As a Deakin Arts graduate you will develop some of the most important skills a student can gain at university. You will become expert at managing knowledge and communicating information and develop skills of critical analysis and systematic thinking.
The Bachelor of Arts provides the opportunity to develop an imaginative understanding and appreciation of the theory and practice of the social sciences, humanities and arts. It will also give you: an enhanced cultural sensitivity; skills and knowledge relevant to employment in the modern workforce; and an understanding of information technology tools and systems used in learning and employment.
The degree is structured in a way that offers maximum flexibility. It gives you the opportunities to pursue your own interests and design courses of study that suit your needs. You may study particular areas in-depth or undertake a wide range of units.
You are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from a variety of study areas including performing and creative arts, languages, history, media and communication, and sociology. Up to one-third of the course may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts and Education, providing even greater possibilities for interesting course combinations.
Transition to University study The faculty offers two units AIX160 Introduction to University Study and AIX117 Professional Writing for Work, that are specifically designed to ease the transition into university study. New students are encouraged to enrol in one or both of these units in their first year.
Assessment Assessment within the award of Bachelor of Arts varies from written assignments and examination to practical and technical exercises and performance. In some units assessment may also include class participation, online exercises, seminar exercises, and tests.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course rules
To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts a student must complete 24 credit points of study including:
an approved Arts major sequence of at least 8 credit points from the campus at which you are enrolled
no more than 8 credit points taken outside the course-grouped units for the BA (in effect this means that up to 8 credit points may be taken outside the recognised Faculty of Arts and Education major sequences)
no more than 10 credit points at level 1
at least 14 credit points at level 2 or above
4 credit points at level 3
Major sequences
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability. All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts course are required to complete at least one Arts major sequence offered on the campus at which they are enrolled.
Anthropology is the study of the lives of people in a range of societies. This major sequence investigates kinship and family; gender; economic and political anthropology; work and consumption; religion, ritual and witchcraft; person, society and cosmos; death; the impact of and problems caused by expanding European nations on the peoples of Africa and the Pacific; globalisation; processes of change in the Third World; international tourism; festivals; medical anthropology; communal conflict; ethnicity; international migration and doing fieldwork.
On successful completion of the Anthropology major sequence, students should have the following skills:
A detailed understanding of cultural diversity
An appreciation of the full array of globalising forces at work in the contemporary world
An ability to reflexively relate the cultural realities of other societies to their own social experience
An informed and refined critical consciousness in regard to social life.
In the Children’s Literature major sequence, students explore a wide variety of literary and popular texts, from picture books for the very young and novels and films intended for young adults, to adult texts relevant to young people's literary education. The sequence focuses on how these texts imagine and convey ideas and values, and on the interplay between texts for young audiences and the social and cultural contexts in which they are produced and received. The sequence caters to students interested in children’s literature as a prominent domain of literary production, and is of particular relevance to those who intend to work with children and young people as primary or secondary teachers and librarians, and those who wish to produce texts for young people. Units aim to equip students with critical, analytical and research skills which will enable them to critique texts for children and young people and to recognise the socialising agendas which inform them. On successful completion of the major, students should have the following skills:
An ability to recognise and critique the language and narrative strategies whereby texts for children and young people position readers
An ability to read texts for children and young people in relation to cultural discourses and practices
An ability to use critical terminology where appropriate, and to draw upon knowledge of relevant aspects of literary, visual and cultural theory
An ability to articulate how various genres and forms of texts shape the communication of ideas and values to young audiences
Students must take 5 core units, and 3 selected units from listing below, of which at least 1 should be at level 3
The Animation major sequence offers the opportunity to develop a moving image, graphic and animation practice within the expanding digital domain. Students will explore digital animation production and publication options that include web, CD and DVD publication possibilities, and develop the skills to work with and manage such technologies effectively. Students are encouraged to develop skills in all aspects and types of animation production and learn to write and think analytically about such creative work.
On completion of the Animation major sequence students should have the following skills:
An ability to implement and manage all stages of production of a professional digital animation project.
An ability to develop a unique production path for a digital project for a variety of publication platforms.
An ability to think and write effectively about innovative moving image animation work and digital culture.
An ability to use advanced digital image production technologies.
An ability to work in collaborative and team settings on graphic moving image tasks.
An ability to work efficiently to deadlines in an industrial setting.
Criminology is an engaging field of study with diverse career prospects. A Bachelor of Arts with a major sequence in criminology provides a solid educational foundation in the principles of criminological thoughts and research that will enable graduates to choose between seeking employment in related industries and seeking to undertake further study. Deakin’s criminology program involves broad fields of study with students covering a considerable breadth and depth of crime and criminal justice issues, as well as specialisation in areas such as victimology, media, terrorism, crime prevention, security and surveillance.
The major sequence aims to produce graduates with the ability to engage in debates concerning crime and justice issues, matters that are part of everyday life, and practical knowledge and skills in an engaging field of study with diverse career prospects.
In line with Deakin’s commitment to providing flexible study options, you can choose to study the Bachelor of Arts (major sequence in criminology) full time or part time, at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) or via Cloud (online) mode. All subjects provide considerable online activities.
You will also have the opportunity to significantly fast-track your studies, completing the course in just two years by making the most of Deakin’s trimester system.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this major promising career opportunities await in both the public and private sector, state and federal police, intelligence agencies, and a range of law enforcement, anti-corruption and crime prevention agencies at federal, state and local government level, as well as in correctional services, community services and private security industries.
Students commencing from 2014:
The Criminology major sequence comprises 8 credit points of ACR coded units including the following compulsory six core units: ACR101, ACR102, ACR201, ACR202, ACR301 and ACR302, plus 2 ACR coded elective units.
Continuing Criminology students who commenced prior to 2014 to contact Student Services Office for re-enrolment advice and to review Course Plans. From 2014, most Criminology ASL coded units have been replaced with Criminology ACR coded units.
Students applying with prior study or recognition for prior learning will need to contact the student services office to review their enrolment plans.
Details of major sequences
Chinese - unit set code MJ-A000028
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Standard Chinese, commonly known as Mandarin Chinese, is a major language of the world. It is the official language in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan and Singapore and widely used in community groups in Hong Kong, South-East Asia, North America and Australia. Chinese is also one of the five official languages of the United Nations. China is Australia's biggest trading partner. Students studying Chinese are encouraged to select complementary units in Asian Studies in order to gain a sound background knowledge of the cultural, geopolitical and historical issues relevant to the regions where Chinese is spoken. Chinese is available at beginners, post-level 12 and advanced (background speaker) levels.
On successful completion of the Chinese Language major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
An ability to read, comprehend and respond correctly in writing in Chinese
An ability to listen, comprehend and communicate orally with correct grammar, pronunciation and intonation in Chinese
An ability to correctly interpret and translate from English into Chinese and vice versa
An ability to function effectively and in an appropriate manner in the Chinese culture.
The Chinese major sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
The Australian studies major sequence comprehensively examines major debates in Australian society in its global contexts. At each level, students are encouraged to explore a range of sources from popular culture to politics and policy.
On successful completion of the Australian Studies major sequence, students should have the following skills:
An ability to reconstruct/explain social, political and cultural events;
An ability to relate the global/international and the Australian;
An ability to recognise the impact of the Australian past on the present;
An ability to analyse change today and place contemporary issues and debates in context;
An ability to incorporate a reflective perspective; that is, to illustrate the range of opinions between different scholars and disciplines on the subject and how and why interpretations have differed;
An ability to evaluate media coverage of current political debates such as those over citizenship/identity and Indigenous issues;
An ability to appreciate social, class, ethnic, cultural and gender differences;
An ability to study Australian society from and interdisciplinary perspective.
Notes:
(i) Australian Studies major sequence students must complete: The 4 core units AIA105, AIA106, AIA200 and AIA300 plus a further 4 credit points with at least 1 credit point at level 3 from the list below.
(ii) Warrnambool enrolled students are able to complete this major sequence via campus mode by selecting the following elective units AIH238, AIH337 and AIP230, in addition to the core units.
The Arab countries of the Middle East and North Africa form an area of critical global importance having broad strategic, economic, religious and cultural influence. The Middle East comprises the fourth largest trading block among Australia's overseas trading partners, with the total value of Australia's trade with the Middle East more than doubling in the last decade. The major sequence provides for the development of communication skills in modern standard Arabic and language fluency is enhanced through contextual knowledge of Middle Eastern history, culture and society. Students taking Arabic are encouraged to take complementary units in the relevant area studies in order to obtain sound background knowledge of the cultural, geopolitical and historical issues relevant to the regions where Arabic is spoken.
The following units complement the Arabic major sequence:
Competitive in-country scholarships are available to assist students in study in the Middle East. For further information please contact the experiential learning officer on telephone 03 5227 2693.
Students undertaking the Arabic major or the Language and Culture Studies major (referred to later) are encouraged to study abroad during the trimester 3. Intensive in-country units provide opportunities for students to increase their level of linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding. Deakin has well-established links with a number of institutions in Syria, Jordan, Oman and Tunisia. These relationships form an important feature of the Arabic program.
In-country units are offered at both second and third-level levels, and students who successfully complete these units will receive 2 credit points towards the major sequence.
It is possible, therefore, for students to complete the major sequence in two levels. This is an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Not only is the in-country experience a unique part of the language study, the fact that students will have completed the major in two levels gives them flexibility in the third level to take additional units.
The Arabic major sequence is offered at two levels; beginners' level (little or no prior knowledge of the language) and post-level 12 Arabic.
On successful completion of the Arabic major sequence, students should have the following skills:
An ability to read, comprehend and respond correctly in writing in Arabic
An ability to listen, comprehend and communicate orally with correct grammar, pronunciation and intonation in Arabic
An ability to understand oral interpreting and written translation tasks, from English into Arabic and vice versa, at an advanced level (post-level 12 level)
An ability to use the language to research and understand various cultural practices in the Arab world.
Unit description is currently unavailable (2 credit points)
Students undertaking the beginners' sequence may undertake AIB309 and/or AIB310 in their final level as electives in addition to the prescribed major sequence.
The Arabic major sequence for students who have completed Arabic at year 12 or equivalent begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Each unit within the Dance major sequence develops practical skills in contemporary technique and choreography and interrelates this learning with theoretical studies in dance history, analysis and aesthetics. There is an ongoing development of technique, craft, and theory over the three level levels, with class material becoming increasingly specialised and challenging as students' progress. Skills in oral and written communication, personal and group management, reflection and decision-making are developed over the three level levels in tandem with the development of physical, compositional and research skills. This learning intensifies at level 3 with production and research project units which not only place students' work in a public and professional context, but also focus on the development of specialised skills in the associated technical, production, marketing and administration areas.
On successful completion of the dance major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an ability to demonstrate high-level contemporary dance technique
an ability to demonstrate well-developed independent choreographic practice
an ability to think and write analytically about dance and its values
an ability to manage artistic and technical aspects of dance promotion
an ability to learn and apply safe dance practices for maintenance of physical and personal wellbeing
This major sequence provides skills in contemporary drama practices and perspectives, together with an understanding of their application in a wide range of artistic and social contexts. It includes acting theory and practice, performance styles and processes, theatre history, text studies, community theatre and technical studies.
On successful completion of the Drama major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an ability to develop individual vocal technique and voice production
an ability to understand and respond to the technical, expressive and/or compositional demands of a range of performance styles and genres
an ability to successfully achieve performance realisation based on chosen compositional and performance strategies
an ability to analyse, compose and collaborate in order to build effective relationships between actor, director, designer and writer in processes of performance realisation.
The Film and Video major sequence aims to develop students' creative and critical thinking while providing a practical and theoretical grounding in the production and application of film, video and television. The sequence puts these media in the historical and social context of the institutions, technologies and artistic and personal forces from which they have emerged.
In level 1, students learn formal and theoretical concepts through analysis of case studies and a series of projects which demand individual input, team collaboration, as well as recording, filming, direction, and post-production techniques. Collaborative skills are extended in level 2 through investigation of team management, narrative, representation, editing, and audiences, as well as the relationship between the actor, director, producer and exhibitor.
Students also undertake case studies in genre and the creative practices and aesthetic approaches of significant practitioners or movements. The final level provides opportunities for students to develop unique and individual creative practices through units including Documentary Production Practice which explores the use of actuality in narrative, as well as the Independent Production Practice, which explores non-representational, contemplative and oppositional structures, together with strategies that rework or synthesise conventional forms.
The Film Studies major sequence aims to develop students' creative and critical thinking while providing a practical and theoretical grounding in the production and application of film, video and television. The sequence puts these media in the historical and social context of the institutions, technologies and artistic and personal forces from which they have emerged.
