Arts
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course offers students more than the opportunity to become an expert in a particular field of knowledge; students learn how to handle complex bodies of information, to analyse and evaluate information, and to argue clearly, using the spoken and written word and work with a constructive openness and flexibility of mind. Employers value these qualities for their durability in a climate of rapid technological change.
Course structure
Students select from a range of disciplines in first year, and are expected to complete eight subjects if studying full-time. They are encouraged to select at least two majors from the list below, and must choose one core subject in each; each major includes two subjects at first-year level. Remaining subjects can be made up of sub-majors and non-major offerings.
Use the Handbook link for more details on structure and subjects.
Contact hours
Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time. However, please note that students studying a language component may have up to 15 hours' contact time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Majors available: Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Chinese, Cinema Studies, English, French, GSD, Greek Studies, History, Indonesian, Italian Studies, Japanese, Legal Studies, Linguistics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Spanish and Theatre and Drama
Sub-majors available: Aboriginal Studies, Art History, Australian Studies, Creative Writing, European Studies, Hindi, International Development, Religion and Spirituality Studies
Bendigo
Majors available: English, History, Sociology and Politics (combined disciplines)
Sub-major available: Indonesian
Electives available: Religion and Spirituality Studies, Planning, Visual Arts, Graphic Design
Albury-Wodonga:
Majors available: English, History, Sociology
Sub-majors available: Politics
Electives: Art history, Philosophy
Mildura
Majors available: English, History, Sociology
Electives: Arts history, Philosophy - both units are available online
Shepparton
Majors available: English, History, Sociology and Politics (combined disciplines)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC/UAC (for courses offered at Albury-Wodonga and Mildura)
VTAC or Late Direct Application.
Mid-Year Entry - Direct Application.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards a number of academic merit scholarships to students who have attained the highest enter score in their VCE in 2009.
Additional scholarships are also available at our regional campuses. For details visit www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/index.
Middle Band
Melbourne (Bundoora): Re-ranking is based on Classical Societies and Culture, Contemporary Australian Society, English language, History (any), International Politics, International Studies, Literature, LOTE (any), Philosophy, National Politics, Religion and Society, Texts and Traditions, facilitating an aggregate of 1 point higher per study to a maximum 3 points. Consideration is also based on performance in one or more of: English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology. Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton: Consideration is given to performance in Drama, English (any), Humanities (any), History (any) LOTE (any), Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology, and criteria for the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Access Scheme.
Selection
Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 70.20
Bendigo: ENTER 50.15
Albury-Wodonga: ENTER 51.00
Mildura: ENTER 50.05
Shepparton: ENTER 51.30
Extra requirements
All campuses: Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit the VTAC Pi form, providing details in essay format re prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course.
Mature-Age Entry scheme: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
Prerequisites
Melbourne (Bundoora): VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 30 in English (ESL), or 25 in any other English.
All other campuses: VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (ESL), or 20 in any other English. NSW HSC: satisfy English requirements.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Hear our 2009 Open Day session about this course on iTunes
Career opportunities
Graduates have diverse opportunities in administration, community development, education, human services, journalism, management, social policy and planning, and social research. Arts graduates may also undertake postgraduate study to provide them with professional recognition in fields including teaching, management, marketing, counselling, publishing and media.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/BAdisciplines.html
Contact information
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Bendigo: T (03) 5444 7225
Albury-Wodonga: T (02) 6024 9827
Mildura: T (03) 9479 2023
Shepparton: T (03) 5821 8450
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover