Course

Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)

Approved Abbreviation: BA(DeansSchol)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1655.2

CRICOS Code: 071557G

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 2010 or 2011.

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 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 College of Arts including symposia and academic seminars. Through regular meetings with senior leadership staff at the College of Arts, we will help you plan your studies and opportunities to explore further advancement at UWS.

Director of Academic Program - Dr Dianne Dickenson

Study Mode
Standard Mode: Three years full-time or six years part-time. Accelerated Mode: Two and a half years full-time or five years part-time. Classes are generally offered during the day. For progression requirements consult UWS policy on the web at: www.uws.edu.au

Advanced standing

Students demonstrating successful completion of relevant studies at other tertiary institutions prior to enrolment may be granted advanced standing for those studies, in accordance with current UWS policy.

Admission

Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English at Band 4.

Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.

UAI of at least 90

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre.

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/

International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via the International Office 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.

http://uws.edu.au/international

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points.

Core Components

The core component is made up of the following BA core units

100958

Australia and the World

100960

Contemporary Society

100968

Texts and Traditions

100846

Analytical Reading and Writing

101182

Behaviour and Environment

100928

Linguistics

101449

Bilingualism and Biculturalism

100965

Media and Visual Cultures

BA core Advanced units

101515

Australia and the World (Advanced)

101516

Contemporary Society (Advanced)

101517

Media and Visual Cultures (Advanced)

101518

Text and Traditions (Advanced)

Majors

All students must complete a Major. Explanation of these Majors can be found under the program listings below.

Note: Not all majors are available on Bankstown and Penrith, please check availability.

M1026

Arabic

M1032

Asian Studies and International Relations

M1027

Chinese

M1034

Cultural and Social Analysis

M1035

English, Text and Writing

M1031

Global Studies

M1033

History and Political Thought

M1041

Indigenous Australian Studies

Islamic Studies

Italian

Japanese

Linguistics

Media and Visual Cultures

(previously Art History and Cinema Studies)

M1040

Psychology

M1024

Religion, Anthropology and Philosophy

M1030

Spanish

Sub-majors

Note: Not all sub-majors are available on Bankstown and Penrith, please check availability.

SM1034

Arabic

SM1042

Asian Studies and International Relations

SM1035

Chinese

SM1043

Cultural and Social Analysis

SM1044

English, Text and Writing

SM1040

Global Studies

SM1041

History and Political Thought

SM1051

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions

SM1049

Indigenous Australian Studies

Indigenous Economics

Islamic Studies

Italian

Japanese

Linguistics

Media and Visual Cultures

(previously Art History and Cinema Studies)

SM1048

Psychology

SM1032

Religion, Anthropology and Philosophy

SM1038

Spanish

Recommended Sequence Standard Mode

Year 1

Autumn session

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Spring session

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Year 2

Autumn session

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Spring session

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Year 3

Autumn session

BA core unit

Major unit (Humanities Internship)

Elective unit

Spring session

BA core unit

Major unit (Applied Critical Methods)

Elective unit

Recommended Sequence Accelerated Mode

Year 1

Autumn session

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Spring session

BA core unit (Advanced)

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Year 2

Autumn session

BA core unit (Advanced)

Major unit

Spring session

BA core unit (Advanced)

BA core unit

Major unit

Elective unit

Year 3

Summer session

Elective Research placement unit

Autumn session

BA core unit

Major unit

Major unit (Applied Critical Methods)

Elective unit

Major and Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for majors and sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Major

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

MyStudentRecords (MySR)