Bachelor of Arts (BART) - BA - University of Southern Queensland

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Consult the Handbook on the Web at http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current for any updates that may occur during the year. Bachelor of Arts (BART) - BA (2012) Anthropology major This major provides students with understanding and insight into the nature of human behaviour and how people live and work together in various kinds of social groups. The study of Anthropology helps students learn to understand the physical and cultural similarities and differences between people. Career opportunities Career options are available in social planning, community development and social policy, as well as in a wide range of public service and welfare occupations, and in cultural heritage and Native Title consultancy. To become a professional anthropologist or sociologist, graduates must undertake a fourth year Honours degree. Archaeology major The archaeology major provides you with an in-depth perspective on the past, as well as practical archaeological training, including field methods and laboratory analysis. As this major is ‘hands-on’ there is a compulsory residential school for some course offerings, giving you the chance to get real life experience. The archaeology major combines anthropology and history courses and selected archaeological field methods courses from our partner institutions. Career opportunities The career outcomes are similar to those shown above under Anthropology. Asian Studies major This major combines studies in an Asian language and its culture together with theoretical perspectives that apply to Asian institutional structures, policy frameworks, political systems and ideologies, economies and security regimes. Students will also study the complexities of cross-cultural interaction and issues. Career opportunities Career opportunities exist in public service, ethnic affairs, foreign and defence affairs, business, international trade and tourism. Australian Studies major This Interdisciplinary major provides students with a broad perspective on issues linked to the Australian continent and its populations, its history and culture, its Indigenous peoples and its place in the modern global world. Drawing on diverse fields of study, including anthropology, communications and media studies, drama, English literature, history, Indigenous studies, international relations, and music, the major will equip students to address contemporary cultural and social issues of national importance, in terms of both its national, regional and global contexts. Career opportunities Career opportunities exist in a wide range of occupations in the public and private sectors, including government work, teaching and research, community work and business. Communication and Media Studies major This major combines the study of human communication theory with the development of human communication skills. Students will analyse the areas of language, film, television and culture, while learning about interpersonal, group and mass communication, and communication in multicultural societies. Students will develop an understanding of communication problems in society by examining communication processes at all levels. Career opportunities Opportunities exist in public relations, communication policy, management, administration and the arts, culture and media industries, teaching and community development. CRICOS: QLD 00244B | NSW 02225M © University of Southern Queensland This version produced 23 Nov 2012. 2
Consult the Handbook on the Web at http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current for any updates that may occur during the year. Bachelor of Arts (BART) - BA (2012) Contemporary International Studies major This interdisciplinary major looks at Australia’s place in the international and the contemporary world. It draws on courses from history, international relations, languages, cultural studies and politics to provide a broad perspective on contemporary issues in our world today. Students are encouraged to consider spending a semester studying abroad as part of this major. Career opportunities Opportunities for careers exist in many areas of the private and public sector, including international business and government, foreign affairs and trade, research and development. This major combines very well with studies in business and/or law. Creative Media major This major focuses on providing a creative environment for students interested in the artistic use of computer driven digital technologies, with a focus on conceptualising, designing and applying self-generated projects sustained upon a firm technological base and professional application. Students will work in the field, in the television studio, sound studios and design and computer labs to realise their projects. Please note that no mid-year enrolments are accepted into this major. Students will need to consult the discipline coordinator regarding their enrolment. Career opportunities Television production, animator, video and sound production, secondary teacher (with further study). Drama - see Theatre Theory major English Literature major English has one of the longest and richest traditions of writing, and the English literature major offers a structured view of this large body of knowledge. The study of English literature also develops students' skills in forming critical arguments, conducting research, and documenting evidence. Study in this area encourages students to be analytical and to develop a clear and expressive writing style in a range of modes. Students examine both the great texts and innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays. Career opportunities Career options are available to graduates in such areas as teaching, librarianship, publishing, media and the public service. German - see Language and Culture major History major This major provides a challenge for those with an enquiring mind. History is not unlike a forensic science; it examines clues, assesses the reliability of witnesses and seeks out the reasons and truth behind an event. Historians have insight into what events have happened and why. Students will examine world civilisations, historic and contemporary Australia, race relations in Australian history, European and American history, and the 20th century. Career opportunities Employment fields range from teaching, librarianship, museum consultancy and archival work to journalism, media and the public service. CRICOS: QLD 00244B | NSW 02225M © University of Southern Queensland This version produced 23 Nov 2012. 3
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