Bachelor of Arts (BART) - BA

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Distance education: 909405; Toowoomba campus: 909441

CRICOS code (International applicants): 009258A

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In this section:

• Program focus
• Anthropology major
• Communication and Media Studies major
• Creative Media major
• Drama - see Theatre Theory major
• English Literature major
• German - see Language and Culture major
• History major
• Indigenous Studies
• Indonesian language major
• International Relations major
• Journalism major
• Language and Culture major
• Mandarin Chinese - see Language and Culture major
• Music (Practice or Theory) major
• Public Relations major
• Theatre (Practice or Theory) major
• Visual Arts (Practice or Theory) major

Program focus

The Bachelor of Arts program provides students with a broad-reaching plan of study, with opportunities to specialise in two or three areas of study within Communications, Creative Arts, Humanities and International Relations, as well as optional and elective study choices from dozens of additional fields of study. Core studies are also provided in a range of academic skills early in the program. The Bachelor of Arts thus offers a flexible study pattern across several skill and knowledge-bases, while also allowing students to gain substantial progress toward career paths within specific disciplinary or professional fields. Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts should be able to apply both intellectual and practical skills to further study, research, and employment in a wide range of careers.

Anthropology major

This major provides students with understanding and insight about the nature of human behaviour and how people live and work together. Anthropology studies help students learn to understand the physical and cultural similarities and differences between people.

Career opportunities

Career options are available in social planning, community development and social policy, as well as a wide range of public service and welfare occupations, and cultural heritage and Native Title consultancy. To become a professional anthropologist or sociologist, graduates must undertake a fourth year Honours degree.

Communication and Media Studies major

This major combines the study of human communication theory with the development of human communication skills. You analyse the areas of language, film, television and culture. You learn about interpersonal, group and mass communication, and communication in multi-cultural societies. You will develop an understanding of communication problems of society by examining communication processes at all levels in society.

Career opportunities

Many career opportunities are available in areas such as public relations, communication policy, management, administration and the arts, culture and media industries, teaching and community development.

Creative Media major

This major focuses on providing a creative environment for students interested in the artistic use of computer driven digital technologies, with a focus on conceptualising, designing and applying self-generated projects sustained upon a firm technological base and professional application. Students will work in the field, in the television studio, sound studios and design and computer labs to release their projects. Please note that no mid-year enrolments are accepted into this major. Students will need to consult the discipline coordinator regarding their enrolment.

Career opportunities

Television production, animator, video and sound production, secondary teacher (with further study).

Drama - see Theatre Theory major

English Literature major

English literature develops students' skills in developing critical arguments, conducting research, and documenting evidence. Study in this area encourages students to be analytical and to develop a clear and expressive writing style in a range of modes. Students explore innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays.

Career opportunities

Career options are available to graduates in such areas as teaching, librarianship, publishing, media and the public service.

German - see Language and Culture major

History major

This major provides a challenge for those with an enquiring mind. History is not unlike a forensic science; it examines clues, assesses the reliability of witnesses and seeks out the reasons and truth behind an event. Historians have insight into what events have happened and why. Students will examine world civilisations, historic and contemporary Australia, race relations in Australian history, European and American history, and the 20th century.

Career opportunities

Employment fields range from teaching, librarianship, museum consultancy and archival work to journalism, media and the public service.

Indigenous Studies

The major gives students an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives and ways of thinking and allows one to see the value and contribution of Indigenous Australians to contemporary Australian society. This major will be of particular value to students studying nursing, education, anthropology or journalism.

Indonesian language major

Students will develop formal and informal communication skills in the Indonesian language, learn grammar and language structures, and acquire a vocabulary of some 4,500 commonly used words. Skills will be developed for conversation, reading and writing. Learn about the language and culture through contemporary Indonesian literature, popular newspapers and magazines. No prior knowledge of the language is needed.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist in Australia and overseas in international business, tourism and federal or state government departments (e.g. trade, tourism, immigration, defence and foreign affairs). Combined with a graduate entry degree in Education, it is possible to pursue a career in primary or secondary teaching.

International Relations major

This major is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of Australian domestic and external affairs. A range of theoretical perspectives is examined, including institutional structures, policy frameworks, political systems and ideologies, economies and security regimes in various regions. Students will also study the complexities of cross-cultural interaction and issues which will be developed analytically through issue-based, problem-solving approaches.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist in public service, ethnic affairs, foreign and defence affairs, business, international trade and tourism.

Journalism major

Students prepare for a career in journalism or a related field by reporting, writing, editing, designing and producing for the Web, television, radio, newspapers and magazines. A wide range of knowledge and skills across multiple media, and a focus on hands-on experience, enables students to work in the 21st century's digital newsrooms. Students are also encouraged to link with industry by undertaking internships as journalists.

Career opportunities

Our graduates are working in radio, television, online and print media, throughout Australia and overseas. They include news and specialist reporters, columnists, commentators, copywriters, producers, sub-editors, editors, newsreaders and presenters. Journalism skills are also valued in public relations, publishing, law, commerce and business - where experienced journalists have become media officers, publishers, editors, speechwriters for government officials, politicians and executives, and corporate communicators.

Language and Culture major

The new Language and Culture major offers students the choice of study in either German or Mandarin Chinese. The Language and Culture major will equip students for the challenges and opportunities of global citizenship in the twenty-first century, teaching competencies in both language and cultural knowledge. It uses the experience of language learning as a gateway into the broader study of German and Chinese history, politics, culture, traditions, customs and national identities. Language and Culture teaches foreign language skills as a means for students to acquire an enhanced cross-cultural awareness and to prepare them effectively for the real-life possibility of studying and living abroad. This major will be fully available both on-campus and online.

Career opportunities

The study of language and culture equips students for a variety of careers, including international business, trade and diplomatic services, journalism and foreign correspondent work, arts and the creative professions and teaching abroad. Language and culture is also the ideal preparation for overseas professional placements or exchanges in fields such as business, engineering, sciences and information technology.

Mandarin Chinese - see Language and Culture major

Music (Practice or Theory) major

Music at USQ offers a contemporary, cutting edge approach to music creation, performance and scholarship. These majors explore music as a living, vital, creative practice that embraces contemporary artistic and technological developments.

Career opportunities

These majors are meant to complement skills acquired through other Arts studies. Supported by further study, careers as a teacher, librarian, performer, music administrator or concert promoter are available to you.

Public Relations major

With this major you will gain the skills and knowledge to review communication policies within an organisation and develop and implement communication programs and strategies. This major will also equip you with skills required in the industry, such as creating public awareness campaigns and improving organisation, public and media relations. This major will help you identify communication problems of organisations through appropriate research and strategic planning.

Career opportunities

Most organisations recognise the importance of public relations to ensure the support of the public, media, government and their own staff. Opportunities exist in the areas of corporate public relations, consulting, government organisations, lobby groups, environmental and social issues, fund-raising, publicity and promotion, and community development.

Theatre (Practice or Theory) major

The new theatre majors offer an exciting range of learning options and career pathways. They allow students to develop skills in their main areas of practice or discipline, and augments with a secondary specialisation that maximises career opportunity.

Career opportunities

Collaborative artist, events manager, play and screenwriter, arts administrator, secondary teacher (with further study), community arts officer, youth arts officer.

Visual Arts (Practice or Theory) major

Visual Arts Practice introduces you to the areas of drawing, printing, printmaking, ceramics, spatial construction and arts management. These gradually enable you to specialise in one area. Visual Arts Theory introduces you to social, cultural, historical and philosophical issues affecting studio practice.

Career opportunities

These majors are meant to complement skills acquired through other Arts studies. Supported by further study, careers as a teacher, librarian, artist, art critic or curator are available to you.

Program aims

The program aims to produce graduates who have:

• a general understanding and appreciation of the complexities of human thought, expression and behaviour through study in a variety of subject areas

• developed further their personal, cultural, creative and intellectual capacities

• an awareness of, and ability to evaluate, various explanations of human behaviour

• the intellectual and practical skills necessary to apply knowledge in fields such as further study, research, employment and community services

• the ability to analyse, construct, and evaluate arguments critically.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the program, students should be able to demonstrate:

• the ability to express thoughts with clarity and coherence

• the ability to comprehend the fundamental nature of the process of communication in a range of forms, including its formal and informal, oral and written, verbal and non-verbal, aural and visual modes

• have competence in the specified aims and objectives of their chosen major

• competence in using computers

• an understanding of Australia in its region.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts is in accordance with University admission guidelines for undergraduate programs.

