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The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science offers students a general understanding of contemporary social and cultural developments through a range of study areas, as well as a capacity to understand complex scientific information in a specialised field. It combines a range of key humanities and scientific skills and knowledge related to current and projected industry needs.

Students learn how to communicate their knowledge in ways that address the issues facing humanity and the planet. Students also develop analytical, communication and research skills designed to facilitate their personal and professional development.

Drawing on the expertise of leading teachers, researchers and industry experts, the course allows students to design a degree to develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills.

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Majors for Bachelor of Arts [available 2018 only]:

Advertising Chinese Cinema and Screen Studies Creative Writing and Literature Criminology Digital Advertising Technology Environmental Sustainability Games and Interactivity History International Studies Japanese Journalism Media Industries Politics and International Relations Professional Writing and Editing Social Media Sociology

Majors for Bachelor of Science:

Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics

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Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 26 February 2018
Semester 2 - 30 July 2018

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Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400210131 (CSP)
3400210133 (IFP)

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Arts and Design

Course details

- Course structure and work integrated learning.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science [available 2018 only] requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

9 units (125 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Concepts of Biology	BIO10001	12.5
Either Introduction to Chemistry	CHE10004	12.5
or Chemistry 1 - Requires VCE 3 and 4 Chemistry	CHE10001	12.5
Either Preliminary Mathematics	MTH00007	12.5
or Foundations of Statistics - Requires VCE 3 and 4 Maths Methods	STA10003	12.5
or Digital and Data Systems	ENG10004	12.5
Introduction to E-Science	NPS10001	12.5
Either Introduction to Physics	PHY10002	12.5
or Energy and Motion - Requires VCE 3 and 4 Physics	PHY10001	12.5
Communication for Scientists *	NPS20005	12.5
The Grand Challenges *	ART30001	25
Research Skills in Science *	NPS30002	12.5
Grand Challenges in Science	NPS30003	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major for Bachelor of Arts [available 2018 only]

8 units (100 credit points)

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Major for Bachelor of Science

8 units (100 credit points)

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Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics

Other studies

6 units (75 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 75 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

