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).
I would like to know more about this course.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 either a Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching (Secondary) or a Graduate Certificate in History Curriculum
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 132011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BA | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level; at least 36 credit points at 300-level or above; and 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 |
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| Approved Majors Complete TWO Majors |
78 to 108 cps |
| Or | |
| Complete ONE Combined Major | 72 cps |
| Or | |
| Complete an Approved Program of Study leading to Professional Accreditation | 60 cps |
| Elective Units The number of credit points will vary depending on which Major or Majors a candidate undertakes as part of their program of study. |
36 to 84 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Ancient History
Asian Studies
Australian History
Chinese
Classical Languages
English
Film Studies
French
Gender Studies
German
History
Human Bioscience
Human Geography
Indigenous Studies
Indonesian
International History
International Studies
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Media Studies
Music
Peace Studies
Philosophy
Physical Geography
Political Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Studies in Religion
Theatre and Performance
Writing
Combined Majors
Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology
Articulation Program
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 must pass units to the value of 48 credit points, including at least 36 credit points at 300 level.
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This program is also articulated with the Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) of the Actors Centre Australia. Candidates must pass units to the value of 60 credit points as follows: 48 credit points including at least 36 credit points at 300 level and 12 credit points offered in units offered within any Majors offered within the Bachelor of Arts.
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Arts.
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.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.