Bachelor of Arts

What is this course about?

CSU's flexible Bachelor of Arts course combines generalist skills and specialist vocational training in a combination chosen by the individual student. The Bachelor of Arts offers a diverse range of majors and minors to provide a good grounding for a career in many fields.

As a Bachelor of Arts graduate, you will be valued by employers for your ability to gather information, think critically, assess and interpret evidence, and communicate clearly.

Majors

  • Art History
  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Politics 
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Minors

  • Art History
  • Children's Literature 
  • Computing
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Global Studies
  • History
  • Human Bioscience
  • Justice Studies
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Policy Studies
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theology
  • Visual Culture
  • Writing

Subject levels

  • no more than 10 Level 1 subjects (80 points) may be counted towards the Bachelor of Arts degree
  • at least five subjects (40 points) must be taken at Level 3,
  • and some subjects require successful completion of other prerequisite subjects. These prerequisites may be determined from the subject descriptions in the Handbook.

Discipline restrictions

No more than 12 subjects from a single discipline may be counted towards the Bachelor of Arts degree.

A 'discipline' is defined as follows:

  • Art History - all subjects with ART or VIS codes
  • English - all subjects with LIT, WRT codes, plus COM123 and COM327
  • History - all subjects with HST codes, plus POL101, COM225 and COM226
  • Philosophy - all subjects with PHL codes, plus POL205
  • Politics - all subjects with POL codes, plus a choice of HST211, HST213, HST301, HST308, PAD320 and THL328 
  • Psychology - all subjects with PSY codes
  • Sociology - all subjects with SOC codes, plus SPE101 and COM219

Campus

Bathurst; Wagga Wagga

Duration

  • 3 years full-time on campus
  • 6 years part-time on campus
  • 6 years distance education

Admission rank cut-offs

65

CRICOS code

000649C

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (normally equal to 24 subjects). No more than 64 points may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

About the majors

Art History

The Art History major is designed to provide a thorough understanding of artworks, artists, and the role of art in society, in the past as well as the present. It introduces a range of theories about why art is produced and how it functions. Students develop their skills in looking at and analysing artworks, and in considering the social context of art and the biography and psychology of the artist. Practical studio skills or previous study in Art History are not essential.

  • Level 1 subjects give a general survey of international movements
  • Level 2 subjects offer a study of Australian art and its native and overseas influences
  • At Level 3, students specialise in periods and themes of particular interest

The major recognises areas of arts practice beyond painting and sculpture. Consideration of other arts and mediums is integrated into the course, with specialised subjects in design, photography and electronic media. Questions about the role and function of the arts in today's society and issues of gender, class and ethnicity are canvassed.

Art History is of relevance to students training to be practitioners in the arts and to those intending to be teachers, arts administrators, librarians, and gallery and museum officers, as well as having a strong non-vocational attraction for art-lovers. Students proceeding to Honours in Art History at CSU have the opportunity to undertake curatorial studies and internships.

All subjects in the major are available on campus or distance education.

Students are provided with extensive study guides and readings. In addition, they have access to specially developed picture resources on the internet, video and CD-ROM.

English

English as an academic discipline involves the study of literature in the English language. Although the reading of literature involves pleasure, it also demands rigour and critical intelligence. In particular, English develops attentiveness to the workings of language that is highly valued in many walks of life.

First-year English subjects provide a broad history of the development of the literature of England until the 19th Century. Subsequently, attention moves to predominantly 19th and 20th Century literature, and to Ireland and to other parts of the world such as America and Australia, which produce literature in English. Subjects are also available on literary theory, children's literature, creative writing and literature and film.

History

We cannot understand current events, and our place in the world, without history. History's concern with the past is essential to questions of identity and national roles. We all use images of the past as a basis for judgment, even if we do so in an unthinking way. The chief role of the academic discipline of history is to ensure that those images are as accurate as possible, based on rigorous study rather than myth or prejudice. History teaching also emphasises the importance of skills such as information seeking, critical thinking, interpreting evidence, and writing coherently and persuasively.

