Course and Subject Handbook 2025 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2025
Course code	115710
Course type	Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7)
Owner	Academy
College	Arts, Society and Education

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English (Units 3/4,C)
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	72 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Study plans must include: A maximum of 30 credit points at Level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points at Level 3
Additional information	The Psychology Studies major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence.
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 Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Integrate knowledge of the diversity of cultures and peoples, their differences and commonalities, especially with respect to Indigenous cultures and peoples 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 Reflect on current skills and knowledge to identify opportunities for lifelong learning and career development.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Arts.
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

Course Structure – JCU Townsville, JCU Cairns and External

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigeneity and Multiculturalism

Level 2

SC2101:03 Solving Complex Problems in a Changing World

Level 3

SC3101:03 Transforming Professional Futures: From Ideas to Action

Plus

Select 3 credit points of any Level 2 Humanities, Arts and Social Science subjects

Plus

Select 6 credit points of any Level 3 Humanities, Arts and Social Science subjects

PLUS

Select a single or double major

Single Major

Select a major from Table A

Plus

Select 12 credit points of any Level 1 undergraduate subjects

Plus

Select 6 credit points of any level 2 undergraduate subjects

Plus

Select 6 credit points of any level 3 undergraduate subjects

Double Major

Select a major from Table A

PLUS

Select a second major from Table A

TABLE A (MAJORS)

Credit points in major

24 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Anthropology	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available on-campus in Cairns or Townsville, and all subjects are available online. Some subjects in the major will need to be taken online in JCU Flex mode, with the choice of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time
Archaeology	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available on-campus in Cairns or Townsville, and all subjects are available online. Some subjects in the major will need to be taken online in JCU Flex mode, with the choice of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time
Criminology	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	Most subjects are available on-campus in Townsville. One core subject is available on-campus in Cairns. All subjects in the major are offered in JCU Flex mode, offering the option of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time
English	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available on-campus in Townsville. Two subjects are available on-campus in Cairns. All subjects in the major are offered in JCU Flex mode, offering the option of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time
History	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available online, and also on-campus in Townsville. One alternate core subject is also available on-campus in Cairns. All subjects in the major are offered in JCU Flex mode, offering the option of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time
Human Geography	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	All subjects are available on-campus in Townsville and Cairns
Human Services	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available online or on-campus in Townsville or Cairns. Students wishing to enrol in this major externally can check external subject availabilities in the Course and Subject Handbook. If you plan to practice as an accredited social worker, you will need additional studies beyond a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
Indigenous Studies	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	Most subjects are available online, and on-campus in Cairns and Townsville. There is one subject that is only offered online, and one subject that is only offered on-campus
Politics and International Relations	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available on-campus in Cairns or Townsville, and all subjects are available online. Some subjects in the major will need to be taken externally in JCU Flex mode, with the choice of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time
Psychology Studies	JCU Townsville	Subjects are available on-campus in Townsville. If you plan to practice as a registered psychologist, you will need additional studies beyond a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Studies
Sociology	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville External	All subjects are available on-campus in Cairns or Townsville, and all subjects are available online. Some subjects in the major will need to be taken externally in JCU Flex mode, with the choice of online workshop attendance or independent learning in your own time

Course Structure (Singapore)

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

AN1001:03 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective

Level 2

SC2101:03 Solving Complex Problems in a Changing World

Level 3

SC3101:03 Transforming Professional Futures: From Ideas to Action

PLUS

Select 12 credit points of any Level 1 undergraduate subjects

Plus

Select 12 credit points of any level 2 undergraduate subjects

Plus

Select 9 credit points of any level 3 undergraduate subjects

PLUS

Select a major from Table B

TABLE B (MAJORS - SINGAPORE)

Credit points in major

24 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Psychology Studies	JCU Singapore	Subjects are available on-campus in Singapore. Students planning to practice as a registered psychologist will need additional studies beyond a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Studies.

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Cairns	All majors are available, except for Psychology Studies. Not all majors are available Mixed-mode and Internal
JCU Singapore	Only the Psychology Studies major is available.
JCU Townsville	Not all majors are available Mixed-mode and Internal
External	The Human Geography, Indigenous Studies and Psychology Studies majors are not 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
Professional accreditation requirements	The Psychology Studies major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence.
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure
Maximum allowed	48 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF ARTS
Approved abbreviation	BA
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Majors will appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. 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
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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