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Many degree programs are structured to train students for one job. Most of today’s graduates, however, will change career paths four or five times during their working life. Your Arts degree will give you the necessary flexibility to adapt your knowledge and keep ahead of the changes that all of us face in our careers. It also gives you skills for life – critical analysis, research, written and oral communication – skills that are being increasingly recognised by employers as providing them with their greatest assets – employees who can adapt to and help shape change, who can think laterally, apply knowledge and express themselves clearly. The career opportunities for Arts graduates are exceptionally varied; from journalism to museum curatorship, publishing to politics, information technology to international development, advertising to art conservation – and much more.

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Below is an example of a typical pattern calculated on 6 unit courses.<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td> </td><td>Arts Major e.g. History</td><td>Units</td><td>Arts Major e.g. Film Studies</td><td>Units</td><td>Arts and/or Other Units</td><td>Units</td><td>Total units</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>1st yr courses</td><td>Max 2 courses</td><td>12</td><td>Max 2 courses</td><td>12</td><td>Max 4 courses</td><td>24</td><td>48</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>Later yr courses</td><td>Min 5 courses</td><td>30</td><td>Min 5 courses</td><td>30</td><td>Min 6 courses</td><td>36</td><td>96</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>TOTAL</td><td>7 courses</td><td>42</td><td>7 courses</td><td>42</td><td>10 courses</td><td>60</td><td>144</td></tr></tbody></table>Majors outside the Faculty For students to include a major from another Faculty it must be a clearly defined major (as specified in the Undergraduate Handbook) and the student must follow the rules and requirements for that major as specified by the relevant Faculty.Below is an example of a typical pattern calculated on 6 unit courses for an Arts major and an Asian Studies major within a Bachelor of Arts.<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td> </td><td>Arts Major e.g. Political Science</td><td>Units</td><td>Arts Courses</td><td>Units</td><td>Major out of Faculty e.g. Asian History</td><td>Units</td><td>Total units</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>1st yr courses</td><td>Max 2 courses</td><td>12</td><td>Max 4 courses</td><td>24</td><td>Max 2 courses</td><td>12</td><td>48</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>Later yr courses</td><td>Min 5 courses</td><td>30</td><td>Min 5 courses</td><td>30</td><td>Min 6 courses</td><td>36</td><td>96</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>TOTAL</td><td>7 courses</td><td>42</td><td>9 courses</td><td>54</td><td>8 courses</td><td>48</td><td>144</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td> </td><td colspan="4">Arts -- min. 96 units</td><td colspan="3">Out-of-Faculty -- max. 48 units</td></tr></tbody></table>Combined Programs The combined programs offered by the Arts faculty enable students to expand their career options, as they have access to the directly related specialist employment available to each degree. Employers keenly appreciate the combination of expertise or professional training with a broad educational base.The structure of the combined program is such that students are not permitted to take courses from outside the two Faculties in which they are enrolled. The only exception to this ruling is that the Arts Faculty will recognise as Arts cognate courses up to two courses (12 units) to be undertaken in a third Faculty where those courses are required to complete an Arts major. This will only apply to the History, Lingusitics, Applied Linguistics, Developmental Studies, Population Studies, Social Research Methods and Religious Studies majors.Please note that any courses taken within a combined program may only be counted once (ie towards one degree, not both).  In the case where a course is a compulsory course in both degrees (or a major within each degree), the course may still only be counted in one program, however, a student is entitled to an exemption from the course in the other program.If you wish to check if a course is classified as an Bachelor of Arts course, then refer to the list at the end of this chapter. Note that students in a combined program can also undertake a maximum of 24 units from the Science Cognate List.