The study of history is essential to understanding the major conflicts and problems of our time. This is true of particular current controversies and of perennial questions. There are national controversies which are dependent upon an understanding of history, such as whether or not Australia should become a republic. International issues, such as why Australian troops have been involved in a series of foreign conflicts, from the Boer War in the 19th Century to the invasion of Iraq in the new millennium, cannot be resolved without historical enquiry. Whenever assessing economic or political arguments, one needs a grasp of 20th Century history. This is all the more urgent in our own time, when mythical and ideological claims are being made and often passed off as 'fact'. For instance, an historian is well able to explain why the border between East Timor and Australia has been undefined and disputed for decades, or why the golden-domed mosque in Jerusalem has become a symbol for competing nationalist claims in the Middle East. Without knowing the past, one cannot really understand these present issues. Historians are valued by the general community for their ability to look beyond the present, and cut away misconceptions.

The study of past human activity ranges from history's more traditional forms, emphasising politics and conflict, to social, economic and cultural concerns. Family and gender relations, race and ethnicity, class relations, the natural and built environment, and the everyday lives of ordinary people are among the fields which now provide the focus for some of the most stimulating work done by historians. The History major, which concentrates on 20th Century history, reflects this variety through its strengths in political, cultural and social history, Australian history and international history. Your study in history begins with introductory subjects at first level, thematic studies at second level and specialised in-depth studies, which build on existing work at third level.

Studying history will enhance employment prospects in a variety of fields. Particular areas of employment include administration, the media, teaching, research, librarianship, archival, museum and heritage positions. History provides skills relevant to future employment - skills in information seeking, critical thinking, assessing, interpreting and judging evidence and writing abilities highly sought in today's world of information and communication.

Postgraduate diplomas in areas such as education, journalism, management, information management or curatorship add to the employability of history graduates. In addition, the history major can provide the basis for further study towards an Honours degree in history, and Master and Doctoral programs.

Philosophy

Philosophy as an academic practice arises out of the attempt to answer questions that cannot be resolved simply by discovering more facts. Anyone who has ever asked themselves whether a loving God could allow suffering in the world, what the limits of loyalty to friends should be, or whether democracy is necessarily the best political system, has in fact been asking philosophical questions. Thus Philosophy arises from common questions and makes use of a standard way of approaching those questions. Over thousands of years of history Philosophy has developed a rich body of techniques and methods. In recent years philosophers have engaged with problems of 'applied ethics' such as business and professional morality, new technology, and rights of access to medical treatment. Philosophy emphasises clarity and economy of thought and expression, and especially the offering and evaluation of reasons in support of claims.

The Philosophy major at Charles Sturt University gives students access to this rich body of philosophical method and discussion. It has an emphasis on ethics and social philosophy, enabling it to complement the professional disciplines taught within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Psychology

The choice of Psychology as a major or minor is appealing to many students, due to its focus on human behaviour and thinking. A Psychology major offers a diversity of subject material, as psychologists have studied almost every aspect of human activity. Students learn psychology's methods of enquiry as well as its discoveries.

The Bachelor of Arts with a Psychology major is NOT a pathway to accreditation at a Psychologist. For those students who wish to gain accreditation, students should enrol in the Bachelor of Psychology or the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), both of which are available on campus at Bathurst or Wagga Wagga, or by distance education.

Politics

The study of political science as a major or minor enables students to gain a sound grasp of the nature of political systems and their workings. The major in politics offers a balance between international patterns in politics such as international relations and local Australian government and history. Students also have the possibility of studying the interrelationship of politics and media representation, as well as how political systems interact with the justice system. In the course of studying politics, the nature of political representation, its history, and its different manifestations around the world will be studied. The Politics major is taught on campus at Bathurst, with distance education options available.  

Sociology

Sociology is the science of society, studying ways in which societies operate by focusing on their constituent parts, their structure and process. Sociologists are interested in small social units, families, gangs, communes, sports teams and so on, and the connection between these and large institutions such as political, economic and legal systems. Sociologists aim to achieve as comprehensive and profound an understanding as possible of the whole structure of the society, its strengths, weaknesses and problems, and of the forces that cause social problems.

In simple terms, sociologists are interested in people and the way they relate to others. In studying social life, sociologists seek to understand human behaviour, identify the factors which guide or direct social life and the causes of problems, and attempt to provide explanations for the ills of modern societies, also proposing ways of responding to these social issues and problems. As a consequence, those who study Sociology are expected to acquire insights into the nature of their social surroundings and will be able to reach an informed opinion on contemporary social issues.

They will also acquire analytical and critical skills that will be of use in their personal growth and development as well as in many fields of employment.

Where it will take you

Bachelor of Arts graduates often combine their degree with a postgraduate qualification in, for example, teaching, journalism, librarianship, management, psychology or criminology, to prepare themselves for specialised employment.

A Bachelor of Arts followed by CSU's graduate entry Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) is a pathway to secondary teaching. Further study in the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) is another option for students looking to become primary teachers.

Less traditional combinations have also become common, for example, Bachelor of Arts graduates can now enter the accountancy profession through a postgraduate conversion course.

The course is organised on the basis of a combination of Majors and Minors and a number of free electives.

All students must complete EITHER two Majors and one Minor OR one Major and three Minors, as follows:

Option A

Two Majors and One Minor:

  • 2 X 8 subject Major (16 Subjects) Selected from list A
  • 1 X 4 Subject Minor selected from list A or B
  • 3 free electives selected from any area
  • one compulsory subject COM120
  • Total 24 subjects

Option B

One Major and three Minors:

  • 1 x 8 subject Major selected from list A
  • 1 X 4 subject minor selected from list A
  • 1 X 4 subject minor selected from list A or B
  • 1 X 4 subject minor selected from lists A, B or C
  • 3 free electives selected from any area
  • one compulsory subject COM120
  • Total 24 subjects

Majors and Minors are chosen from the following:

List A:

  • Art History
  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Politics

List B:

  • Children's Literature
  • Global Studies
  • Policy Studies
  • Visual Culture
  • Writing

List C:

  • Computing
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Human Bioscience
  • Justice Studies
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Theology

In selecting areas of study and subjects, the following rules apply:

  • Each student will select two Majors, OR one Major and one Minor, in different areas, from
  • In special circumstances the Course Coordinator may approve Minors in disciplines not listed above. Note that some subjects require successful completion of other prerequisite subjects. These prerequisites may be determined from the subject descriptions in the Handbook. Also please note that List B Minors may contain subjects which also appear in Majors.
  • Free elective subjects may be selected from any area, subject to any other restrictions.
  • No more than twelve subjects can be taken from any one Discipline area.
  • No more than seven subjects may be taken from outside Lists A and B.
  • No more than ten subjects at Level 1 may be counted towards the degree.
  • At least five subjects at Level 3 must be completed.
  • The generic skills subject COM120 is compulsory.

Discipline restrictions

  • No more than 12 subjects from a single discipline may be counted towards the Bachelor of Arts degree. A discipline is defined as follows:
  • Art History: all subjects with ART or VIS codes
  • English: all subjects with LIT or WRT codes, plus COM123 and COM327
  • History: all subjects with HST codes, plus POL101 COM225 and COM226
  • Philosophy: all subjects with PHL codes plus POL205
  • Psychology: all subjects with PSY codes
  • Sociology: all subjects with SOC codes, plus ANT160 SPE101 and COM219

Majors

A major (64 points) consists of eight single session subjects, with two subjects at Level 1, at least two subjects at Level 2, and at least two subjects at Level 3, in the following disciplines:

  • Art History
  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Politics

Art History major

Level 1

ART113 European Art 1850-1920: Origins of Modernity
ART114 Modern Art - Twentieth Century 1920-1970

Level 2

At least two of the following:
ART210 Australian Art to 1939
ART215 Australian Art from 1939
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art

Level 3

At least two of the following:
ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art
ART316 Italian Renaissance Art
ART317 Art and Books
ART318 The Body in Art
Note: some Level 3 subjects may be offered in rotation from year to year.

English major

Level 1

Two of:

LIT107 English Literature 1
LIT108 English Literatute 2
LIT111 Texts and Meanings
*LIT124 Children's Literature: the Oral Tradition

Level 2

Any six of the following, with at least two at Level 2 and at least two at Level 3:

LIT201 Irish Literature
LIT212 American Literature
LIT214 Australian Literature
LIT216 Introduction to Literary Theory
LIT218 The 'Woman Question' in Nineteenth-Century England and America
LIT219 Drugs and Alcohol in Literature
**LIT220 Screenwriting
**LIT221 Creative Writing
**WRT210 Writing for Publication
*LIT224 Children's Literature: Fantasy and Realism

Level 3

COM327 Literature and Film
LIT301 Modernism
LIT302 Contemporary Australian Writing
LIT303 The English Novel from Austen to Lawrence
LIT315 Author in Context: Special Literary Study
*LIT324 Australian Children's Literature
*LIT325 Writing for Children and Teens
**WRT301 Life Writing

Note:
*A student may include in their English major no more than two of LIT124 Children's Literature: the Oral Tradition, LIT224 Children's Literature: Fantasy and Realism, LIT324 Australian Children's Literature and LIT325 Writing for Children and Teens.
** A student may include in their English major no more than two of LIT220 LIT221 WRT210 and WRT301.
 

