIN102 or FREN101 AND FREN102 or GRMN101 AND GRMN102 or INDN101 AND INDN102 or JAPN101 AND JAPN102, or GREK 1001 and GREK 1002, or ITAL 101 and ITAL 102.

(b) 24 credit points from Group 2:

Group 2
ARPA 335, GEAR 343/434, GEAR 310/410, NR 331, EM 312, EM 234, GEPL 320, GEPL 311, HIST 333, HIST 335, HIST 337, HIST 376

(c) ARPA 401H and ARPA 402H

Requirements for fourth year (ARPA 401H and 402H)
ARPA 401H shall comprise of course work to the value of 24 credit points; and ARPA 402H shall comprise a 24 credit point research study.

Minimum Progress Requirements
The Faculty may exclude from enrolment in the degree candidates who do not achieve the following results:
(a) at least two Distinctions in each year of study for full-time candidature;
(b) at least one Distinction in each year of study for part-time candidature;
(b) Credit level or better in all other units;

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing shall not be granted for either ARPA 401H or 402H.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The possible choices and combination of units make the BA the most flexible of our first degrees. You may choose virtually any subject from those available in a BA. A major in at least one subject or area of study from the humanities or social sciences must be included.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree candidates must pass units to the value of 144 credit points.

Including either:

(i)

1. at least 12 credit points in each of three subjects;
2. not more than 60 credit points at 100 level;
3. at least 108 credit points from subjects listed below;
4. not more than 36 credit points from subjects other than those listed below;
5. an approved Major, consisting of at least 48 credit points, with at least 12 credit points at 300 level or above, in a single subject or an approved area of study as listed; with the approval of the relevant Head of School. WORK 300 may substitute for one of the 300 level units listed.
6. at least 36 credit points at 300 level or above;
7. not more than 96 credit points in any one subject or approved area of study, of which not more than 24 credit points shall be at 100 level.

or (ii) one of the following articulation programs:

1. Communication and Management
   This program is articulated with the following streams and awards, each of which is equivalent to 96 credit points. The Chinese University of Hong Kong: Associate Degree in Business. City University of Hong Kong: Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Chinese and English), Associate of Social Science in Public Administration and Management, Associate of Arts in General Studies Language & Communication), Associate of Arts in Applied Chinese Studies, Associate of Arts in Applied Japanese Studies, Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication, Associate of Arts in Translation and Interpretation, Associate of Social Science in Community Services Management, Associate of Social Science in Leisure and Tourism Management, Associate of Social Science in Public Administration and Management. Hong Kong Baptist University: Associate of Arts in Business, Associate of Arts in Communication. Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Associate in Arts. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree, Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business. The University of Hong Kong:  Associate of Arts, Associate of Business Administration.
   These students will complete the following 48 credit points: ENCO 100; ENGL 303; COMM 321; ENCO 306; PDAS 301, 302, 311, 313.
   
2. Popular Music and Performance
   This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Popular Music and Performance Management with JMC Academy. Students will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 36 credit points at 300 level: MUSI 104, 184, 313, 315, 316, 320, 369, 370, 375, 381, 392 HIST 368.
   
3. Music Business Management
   This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Music Business Management with JMC Academy. Students will complete the following: PDAS 104, COMM 321 or ENCO 329; ENCO 100; MUSI 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 369; HIST 368; SOCY 307 or SOCY 332.
4. Stage and Screen Acting
   This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting of the Actors College of Theatre and Television where candidates have also successfully completed the Diploma of Performance Practice offered at that institution. Students will complete 48 credit points, including at least 36 credit points at 300 level, from the following list: THEA 110, 111, 301, 307, 316, 317, 321, 330, EUCL 325, 326, COMM 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386.

Subjects
Subjects normally available to Bachelor of Arts candidates: (For information on credit point values for individual units, see the Faculty of Arts Schedule in the University Handbook.)

Note: Units shown in the schedule with a dual unit code may be counted as either subject in the unit code. For example, units with the code ENCO may be counted as either English or Communication Studies. For full information see the subject key in the schedule of units.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business

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The integration of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business degrees, enables students to combine the skills acquired through study in the humanities and social sciences with the economic and applied skills available in the Bachelor of Business. Students who complete the combined degree program graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business.