MUSIC PRACTICE MAJOR

• At least 5th Grade Theory or Musicianship (AMEB) or equivalent.

• At least HA for BSSSS Music for Year 11 and 12.

• Approximately Grade 7 standard (AMEB) depending on instrument.

• Audition (2 contrasting items), interview and aural and musical knowledge tests conducted during Orientation Week.

MUSIC THEORY MAJOR

• At least 5th grade Theory or Musicianship (AMEB) or equivalent, or 4th Grade Music Craft, or HA or higher for BSSSS Music in years 11 and 12.

• Aural and music knowledge tests conducted during Orientation Week.

VISUAL ARTS PRACTICE MAJOR

• Interview conducted during Orientation Week.

• Present a reasonably broad folio of recent work completed over the past two years. The folio should show an awareness of drawing from life and an understanding of different media.

• The criteria used for selecting students includes interest, enthusiasm and purpose in studying visual arts; career aspirations; knowledge of visual arts processes and theory; demonstrated perceptual ability and handskills; critical abilities; and evidence of self-motivation, initiative and commitment.

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/EAP program.

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for undergraduate programs may be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.

If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP) or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP.

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts consists of 24 units. Together with three core courses, students should take one of the following combinations of elements:

• three major studies, or

• two major studies, minor and electives.

Please note that in either combination above, students must choose first and second majors from the USQ Bachelor of Arts enrolment pattern. Students will be advised to enrol in specific combinations of majors, minors and electives if they wish to enhance their opportunities for employment or further study. Further details of these combinations can be obtained from the relevant Program Coordinator. In some instances, however, combinations preferred by individual students may not be available due to quota, timetable or enrolment pattern constraints.

Combination 1

Combination 2

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 9 years to complete this program.

Core courses

All students must take the core course CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship. Students also take CSC1402 Foundation Computing, and Faculty of Arts students must not enrol in the course CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences (Biology) nor in CMS1008 (Nursing). The following are acceptable for the third core course:

• ANT1000 World Archaeology: An Introduction

• ANT1001 Introductory Anthropology

• CMS1010 Introduction to Communication Studies

• CMS1013 Australian Television

• EDC2200 Indigenous Perspectives

• ENL1000 Introduction to Literature

• ENL1001 Australian Stories

• HIS1000 World Civilizations to 1500 CE

• HIS1001 Introduction to Australian History

• HIS1003 World History Since 1500AD

• IND1000 Indonesian 1A

• INR1000 International Relations in a Globalizing Era

• INR1001 Global Transitions and Human Security

• JRN1000 Introduction to Journalism

• LAC1001 Language Survival Skills

• MUS1031 Music History 1 (EXT only)

• MUS2087 Introduction to Popular Music

• PRL1002 Principles and Practice of Public Relations

• PRL1003 Reputation Management

• SOC1000 Approaches to the Social Sciences

• THE1001 Introduction to History and Theory of Drama 1

• VSA1000 Introduction to Art Theory

  The third core course should be chosen from outside the student's major or minor study areas.

The recommended pattern for enrolment in core courses by full-time on-campus students is:

This pattern should only be varied with the permission of the Program Coordinator.

Major studies

A Major Study is a specified group of courses with a value of seven units. A major must have courses over three levels and contain at least two courses at third level. The following major studies are offered:

Note: The third major or minor study should be selected from other majors/minors in the Bachelor of Arts or approved majors/minors from other Faculties. Elective courses might be taken from the 'third' major area in the third year of enrolment with the permission of Program Coordinator and subject to quotas.

Majors in the Bachelor of Arts from outside the Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts enables students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts to take one major or minor/elective study from programs in other Faculties or from the University of New England after consultation with the Program Coordinator.

For Bachelor of Arts purposes, a major in these areas comprises seven units of which at least two must be at Level 3. Enrolment in these majors is subject to pre-requisites, quota availability and timetabling constraints.

These majors may only be listed as a third major or minor/elective study, not as a first or second major. Please note that majors offered outside of the Faculty of Arts may also require permission from the relevant Faculty before a student can commence an academic plan including these majors. Students wishing to pursue graduate study in non-Arts areas such as Education or Psychology should consult with relevant Faculties regarding acceptable content areas in the Bachelor of Arts.

Minor studies

Minor studies are designed to enable students to widen their knowledge and perspectives. Courses must be taken over two levels and should be in the same discipline or recognised multi-disciplinary area.

Students who take only two major studies must take one of the minors indicated in the Minor studies section of this Handbook. Students should take courses to the value of at least four units in the selected Minor study. Choice of a minor will depend on the availability of the subject area, timetabling constraints, quotas and other restrictions such as auditions and interviews in certain areas of the Arts, as well as confirmation by the Program Coordinator.

Elective courses

Elective courses are designed to enable students to further increase their knowledge and widen their perspectives. Choice of an elective will depend on the availability of the course(s), timetabling constraints, quotas, and other restrictions such as auditions and interviews in certain areas of the Arts, as well as confirmation by the Program Coordinator.

Courses available for elective study are generally those found in Minor studies and are listed in theMinor studies section of this Handbook.

IT requirements

Access to high-level computers is necessary. On-campus students will access appropriately equipped laboratories, but should consider acquisition of their own computer. External students should be able to access a computer with the following minimum standards:

• Pentium or equivalent, 128Mb Ram, 20Gb 7200 RPM Hard disk, SVGA with at least 32Mb video RAM, Windows 98/2000*, mouse, sound card, CD-RW drive, modem, or

• Apple Mac or equivalent, 12Mb Ram, 20Gb 7200 RPM Hard Disk, 15 inch Monitor, Mac RO 9.2 or later, CD-RW drive, modem.

• Preferred browser standards are the latest versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape.

Note: Students with Windows 95 might be able to operate in this program for a short period until an upgrade is acquired

All students should have access to email and the Internet via a computer running the latest versions of Internet web browsers such as Netscape Commander or Internet Explorer.

The University is installing a wireless network for students' computers. In order to take advantage of this facility and further enhance their on-campus learning environment, students should consider purchasing a notebook/laptop computer with wireless connectivity. A notebook/laptop may be required for some courses.

Please see the following URL for up-to-date advice on computing requirements http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/default.htm.

Enrolment

All students are urged to adhere to the recommended enrolment patterns as detailed in relevant Sections. Completion of enrolment requirements will be necessary before a student will be permitted to enrol in more advanced courses.

All students

When completing their enrolment form, students need to nominate the codes for the two majors they wish to study. Students should also heed the following advice:

• students may study only one major from the Creative Arts area. Admission to the majors in Creative Media, Music Theory, Music Practice and Visual Arts Practice is subject to an interview/audition in orientation week

• one major of seven units or any minor study of four units or three elective units may be taken from programs outside the Faculty of Arts on the approval of the student's Program Coordinator (see list of majors at the end of the Bachelor of Arts section)

• students intending to become teachers of LOTE are advised that they should study the Language and Culture major over three years in order to achieve appropriate competency.

• students taking part in a University-approved exchange program with an overseas institution may be required to enrol in one or more of the following courses:

HUM1000; HUM1001; HUM1002; HUM1003; HUM1004 ; HUM1005; HUM1006. Such students should consult with the relevant Program Coordinator.

Two majors

Students who wish to enrol in only two majors should list the two major codes on their enrolment form in the Major 1 and Major 2 sections. They will be required to take minor and elective studies. They will need to nominate a minor code and insert it in the Minor 1/Major 3 section of the enrolment form. It is not necessary to nominate an Elective Code. Minor Codes are listed in the Minor studies section of this Handbook.

Three majors

Students who wish to enrol in three majors should list three major codes on the enrolment form in the Major 1 section, Major 2 section and Minor 1/Major 3 section. They will not be required to take minor or elective studies, and therefore should not nominate Minor 2 or Elective Codes.