Minors Elective units Signature Series

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Principles of Advertising	ADV10001	12.5
Academic Literacies: Situating University Knowledge	ART10001	12.5
Concepts of Biology	BIO10001	12.5
Introduction to Chinese and Japanese Civilisations	CHI10007	12.5
Professional Communication Practice	COM10007	12.5
Web Development	COS10005	12.5
Criminology: Theory and Practice	CRI10001	12.5
20Th Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
2D Character Animation	DDM10003	12.5
Introduction to Animation	DDM10004	12.5
History of Interior Architecture	DIA10004	12.5
Digital Video and Audio	DIG10004	12.5
Digital Mobility	DIG20011	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Science	FOR10002	12.5
Screen Literacy and Contemporary Cinema	FTV10003	12.5
Introduction to Game Studies	GAM10001	12.5
Introduction to Health Sciences	HEA10001	12.5
Global History	HIS10003	12.5
Australian History	HIS10004	12.5
Indigenous Australian Experiences	INS10001	12.5
The Making of Italy	ITA10009	12.5
News Writing	JOU10004	12.5
Digital Literacies	JOU10005	12.5
Media Law	JOU20006	12.5
Introduction to Languages	LIN10001	12.5
Writing Fiction	LIT10002	12.5
Reading and Writing Genre Texts	LIT10003	12.5
Introduction to Media Studies	MDA10001	12.5
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology	MDA10006	12.5
Global Media Industries	MDA10008	12.5
Sustainable Health Policy and Planning	PEH10001	12.5
Philosophy and Practice of Public & Env. Health	PEH10002	12.5
History of Ideas	PHI10001	12.5
Introduction to Philosophy	PHI10002	12.5
Critical Thinking	PHI10003	12.5
Australian Politics	POL10001	12.5
International Politics	POL10002	12.5
Psychology 100	PSY10003	12.5
Psychology 101	PSY10004	12.5
Editing for Writers	PWR10002	12.5
Writing Short Non-Fiction	PWR10004	12.5
Sociological Foundations	SOC10004	12.5
Sociology of the Environment change title	SOC10005	12.5
Understanding the Modern World	SOC10007	12.5
Young People In Global Context	SOC10010	12.5
Foundations of Statistics	STA10003	12.5
Popular Culture of China and Japan	CHI20003	12.5
Policing: Systems and Practice	CRI20001	12.5
Healthy Environments and the Life Course	DDD30040	12.5
Digital Narratives	DIG20001	12.5
User Experience Design	DIG20005	12.5
Big History: From the Big Bang to Global Civilisation	FST20001	12.5
The Australian Screen	FTV20005	12.5
Writing for Interactive Narratives	GAM20004	12.5
Health Promotion	HEP20002	12.5
Propaganda: A History of Media and Politics	HIS20003	12.5
Australian History	HIS20006	12.5
Creating the Asian Century	HIS20007	12.5
Colonialism: a Global History	HIS20008	12.5
Indigenous Representations	INS20001	12.5
International Indigenous Perspectives	INS20002	12.5
Media Law	JOU20006	12.5
Reading, Writing and Criticism	LIT20001	12.5
Australian Writing and Cultural Change	LIT20002	12.5
Working with Words	LIT20003	12.5
Exploring Iconic Texts	LIT20004	12.5
Business of Media	MDA20001	12.5
Networked Selves	MDA20003	12.5
Screen Franchising and Innovation	MDA20007	12.5
Digital Communities	MDA20009	12.5
The Media in Australia	MDA20010	12.5
Sports/Advertising/Media	MDA20011	12.5
Australian Media Policy	MDA20012	12.5
Media and Social Impact	MDA20014	12.5
Integrated Marketing Communication	MKT20021	12.5
Nutrition in the Life Course	NTR20002	12.5
Environmental Philosophy	PHI20001	12.5
Knowledge,Reason and Society:Contemporary Issues and Perspec	PHI20002	12.5
Philosophy, Media, Culture	PHI20006	12.5
Philosophy, Politics, and Society	PHI20007	12.5
Australian Foreign Policy	POL20008	12.5
Dictators, Democrats and Dynasties: Comparative Politics	POL20009	12.5
International Relations and Security Studies	POL20010	12.5
Conflict Resolution	POL20011	12.5
european union	POL20014	12.5
Politics of the Pacific	POL30014	12.5
Public Relations Theory and Practice	PUB20002	12.5
Public Relations Writing	PUB20003	12.5
Writing Creative Non-Fiction	PWR20003	12.5
Families, Relationships and Sexuality	SOC20003	12.5
Sociological Perspectives	SOC20004	12.5
Sport and Australian Society	SOC20005	12.5
Race, Ethnicity and Migration	SOC20013	12.5
Deviance, Difference and Conformity	SOC20020	12.5
Global Futures	SOC30003	12.5
Advanced Topics in Criminology	CRI30001	12.5
Corrections: Systems and Practice	CRI30002	12.5
Multimedia Technology	DIG30003	12.5
Italian Cinema	FTV30011	12.5
Gender and History	HIS30002	12.5
War and Peace in the 20th Century	HIS30007	12.5
History, Politics and Human Rights	HIS30012	12.5
Indigenous Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	INS30001	12.5
The Italian Novel	ITA30019	12.5
Live Journalism	JOU30006	12.5
Remix Culture	LIT30001	12.5
Graphic Narratives: Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga	LIT30002	12.5
Media and Communications Project A	MDA30006	12.5
Media and Communications Project B	MDA30007	12.5
Radio Production and Criticism A	MDA30009	12.5
Radio Production and Criticism B	MDA30010	12.5
Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood	MDA30011	12.5
Researching Social Media Publics	MDA30012	12.5
New Media in Everyday Life	MDA30014	12.5
Contemporary Media Theory	MDA30015	12.5
Philosophical Psychology	PHI30004	12.5
Philosophy of Culture	PHI30005	12.5
Ethics	PHI30008	12.5
Critical Perspectives On Terrorism	POL30009	12.5
Public Policy in Australia	POL30010	12.5
Crisis Points: Global Challenges	POL30011	12.5
Events Management	PUB30001	12.5
Novel Writing	PWR30002	12.5
Qualitative Research Methods	SOC30001	12.5
Sociology of Health	SOC30010	12.5
Social Research Design: Principles and Methods	SOC30011	12.5
Global Gender and Sex	SOC30013	12.5
Techno-tots to Techno-genarians: Health, Technologies and the Life course	SOC30016	12.5

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science, graduates will be able to:

Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in the humanities and/or social sciences.
Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of disciplinary expertise.
Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of humanities and/or social sciences, and understand the importance of interdisciplinarity for generating solutions.
Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise.
Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others.
Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media.
Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts.
Articulate the methods of science, explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry and explain the role and relevance of science in society.
Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one science disciplinary area.
Critically analyse and solve scientific problems by evaluating information from a range of sources, designing and planning an investigation, selecting and applying practical and theoretical techniques for that investigation and collecting, recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data.
Effectively communicate science by presenting information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes using a variety of modes.
Adopt ownership of their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners, working effectively and safely in an individual or team context, demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory framework relevant to the disciplinary area and practising ethical conduct.

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from six- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Find out more.

Choose a professional placement option:

12 months Six months

Double degrees provide the opportunity to complete a placement in your preferred field.

Professional Placement in Behavioural Science

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Behavioural Science	BEH20003	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Behavioural Science	BEH20004	25

Professional Placement in Humanities

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Humanities	SOC20018	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Humanities	SOC20019	25

Professional Placement in Science

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Science	NPS20003	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Science	NPS20004	25

Double degrees provide the opportunity to complete a placement in your preferred field.

Professional Placement in Behavioural Science

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Behavioural Science	BEH20003	25

Professional Placement in Humanities

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Humanities	SOC20018	25

Professional Placement in Science

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Science	NPS20003	25

Fees

- Fees for 2020.

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$32,420	$8,105	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

Expected 2018 ATAR: 65

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL); and Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions, in respect of courses, to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.