Bachelor of Arts
| Official Abbreviation | BA | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview |
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). |
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| 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. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| 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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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | None | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Advanced Standing | None | |||||||||||||||
| Fast Track | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other 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. |
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form.
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