Requirements for the Combined Degree Program
To qualify for the degree students must successfully complete units to the value of 192 credit points as follows:

The Arts component comprising 96 credit points selected from the Bachelor of Arts including the following:

1. not more than 36 credit points at 100 level;
2. at least 48 credit points, including at least 18 at 300 level, in a single subject; and
3. at least 12 credit points in each of three separate subjects.

The Business component of the combined degree shall total 96 credit points and comprise:

1. the following compulsory units to the value of 60 credit points — AFM 101, 112; COMP 100; ECON 101, 102, 243; MM 105, 110, 200 and QM 161; candidates completing the Professional Accounting major are exempt from MM 105 and MM 110 and ECON 243 but must complete 54 credit points from units in the major.
2. units from one of the Bachelor of Business majors listed in Rule 12.4.3(c) and listed in Schedule 2 of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law to the value of at least 36 credit points, provided that any unit included shall count only towards the business component of the combined degree;
3. Financial Management;
   Agribusiness;
   Business Economics;
   Decision Support Tools for Business;
   Human Resource Management;
   International Business;
   Marketing
   Professional Accounting

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of study completed and not counted in another award for not more 67 per cent of the total number of credit points required for the Bachelor of Arts component and not more than 67 per cent of the Bachelor of Business component. Advanced standing granted shall not exceed 128 credit points.

Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCommunication)

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The degree has been designed to develop students’ knowledge of communication technologies in various cultural, social and historical contexts. Graduates will understand and apply a range of disciplinary methods for studying specific communications media - print, audio and audiovisual, electronic - the changing relations between them, and their role in modern society. The degree offers a major program of study in Communication Studies, with a range of options to undertake more specialized work in this area, or to study in related disciplines such as history, literature, theatre, sociology, political science or psychology.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the degree candidates must successfully complete 144 credit points by selecting units in subjects as listed for the Bachelor of Arts (p. 24 ) including:

1. Not more than 60 credit points at 100 level, of which at least 12 credit points must be in Communication Studies and not more than 12 credit points at 100 level may be from any other single subject;
2. one of the Communication Studies programs set out below;
3. at least 36 credit points at 300 level.

Communication Studies Programs

1. Communication Studies

Candidates must include:

1. 72 credit points from the following :
   ABEN 373; ARPA 335; COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386; ECT 102, 303; ECTW 124, 300; ECWG 327; ENCO 100, 306, 307, 308, 310, 326, 328, 329; ENGL 303, 304; LING 150/250; SOCY 332; THEA 110, 321; WGCO 388, 389; WORK 300
2. not more than 36 credit points in subjects taught by Schools outside the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

2. Writing

1. units to the value of at least 48 credit points from the following list: COMM 323, 386; ECT 102, 303; ENCO 100, 306, 308, 326, 328, 329; ENGL 304; THEA 321; WORK 300 (if in a field approved by Course Coordinator).
2. units to the value of at least 36 credit points from the following list: COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 325, 383, 385; ECTW 124; ECWG 327; ENGL 305, 310; THEA 110; WGCO 388, 389;.
3. Units to the value of not more than 36 credit points in subjects outside the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

3. Digital Television Production.

This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Digital Television Production Management, awarded by the JMC Academy, which is equivalent to 96 credit points.

Students will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level. Each year, the Course Coordinator will specify an appropriate selection of eight 6cp units to enable students to meet these requirements.
COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386, ECTW 124, 300, ECWG 327, ENCO 100, 329, ECT 303, SOCY 307 or SOCY 332, WGCO 389.

4. Digital Animation

This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Digital Animation awarded by the JMC Academy, which is equivalent to 96 credit points. Students will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level.

Each year, the Course Coordinator will specify an appropriate selection of eight 6 cp units to enable students to meet these requirements.
COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386, ECTW 124, 300, ECWG 327, ENCO 100, 329, ECT 303, SOCY 307 or SOCY 332, WGCO 389.