Why study Honours? The BA (Honours) offers high-calibre students the opportunity to deepen their skills in a chosen field of study.  Honours programs involve one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent after completion of the pass degree. The program consists of a combination of coursework and research thesis in the chosen field of study.  It provides students with<ul class="unIndentedList"><li>the opportunity to refine their analytical skills and research techniques while significantly expanding job and study options. </li><li>a prestigious qualification in its own right, and </li><li>the most effective means of qualifying for higher degree work at Masters and PhD level and being more competitive in the professional workplace.</li></ul>Honours in the Bachelor of Arts is available in the following disciplines.<a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshgrka.html" target="_blank">Ancient Greek</a>, <a href="/undergraduate/artshanch.html" title="Ancient History">Ancient History</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshanth.html" target="_blank">Anthropology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshappl.html" target="_blank">Applied Linguistics</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artsharch.html" target="_blank">Archaeology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artsharchbian.html">Archaeology/Bioanthropology (combined)</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artsharth.html" target="_blank">Art History</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshartc.html" target="_blank">Art History and Curatorship</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshaust.html" target="_blank">Australian Studies</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshbian.html" target="_blank">Biological Anthropology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshclas.html" target="_blank">Classics</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artsheuro.html" target="_blank">Contemporary Europe</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshdest.html" target="_blank">Development Studies</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshdram.html" target="_blank">Drama</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshengl.html" target="_blank">English</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshfilm.html" target="_blank">Film Studies</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshfren.html">French</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshgend.html" target="_blank">Gender, Sexuality and Culture</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshgeog.html" target="_blank">Geography</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshgerm.html" target="_blank">German</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshheco.html" target="_blank">Human Ecology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshhist.html" target="_blank">History</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshintr.html" target="_blank">International Relations</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshital.html" target="_blank">Italian</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshlatn.html" target="_blank">Latin</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshling.html" target="_blank">Linguistics</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshmusc.html" target="_blank">Musicology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshphil.html" target="_blank">Philosophy</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshpols.html" target="_blank">Political Science</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshpoph.html">Population Health</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshpops.html" target="_blank">Population Studies</a>, <a href="http://psychology.anu.edu.au/honours/" target="_blank" title="Psychology Honours">Psychology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshruss.html" target="_blank">Russian</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshsocy.html" target="_blank">Sociology</a>, <a href="http://studyat.anu.edu.au/_artshspan.html" target="_blank">Spanish</a>.In addition Honours can be taken as: <ul class="unIndentedList"><li>Combined honours: that is, study in two areas of specialisation </li><li>Double honours: that is, two single honours programs</li></ul>General Entry requirements ANU students Completion of the requirements of a Bachelor pass degree in an Arts area including: General Entry requirements Completion of the requirements of a Bachelor pass degree in an Arts area including: Single Honours: completion of 10 courses (at least 60 units) as specified by the discipline,  normally with a distinction average (70%) in the later year (2000 - 3000 level) courses. Further entry requirements may be specified by individual disciplines. Combined Honours: completion of 8 courses (at least 48 units) as specified by each discipline,  normally with a distinction average (70%) in the later year (2000 - 3000 level) courses. Further entry requirements may be specified by individual disciplines If you are currently enrolled in a combined degree at ANU (e.g.  BA/LLB, BA/BScience) you should remember that only 16 courses (96 units) exist in the structure of your degree within which to complete your BA Honours admission requirements. Students undertaking combined degrees may undertake a single Honours year or combined Honours. Students from other Universities If you have (or expect to complete) a Bachelor of Arts pass degree at another university, you should first contact the  <a href="http://arts.anu.edu.au/contacts/convenors_honours.asp" title="honours convenors">Honours Convenor</a>  for your discipline  for advice on area requirements and supervision prior to submitting your application..  Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. External applicants should have completed a comparable number of courses, at the required grade level, as is required by internal ANU applicants: i.e. for single Honours 10 courses. Applying for Honours ANU students should contact the relevant Honours Convenor in their second year of study in their undergraduate program to discuss the choice of later-year courses.ANU students should submit the <a href="http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/forms/arts_honours_admission.pdf">Application for Admission to Honours form</a> ( signed by a Supervisor and the relevant <a href="http://arts.anu.edu.au/contacts/honours_convenors.asp">Honours Convenor</a>) to the CASS Student Office by:<ul class="unIndentedList"><li>30 June, (for Semester 2entry) </li><li>31 October (for Semester 1 entry). </li></ul>This form is also available at each School Administration Office and the CASS Student Office.External applicants complete an <a href="http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/forms/sas11.pdf">Application for Undergraduate Admission Form</a> and an <a href="http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/forms/arts_honours_admission.pdf">Application for Admission to Honours Form</a> that must be submitted to the ANU Admissions Office (details are on form) by:<ul class="unIndentedList"><li>30 June, (for Semester 2entry) </li><li>31 October (for Semester 1 entry). </li></ul>Further Information An offer for admission to Honours is conditional on the ability of the applicant to secure confirmation of a thesis supervisor before the commencement of the semester.Honours programs must be commenced within five (5) years of the completion of the Bachelor of Arts pass degree.Midyear entry is not available for all Honours Programs.  Please contact the relevant Honours Convenor for advice if you are wishing to enter a program in second semester. Further information about Honours can be found on the webpage: <a href="http://cass.anu.edu.au/">http://cass.anu.edu.au</a>Honours Scholarships ANU students and external applicants for full-time Honours should apply for an <a href="http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/scholarships/honours.php" title="honours scholarships">Honours Scholarship</a> if eligible. The deadline for submission is 31 October each year for both first and second semester entry.Workload An Honours program is usually taken as one year of full-time study although in special circumstances, and  with the approval of the Assistant Director (Honours), students may be permitted to undertake the Honours program part-time. Contact us If you have any queries regarding Honours , please contact <a href="mailto:enquiries.arts@anu.edu.au">enquiries.arts@anu.edu.au</a>

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The pass degree is designed to give students a sound general education in one or all of the humanities, social sciences and languages. Full-time students can complete the program in three years. Part-time students need at least six years to complete the program, assuming that they take four semester-length courses each year. All students, whether studying part-time or full-time, are required to finish their programs within ten years. Even though students enrolled in the BA program must complete 96 units offered within the Faculty of Arts, they have a wide choice of courses as they may choose courses up to the value of 48 units offered by the Faculties of Asian Studies, Economics and Commerce, and Science (but not Law). In exceptional circumstances, a student may include more than 48 units at 1000-level. Students must seek permission from the College Student Office. Within the 96 units required to be undertaken within the Faculty of Arts, up to 24 units may be taken from the list of approved Science Cognate Courses (see end of Arts Chapter). Typical full-time study plan for a Pass degree based on two Arts Majors:<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td> </td><td>First semester</td><td>Second semester</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>1st Year (48 units)</td><td>2 x Arts 1st yr courses 1 x Arts 1st yr course Major A 1 x Arts 1st yr course Major B</td><td>2 x Arts 1st yr courses 1 x Arts 1st yr course Major A 1 x Arts 1st yr course Major B</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>2nd Year (48 units)</td><td>1 x Arts Later-yr course 2 x Arts Major A 1 x Arts Major B</td><td>1 x Arts Later-yr course 1 x Arts Major A 2 x Arts Major B</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td>3rd Year (48 units)</td><td>2 x Arts Later-yr courses 1 x Arts Major A 1 x Arts Major B</td><td>2 x Arts Later-yr courses 1 x Arts Major A 1 x Arts Major B</td></tr></tbody></table>Note: <ul><li>Both Arts majors A and B are based on 42 units ie. 7 courses x 6 units each </li><li>A maximum 8 x 1st year courses is allowed</li></ul>

None but there may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge for individual subjects particularly science and language subjects.

A Bachelor of Arts degree must include courses with a value totalling no fewer than 144 units and normally not more than 150 units and must also include:<ul><li>no more than 48 units from first year courses offered at 1000 level;</li><li>no fewer than 96 units from later year courses offered at 2000/3000 level;</li><li>no fewer than 96 units offered by the Faculty of Arts (see Bachelor of Arts course listing);</li><li>the completion of at least two majors, consisting of either: <ul><li>two Arts majors - the two Arts majors cannot have the same name; or</li><li>one Arts major and one major from another Faculty (except the Law Faculty). The out-of-Faculty major must be identified as a major by the other Faculty and completed according to their rules.</li></ul></li></ul>Note: While it is possible to undertake 3 majors within the Bachelor of Arts program structure it could preclude a student completing the requirements for admission to Honours. Students wishing to undertake 3 majors should seek advice from the Sub-dean.Arts Majors An Arts major consists of a minimum of 42 units generally comprising:<ul><li>a maximum of 12 units from first year courses offered at 1000 level (generally 2 courses); and</li><li>a minimum of 30 units from later year courses offered at 2000/3000 level (generally 5 courses).</li></ul>The number and sequence of courses prescribed for a major are identified in each major entry. The Faculty of Arts currently has 40 majors available. These are identified below under the Majors or Specialisations heading.Please note that many Bachelor of Arts courses are listed as counting in more than one major.  In these cases, the course may be counted towards one major only.  In the case where a course is a compulsory course in more than one major, the course may still only be counted in one of the majors, however, a student is entitled to an exemption from the course in the other major/s.

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