History major

Level 1

HST101 The Contemporary World 1
HST102 The Contemporary World 2

Level 2

At least two of the following:
HST201 Colonial Australia
HST204 Twentieth Century Australia
HST210 Media and Society in the Twentieth Century
HST211 Gender, Sexuality and Identity in Europe from 1890
HST212 Film and History

Level 3

At least two of the following:
HST301 International History from 1945
HST303 Literature and Society
HST308 Australia and Asia
HST310 Drugs and Alcohol: Historical Perspectives
HST311 Local History in Context
Note: some Level 2 and Level 3 subjects may be offered in rotation from year to year.

Philosophy major

Level 1

PHL101 Applied Ethics
PHL103 Theories of Human Nature

Level 2

At least two of the following:

PHL201 Critical Reasoning
PHL202 Ethical Theory
POL205 Political Ideas
PHL206 Problems of Philosophy
PHL209 Theories of Justice

Level 3

At least two of the following:

PHL301 Philosophy of Religion
PHL302 Values and Decisions
PHL304 Philosophy of Science
PHL305 The Self

Politics Major

Level 1

Two of the following:

POL111 International Relations
POL106 Government and Police
POL110 Australian History and Politics

Level 2

At least two of the following:

POL205 Political Ideas
POL210 Politics of Identity
HST211 Gender, Sexuality and Identity in Europe from 1890
HST213 Australian Civics and Citizenship
POL213 Australian Government and Politics**

Level 3

At least two of the following:

POL305 Politics and the Media
HST301 International History from 1945
HST308 Australia and Asia
PAD320 Public Policy
THL328 Reconciliation: The Theological/Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy

Note: A student who wishes to include both a Politics major and a History major in their BA should include a maximum of four HST code subjects in their Politics major.

 Psychology majors

Psychology major (Non-Accredited)

An eight-subject Psychology major, not accredited by the APAC, is chosen in the following
way:

Level 1

PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1
PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2

Level 2

PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

And two from:

PSY202 Developmental Psychology
PSY203 Social Psychology
PSY204 Psychological Testing
PSY208 Biopsychology

Level 3

At least two of the following:

PSY301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY303 Psychology of Language
PSY304 Psychopathology
PSY305 Psychology of Personality
PSY307 Cognition
PSY308 Psychology of Learning

Sociology major

Level 1

SOC101 Introductory Sociology

And one from EITHER

SOC108 Sociology of Health and Healthcare OR
SOC102 Social Inequality

Level 2

SOC205 Social Research

And at least one from:

SOC203 Sociology of Youth
SOC215 Gender, Family and Society
SOC217 Fame and Social Control
SOC226 Rurality in a Globalised World

Level 3

SOC303 Sociological Theory

And at least one from:

SOC302 Environment and Society
SOC308 Community Analysis
SOC314 Organisations, Culture and Society
SOC315 Migration and Settlement

Minors

A minor (32 points) consists of four single session subjects, with no more than two subjects at Level 1, and normally at least one subject at Level 2.

List A Minors

Art History Minor

ART113 European Art 1850-1920: Origins of Modernity
ART114 Modern Art - Twentieth Century 1920-1970

And any two of the following:

ART210 Australian Art to 1939
ART215 Australian Art from 1939
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art
ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art
ART316 Italian Renaissance Art
ART317 Art and Books
ART318 The Body in Art

Note: some Level 3 subjects may be offered in rotation from year to year.

English minor

Two of:

LIT107 English Literature 1
LIT108 English Literatute 2
LIT111 Texts and Meanings
*LIT124 Children's Literature: the Oral Tradition

And any two of the following, with at least one at Level 2:

LIT201 Irish Literature
LIT212 American Literature
LIT214 Australian Literature
LIT216 Introduction to Literary Theory
LIT218 The 'Woman Question' in Nineteenth-Century England and America
LIT219 Drugs and Alcohol in Literature
**LIT220 Screenwriting
**LIT221 Creative Writing
**WRT210 Writing for Publication
*LIT224 Children's Literature: Fantasy and Realism
COM327 Literature and Film
LIT301 Modernism
LIT302 Contemporary Australian Writing
LIT303 The English Novel from Austen to Lawrence
LIT315 Author in Context: Special Literary Study
*LIT324 Australian Children's Literature
*LIT325 Writing for Children and Teens
**WRT301 Life Writing

Note:
* A student may include in their English minor no more than two of LIT124 Children's Literature: the Oral Tradition, LIT224 Children's Literature: Fantasy and Realism, LIT324 Australian Children's Literature and LIT325 Writing for Children and Teens.
** A student may include in their English minor no more than two of LIT220 LIT221 WRT210 and WRT301.

