Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts)
BLibStud(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.
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
On campus
Distance education
Normal course duration
Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Admission criteria
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through one or more of the following:
- previous studies;
- English Language proficiency;
- voluntary or paid work experience;
- TAFE tertiary study preparation programs;
- 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) or equivalent aptitude tests; and,
- other attainments and experience deemed appropriate by the Course Coordinator.
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.
- completion of CSU OPEN subjects.
Credit
Standard CSU credit regulations apply.
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points at a pass level or better.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Course structure
Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts)
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (normally equal to 24 subjects) as follows:
- Students must satisfactorily complete COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication.
- No more than 10 level 1 subjects (80 points) may be counted towards the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts).
- At least 5 subjects (40 points) must be taken at level 3.
- No more than 8 subjects (64 points) may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts.
Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts) [exit point only]
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 128 points (normally equal to 16 subjects) as follows:
- Students must satisfactorily complete COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication.
- No more than 8 level 1 subjects (64 points) may be counted towards the Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts).
- At least 4 subjects (32 points) must be taken at level 2.
- No more than 6 subjects (48 points) may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts.
University Certificate in Liberal Studies (Arts) [exit point only]
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points (normally equal to 8 subjects) as follows:
- Students must satisfactorily complete COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication.
- No more than 3 subject (24 points) may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts.
Enrolment pattern
It is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive written advice from Course Coordinator's about the subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the students responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, co-requisites and/or enrolment restrictions. Students must complete COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au