In this section:

• Recommended enrolment patterns
• Anthropology recommended enrolment pattern
• Communication and Media Studies recommended enrolment pattern
• Creative Media recommended enrolment pattern
• English Literature recommended enrolment pattern
• History recommended enrolment pattern
• Indigenous Studies major recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba campus
• Indonesian Language recommended enrolment pattern
• International Relations recommended enrolment pattern
• Journalism recommended enrolment pattern
• Languages - see enrolment pattern for Language and Culture (German or Mandarin Chinese) or Indonesian Language
• Language and Culture (German or Mandarin Chinese) recommended enrolment pattern
• Music Practice recommended enrolment pattern
• Music Theory recommended enrolment pattern - On-campus only
• Music Theory recommended enrolment pattern - External only
• Public Relations recommended enrolment pattern
• Theatre Practice recommended enrolment pattern
• Theatre Theory recommended enrolment pattern
• Visual Arts Practice recommended enrolment pattern
• Visual Arts Theory recommended enrolment pattern
• Recommended enrolment patterns for University of New England majors, minors and elective courses

Recommended enrolment patterns

On-campus students (full-time)

On-campus students should take courses offered in the on-campus mode and will only be permitted to take courses externally during Semesters 1 and 2 with the approval of their Program Coordinator.

Commencing students

Commencing students are advised to enrol in three study areas in Semester 1, plus the recommended core course. Courses from these may be used as part of Minor or Elective Studies later in the program, provided the requirements indicated in Program structure, major studies and minor studies (above) are met. Students commencing in Semester 2 should consult the Program Coordinator on availability of courses in their chosen areas of study.

Recommended general pattern for first year full-time students

First year enrolment (part-time/external)

• Students should take a maximum of two courses in each semester. Many commencing students find it advisable to enrol in only one course in each semester, or one in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2.

• Students should complete the core course CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship by the end of their first year of study.

• Students should commence one major study in their first year.

Subsequent years of enrolment

• Students should take major courses in each year of study.

• Where students select two major studies, they are advised to commence Minor studies in their second year of study.

• Minor Study courses are indicated in the Minor studies section of this Handbook.

Recommended general pattern for external students, and part-time on-campus students

Residential schools

Some courses taken externally have a compulsory residential school as part of their requirement. For details, please consult information contained in the 'Residential schools' column of the recommended enrolment patterns.

Semester 3

The Faculty is intending to offer some courses in Semester 3. All students should check the Semester 3 availability of courses in their selected major in order to facilitate the completion of their program of study.

Anthropology recommended enrolment pattern

This major is available on-campus and fully externally. Some Year 2/3 courses are offered in alternate years.

To complete a major in Anthropology, students must complete 7 courses consisting of at least one introductory level course, ANT1001/ANT1000 and at least 2 courses at third level. Students enrolled in the anthropology major are strongly encouraged to enrol in the Indigenous Studies major

Communication and Media Studies recommended enrolment pattern

Four courses from this major are available on-campus at Fraser Coast.

Students wishing to proceed to Honours in Mass Communication are strongly advised to complete CMS2012 Introduction to Communication Research as an additional elective in the second or third year of their program.

Creative Media recommended enrolment pattern

Students enrolling in the Creative Media Major must choose 8 courses from the below table in consultation with Creative Media Discipline Head on +61 7 4631 1056. Entry to the Creative Media major is subject to a successful interview during Orientation Week.

English Literature recommended enrolment pattern

Students who intend to enrol in the BA Honours (English Literature) Major in the future are strongly advised to take eight units of Literature subjects, including ENL3003 Special Study in Literature .

This major is offered fully externally.

External students should normally take a maximum of two courses in each semester.

History recommended enrolment pattern

This major is available in on campus and distance modes. Please note that American History and The Twentieth Century are only offered in alternate years.

Students must complete at least one introductory level course [HIS1000, HIS1001 or HIS1003] and two third level courses [HIS3000, HIS3002, HIS3003 and HIS3004].

It is strongly recommended that students intending to enrol in fourth year Honours in History complete HIS3000 and HIS3004.

Indigenous Studies major recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba campus

In the BART students must complete 7 courses for the major, including at least 1 introductory level course, EDC2200, and 2 courses at 3rd level. Students enrolling in the Indigenous Studies major are encouraged to do a major in Anthropology or History.

Indonesian Language recommended enrolment pattern

External students should normally take a maxim.um of two units each semester.

