Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)Approved Abbreviation: BA(DeansSchol)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1655.7
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 071557G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2017 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year 2016 - 1655.6 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Commencement Year 2015 - 1655.5 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Commencement Year 2013 & 2014 - 1655.4 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Commencement Year 2012 - 1655.3 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Commencement Year 2010 and 2011 - 1655.2 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Commencement Year 2008 and 2009 - 1655.1 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
The Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholars) degree will provide you with all the opportunities available in the Bachelor of Arts plus the opportunity to participate in a tailored mentoring and advanced academic study program. Throughout the degree you will develop superior knowledge and confidence to graduate a step ahead in your career. This degree has been designed to extend your knowledge and understanding of key disciplines within the Bachelor of Arts. Throughout the degree, you will be invited to participate in the academic and research life of the School of Humanities and Communication Arts including symposia and academic seminars. Through regular meetings with senior leadership staff at the School of Humanities and Communication Arts, we will help you plan your studies and opportunities to explore further advancement at Western Sydney.
This degree is exclusively for high-achieving students, and will continually challenge you to do even better and build on your academic success. Students in the Dean’s Scholars program are automatically enrolled in The Academy@WesternSydney, which offers interdisciplinary leadership programs, professional development and local and international internship and engagement opportunities for students.
Students in this course also have the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas and receive advanced standing towards their majors, sub majors or electives. They are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a course advisor.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Arts Psychology Key Program including the 40 credit point Bachelor of Arts core units is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Completion of a Psychological Studies major or sub-major does not meet APAC requirements for an accredited sequence in Psychology.
Admission
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.
ATAR of at least 90.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office. International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3.
Core Components
All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit points of Bachelor of Arts Year 1 Core units.
Year 1 Core units
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
All students must complete
- Either a First Specialisation or Key Program in Psychology
- A Second Specialisation
First Specialisation
Students must successfully complete an 80 credit point major from the list below (see First Specialisations)
Second Specialisation and electives
Students must complete 120 credit points, by completing
- 20 credit points Dean’s Scholars pool units
And
Either
- a 40 credit point Arts sub-major in a different specialisation to their major from the list of Second Specialisations below, and
- 60 credit points of elective units
Or
- a second 80 credit point Arts major in a different specialisation to their first major from the list of Second Specialisations below, and
- 20 credit points of elective units
Or
Key Program in Psychology
- the 160 credit point accredited Key Program in Psychology (which includes the 40 credit point Bachelor of Arts Level 1 core units listed above); plus
- a 40 credit point Arts Sub-major from the list below (see Second Specialisations), and
- 20 credit points Dean’s Scholars pool units, plus
- 20 credit points of elective units
Dean’s Scholars pool units
Students must complete at least 20 credit points from the following Dean’s Scholar’s pool units
| 102211 | Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking |
| 102193 | International Special Study |
| 102212 | Internship and Community Engagement |
| 301071 | Introduction to Critical Thinking |
| 200855 | Leadership in a Complex World |
| 301070 | Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation |
First Specialisation
Students not taking the accredited sequence in Psychology must complete at least one of the following Majors.
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese. Please see the link below to the Inherent Requirements page:
Inherent Requirements
| M1069 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1077 | Heritage and Tourism |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M2514 | Innovation and Change |
| M1108 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M2512 | Organisations and Work |
| M1083 | Peace and Development Studies |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
Second Specialisations
All students must take a second specialisation. Students completing the Key Program in Psychology must choose a sub-major.
Note: Not all Arts sub-majors are available on all campuses
Students completing the 160 credit point accredited Key Program in Psychology must not choose SM1115 Psychological Studies as their Sub-major.
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M1108 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| SM1072 | History and Political Thought |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| SM1073 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| SM1047 | Music Performance Studies |
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
BA core unit
BA core unit
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Spring session
BA core unit
BA core unit
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Year 2
Autumn session
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Spring session
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Dean’s Scholars pool unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Year 3
Autumn session
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Elective unit or Key Program Psychology unit
Spring session
First Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Dean’s Scholars pool unit
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit Or Key Program Psychology unit
Elective unit or Key Program Psychology unit
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Students in Advanced courses may use elective units toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Applied Leadership or Critical Thinking.
SM3082.1 Applied Leadership
SM3083.1 Critical Thinking
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
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