In level 1, students learn formal and theoretical concepts through analysis of case studies and a series of projects which demand individual input, team collaboration, as well as recording, filming, direction, and post-production techniques. Collaborative skills are extended in level 2 through investigation of team management, narrative, representation, editing, and audiences, as well as the relationship between the actor, director, producer and exhibitor.
Students also undertake case studies in genre and the creative practices and aesthetic approaches of significant practitioners or movements. The final level provides opportunities for students to develop unique and individual creative practices through units including Documentary Production Practice which explores the use of actuality in narrative, as well as the Independent Production Practice, which explores non-representational, contemplative and oppositional structures, together with strategies that rework or synthesise conventional forms.
In History, students explore the historical precursors of the modern world: the forces and great events of especially the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the ways historians have interpreted them. Among the themes given special attention are war and peace, modernisation and social change, colonialism, nationalism and internationalism, gender in history and the Holocaust. In focusing on such themes, students can choose a sequence from units which cover American, African-American, Asian, Australian and European histories. All units aim to stimulate and challenge students to come to understand past human behaviour and to acquire critical, analytical and research skills. Students should note that not all units are currently available at all campuses.
On successful completion of the History major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an ability to illustrate the range of opinion between historians on the subject and how and why historians' interpretations have differed
an ability to distinguish between different types of written material in terms of their function, authorship and intention
an ability to place a primary source document in its contemporary framework
an ability to initiate and conduct interviews and respect the interviewee as a source
an ability to be sensitive to the need for appreciation of cultural and gender differences
an ability to reflect on the ways in which we construct the past.
Level 1
At level one students must select the two units listed below
Unit description is currently unavailable (Core unit)
* AIH320 - Internship units are normally undertaken in third level (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. Interested students should contact Arts and Education Student Services and Enrolment Enquiries on their campus for further information.
Indonesia is Australia's nearest Asian neighbour and the fourth most populous country in the world. There are more than 220 million people who speak Bahasa, Indonesia, the national language.
Indonesia is increasingly important to Australia economically, politically and culturally: knowledge of Indonesian language and culture is a desirable asset in many fields. Student who have completed university study of Indonesian typically find employment in business, government service, and a wide range of service industries including travel, tourism and communication.
Additionally, Bahasa Indonesia is offered by many Australian schools and an ability to teach the language is a sought-after qualification for primary and secondary teachers. The Indonesian language program gives students a high level of mastery of spoken and written Bahasa Indonesian and also provides a thorough understanding of Indonesian culture and way of life.
In-country study
The Faculty offers the opportunity for students to undertake in-country studies of Indonesian at third year levels. Students who successfully complete these units will receive credit towards the major sequence. It is possible, therefore, for students to complete the major in two levels. This is an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Not only is the in-country experience a unique part of the language study, the fact that students can complete the major before their third level also gives some flexibility in the third level to take additional units.
On successful completion of the Indonesian language major sequence, students should have the following skills:
an ability to read, comprehend and respond correctly in writing in Indonesian
an ability to listen, comprehend and communicate orally with correct grammar, punctuation and intonation in Indonesian
an ability to read and interpret written Indonesian
an ability to read, comprehend, apply and synthesise original Indonesian sources
an ability to compare and contrast Indonesian and Australian society
To obtain a major sequence in Indonesian, students must complete 8 credit points. There are two possible pathways to do this, beginners' and post-level 12.
Indonesian major sequence for those entering at beginners' level
This major sequence provides students with the skills and knowledge to become qualified journalists in the broadcast and print media. Initially, studies focus on the mass media and the extent to which journalists live up to the ethical standards set both by their profession and the expectations of the public. Comparative studies focus on the role of journalists and the news media in different political systems and cultures. Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical and practical elements of radio and television journalism, and the role radio plays as a communication medium. The laws of defamation and other legal constraints to which the profession of journalism is subject are examined in the final level. Students will also develop research techniques, practical skills and an understanding of the methods and techniques required for specialist writing. The writing component within the course is intensive, to bring students' work to a standard that can be published in a daily newspaper or mainstream magazine.
On successful completion of the Journalism major sequence, students should have the following skills:
an ability to write in academic style with adequate referencing;
an ability to identify, research, write and construct stories suitable for print, broadcast and online media
an ability to interview for print, broadcast and online media and select material for inclusion in stories
an ability to analyse the social role of journalism both nationally and internationally and identify the theoretical issues raised by news, current affairs and feature publications and programs
an ability to appreciate the role of the production process in any media product
an ability to work in teams and to develop presentation skills in a group setting.
Students must complete 8 credit points from the list below:
* ALJ321 - Internship units are normally undertaken in third level (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. Interested students should contact Arts and Education Student Services and Enrolment Enquiries on their campus for further information.
Language and Culture Studies - unit set code MJ-A000052
Students must complete a 4 credit point sub-major in one of the languages: Arabic, Chinese, or Indonesian. In addition, students must select 4 credit points of contextual studies units, which must include at least 2 credit points at level 3, from the elective list below.
Arabic sub-major
Students must complete 4 credit points of Arabic units (AIB)
Chinese sub-major
Levels 1 and 2
Students must complete 4 credit points of Chinese units (AIC)
Indonesian sub-major
Students must complete 4 credit point of Indonesian units (AIF)
The Literary Studies major sequence is interdisciplinary and theoretical in orientation. The units focus attention on literary texts in the contexts of their production and reception. Insights from anthropology, philosophy, psychology, history and linguistics form part of this process. There are opportunities for creative writing alongside critical analysis. Texts studies range from Shakespearean plays to recent world fiction and poetry.
On successful completion of the Literary Studies major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an informed ability to read texts of a wide variety
an ability to write creatively as an extension of literary studies texts
an ability to conduct a comparative analysis of text/culture relationships
an ability to explain the intercultural and cross-cultural forces in human society and history in so far as they are reflected in literature
an ability to understand and apply methodologies of contemporary literary criticism and theory
an ability to critically appreciate the nature of disciplinary knowledge in Literary Studies
an ability to reflect upon different theoretical positions in relation to literary and non-literary texts.
Note: this major is only available to students at Warrnambool who are already formally enrolled in the major.
Literary Studies major sequence Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Cloud (online) mode
Students must take all of the following units at level 1 and 2 and then select 2 units at level 3
Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree may undertake an 8-credit-point major sequence in mathematical modelling offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment. For details of the Mathematical Modelling major sequence refer to the Bachelor of Science.
Media Studies is a dynamic and versatile field that responds to a rapidly changing environment and produces graduates who have the skills and knowledge to adapt to shifting communication climates. Students will engage in critical analysis, creative application, and vocational-led study in units that involve the examination and creation of various virtual and non-virtual media texts. The major sequence explores themes such as social media and surveillance, advertising and consumerism, media genre and representation, issues of piracy and censorship, and media industry processes of planning and production - areas pertinent to numerous Media and Cultural industries (incorporating digital media, film, television, marketing and advertising, among others).
Warrnambool Students Please note: this major is only available to students at Warrnambool who are already formally enrolled in the major.
A major in Middle East Studies will give students a comprehensive understanding of the events and issues shaping the region. There will be emphasis on both historical and contemporary issues relevant to the analysis of the Middle East as a regional system, as well as its place in the international system. A particular stress will be placed on the changing role of the United States in the Middle East since the end of the Cold War and its push to reshape the region's political landscape according to American national interests. Several of the endemic conflict situations that exist in the Middle East will be examined throughout the sequence, including the War on Terror; the invasion and occupation of Iraq, the Israel-Palestine impasse; the 2006 Israel-Lebanon crisis; Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the role of 'rogue states'.
On successful completion of the Middle East Studies sequence, students should have the skills and capacities to:
comprehend and critically analyse debates in relation to the Middle East
understand the organisation of government in the Middle East and North Africa
communicate clearly, in written and oral form, about the issues of the Middle East
understand and explain the principles that inform political action at local, national and global levels in relation to the region
articulate a coherent argument in response to set topics
identify, understand and analyse political ideas and arguments
The International Relations major sequence focuses on understanding conflict and cooperation and, war and peace in contemporary international politics. Students examine the system of states before, during and after the Cold War, the nature of power and security, global issues, human rights and Australia's place in the world.
On successful completion of the International Relations major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an ability to identify and critically synthesise themes and arguments
an ability to develop policies within real-world contexts
an ability to distinguish declaratory policy from operational policy (i.e. words from deeds)
an ability to understand and explain the international forces which shape our environment.
All students must take AIR242 plus a further 5 credit points, ensuring at least 2 credit points are undertaken at level 2 and 2 credit points at level 3 from the following:
Philosophy provides an introduction to most of the central themes in contemporary philosophical studies. A distinctive feature of the major is its focus upon Asian philosophy, psychoanalysis and philosophy as practiced in continental Europe. Individual units cover questions which deal with the nature of human existence; value, belief and purpose; and knowledge and belief.
On successful completion of the Philosophy major sequence, students should have the following skills:
an ability to develop and articulate abstract ideas
an ability to reflect upon and critique assumptions about life, values and society
an ability for logical thinking and rational argument
an ability to debate philosophical issues arising in fields such as ethics, political values, knowledge systems, religion and interpersonal relationships.
The Photography major sequence is based around creative, critical and professional practice. Students can choose to develop their artistic, academic or professional aspirations. Level 1 introduces students to the basics of photographic techniques and practice and to the history of photography with respect to Australian and international artists. Using analog and digital technologies, students explore the uses of referent-based and non-referent based images as social and cultural artefacts. Level 2 introduces a range of professional analog and digital photographic formats, darkroom and studio environments as well as the application of photographic imagery in virtual and collaborative environments at a global level. Students also engage in the discourse that surrounds contemporary photographic practice. Level 3 introduces students to a range of alternative analog and digital photographic formats and their application in creative practice. Students are strongly encouraged to experiment, research and develop their own conceptual and aesthetic sensibilities. The work undertaken at this level is applicable to exhibition, installation, multimedia, and collaborative productions and provides a strong basis for further postgraduate studies and professional practice.
In Politics and Policy Studies, students will examine issues of power and authority through studies of policy, institutions and political movements. Students will also be introduced to the political values, ideas and ideologies that orient political action. Throughout the sequence of units, students will be encouraged to understand contemporary political problems at local, national and global levels. Key themes include democracy, citizenship, globalisation, the environment and gender. Our units are intended to encourage student to make better sense of the world in which they live and to understand the current social and political challenges they face. Central is a concern to understand how Australian and global institutions ought to respond to complex policy problems in an era of globalisation and rapid change.
On successful completion of the Politics and Policy Studies sequence, students should have the skills and capacities to:
comprehend and critically analyse political issues and policy debates
identify, understand and analyse political ideas and arguments
understand and explain the principles that inform political action at local, national and global levels
understand the organisation of government in Australia and other countries
apply key political concepts to contemporary debates and policy issues
communicate clearly, in written and oral form, about political issues and policy options.
Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts may undertake a major sequence in psychology offered by the Faculty of Health as a major sequence within their BA degree.
The Psychology major sequence is course-grouped for the Bachelor of Arts, that is, the units do not count towards the eight non-course-grouped units able to be taken outside the Faculty.
Students intending to become psychologists, however, must take four levels of academic study (three levels of undergraduate study, including ten units of Psychology, plus either a level-4 Honours in Psychology or the level-4 Graduate Diploma of Psychology). The 10-credit-point undergraduate Psychology sequence consists of two units at level 1, HPS111 and HPS121, five units at level 2, HPS201, HPS202, HPS203, HPS204 and HPS205 plus three units at level 3, HPS301, HPS307 and HPS308.
Students may also choose to take a limited sequence in psychology of 8 credit points (depending on the requirements of their course). These sequences are designed as terminal studies in psychology to complement other studies within an award. They do not meet the requirements for entry into fourth-level studies in psychology, nor will they lead to professional qualifications in psychology. Students may also choose to take individual elective units in psychology, if they have the relevant prerequisites.
The 8-credit point sequences normally consist of two units at level one, HPS111 and HPS121, two or three units at level 2, selected from HPS202, HPS203, HPS204 and HPS205, and two or three units at level 3, selected from HPS302, HPS303, HPS304 and HPS307, HPS308 and HPS395. Students wishing to take alternative psychology units must seek approval from the School of Psychology.
The 10 credit point undergraduate Psychology sequence consists of two units at level 1, HPS111 and HPS121, five units at level 2, HPS201, HPS202, HPS203, HPS204 and HPS205 plus three units at level 3, HPS301, HPS307 and HPS308.
Professional and Creative Writing - unit set code MJ-A000062
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Gain expertise, practical experience and develop creative skills. In all units, the emphasis is on publication or the achievement of professional standards. Initially, you undertake various forms of constructive, descriptive and narrative writing, progressing to editing, non-fiction and fiction writing, script writing and poetry writing.
You may find employment in freelance editing and writing, finance, health and manufacturing industries, government departments, media and entertainment industries, publishing companies, tourism, hospitality and service industries.
The Public Relations major sequence is concerned with the management of communication between people, agencies and various publics. Students will study such areas as crisis and issues management, organisational public relations and public relations campaigns; and will develop the necessary skills for effective public relations.
On successful completion of the Public Relations major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an ability to explain the role of public relations in society;
an ability to differentiate between the various areas of public relations;
an ability to explain the legal and regulatory context of public relations;
an ability to prepare public relations strategies using traditional, internet and social media tactics;
the ability to write and communicate for public relations practice across a broad range of professional contexts.
Social and Political Thought - unit set code MJ-A000050
Continuing students only. Final year of offer 2016.
This major sequence ranges across communications, politics, sociology, philosophy, gender studies, and international relations. A focus on theorising about society and politics is the common theme. This major has no corresponding Honours programme, but it offers a good supplement for any students interested in undertaking Honours in Sociology, Politics, Philosophy, Communications, or International Relations.
Level 1
ALC101 Contemporary Communication: Making Sense of Text, Image and Meaning (No longer available for enrolment)
Sociology is the study of society and social relations. Thinking sociologically allows the individual to step outside the taken for granted processes of everyday living towards examining the processes which create, maintain and change social groups in society. On successful completion of the Sociology major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
an ability to explain key sociological concepts such as socialisation, modernity, postmodernity, gender, social class, race and ethnicity; an ability to identify core theoretical understandings in sociology
an ability to apply sociological analysis to a range of contemporary issues such as health, family life, deviance and the media
an ability to understand conflict, cohesion and social change in societies
an ability to explain the systems, practices and technologies of control and their historical transformation in Western cultures
an ability to recognise the impact of social policy on social life
an ability to critically assess the work of other social researchers.
* ASC321 - Internship units are normally undertaken in third level (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. Interested students should contact Arts and Education Student Services and Enrolment Enquiries on their campus for further information.
Visual Arts - unit set code MJ-A000015
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
The Visual Arts major will appeal to students who are interested in careers across a variety of traditional media including painting, drawing or 3D modelling and new technologies including digital/photo imaging and computer-generated prints. A broad based course structure enables students to overlap disciplines to develop individual vision and expression by exploring the aesthetic, formal and social concerns of visual communication.
On successful completion of the Visual Arts major sequence, students should have the following skills:
an ability to produce a conceptually, formally and thematically coherent body of work of exhibition standard
an ability to identify a professional niche in the art industry and a preparedness to enter that industry
an ability to negotiate the marketplace and develop productive working relationships with galleries, professional organisations and funding bodies; and
an ability to position their own work in relation to their field of research
Note: this major is only available to students at Warrnambool who are already formally enrolled in the major. ACV307 Studio Art: Painting E and ACV308 Studio Art: Painting F final year of offer 2014 for continuing Warrnambool students enrolled in the major; after that time units will only be available for Warrnambool students at Waterfront (Geelong).
Spanish is a major international language with more than 400 million speakers on five continents. It is the national language of more than twenty countries and the third most spoken language in the world (after Mandarin and English). Spanish is an official language of the United Nations and of other important international organisations such as the European Union and the Organisation of American States. In the United States of America, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language. In Australia, Spanish is one of the seven most common languages (excluding English) spoken in the home (ABS Census data 2011).
Spanish as a foreign language is a popular choice for a great number of people all over the world. For English speakers, Spanish is relatively accessible. Studying a Spanish major can have multiple cultural and linguistic benefits and position students in the best possible place to become worldly citizens.
Introduction of the Spanish major further reinforces the commitment to internationalisation of the curriculum in the Deakin Languages program. Students learn languages, develop cultural awareness and competency, and acquire an international perspective. Acquiring Spanish language skills, and knowledge of the cultures and societies of the Hispanic world, will enable students to pursue a range of career paths from international trade and commerce, to the diplomatic corps, and education. There is an added layer of depth for the University as a whole - to its engagement with the world, and enhanced graduate outcomes for students seeking work in a global market.
Spanish major sequence for students with no prior language study.
The Spanish major sequence for students who have completed Spanish at Level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