International Relations recommended enrolment pattern

Students taking their seven point major in International Relations are strongly advised to consider the career advantages gained by study of a language such as Indonesian, Language and Culture (Mandarin Chinese or German) as a minor or major study.

Journalism recommended enrolment pattern

Enrolment in the Journalism major is guaranteed only for those students who list it as their first major.

Students wishing to proceed to Honours in Mass Communication are strongly advised to complete CMS2012 Introduction to Communication Research as an additional elective in the second or third year of their program.

Languages - see enrolment pattern for Language and Culture (German or Mandarin Chinese) or Indonesian Language

Language and Culture (German or Mandarin Chinese) recommended enrolment pattern

Commencing students in the Language and Culture Major must elect to study either the German or Mandarin Chinese streams. (Note: Only one language can be studied in this major.) Students are advised to consult lecturers in German or Mandarin Chinese or the Bachelor of Arts Program Coordinator to arrange appropriate enrolment patterns.

Notes

Students who are background speakers or those who have completed Year 12 German or Mandarin Chinese (or an equivalent award) may request a ‘test-in’ to this Major. However, exemptions for prior language competency will only be granted for first-level courses. In Year 3 of the Language and Culture Major, students will be offered the option to complete their program by studying abroad at an appropriate tertiary institution, attending immersion or extension courses with an accredited language provider, or undertaking guided project work within an Australian foreign-language community as approved by a supervisor.

Music Practice recommended enrolment pattern

Most students are admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree on the basis of their Overall Position (OP) determined by the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies. Once accepted into the Bachelor of Arts, students will, on successful completion of the requirements indicated, be able to enrol in either the Music Practice major or the Music Theory major, subject to quota. No student will be permitted to enrol in both sets of majors. For the Music Practice major, students must demonstrate at an audition, a standard of approximately Grade 7 AMEB performance in piano, orchestral instrument, voice (singing) or pipe organ. The audition will be carried out during orientation week.

Music Theory recommended enrolment pattern - On-campus only

Most students are admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree on the basis of their Overall Position (OP) determined by the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies. Once accepted into the Bachelor of Arts, students will, on successful completion of the requirements indicated, be able to take either the Music Theory major or the Music Practice major, subject to quota. No student will be permitted to enrol in both sets of majors. For the Music Theory major, students must have completed at least 5th grade Theory or Musicianship (AMEB) or equivalent or BSSSS Music in Years 11 and 12 or successfully complete a music general knowledge test given during orientation week.

Music Theory recommended enrolment pattern - External only

Most students are admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree on the basis of their Overall Position (OP) determined by the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies. Once accepted into the Bachelor of Arts, students will, on successful completion of the requirements indicated, be able to take either the Music Theory major or the Music Practice major, subject to quota. No student will be permitted to enrol in both sets of majors. For the Music Theory major, students must have completed at least 5th grade Theory or Musicianship (AMEB) or equivalent or BSSSS Music in Years 11 and 12 or successfully complete a music general knowledge test given during orientation week.

Public Relations recommended enrolment pattern

This major is available fully in the external mode. Students completing the PR major can apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) on completion of their degree.

Students wishing to proceed to Honours in Mass Communication are strongly advised to complete CMS2012 Introduction to Communication Research as an additional elective in the second or third year of their program.

For all new students:

Notes

PRL2004 Issues in Organisational Communication is highly recommended as an elective for second level students.

Theatre Practice recommended enrolment pattern

Students enrolled in the Theatre Practice major cannot enrol in the Theatre Theory major.

Theatre Theory recommended enrolment pattern

Students enrolled in the Theatre Theory major cannot enrol in the Theatre Practice major.

Visual Arts Practice recommended enrolment pattern

Students enrolled in Visual Arts Practice cannot enrol in the Visual Arts Theory, or more than one of Music Practice or Music History majors.

Entry to the Visual Arts Practice major is subject to an interview during Orientation Week and submission of an acceptable folio.

Notes

Nor all courses and strands are available externally.

Visual Arts Theory recommended enrolment pattern

Students enrolled in Visual Arts Theory cannot enrol in Visual Arts Practice, or more than one of Music Practice or Music History majors.

Notes

This major is not available externally.

Recommended enrolment patterns for University of New England majors, minors and elective courses

Majors and minors/electives available via University of New England

A number of majors, minors or elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of New England are available to students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts programs at USQ under collaborative cross-institutional arrangements.

USQ students should note that they are still required to nominate their first and second major from USQ; the UNE courses will be listed only as a third major, or minor study, or electives. USQ students who wish to enrol in these majors, minors or elective courses should (a) click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at http://www.une.edu.au/for/current-students/forms/ss-xinst-non-award.php and go through the online application process (which is more than one page), (b) complete the ‘approval’ form (on the website above) for the home institution (USQ) to complete. You should indicate on the approval form which UNE courses are selected for enrolment in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of 2010, and (c) return the completed form to the USQ Faculty of Arts Administration Officer, who will forward it to the University of New England after verification by the relevant Program Coordinator or Student Adviser. you cannot enrol in UNE courses through your USQ StudyDesk. (Note: In completing the form, students must ensure that they indicate their semester address for the delivery of study materials.)

Students should note that many UNE courses are offered at 200 and 300 level; students enrolling in a 300 level course study the same content but may be required to take additional and/or more difficult assessment (except for courses in Political and International Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and European Languages where the assessment is the same). In some cases, compulsory residential schools are required. Exemptions from compulsory residential schools are permitted under certain circumstances - refer to note at end of section. Students should also be aware that in the tables below, UNE courses are rated at 6 cp for each single unit, whereas USQ courses are rated at 1 cp for each single unit. Where 12 cp is listed as the required pre-requisite study for entry into a course, this is equivalent to 2 cp or 2 units of study at USQ.

Note: When students receive their official UNE result notification at the end of each semester they should apply to their Program Coordinator for an exemption. They should state whether the unit is an elective or part of a major or minor study.

Majors/minors/electives

The following courses may be taken externally to meet the requirements of a major or minors or electives for the Bachelor of Arts at USQ. Normally a maximum of seven units may be taken with at least two units at third (300) level if a full major is required; in some cases an eighth unit may be permitted as an elective. Options studies (four units) normally require two units at 200 level.

Ancient History *

* Please note: It is possible to complete this major (7 courses) externally. Only six courses are offered each year from UNE with second and third level courses alternating annually.

Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology *

Chinese *

* First year external students of Mandarin Chinese must enrol online with USQ. Continuing external students should contact the USQ lecturer, Ms Yan Zhao on yanz@usq.edu.au , prior to enrolling. This major may be taken by USQ continuing external students and USQ Fraser Coast campus students (ie students in their second or third years of the language); first year USQ Toowoomba on-campus/external students must enrol in the USQ on-campus/online Language and Culture major, Mandarin Chinese language strand.

French *

* Students may take up to eight units (seven units major + one unit elective) if taking French with prior knowledge at Year 12.

Students with substantial knowledge of the language are to enrol in FREN 201. Those in doubt about appropriate first year courses should consult the School of Arts.

German *

First year external students of German must enrol online with USQ. Continuing external students should contact the USQ lecturer, Ms Gabriela Pohl onpohl@usq.edu.au , prior to enrolling. This major may be taken by continuing USQ external students and Fraser Coast campus students (ie student in their second or third year of the language); USQ Toowoomba on-campus and first year external students must enrol in the Language and Culture major, German Language strand. External students with year 12 German at appropriate level start with GRMN 201.

Italian *

* Students may complete up to eight units (seven major + one elective) including one only of ITAL 304/307/308/309/311/313.

Japanese

Philosophy

Political and International Studies

Sociology

Studies in Religion *

Elective courses

The following University of New England courses may be taken as electives only (up to a maximum of three units). Students enrolled in the History major in the Bachelor of Arts at USQ can only take History courses from UNE as electives in addition to the ten units available at USQ; they cannot substitute UNE courses for USQ courses to meet the requirements of the major or minor study except for external students in History, who may take one UNE course in order to complete in minimum time. Students in the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce combined degree may take up to three UNE courses to meet the elective requirement of the program .

History *

Linguistics

Theatre Studies *

* Students enrolled in Theatre Studies majors may only take this course as an elective in Year 3.