History minor

HST101 The Contemporary World 1
HST102 The Contemporary World 2

And any two of the following, with at least one at Level 2:

HST201 Colonial Australia
HST204 Twentieth Century Australia
HST210 Media and Society in the Twentieth Century
HST211 Gender, Sexuality and Identity in Europe from 1890
HST212 Film and History
HST301 International History from 1945
HST303 Literature and Society
HST308 Australia and Asia
HST310 Drugs and Alcohol: Historical Perspectives
HST311 Local History in Context

Philosophy minor

In order to complete a Philosophy Minor a student must complete PHL101 plus three more philosophy subjects, at least one of which must be from Level two offerings.

PHL101 Applied Ethics

And any three of the following, with at least one at level 2:

PHL103 Theories of Human Nature
PHL201 Critical reasoning
PHL202 Ethical Theory
PHL 205 Political ideas
PHL 206 Problems of Philosophy
PHL 209 Theories of Justice
PHL 301 Philosophy of Religion
PHL302 Values and Decisions
PHL 304 Philosophy of Science
PHL 305 The Self

Politics Minor

Two of the following:

POL111 International Relations*
POL106 Government and Police
POL110 Australian History and Politics

And any two of the following, with at least one at Level 2:

POL205 Political Ideas
POL210 Politics of Identity
HST211 Gender, Sexuality and Identity in Europe from 1890
HST213 Australian Civics and Citizenship
POL213 Australian Government and Politics**
POL305 Politics and the Media
HST301 International History from 1945
HST308 Australia and Asia
PAD320 Public Policy
THL328 Reconciliation: The Theological/Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy

*POL111 replaces POL212 and students who have done POL212 cannot do POL111.

**POL213 replaces POL101 and students who have done POL101 cannot do POL213.

Psychology Minor

Students must complete two subjects at Level 1, being either PSY101 and PSY102 as a pair; or PSY111 and PSY113 as a pair:

PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1 AND
PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2
OR
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services AND
PSY113 Child and Adolescent Psychology Foundations of Psychology

And two other subjects selected from Level 2 and Level 3 PSY subjects for which the pre-requisites have been met, with at least one of these subjects being at Level 2.

Sociology Minor

SOC101 Introductory Sociology

And EITHER

SOC108 Sociology of Health and Healthcare OR
SOC102 Social Inequality

And two from the following, with at least one at Level 2

SOC203 Sociology of Youth
SOC205 Social Research
SOC215 Gender, Family and Society
SOC217 Fame and Social Control
SOC226 Ruralityin a Globalised World
SOC303 Sociological Theory
SOC302 Environment and Society
SOC308 Community Analysis
SOC314 Organisations, Culture and Society
SOC315 Migration and Settlement

List B Minors

Children's Literature Minor

LIT124 Children's Literature: the Oral Tradition
LIT224 Children's Literature: Fantast and Realism
LIT324 Australian Children's Literature
LIT325 Writing for Children and Teens

Global Studies Minor

SOC101 Introductory Sociology
HST102 The Contemporary World 2

And two subjects from:

COM219 Media, Communication and Globalisation
*POL212 Global Politics and Culture
SOC226 Rurality in a Globalised World
*HST301 International History from 1945
HST308 Australia and Asia
SOC315 Immigration and Settlement Policy

*Note: students may not enrol in both POL212 and HST301.

A student who wishes to include SOC101 in a Sociology Major/Minor, and/or who wishes to include HST102 in a History major/minor, should complete a Global Studies minor by selecting other subjects from those listed above.

Policy Studies Minor

SOC101 Introductory Sociology
SPE101 Introduction to Politics and Social Policy

And any two of the following with at least one at Level 2:

SOC218 Policy, Power and Social Action
SOC219 Policy Research
SOC302 Environment and Society
SOC308 Community Analysis
SOC315 Immigration and Settlement Policy

Students who wish to include SOC101 in a sociology Minor or Major should complete the four-subject Policy Studies Minor by including an additional subject at Level 2 or Level 3.

