Course and Subject Handbook 2015

Course and Subject Handbook 2015 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	10110
Version	11
Professional Accreditation Status	The Psychology major for this course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). With one further year of study in Psychology graduates will be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (4+2 Pathway).
Course type	Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English
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.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	72 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Study plans must include: At least 3 credit points at level 1 from any four of the following subject prefixes: AN, AR, CI, CU,CV, CY, EL, FR, GR, HI, IT, JA, JN, NM, PL, PY, SS, SY or WS; and At least 3 credit points of Indigenous Australian Studies either SS1010 or a subject prefixed IA, or AN1001 (Singapore). A minimum of 42 credit points must be taken at levels 2 and 3, of which, at least 18 credit points must be at level 3. A maximum of 15 credit points may be taken from subjects outside of the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, except for subjects specified under a major.
Additional completion requirements	The psychology major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. Students wishing to complete an APAC accredited sequence should seek advice from the Division Office.
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of at least one discipline of the Arts, Languages or Social Sciences Integrate knowledge of the diversity of cultures and peoples, their differences and commonalities, especially with respect to Australian Indigenous cultures and peoples Appraise the place and role of Australia and Singapore in the Asia-Pacific region and the tropics worldwide Review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information, claims, and evidence Apply critical thinking, independent judgement, intercultural sensitivity, and national, regional and global perspectives, to identify and solve problems in at least one discipline of the Arts, Languages or Social Sciences Present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas, through proficiency in written and spoken English language and numeracy, appropriate to their audience and in a range of modes and media Demonstrate capacity for reflection, planning, ethical decision-making and interdisciplinary team work in diverse contexts of community engagement, professional work and/or scholarship Identify and have potential to act and reflect upon opportunities for lifelong learning and career development.

Course Structure

Course Structure – Townsville, Cairns

Course Structure - Singapore

Course Structure - Townsville, Cairns

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition

BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place

Level 3

BA3000:03 Arts Edge

OPTIONS

Select 12 credit points of level 1 Arts, Creative Media, Environmental Sciences, and Social Sciences subjects

Arts, Creative Media, Environmental Sciences, and Social Sciences subjects include the following prefixes:

AN, AR, CI, CU , CV, CY, EL, EV , FR, GR, HI, IA , IT, JA, JN, NM , PL, PY, SS, SY and WS;

PLUS

Select SS1010 or any IA level 1, 2 or 3 subject

PLUS

Select 9 credit points of any undergraduate subjects at level 1, 2 and 3

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subjects at level 2 and 3

PLUS

Select a single or double major in second year

Single Major

Select a major from Table A

PLUS

Select 18 credit points of level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects

Double Major

Select a major from Table A

PLUS

Select a second major from Table A

Table A (MAJORS)

Type of major	Mandatory Single or double
Credit points in major	18 credit points
Special requirements	Nil
Notes	All majors are available mid year

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Anthropology	Cairns Townsville
Archaeology	Cairns Townsville
Chinese	Cairns (Suspended 2013 – 2015)
Criminology	Townsville
English	Cairns Townsville External study
Environmental Studies	Cairns Townsville
French Advanced	Cairns Townsville
French Foundation	Cairns Townsville
Geography	Cairns Townsville
German	Townsville
History	Cairns Townsville
Human Services	Cairns Townsville
Indigenous Australian Studies	Cairns Townsville External Study
Italian	Cairns
Japanese Advanced	Cairns Townsville
Japanese Foundation	Cairns Townsville
Media and Writing	Townsville
Political Science	Cairns Townsville External Study
Psychology	Cairns Townsville Singapore
Socio-Economics	Townsville External	Not available in joint degrees. Students who wish to enrol in the Socio-Economics major should complete BU1003:03 Economics for Business in year 1 or in year 2 of their degree before attempting subjects in the Socio-Economics major.
Sociology	Cairns Townsville External study
The Asian Century	Cairns Townsville Singapore

Course Structure - Singapore

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition

BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place

Level 3

BA3000:03 Arts Edge

OPTIONS

Select 12 credit points of specified level 1 Arts and Social Sciences subjects from List 1

PLUS

AN1001:03 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective

PLUS

Select 9 credit points of undergraduate level 1, 2 or 3 subjects

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of undergraduate level 2 or level 3 subjects

PLUS

Select a single or double major from Table B in second year

Single Major

Select a major from Table B

PLUS

Select 18 credit points of level 2 or 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects OR

Double Major

Select a major from Table B

PLUS

Select a second major from Table B

List 1

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1

PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2

SS1111:03 Introduction to Counselling

SS1112:03 Multicultural, Child and Adolescent Counselling

SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology

Table B (SINGAPORE MAJORS)

Type of major	Mandatory Single or double
Credit points in major	18 credit points
Special requirements	NB The Asian Century major is proposed to commence in 2016.
Notes	All majors are available mid year

MAJOR

AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

Psychology

Cairns

Townsville

Singapore

The Asian Century

Cairns

Townsville

Singapore

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Not all majors are available in Cairns
Singapore	Not all majors are available in Singapore
Townsville	Not all majors are available in Townsville
External	Not all majors are available externally

Candidature

Expected time to complete	3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	9 years
Maximum leave of absence	3 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 or 3 subject.
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 one more year of psychology plus two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited masters degree.
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	12 credit points
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	48 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3.

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF ARTS
Approved abbreviation	BA
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Any major studied may appear on the testamur.
Exit with lesser award	Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 48 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Advanced Diploma of Arts.
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	Available as an additional year of study.
Eligibility	Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across the undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the final year of the undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas.