Course and Subject Handbook 2015

Course and Subject Handbook 2015 Course Information Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on]

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	10109
Version	8
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in an arts discipline or Qualifications recognised by the Division as equivalent to that above.
Additional selection requirements	Applicants must satisfy the requirements of the college(s) in which honours are to be undertaken to ensure that the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to an honours degree has been attained.
Special admission requirements	Admission to the honours degree shall follow on directly from the pass degree and, normally, no later than five years following completion of the pass degree. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from another university, or who graduated more than five years ago, may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends as a condition of entry to honours.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of social theory, practice and professional ethics in at least one discipline in the Arts or Journalism or Social Sciences Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods in at least one discipline in the Arts or Journalism or Social Sciences Analyse critically and evaluate place and role of Australia and Singapore in the Asia-Pacific region and the tropics worldwide Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise perspectives, arguments and sources of qualitative and/or quantitative data pertinent to complex social, political, historical, economic, environmental and/or cultural issues, particularly those related to quality of life in the tropics worldwide Present a clear and coherent exposition of research to a variety of audiences through advanced proficiency in written and spoken English language and, where appropriate, numeracy skills Design, plan and execute a research project with some independence Demonstrate advanced understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in some areas in at least one discipline in the Arts or Journalism or Social Sciences Respectfully and responsibly apply knowledge of diversity and difference among people, especially vulnerable and Indigenous peoples, in research and scholarship.

Course Structure

Single Honours - Arts and Social Sciences

Single Honours - Earth and Environmental Studies

Joint Honours

Course Structure - Single Honours – Arts and Social Sciences

CORE SUBJECTS

BA4001:06 Arts Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

BA4002:06 Arts Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

OPTIONS

Select a major from Table A below

Table A – Single Arts and Social Sciences Majors

Type of major

Mandatory

Single

Credit points in major

12 credit points

Special requirements

Nil

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Anthropology	Cairns Townsville
Archaeology	Cairns Townsville
Criminology	Townsville	Not available in Joint Honours
English	Cairns Townsville External study
French	Cairns Townsville
History	Cairns Townsville
Human Services	Cairns Townsville
Indigenous Australian Studies	Cairns Townsville External Study
Journalism	Townsville	Not available in Joint Honours
Media and Writing	Townsville External study
Political Science	Cairns Townsville External Study
Sociology	Cairns Townsville External study

Course Structure - Single Honours – Earth and Environmental Sciences

OPTIONS

Select a major from Table B below

Table B - Single Earth and Environmental Sciences Majors

Type of major

Mandatory

Single

Credit points in major

24 credit points

Special requirements

Nil

MAJOR

AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

Environmental Studies

Cairns

Townsville

Not available in Joint Honours

Geography

Cairns

Townsville

Not available in Joint Honours

Course Structure - Joint Honours

CORE SUBJECTS

BA4001:06 Arts Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

BA4002:06 Arts Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

OPTIONS

Select two majors from Table C below

Table C – Joint Arts and Social Sciences Majors

Type of major

Mandatory

Double

Credit points in major

6 credit points

Special requirements

Nil

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Anthropology	Cairns Townsville
Archaeology	Cairns Townsville
English	Cairns Townsville External study
French	Cairns Townsville
History	Cairns Townsville
Human Services	Cairns Townsville
Indigenous Australian Studies	Cairns Townsville External Study
Media and Writing	Townsville External study
Political Science	Cairns Townsville External Study
Sociology	Cairns Townsville External study

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	External mode only
Townsville	Internal and external mode

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Graduates of this course, who wish to become fully registered as psychologists, must complete two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited master’s degree.
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BA(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	The major shall appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable