Bachelor of Arts

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible, new-age degree featuring a choice of nine majors, each offering a unique perspective on the world around you and your role in it. You'll learn how to improve your decision making, generate new ideas, and think critically and creatively.At a time when some jobs are disappearing, others are evolving and new jobs are emerging, these are the transferable skills that will future proof your career.CDU's Bachelor of Arts develops both the breadth and depth of your knowledge. It gives you the freedom to focus on your area of interest, while also studying other subjects from a wide range of fields.At CDU, you'll benefit from a unique focus on Indigenous leadership and the issues and opportunities facing Northern Australia and South-East Asia.You'll also have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both, part time or full time. With 24/7 access to learning materials and online collaboration tools, you can study when it suits you.Choose from nine majors:Communications, Literature and Digital Media: Explore how the digital age is changing communication, interaction and the way information is shared. Learn about social media, media ethics, creative and professional writing, and multi-screen communication.Society and Culture: Learn how philosophy, sociology and Indigenous knowledge traditions influence the way we think about the world and make decisions. You'll explore the social issues facing Northern Australia and Southeast Asia and the cultural drivers that impact change.Global Humanities in a Digital Age: Examine the impact of today's digital environment on politics, public policy and government decision making in Australia and South-East Asia, and understand how lessons learned from the past can inform the government decisions of the future.Indigenous Governance and Policy: Develop the knowledge and skills to develop meaningful policy and implement change for Australia's Indigenous peoples. You'll learn about the sociological, economic, historical and cultural drivers that impact Australia's Indigenous policy making and governance.Contemporary Indigenous Australia: Gain the skills and knowledge to work with Indigenous cultures and communities in a culturally-competent way. This major focuses on developing your inter-cultural practice, with an emphasis on the role of Indigenous languages, cultural sites, land rights and resources, community engagement and advocacy.Languages and Linguistics: Learn a new language and examine the role of language and linguistics in our communities - Chinese, Greek, Indonesian or one of three Indigenous languages (Yolngu, Arrernte or Bininj Kun wok). Explore the mechanics of language, the role of languages in our socioeconomic and political lives, and how languages shape our identities and strengthen communities. Opportunities exist to advance your language skills with an in-country study program.Creative and Digital Arts: Gain the skills, knowledge and portfolio to succeed in the creative and digital arts industries. Learn about creative theory and business practices and complete a range of creative projects using new and emerging design technologies.Music Making, Production and Performance: Learn to make, produce and perform music. You'll complete a combination of theory-based and hands-on subjects using new and emerging technologies, and gain industry experience through community-based projects.Architectural Design: Explore the concepts and theories of architectural design, focusing on Australia's north, the tropics and South-East Asia. Learn how to represent your ideas, understand space and the built form, and use industry-standard tools, technologies and architectural techniques.

