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Bachelor of Arts
Southern Cross University (SCU)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | OPRank Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | 0/0^ | Yes | External, Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12; or TAFE and VET Awards (Certificate III and above); or Undergraduate and Postgraduate study; or work experience (1 year full-time equivalent); Recommended: any 2 units of English |
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| Lismore | 0/69^ | Yes | External, Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
Course Description
The Bachelor of Arts enables critical thinking, community engagement and creative practices. The course explores contemporary issues in culture and society. It provides the scope to build strong intellectual capabilities and a broad knowledge of the liberal arts as well as depth through the study of majors. The course enables students to pursue major specialisations in the disciplines of writing, communication and cultural studies, history, and governance and society, with the freedom to combine these majors with others offered by the University, such as sustainability or Indigenous studies. During the course, students can undertake learning opportunities in the community through a number of units as well as through assessment items. In addition to the command of their chosen disciplines, graduates develop cultural awareness, intellectual rigour, critical thinking and communication skills in a way that integrates creative practice and theory. This is ultimately of benefit to the graduate's future workplace and lifelong learning, whether they choose to work in service to the public, in education, as a writer, or to build their own career in another field.
Subjects you can Study
Communication and cultural studies; Governance and society; History; Media studies; Writing
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Coffs Harbour
- External = 3 years
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Lismore
- External = 3 years
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
24 units. A selection of majors are available to be chosen from accross the university.
Entry Requirements
Year 12; or TAFE and VET Awards (Certificate III and above); or Undergraduate and Postgraduate study; or work experience (1 year full-time equivalent); Recommended: any 2 units of English
Study Pathways
An Honours year is available for selected students. Students may exit the Bachelor of Arts degree early with an Associate Degree, following successful completion of the 16 required units.
Comments
Professional placement provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace and to establish contacts. Majors and units differ by campus and some units are offered exclusively by distance education. A 4-year combined degree with the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is also available.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Arts at Southern Cross University (SCU) perform?
Communications
Who is studying Communications at Southern Cross University (SCU)
| 758 | 0 | 24% | 51% | 56% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Communications graduates from Southern Cross University (SCU) say
Teaching quality
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Generic skills
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Overall satisfaction
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Where do Communications graduates from Southern Cross University (SCU) go
Seeking work
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Starting salary
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Further study
Not available.
Humanities and social sciences
Who is studying Humanities and social sciences at Southern Cross University (SCU)
| 936 | 0 | 17% | 77% | 46% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Life after Study
Communications
Where are graduates that studied Communications at Southern Cross University (SCU)?
| 8% | 8% | 46% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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