Visual Culture minor

VIS101 Visual Communication

And three from:

ART214 Aspects of Design
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
ART315 Perspectives in Photography
COM123 Screen Studies
COM327 Literature and Film
HST212 Film and History

Writing minor

LIT220 Screenwriting
LIT221 Creative Writing
WRT210 Writing for Publication
WRT301 Life Writing

List C Minors

Computing minor

ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology

And two subjects from:

Level 2

ITC211 The Systems Environment
 

Level 3

ITC383 Information Systems Management

Economics minor

ECO110 Microeconomics
ECO120 Macroeconomics

And two subject from:

ECO210 Labour Economics
ECO220 Macroeconomic Analysis
FIN340 Public Finance
ECO355 Contemporary Economic Issues
ECO320 International Economics
ECO330 Urban and Regional Economics
ECO356 Environmental Economics

Environmental Studies Minor

BIO100 Concepts of Biology
GEO164 Earth System Processes
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology

and one from:

BIO312 Landscape Ecology
GEO302 Landscape Evolution

Human Bioscience Minor

BMS191 Human Bioscience 1
BMS192 Human Bioscience 2

And two of the following:

BMS291 Human Bioscience 3
BMS292 Human Bioscience 4
BMS301 Medical Science Special Topic

Justice Studies minor

JST104 Foundations in Criminology
JST205 Criminology
PHL209 Theories of Justice

And one of the following:

PSY211 Psychology of Crime
JST201 Criminal Law and Process
JST203 Punishment and the State
JST204 Crime, Delinquency and Social Welfare
JST222 Policing and Society
JST302 Criminological Perspectives on Social Problems
JST318 Human Rights and Policing
JST320 Drugs, Crime and Society
JST321 Government, Civil Society and Justice

Law minor

Law 100 The Australian Legal System
LAW110 Business Law

And two of the following, with at least one at Level 2:

ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
LAW211 Law for the Human Services 1
LAW221 Law for the Human Services 2
LAW220 Business Organisations Law
LAW240 Industrial Law
LAW260 Administrative Law
LAW330 Finance Law
LAW350 Advanced Commercial Law

Mathematics minor

MTH101 Mathematics 1A
MTH102 Mathematics 1B

And two from:

MTH203 Numerical Methods
MTH218 Multivariable Calculus
*MTH219 Linear Algebra
*MTH220 Ordinary Differential Equations

*Note: students may not enrol in both MTH219 AND MTH220.

Theology minor

Two subjects from:

THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL131 The Christian Church to 500 CE

And two of the following, with at least one at Level 2:

THL205 Luke - Acts
THL202 Old Testament History and Narrative
THL211 God, Creation and Ecology
THL231 Australian Church History from 1788 CE
THL224 Theological Ethics
PHL301 Philosophy of Religion
THL303 Judaism and Early Christianity (THL205 prerequisite)
THL308 The Prophetic Literature
THL314 Sacramental Theology
THL334 Interfaith Dialogue

Notes:

In special circumstances the Course Coordinator may approve Minors in disciplines not listed above. Note that some subjects require successful completion of other prerequisite subjects. These prerequisites may be determined from the subject descriptions in the Handbook. Also please note that List B Minors may contain subjects which also appear in Majors.

Free elective subjects may be selected from any area, subject to any other restrictions.

No more than twelve subjects can be taken from any one Discipline area.

No more than seven subjects may be taken from outside Lists A and B.

No more than ten subjects at Level 1 may be counted towards the degree.

At least five subjects at Level 3 must be completed.

The generic skills subject COM120 is compulsory.

The education strand will count as a major for students enrolled in the BA/BTeach Degree only.

Enrolment pattern

Because of the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects, depending upon the availability of subjects and the meeting of pre-requisites, particularly in the students' chosen major/minors. In the psychology major and minor, it is expected that students will complete level 1 subjects before progressing to level 2 subjects, and level 2 subjects before progressing to level 3 subjects.

Admission requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

  1. previous studies, and
  2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

  • the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
  • the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
  • a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
  • a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
  • an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
  • completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

  • have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
  • were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
  • have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
    or
  • have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

  • an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
  • a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
  • a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
  • a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
  • a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
  • a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
  • completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
  • a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
  • completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
  • completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
  • successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
  • a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
  • a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
  • IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

  • voluntary or paid work experience;
  • performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
  • participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
  • completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

 

 

 

 

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