Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Liberal studies (Arts) program aims to provide flexible course options by offering access to a diverse pool of subjects, thereby increasing the potential for students to meet a wider range of vocational needs in an increasingly broad variety of environments.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts)

This course aims to provide flexible course design options for undergraduate students of arts by providing access to a diverse pool of subjects requiring a wide range of skills for active and successful participation. The aim of this approach is to increase the potential for students to meet a wider range of vocational needs in an increasingly broad variety of environments.

On completion of the degree, students will:

• be equipped with knowledge, skills and expertise in a variety of areas of endeavour
• be instructed in the methods of discovery, advancement and utilisation of knowledge
• have enhanced transferable skills such as proficient written and oral communication.

Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts)

The aims of this course are to provide:

• students with formal arts qualifications that reflect a generalist level of study
• an understanding of conceptual tools, theories and methodologies in nominated areas of study in arts
• an orientation to the purposes, functions and practices within nominated areas of study.

This course is an exit point from the Bachelor degree.

University Certificate in Liberal Studies (Arts)

The course will provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes outlined in the Associate Degree at an introductory level, dependent on subject selection. This course is an early exit point from the Bachelor degree.

Course flexibility

Students undertaking a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) may desire the structure, or the particular employment/graduate opportunities that a traditional degree may offer. The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) offers students a chance to engage in a different style of degree, while also providing them with opportunity to undertake subjects which make up alternative degrees.

Upon successful completion of a number of these subjects, it may be possible for students to transfer into an alternate course, such as the Bachelor of Arts. Likewise, students currently undertaking other courses within the Faculty of Arts may transfer into the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) in order to take subjects that could not previously be counted towards their degree.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

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

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

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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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2; Session 3