Subjects

• IAS101 Indigenous Australia
• CRA101 The Creative North (replaces IAS102 from 2024)
• IAS201 Cultural Capabilities
• IAS202 Northern Futures
• IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature
• IAS112 Creative Practice in a Digital Context
• IAS113 Introducing Communications Studies
• IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media
• IAS211 Media and Professional Writing
• IAS212 Media and Culture in Global Communications
• IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genres
• IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing
• IAS215 Screen Media and Production 1
• IAS216 Screen Media and Production 2
• IAS311 Writing, Journalism and Media Ethics
• IAS312 Communication Studies Research Project
• IAS314 Research in Literary Studies
• IAS315 Digital Sound Recording and Design
• IAS316 Digital Media Research Project
• IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry (replaces IAS313 from 2024)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS121 Critical and Creative Thinking
• IAS122 Ethics and Happiness (unit title change 2022)
• IAS123 Sociological Perspectives
• IAS124 Contested Knowledges
• IAS221 Social Identities and Relationships
• IAS222 Global Sociology
• IAS223 Representing and Recording Country
• IAS224 Philosophy of Arts and Culture (not offered 2024)
• IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management
• IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives
• IAS321 Indigenous Sovereignty and Challenges of Reconciliation
• IAS322 Research with Indigenous People
• IAS323 Modern Sociological Perspectives (not offered 2024)
• IAS324 Sociology of Crime and Deviance
• IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science
• IAS326 Social Cognition and Power in the Digital Age
• IAS339 Intercultural Mediation (new from 2024)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS131 Colonizing Australia
• IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia
• IAS133 Introduction to International Relations
• IAS124 Contested Knowledges
• IAS231 Colonial North Australia
• IAS232 Themes in Global History
• IAS234 Indonesia: State and Society (no longer offered)
• IAS235 China and International Relations (new from 2024)
• IAS236 Indonesia and the World (no longer offered)
• IAS237 Ancient Civilizations and Societies (replaces IAS233 from 2023)
• IAS243 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics
• IAS331 South-East Asia in the 20th Century
• IAS332 North Australia in the 20th Century
• IAS333 Political Ideas
• IAS334 Politics of Indonesia (not offered 2024)
• IAS335 War, Revolutions and Terror
• IAS336 Major Issues in Contemporary Indonesia (not offered 2024)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS131 Colonizing Australia
• IAS142 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS123 Sociological Perspectives
• IAS144 Indigenous Land and Resources
• IAS241 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice (not offered 2024)
• IAS242 Indigenous Governance and Leadership (not offered 2024)
• IAS243 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics
• IAS244 Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation (not offered 2024)
• IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives
• IAS246 Advocacy and Social Action
• IAS321 Indigenous Sovereignty and Challenges of Reconciliation
• IAS322 Research with Indigenous People
• IAS341 Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemologies (not offered 2024)
• IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development
• IAS343 Race and Policy
• IAS344 Indigenous People and Social Justice
• IAS339 Intercultural Mediation (new from 2024)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS131 Colonizing Australia
• IAS142 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS124 Contested Knowledges
• IAS144 Indigenous Lands and Resources
• IAS223 Representing and Recording Country
• IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management
• IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives
• IAS246 Advocacy and Social Action
• IAS252 Language and Identity (unit title change 2022)
• IAS254 Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management
• IAS322 Research with Indigenous People
• IAS351 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration (not offered 2024)
• IAS352 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work
• IAS353 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment
• IAS354 Impact Assessment and Management of Cultural Sites (not offered 2024)
• IAS355 Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing
• IAS339 Intercultural Mediation (new from 2024)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• CHN161 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 1 (new from 2023)
• CHN162 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 2 (new from 2023)
• CHN261 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 3 (new from 2023)
• CHN262 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 4 (new from 2023)
• HEL161 Greek Language 1 (new from 2023)
• HEL162 Greek Language 2 (new from 2023)
• HEL261 Greek Language 3 (new from 2023)
• HEL262 Greek Language 4 (new from 2023)
• INI161 Indonesian Language 1 (new from 2023)
• INI162 Indonesian Language 2 (new from 2023)
• INI261 Indonesian Language 3 (new from 2023)
• INI262 Indonesian Language 4 (new from 2023)
• YOL161 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1 (new from 2023)
• YOL162 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2 (new from 2023)
• YOL261 Yolngu Languages and Culture 3 (new from 2023)
• YOL262 Yolngu Languages and Culture 4 (new from 2023)
• IAS161 Language Studies 1 (repeatable) (replaced by CHN161, HEL161, INI161, YOL161 from 2023)
• IAS162 Language Studies 2 (repeatable) (replaced by CHN162, HEL162, INI162, YOL162 from 2023)
• IAS261 Language Studies 3 (repeatable) (replaced by CHN261, HEL261, INI261, YOL261 from 2023)
• IAS262 Language Studies 4 (repeatable) (replaced by CHN262, HEL262, INI262, YOL262 from 2023)
• IAS164 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 (no longer offered 2022)
• IAS163 Introduction to Linguistics (unit title change 2022)
• IAS165 Language in Society
• IAS264 Language Documentation Methods and Tools (unit title change 2022)
• IAS265 Meaning in Language: Semantics (unit title change 2022)
• IAS267 Languages in Contact
• IAS268 Sounds and Sound Systems: Phonetics and Phonology (new in course from 2022)
• IAS269 Word and Sentence Structure: Morphology and Syntax (new in course from 2022)
• TES102 Language, Meaning and Learning (new from 2024)
• TES203 Language Teaching Approaches and Methodologies (new from 2024)
• TES204 Understanding Language Acquisition (replaces IAS266 from 2023)
• TES206 Language Testing (new from 2024)
• TES307 Global Englishers (new from 2024)
• IAS361 Indigenous Language Maintenance and Revitalization - (no longer offered from 2022)
• IAS362 Advanced Language Studies (repeatable)
• IAS363 Language Planning for Revitalization and Maintenance (unit title change 2022)
• IAS364 Dictionary Making
• IAS365 Linguistic Applications in Indigenous Language Analysis (not offered 2024)
• IAS366 Language Centre Management (not offered 2024)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS406 Language Transition and Protocols (repeatable)
• IAS171 Creative Studio 1 (20cp)
• IAS172 Creative Studio 2 (20cp)
• IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools (repeatable)
• IAS174 Digital media and Online Content Design
• CRA201 Contemporary Creative Practice (new from 2024)
• CRA202 Creative Practice Responding to Country (New from 2024)
• IAS271 Creative Studio 3 (20cp)
• IAS272 Creative Studio 4 (20cp)
• IAS273 Sculptural Design (repeatable)
• IAS274 Digital Image Capture and Photographic Media (repeatable)
• IAS371 Creative Practice and Theory (20cp) (repeatable)
• IAS372 Business of Creative Industries
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS184 Digital Composition
• IAS181 Music Making and Theory 1 (20cp)
• IAS182 Music Making and Theory 2 (20cp)
• IAS281 Music Making and Theory 3 (20cp)
• IAS282 Music Making and Theory 4 (20cp)
• IAS381 Music Making, Production and Performance (20cp) (repeatable)
• IAS283 Indigenous and Community Music (not offered in 2024)
• IAS284 Choral Studies (unit title change 2023) (repeatable)
• IAS315 Digital Sound Recording and Design
• IAS382 Music for Playing and Wellbeing (IAS382 Instrumental or Vocal Practice - new unit title from S2 2023)
• IAS383 Music History (new unit title 2023)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)
• IAS191 Architectural Design 1 (20cp)
• IAS192 Architectural Design 2 (20cp)
• IAS291 Architectural Design 3 (20cp)
• IAS292 Architectural Design 4 (20cp)
• IAS391 Architectural Design 5 (20cp)
• IAS392 Architectural Design 6 (20cp)
• IAS193 Design and Representation in Architecture
• IAS194 Architectural Technology and Environment 1
• IAS293 Architectural Technology and Environment 2
• IAS294 Architectural Technology and Environment 3
• IAS393 Architectural Theory and Practice (repeatable)
• IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (repeatable)
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice (repeatable)
• IAS403 Independent Study (repeatable)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement (repeatable)
• IAS405 Placement Experience (repeatable)

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

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