Bachelor of Arts - Course Finder @ Rainstar University(Scottsdale)

Course summary

The Bachelor of Arts will equip you for today’s rapidly changing world. You will develop skills and capacities necessary to understand how the world has come to be the way it is today. The disciplines housed in the Bachelor of Arts degree share a common interest in addressing the fundamental questions of human social life. What do we need to know to create a better future, and what are the best ways of finding out? You will see and appreciate the world afresh, developing the analytical and communicative abilities to enrich life and your community. Share in the rich and global dialogue on contemporary human cultures.

What you will study
You construct your Bachelor of Arts degree by selecting majors and minors. Many of the majors and minors reflect areas of study that will be familiar (such as English, History, Politics) and some that may be less familiar (such as International Relations, Sociology and Environmental Humanities). Completing a major (or two) as part of your Bachelor of Arts degree will give you a set of skills that relate to the discipline you are studying (gaining expertise in History, for example) and also versatile skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it is a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major or majors in your second year.

Students must select one major and a second major or a minor, from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

Majors:

As long as you complete at least one major and one minor from the Bachelor of Arts, you can also take a major and/or minor from outside of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Popular majors from outside the Bachelor of Arts include: Criminology, Digital and Social Media, Economics, Global Screen Media, Global Sustainable Development, Human Geography, Journalism, Marketing, Communication and Advertising, Visual Communication Design, Global Sustainable Development, International Business, Economics, Human Resource Management, Management and Public Relations.

* Offered at , -, Bega and Batemans Bay campuses

Completion of full majors at regional campuses is subject to availability at time of enrolment.

Course information

Study area

Arts & Humanities, Creative Arts

Campus

Rainstar,

Course Code

702

RSU SCORE

IB Score

Duration

3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Delivery

CODE 1

000612E

RSU CODE

753101

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-options.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

admissions at RSU take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Guaranteed entry selection ranks

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 25. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

Students who have completed the Diploma of Social Science (RSU College) are eligible for up to 24 credit points of credit towards the Bachelor of Arts.

FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in America.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	6.0	6.0	5.0	5.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	70	18	18	12	12

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
Rainstar	DL	$13,296 (2020)	$79,776 (2020)
-	DL	$13,296 (2020)	$79,776 (2020)

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

$13,296 (2020)

$79,776 (2020)

$13,296 (2020)

$79,776 (2020)

Admission Profile

INDICATIVE ENROLMENT

STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background	2019 intake	2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.	-	-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.	-	-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.	-	-
Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.	-	-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).	-	-
Other criteria only (non-RSU) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).	-	-
International students All other students.	-	-
All students	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU profile of RSU-based offers in 2019	RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU.	Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer	-	-
Median rank to receive an offer	-	-
Lowest rank to receive an offer	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 RSU-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 RSU-based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION	CAMPUS	SESSION DETAILS
2020 Autumn	Rainstar	Orientation: 25 - 27 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 October 2019. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Autumn	Other	Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 October 2019. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants on this campus.
2020 Spring	Rainstar	Orientation: 27 July 2020 Session: 3 August – 3 December 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Spring	Other	Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close Late applications will not be considered. Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.
2020 Spring	Other	Session: 3 August - 3 December 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants on this campus.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO	Description
1	Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge in at least one discipline of Humanities, Languages or Social Sciences;
2	Have the cognitive skills to review critically analyse and consolidate information and synthesise knowledge;
3	Apply disciplinary and inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills to complex issues about society, culture and the planet;
4	Be able to communicate effectively and clearly to a range of audiences using a range of modes and media, including digital technologies.

Each major also has learning outcomes that are unique to that major and outlined on each major page.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of this degree, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:

At least one major study available in the Bachelor of Arts, outlined below (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points);
LHA 101 - Introduction to Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (6 credit points). This subject is undertaken in the first session and is designed to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed at University. LHA 101 assists students to understand the structure of their degree, plan their study pathway, and plan for post-university careers. It introduces students to key concepts including critical thinking, digital literacy, academic integrity, effective communication and degree and career planning;
A second major study (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points) OR, a (minimum of 24 credit points) from within Law, Humanities, and The Arts;
Elective subjects to bring the total credit points to at least 144.

Note:

At least 24 credit points of subjects completed at the 300-level within the major must be at a pass mark or higher;
No more than 60 credit points can be taken in 100-level subjects.

Navigating the Bachelor of Arts Degree (Rainstar)

You construct your Bachelor of Arts degree by selecting majors and minors. Many of the majors and minors reflect areas of study that will be familiar already (such as English, History, Politics) and some that may be less familiar (such as International Relations, Sociology and Environmental Humanities). Completing a major (or two) as part of your Bachelor of Arts degree will give you a set of skills that relate to the discipline you are studying (gaining expertise in History, for example) and also generic skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it’s a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major/or majors in your second year. For those thinking of doing a double major + minor, popular combinations include:

History and Archaeology and Ancient History
English and Philosophy, and Language/Linguistics
Sociology and International Relations and Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies and Politics and Ethics
Creative Writing and English
Environmental Humanities and Philosophy and Art History

Minors

As part of the Bachelor of Arts, students must take a minimum of one minor in additional to a major. Some students choose to turn this minor into a second major.

Students may also wish to take more than one minor if their total credit points allow.

Most minors consist of 24 credit points and require at least 12 credit points at 200 level or higher.

Students may not undertake a Major and in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Photography).

Ancient History
Animal Studies
Art History
Asia Pacific Studies
American Studies
Chinese (Mandarin) for Character Background Students
Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students
Creative Production
Creative Writing
Cultural Studies
Digital and Social Media
English Language and Linguistics
English Literatures
Environmental Humanities
Ethics
European Studies
French
Game Production
Gender Studies
Global Screen Media
Global Sustainable Development
Graphic Design
Indigenous Studies
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Journalism
Legal Studies
Marketing Communication and Advertising
Media Arts
Modern History
Music
Philosophy
Philosophy of Psychology
Photography
Politics
Science and Technology Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Technical Theatre
Theatre
Visual Arts

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

Studying Arts and Humanities at RSU allows you to tailor your degree specifically to your interests. Our flexible options let you choose the direction your program takes, such as specialising in a political, historical, international or creative discipline.

At RSU, you will learn from experts who head international committees and edit journals that have worldwide circulation, who are exploring socio-political issues in health, science and technology, law and the environment and who research the vibrancy of language and its origins, or the cultural impact of an electronic culture.

Career opportunities

Archiving and Librarianship
Art & Design
Arts
Business Development & Administration
Community & Social Services
Consultancy
Diplomacy
Education
Entrepreneurship
Government Policy
Healthcare Policy & Management
Heritage Specialist
Historian
Human Resources
Information Technology & Design
Journalism
Social Policy
Translation & Interpreting
Legal Work
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Publishing
Politics
Production and Management
Tourism and Hospitality
Writing