Bachelor of Arts
Why study the Bachelor of Arts at UNE?
The degree equips students with creative, critical and analytical skills ideal for lifelong learning. The degree offers flexibility in career options and can provide a solid foundation for further studies. This is a flexible degree in which you can incorporate multiple majors. Graduating students have the two majors or combined major within the degree appear on their testamur; e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Sociology) or Bachelor of Arts (Political and International Studies).
Career Opportunities
Depending on majors, examples include positions in public and private sectors, such as management and administration, heritage and archival, policy and public relations, diplomacy and foreign affairs, translation, education, business, health, film and theatre, public relations, media, tourism, editing and publishing, and roles such as human resource officers, social researchers, town planners, welfare officers, administrative managers, park rangers, archaeologists, curators, psychologists and sociologists. Depending on your area of major study a career in teaching is available by completing a Graduate Diploma in Education.
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DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
142008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BA |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2007 UAI | 70 |
| 2007 OP | 14 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| Benefits | Graduates from a Bachelor of Arts at UNE will gain detailed and specialist subject knowledge. They will also develop a range of research, analysis and communication skills that prepare them for a wide variety of employment opportunities and postgraduate study |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
| Double Degree Opportunities | Combined programs are also offered, for example, Arts/Teaching, Arts/Science and Arts/Business and Double Degree in Arts/Laws. Graduates with appropriate major studies may also qualify as secondary teachers by completing a Graduate Diploma in Education. |
| Honours | Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
white (BCC 1) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points with no more than 60 credit points at 100-level; at least 36 credit points at 300-level or above; and with at least 108 credit points from units listed in the Approved Majors.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
Not more than 60 credit points at 100-level |
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Two Approved Majors |
Range of 78 to 108cps |
OR |
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ONE Combined Major |
Range of 72 to 84cps |
OR |
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An approved program of study |
60 cps |
Elective Units |
Min 36cps |
Total |
144 cps |
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Exit Pathways
Candidates who wish to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points, including 36 credit points at 200/300-level.
Articulation Program
(a) Communication and Management
This program is articulated with the following streams and awards or other programs deemed equivalent as approved by the faculty, each of which is equivalent to 96 credit points.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong: Associate Degree in Business, Higher Diploma in Applied Translation Studies, Higher Diploma in Corporate Communication, Associate of Arts in Applied English Studies, Associate of Arts in Cinema and Television, Associate of Arts in Corporate Communication, Associate of Arts in Cultural Studies, Associate of Arts in Journalism, Associate of Science in New Media.
City University of
Hong Kong: Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Chinese and English), Associate of Arts in Media Technology, Associate of Social Science in Applied Social Studies (Public Relations concentration only), Associate of Arts in General Studies (Language and 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, Associate in Bilingual Communication, Associate in English for Business Communication, Higher Diploma in Bilingual Communication, Higher Diploma in English for Business Communication.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree, Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree in Business.
The University of Hong Kong: Associate of Arts, Associate of Business Administration, Higher Diploma in Business (Marketing and Media).
Open University of Hong Kong: Associate of Arts in Chinese Communication, Associate of Language Studies (English), Higher Diploma in Language and Translation.
Caritas Francis Hsu College: Higher Diploma in Translation and Interpretation.
Hong Kong College of Technology: Higher Diploma in Interactive Media Design.
These candidates will complete the following 48 credit points: COMM 321; ENCO 100, 306; ECT 303; PDAS 301, 302, 311, 313.
(b) 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. Candidates will complete 48 credit points, including at least 36 credit points at 300 level, from the following list: COMM180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386; EUCL 325, 326; THEA110, 111, 301, 307, 317, 321, 330, 333.