Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business | International Student Courses | Swinburne University

Study at Swinburne > Find a course > Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business

BB-ARTBUS1 Double degree Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business offers students a general understanding of contemporary social and cultural developments through a range of study areas, as well as a strong understanding of the business world. Students 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.

Swinburne Open Day
It’s the most open of open days! Experience the buzz, chat to students and discover your dream course on Sun 29 July. Plan your day now!

Make your midyear move
Many courses offer a midyear intake. That means soon! So, make your move. Get started on the course (or career goals) you've been thinking about. Apply now!

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

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

View application and start dates

Duration

4 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

3400210121 (CSP)
3400210123 (IFP)

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Arts and Design

CRICOS code

080215M

Fees

A$26900 (annual for 2018)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course details

- Course structure and work integrated learning.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business 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.
View course rules and special requirements

Core studies

9 units (125 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Innovative Business Practice 1	BUS10012	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Introduction to Business Information Systems	INF10003	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
The Grand Challenges *	ART30001	25
Industry Consulting Project *	BUS30009	12.5
Advanced Innovative Business Practice *	BUS30024	12.5

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

Major for Bachelor of Arts

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose a major:

Choose a major

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

Major for Bachelor of Business

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose a major:

Choose a major

Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management Information Systems International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Sports Management

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
Anatomy and Physiology	BIO10004	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
History of Interior Architecture	DIA10004	12.5
Digital Content Management	DIG10003	12.5
Digital Video and Audio	DIG10004	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Science	FOR10002	12.5
Screen Literacy and Contemporary Cinema	FTV10003	12.5
Genre and the Moving Image	FTV10006	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
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
Neuroscience	NEU10002	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
Advertising Issues: Regulation, Ethics & Cultural Considerations	ADV20001	12.5
Concept Development and Copywriting	ADV20002	12.5
Popular Culture of China and Japan	CHI20003	12.5
Policing: Systems and Practice	CRI20001	12.5
Digital Narratives	DIG20001	12.5
User Experience Design	DIG20005	12.5
Digital Mobility	DIG20011	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
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
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
Global Public Relations Practice	PUB20001	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 & Conformity	SOC20020	12.5
Global Futures	SOC30003	12.5
Advertising Media Planning and Purchasing	ADV30001	12.5
Advertising Management and Campaigns Project	ADV30002	12.5
Advanced Topics in Criminology	CRI30001	12.5
Corrections: Systems and Practice	CRI30002	12.5
Healthy Environments and the Life Course	DDD30040	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
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
Occupational Health and Safety	PEH30004	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
Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication	PUB30002	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 Business, graduates will be able to:

systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge, judgement and conceptual understandings when innovatively solving a range of problems in the humanities, social sciences and business contexts
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
formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
formulate and communicate a range of arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of disciplinary expertise, through evaluation and communication strategies.
interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these to their disciplinary areas of expertise within a range of practices.

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 Business

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A	BUS20010	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B	BUS20010	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

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 Business

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business	BUS20010	25

Professional Placement in Humanities

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

Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, English language requirements and pathways.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 75 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language 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.

Progress from these courses to Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business	Maximum amount of credit available
Diploma of Business (UniLink) (12 months)	7 - 8 units
Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months)	7 - 8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree.

Learn more about pathways.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.