5. Audio Engineering
This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering and Sound Production, awarded by JMC Academy, which is equivalent to 96 credit points.

Students will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level. Each year, the Course Coordinator will specify an appropriate selection of eight 6 cp units to enable students to meet these requirements.
COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386, ECTW 124, 300, ECWG 327, ENCO 100, 329, ECT 303, SOCY 307 or SOCY 332, WGCO 389.

Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt)

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The Bachelor of International Studies equips its graduates with skills and knowledge that will enable them to function effectively both in Australia and overseas in an internationalized context for commerce,industry,politics and culture. It provides compulsory language study, a core curriculum and eight streams from which students can elect a major.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of International Studies candidates must successfully complete 144 credit points including:

1. At least 24 credit points from at least one of:
   Chinese; French; German; Indonesian; Italian or Japanese; plus
2. at least 60 credit points from:
   CIJ110; COMM120; ECON142; GEPL 111, 307; HIST 328, 329, 343; LING 150/250; PAIS 102, 103, 113, 314, 315, 317, 352, 362; plus
3. at least 36 credit points from an elective major stream of study chosen from:


Contemporary Asia - CHIN 325; CIJ 110; ECON 345, 348, 350; GEPL 314; HIST 141, 142, 342; INDN 315; JAPN 325; LING 380; PAIS 113, 310, 318, 319, 352, 361, 362, 367, 369, 375, 380; SOCY 361
Media and Information - COMM 323, 321, 383; COMP 160; ECT 102; ECTW 124; ENCO 329, 306, 326; ECT 303; GEPL 304; SOCY 307
Gender, Race and Class -ABEN 373; ABWG 315; PDAB 101, 312; SOCY 360, 361, 372, WGST 325
International Business - AFM 314; ECON 320, 345, 348, 350, 354; GEPL 314; MM 202
Political and International Studies - All PAIS units
Language and Culture - 200/300/400 level units in one of the following: Chinese, French, German, Italian Indonesian, Japanese
European Perspectives - ECON 141/241; EUCL 328, 329; HIST 112, 324, 328, 357; PHIL 320, 322; PAIS 308, 320;
Peace Studies - ASPO 15; HIST 342; PDPS 200, 288, 301, 302, 351, 354, 373, 429; GEPL 352; PAIS 319, 352

4. Elective units( 24 credit points) selected from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences schedule.
   Students are encouraged to include WORK 300 in their program. WORK 300 provides the opportunity to undertake work placement with an appropriate employer.

Advanced Degree
An “Advanced” (four year) version of the course provides for and requires a full year’s study at an overseas partner university. The advanced degree includes a year of overseas study (48 credit points) from the following units (each 24 credit points): OSLS 391, 392.

Candidates need permission from the Head of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics for enrolment in OSLS units.

Bachelor of Languages (BLang)

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The Bachelor of Languages degree allows students with a particular interest in one or more of the modern languages taught by the University of New England to specialise in the language(s). During the course of their studies, candidates for the degree are required to spend two semesters (one academic year) studying University courses in the country of their target language(s).

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Languages candidates must successfully complete 192 credit points including:

1. at least 12 credit points in each of three subjects including two languages other than English;
2. At least 6 credit points in Linguistics at 100 level;
3. not more than 60 credit points at 100 level;
4. not more than 36 credit points from subjects other than those listed for the Bachelor of Arts;
5. at least 60 credit points in one language listed under Subjects of which at least 12 are at 300 level or above, excluding the in-country language units, or at least 48 credit points in each of two languages of which at least 12 are at 300 level excluding the in-country language units;
6. at least 36 credit points at 300 level or above, excluding the in-country language units;
7. not more than 96 credit points in any one language, excluding the in-country language units, of which not more than 24 shall be at 100 level;
8. at least 48 credit points from in-country language units.

Subjects
A subject is as defined in the rules of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Languages normally available include: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, and Japanese.

In-Country Language Units
Except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, candidates must undertake in-country language units (OSLS 391 and OSLS 392) after completion of not less than 24 credit points and not more than 120 credit points towards the degree. All candidates must complete at least 48 credit points from in-country language units. Candidates require the permission of the Head of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics before enrolling in the in-country language units.

