This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
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Domestic on campus
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $14,500.00 pa
Part-time - $7,250.00 pa
Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $14,500.00 pa
Part-time - $7,250.00 pa
We're changing the game when it comes to learning that works for you. Year one, you can choose to study online or combine on-campus and online study. you'll make connections with your peers and academics who are passionate about sharing their expertise. Plus, we'll keep the timetable compact so you can fit everything in. As you move into your second and third years, you'll study more online as you start to specialise. The course changes as you learn more.
Will you get a solid grounding in fundamental theory and practice? Of course. That's what your first year is all about. You will build on a solid foundation in humanities disciplines in first year to mix and match the areas of specialisation, from creative arts and marketing to history and sociology, in second and third year that align with your career goals.
We worked with many organisations to develop this Bachelor of Arts course - to ensure it hits the mark for the future workplace. That's why you'll get to study employability skills subjects, gaining the aptitudes that are important in any career. Things like communication, cultural awareness and critical thinking. These are the human-centric skills that employers want.
You can tailor your course to suit a multitude of careers in public, private and not-for-profit organisations, including the performing arts and creative arts industries.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| Core subject total credit points include 12 points of Work Integrated Learning | ||||
| COM120 | Reasoning and Writing | 8 credit pts | ||
| HST101 | The Short Twentieth Century | 8 credit pts | ||
| IKC101 | First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country | 8 credit pts | ||
| LIT111 | Fairytales, Superheroes and Literary Greats | 8 credit pts | ||
| PHL104 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| SOC101 | Understanding the Social World | 8 credit pts | ||
| Work Integrated Learning (WIL) | ||||
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| HSS100 | WIL 1: The Contemporary Bachelor of Arts | 4 credit pts | ||
| HSS303 | WIL 3: The Think Well | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) subject from the following: Compulsory subject total credit points include 12 points of Work Integrated Learning | |||||
| VPA107 | Disruptive Media | 8 credit pts | |||
| OR | |||||
| POL110 | Australian History and Politics | 8 credit pts | |||
| Work Integrated Learning | |||||
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| Select one (1) subject from the following: Students selecting BUS223 will need to select and additional Transferable Skills subject | |||||
| HSS200 | WIL 2: Engaging with Community and Industry | 8 credit pts | |||
| BUS223 | Work Placement 1 | 6 credit pts | |||
| HSS305 | International Exchange | 8 credit pts | |||
| JST321 | Justice Studies Workplace Learning | 8 credit pts | |||
| WEL232 | Work Place Learning in Human Services 1 | 8 credit pts | |||
| HSS305 | International Exchange | 8 credit pts | |||
| Select one (1) major from the following: Students intending to progress to a Charles Sturt Graduate Entry Teaching Program must complete Humanities Pathway to Teaching major. | ||||
| CA0001 | Creative Arts | 64 credit pts | ||
| EN0001 | English | 64 credit pts | ||
| EV0001 | Environmental Studies | 64 credit pts | ||
| HT0001 | History | 64 credit pts | ||
| HV0001 | Human Services | 64 credit pts | ||
| PT0001 | Humanities Pathway to Teaching | 64 credit pts | ||
| JS0001 | Justice Studies | 64 credit pts | ||
| MM0001 | Management and Marketing | 64 credit pts | ||
| PA0001 | Performing Arts | 64 credit pts | ||
| PE0001 | Philosophy and Ethics | 64 credit pts | ||
| PN0001 | Psychology (Non Accredited) | 64 credit pts | ||
| SO0001 | Sociology | 64 credit pts | ||
| WP0001 | Writing and Publishing | 64 credit pts |
| Select one (1) minor from the following: Students intending to progress to a Charles Sturt Graduate Entry Teaching Program must complete one of the Educational Studies minors. | ||||
| MINCA1 | Creative Arts | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINES1 | Educational Studies - Primary Teaching | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINES2 | Educational Studies - Secondary Teaching | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINEN1 | English | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINEV1 | Environmental Studies | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINHS1 | Head Start | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINHT1 | History | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINHV1 | Human Services | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINIS1 | Indigenous Studies | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINJS1 | Justice Studies | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINMM1 | Management and Marketing | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINPA1 | Performing Arts | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINPE1 | Philosophy and Ethics | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINPG1 | Politics and Government | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINPN1 | Psychology (Non Accredited) | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINSO1 | Sociology | 32 credit pts | ||
| MINWP1 | Writing and Publishing | 32 credit pts |
| Select six (6) subjects from the following: | ||||
| EMP100 | Building Resilience for the Workplace | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP101 | Building Emotional Intelligence | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP102 | Collaboration for Success | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP103 | Workplace Communication | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP104 | Human-Centred Design for workplace creativity | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP105 | Technology for the Connected Workplace | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP106 | Project Management Essentials | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP107 | Financial Literacy | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP108 | Data Analysis and Insights | 2 credit pts | ||
| EMP109 | Solving Problems with Critical Thinking | 2 credit pts |
| XUN008 | Unrestricted elective | 8 credit pts |
Investigate a wide range of disciplines within the creative arts field, including art history, photography and visual culture.
Explore how language and text work together to deliver meaningful content, and illuminate history, society and philosophy in a unique way.
Play a part in improving the health of ecosystems, human welfare and our planet.
From the local to the global, from migration to media, discover the history of ideas, peoples and nations.
Help the most vulnerable members of society, whether in communities or in the policy and advocacy arena.
Explore issues of criminal justice, conflict and equity and learn how these issues affect communities and individuals.
Gain the skills to move into the corporate world with confidence.
Choose a custom-made pathway program if you want to go on and teach at either primary or secondary level.
From classical and contemporary performance, to voice and movement, and Australian theatre, discover more about the diverse performing arts discipline.
Tackle the fundamental questions of how we ought to live - and become a nuanced critical thinker.
Develop your understanding of how the human mind functions. You could then undertake further study to become an accredited psychologist, or apply your knowledge to another field.
Study sociology to understand how individuals, communities and global networks function - so you can make a difference.
Get ready to work in the dynamic publishing industry - whether as a writer, editor, publisher or agent.
Brush up on your skills with our short, online subjects that prepare you for university. Topics range from essay writing and grammar, to maths, statistics, and chemistry - best of all they're free for most Australian residents. Visit Study Link to see our full range of subjects.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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The Bachelor of Arts has a lot of different disciplines and a lot of different subjects; it's up to you how you want to structure it. That's definitely the best part.