Candidates will be expected to have achieved credit or better results in at least 24 credit points in the language, or in each of the languages of the in-country language units, including no more than 12 at 100 level prior to registration in OSLS 391 and OSLS 392.

Bachelor of Languages and International Business (BLangIntBus)

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The Bachelor of Languages and International Business provides students with the unique and exciting opportunity of combining study in a foreign language with study in business and commerce. The program includes study and work experience overseas for 12 months.

Course Requirements
The degree program consists of:

1. units to the value of 72 cps (12 units) in business, commerce and related units from schools in the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law (see list below)
2. at least 48 cps and not more than 72 cps in language study, with at least 48 cps (eight units) in one of Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese.
3. 48 cps, split equally between business/commerce and language, from the intercalary (overseas) year, consisting of one semester of academic study at a partner university in a country of the target language, followed by one semester of work placement in the same country.

The Business component comprises a core of five units (30 cps):

Group I
AFM 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 6 cp
ECON 101 Introductory Microeconomics 6 cp
ECON 142 The International Economy 6 cp
LS 151/251 Introduction to Business Law 6 cp
MM 105 Behavioural Foundations of Business 6 cp

Students then select four elective units (24 cps) from Group II:

Group II
LS 393 International Business Law 6 cp
ECON 314 Economics of Developing Countries 6 cp
ECON 317 International Trade and Payments 6 cp
AFM 314 International Accounting 6 cp
ECON 335 Commodity Markets 6 cp
ECON 345 Economy and Business in Modern Asia 6 cp
ECON 348 The Economic Development of Modern Japan 6 cp
ECON 350 Southeast Asia: Economic and Social Change since 1850 6 cp
ECON 354 Asian Business Management 6 cp
AFM 335 International Financial Management 6 cp
MM 110 Principles of Management 6 cp
MM 300 Strategic Planning and Management 6 cp
MM 302 International Business 6 cp
MM 318 International Marketing 6 cp
MM 102 Introductory Macroeconomics 6 cp

Plus three other units (18 cps) from the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law.

Intercalary Year
Students may spend the first unit of their intercalary year at a university with which the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics has formal agreements or at any other university approved by the School. Currently, agreements or bilateral exchange agreements exist with specific universities in China (Guilin, Xi’an), France (Angers, Saint-Etienne) and French speaking Canada (Quebec City), Germany (Oldenburg, Trier) and Austria (Graz, Klagenfurt), and Japan (Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagoya, Tokyo). Such agreements typically mean that tuition fees are waived, that help is given with finding accommodation and that an element of pastoral care is provided. Some financial assistance is available in connection with study at certain of these universities.

Outside such agreements, study is possible at universities in all six language areas, including Indonesian (where arrangements are made through ACICIS, the Australian Consortium for In- Country Indonesian Studies) and Italian, where students often enrol in Siena, Milan and elsewhere. In these circumstances, tuition fees, often low by Australian standards, are payable and students need to make their own accommodation arrangements. Information and assistance in selecting an appropriate university are available from the relevant discipline convenor in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.

Bachelor of Psychology with Honours

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The Bachelor of Psychology with Honours degree provides a structured sequence of study of Psychology and related disciplines in the first three years, followed by a dedicated year of study in Psychology in the fourth (Honours) year. The fourth year entails a combination of individual research and advanced coursework. The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council as a recognised four year program. It can be used to request provisional registration status in all Australian States, and provides an entry qualification for advanced study in Psychology at the research or professional level.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree candidates must pass units to the value of at least 192 credit points including:

1. at least 12 credit points in each of three subjects as defined in subjects of the Bachelor of Arts;
2. not more than 60 credit points at 100 level;
3. not more than 36 credit points from subjects other than those listed for the Bachelor of Arts;
4. at least 120 credit points in Psychology, of which at least 12 are at 100 level, 24 are at 200 level, 36 are at 300 level and 48 are at 400 level.

Fourth Year
PSYC 401 and PSYC 402 will comprise:

1. course work to the value of 24 credit points at 400 level; and
2. a 24 credit point empirical research report not exceeding 9000 words in length

Full-time students must complete the requirements of PSYC 401 and PSYC 402 in one year.

Part-time students must complete the requirements of PSYC 401 and PSYC 402 within two years.

Off-campus students must enrol on a part time basis.

Subjects
Other subjects which may be studied in the degree include those listed in the Bachelor of Arts.

Minimum Progress Requirements
The Faculty may exclude from enrolment in the degree candidates who do not achieve the following results:

1. credit level in either PSYC 101 or 102;
2. credit level or better in PESS 202, plus Distinction level or better in PSYC units at 200 level to the value of at least 12 credit points plus Credit level or better in an addtional PSYC unit at 200 level to the value of 6 credit points, plus;
3. credit level or better in at least 36 credit points of PSYC units at 300 level, including PSYC 302, with Distinction level or better in at least 24 of these 36 credit points.

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will not be granted for either PSYC 401 or 402.

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)

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The Bachelor of Social Science includes study of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology as well as Research and Statistics, Report Writing and Policy formation. Though not a professional qualification, it is a suitable prerequisite for practical training and experience in a professional social service field. Students who complete an extended major in Psychology and achieve appropriate grades may apply for an Honours year in Psychology (APS accredited 4th year).

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science candidates must pass units to the value of 144 credit points including:

1. all units in Group I;
2. in any one subject in Groups IIA and IIB:
   1. not more than 18 credit points at 100 level
   2. not more than 84 credit points;
3. not more than 60 credit points at 100 level;
4. at least 12 credit points in each subject listed in Group IIA (ie. Psychology, Sociology);
5. at least 42 credit points in a single subject from Group IIA including at least 12 credit points at 300 level;
6. up to 30 credit points from Group III, including not more than 12 cp at 100 level, except that candidates who already hold a degree, may be permitted to include 48 credit points.

Group I
PESS 202
PHIL 323, SOCY 333, PSYC 302 or SOCY 341, ENCO 306 or ECT 303, PAIS 311 or PAIS 370

Group IIA
Psychology
Sociology

Group IIB

Group III
Any other unit approved by the Dean.

Advanced Standing
Students who have been granted advanced standing for 300-level units on the basis of previously completed qualifications may not count these units in satisfaction of any requirements in (f).

Students who complete the Diploma in Community Welfare Work at TAFE will receive 48cp of advanced standing toward the Bachelor Social Science. The remaining 96cp must be completed from Groups I and IIA.

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BUrbRegPlan)

This degree is designed for those who wish to specialise in planning. It has full recognition from the Royal Australian Planning Institute. Most of the units required are in Geography and Planning. Because the degree is a professional qualification, there is little freedom of choice in the selection of units.

Course Requirements
To complete the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, candidates must successfully complete 192 credit points and gain approved practical experience (12 weeks). The program comprises the following units:

ABAR 355;
ECON 101;
ENCO 100 or PHIL 102;
ENVE 237;
EM 234, 312;
GEAR 330
GEPL 111, 112, 121, 122, 301, 302, 307, 311, 322, 316, 320, 324, 335, 345, 350, 359, 370

and 48 credit points from elective units, including not more than 12cp at 100 level, approved by the Course coordinator of Urban and Regional Planning.

Suggested sequence of units
The following is the suggested sequence in which units for the degree may be studied by internal and external students. It is not binding as you may wish to adjust the number of units studied in a semester to suit your circumstances. You should also note prerequisites for individual units as shown in the Schedule.

Honours
Honours may be awarded at graduation to a candidate for the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning who, on the basis of academic record and a dissertation, is deemed to be of sufficient merit. Only students who have included GEAR 330 and GEPL 455 in their degree shall be eligible for the award of Honours. Prospective students will do GEPL 455 in place of two of the elective units. Admission to GEPL 455 is by invitation based on academic performance up to that point.

Practical Work
For the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning degree, a ‘week’ means a normal working week of five days involving a total of 35 to 40 hours. At least six weeks need to be obtained in one continuous block of employment with one employer. The total requirement of 12 weeks should involve practical work directly related to urban and regional planning. The Faculty may be able to help with job placements but responsibility rests with the candidate to obtain the necessary work experience. Students should inform the course coordinator of work experience they undertake. Candidates who have obtained practical experience before commencement should check with the course coordinator regarding recognition of their previous work and requirements for further practical experience during the degree.

Minimum Progress
Students who twice fail a compulsory unit may be asked to review their continued enrolment in the award.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (BA/LLB)

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The double degree of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws is offered by the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Economics, Business and Law. The program combines the main elements of a Bachelor of Arts degree with specialist study in Law. Generally the degree will require five years of full-time study.

Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete 240 credit points, 96 of these credit points comprise the Bachelor of Arts component of the program with the remaining 144 comprising the Bachelor of Laws component.

Bachelor of Arts component
Students begin their studies with the Bachelor of Arts component and follow a sequence of units in one or more subjects in the humanities. Within the 96 credit points required, candidates must include:

1. two subjects (at least 12 credit points in each subject);
2. all 96 credit points must be selected from subjects for the Bachelor of Arts;
3. 48 credit points, including 18 credit points at 300 level, in one subject;
4. not more than 36 credit points at 100 level.

(For details of grouping of subjects within the Bachelor of Arts, refer to the rules of the Bachelor of Arts.)

Bachelor of Laws component
Candidates must also pass 144 credit points (and the unit, LS 280, Moot Court) towards the Bachelor of Laws degree, including:

1. units to the value of 90 credit points from Group A;
2. units to the value of 42 credit points from Groups B, C and D and at least one unit must be taken from each of the Groups.

A candidate may proceed to Honours in Laws in the law component if they have satisfied the rules in Chapter 11 (UNE Handbook), Bachelor of Laws, Graduate with Honours, Bachelor of Laws with Honours of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law Rules.

Compulsory Units to the value of 96cp:
LS 100, 160, 200, 210, 220, 231, 232, 240, 281, 282, 320, 351, 355, 271, 372, 480

Elective Units to the value of 48cp:
ELS 378; LS 301, 315, 321, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 341, 342, 345, 352, 354, 357, 3588, 360, 361, 364, 368, 370, 377 (off-campus only), 378, 379, 399, 400, 403, 453, 459, 471, 478.

Candidates with enquiries about advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Laws component should consult the Student Centre.

Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology (DipIndiArch)

This course is designed for those seeking a program of study which provides focussed training in Archaeology for students in indigenous communities. While the program has been developed for indigenous students, non-indigenous students with an interest in indigenous archaeology are also welcome. In the course, candidates undertake a sequence of units including: Issues in Contemporary Indigenous Societies, Archaeology, Aboriginal Archaeology, Australian Rock Art, Archaeology of Stone Artefacts, Field Methods.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of the Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology, a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points including all units in Group (a) and Group (b) as follows:

Group (a) ARPA 104, GEAR 100, ABAR 103, ABAR 343; and

Group (b) ABAR 355, ENCO 100 (students with credits in all units in first year can substitute ABAR 358), ABAR 383, HIST 354

With the permission of the Head of the School of Human and Environmental Studies, one unit relevant to Indigenous Archaeology may be substituted for one of the above units.

Advanced Standing
Not more than 12 credit points of advanced standing may be granted towards the Diploma.

Diploma in Modern Languages (DipModLang)

This course is designed for those who wish to acquire language training in a modern Asian or European language.

Admission Requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature shall have admission status to the University.

Course Requirements
Candidates must fulfil all the requirements for admission to the degree before being awarded the Diploma.

To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points in one language. Languages normally available :

Chinese; French; German; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese

The program shall include no more than 18 credit points at 100 level and must include at least 12 credit points at 300 level or above. A candidate can include a 6cp In-country language unit, in one language (as defined above).

Diploma in Town Planning (DipTownPlan)

The course provides an introduction to the field of town planning. The course will suit people who have undertaken little or no previous tertiary study, who find themselves working in the planning system, and who wish to gain at least preliminary qualifications in that field. The Diploma is not recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia. However, units passed toward the Diploma can later be counted towards the full professional degree of Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning. The Diploma is available by external study and on a part-time basis over a minimum of two years. The course is offered with a combination of full fee paying places, employer-funded places and a limited number of Commonwealth Supported places.

Course Requirements

1. To qualify for the Diploma, a candidate must pass unites to the value of 48 credit points including GEPL 111, 112, 121, 122 and four units chosedn from GEPL 316, 320, 324, 359, 301, ENVE 237.
2. With the permission of the course coordinator, another unit relevant to urban and regional planning may be substituted for one of the units listed above.

Advanced Standing
A candidate may be granted advanced standing for units passed at this or another institution that have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units listed above. Not more than 12 credits points of advanced standing may be granted.

Advanced Diploma in Arts (AdvDipArts)

The Advanced Diploma in Arts is designed for those who wish to gain an undergraduate qualification that is shorter in length than the degree of Bachelor. The Advanced Diploma requires successful completion of 72 credit points which allows candidates to either study a range of subjects or a particular area in some depth. Candidates have considerable latitude in their selection of units for the award. Subjects are selected from those listed for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the Advanced Diploma a candidate must pass units to the value of at least 72 credit points including:

1. not more than 36 credit points at 100 level;
2. not more than 24 credit points from subjects not listed in the rules of the Bachelor of Arts; and
3. at least twelve credit points in each of two subjects.

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted to a maximum of 48 credit points.

Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History (AdvDipLoc&AppHist)

This course is designed to cater for a wide range of people from differing educational backgrounds who are interested in the pursuit of local, family and applied history as a cultural study in its own right or as a means of promoting a community service, or as a professional qualification .

Admission
Entry to candidature is available for those who satisfy the University's admission requirements and can demonstrate that they have had some experience appropriate to the award.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.

Students are required to complete 72 credit points including all units from Group I (24 credit points); units to the value of at least 30 credit points from Group II and not more than 18 credit points from Group III.

Group I
HIST 150, HIST 151, HIST 330, HIST 339

Group II
HIST 318, HIST 319, HIST 333, HIST 335, HIST 337, HIST 388, HIST 351, HIST 354, HIST 359, HIST 361, HIST 367, HIST 368, HIST 373, HIST 376, HIST 378, HIST 391, HIST 392, HIST 397

Group III
Any 18 credit points at 300 level in History or any other unit approved by the Head of the School of Classics, History and Religion.

Period of Candidature
Candidates must complete requirements within 12 semesters from the date of commencement.

Advanced Standing

A graduate of the University or a graduate or undergraduate of another university (or a graduate or diplomate of a CAE) may be granted advanced standing for units passed elsewhere. Advanced standing will not be given for units passed elsewhere after enrolment at this University, unless prior permission to enrol in those units has been obtained (see Permission to Enrol Elsewhere). Advanced standing may only be granted for units which do not conflict with the subject groupings for the degree.

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences may grant advanced standing for units equivalent to a maximum of 96 credit points towards a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Languages, Bachelor of Psychology with Honours or a Bachelor of Social Science degree. Candidates for the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning may be granted advanced standing on the recommendation of the course coordinator for Urban and Regional Planning.

Students who have been granted advanced standing for 300-level units on the basis of previously completed qualifications may not count those units in satisfaction of the 300-level requirement of the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Languages, Bachelor of Psychology with Honours or the Bachelor of Social Science.

For full information on advanced standing see the rule governing advanced standing in Chapter 2 - General Rules of the Faculty of Arts in the University of New England Handbook. If you have any queries about advanced standing, contact the Student Centre- phone (02 6773 4444).

'Cross Institutional' and 'Non-Degree' Applicants

If you are seeking enrolment in UNE units to complete the degree of another institution, please attach to your application a letter from your 'home' institution supporting your application and confirming that your UNE unit will count towards that degree.

If you already hold a degree you may enrol in a unit as a 'non-degree' student. Such enrolment is available on a fee paying basis. In 2005 the fee for 6 credit point units in Schools of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is expected to be $920 per unit. If you pay non-degree fees, you will not be liable for Commonwealth supported fees, but you will be required to pay the General Service Fee by the date specified on the invoice sent after enrolment.