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34 | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | www.unsw.edu.auprogram information | AYear 2Art Theory Major courses, Electives, GeneralEducation coursesYear 3Art Theory Major courses, Electives, GeneralEducation coursesCareer OpportunitiesExamples of likely careers include art administration,curatorship, art criticism and writing, publicprogramming and policy formation, and arts projectmanagement.Combined ProgramsBachelor of Art Theory/Bachelor of ArtsProgram code 4806FacultyCollege of Fine ArtsMin. years 4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entry YesEst. first year tuition A$22,440Est. fee to complete A$101,860Assumed Knowledge NoneOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/4806.htmlWebsitewww.cofa.unsw.edu.auBachelor of Art Theory/Bachelor of Social ScienceProgram code 4807FacultyCollege of Fine ArtsMin. years 4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entry YesEst. first year tuition A$22,740Est. fee to complete A$101,800Assumed Knowledge NoneOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/4807.htmlWebsitewww.cofa.unsw.edu.auBachelor of Art Theory/Bachelor of Lawssee page 60SEE ALSOBachelor of Designpage 39Bachelor of Digital Mediapage 40ArtsBachelor of ArtsProgram code 3403FacultyMin. yearsArts and Social Sciences3 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/144Semester 2 entryEst. first year tuitionEst. fee to completeAssumed KnowledgeOnline HandbookWebsiteWhat Is Arts?Yes (No for those starting alanguage from beginner level)A$21,840 (Subjects taken fromother faculties will be chargedat the appropriate unit ofcredit rate)A$72,360Nonewww.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3403.htmlwww.arts.unsw.edu.auIn 2009 the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciencesintroduced a more diverse and contemporaryBachelor of Arts (BA). The UNSW BA program offersa broad range of traditional discipline areas suchas History, English, Languages, Philosophy, Theatreand Performance Studies and Music, as well asexciting `new Humanities’ such as Media, Cultureand Technology, Americas Studies, Asian Studiesand Environmental Studies. The UNSW BA can alsoinclude the Social Sciences – such as Sociology andAnthropology, International Business, InternationalRelations, Politics, Economics and DevelopmentStudies. Check with the Faculty of Arts and SocialSciences on available combinations of these areasof study.Areas Of StudyAboriginal Studies is a central component ofAustralian Studies. Topics include health, education,racism, women, literature, and rights.Americas Studies has a unique combined focuson North America and Latin America, based oninternational, intercultural and global perspectives.Students will gain an understanding based onhistorical, social, economic, ethnic, gender andcultural differences, trajectories and relationships.Archaeology studies the material culture from theevolution of human beings. It includes theory andpractice, and affirms that archaeology constitutes anexus of disciplines allied to understand the humanpast in all its scope and diversity.Art History and Theory provides a grounding in thehistorical study of art and design practice, as wellas ways of thinking about art and design – theirhistories, practices, reception and philosophies.Asian Studies is specifically designed for studentswho wish to extend their understanding ofcontemporary Asian societies. It focuses on thepolitical, economic, social and cultural developmentsthat have occurred, and are occurring, in the Asianregion.Australian Studies provides an interdisciplinaryexploration of Australian culture and society. Itsconcerns are wide-ranging and include Aboriginalissues, the environment, gender identity and politics,and the shaping of cultural icons and institutions.Chinese Studies encompasses the study of Chineselanguage and communication as well as culture andcivilisation, including Chinese history, politics andphilosophy.Criminology provides students with a programof knowledge about crime, its causes and socialconstruction, the history and operation of crimecontrol institutions and the outcomes of criminaljustice policies.Development Studies is an interdisciplinary programthat introduces students to the issues that concernthe developing world such as poverty and inequalityand the theories, policies and practical measuresintroduced to address these issues.Economics provides the foundation for all businessdisciplines by studying the interplay between theeconomic environment in which business decisionsare made, and the strategic interactions amongeconomic agents.English provides students with an understandingand appreciation of the importance of literature andliterary culture to the history of ideas, to nationaland transnational cultural identities, to the ethicalformation of individuals and communities, to culturalpolitics, to artistic movements, and to public life.Environmental Studies is concerned with thehistorical, theoretical, and policy implications ofthe human construction and transformation ofthe environment. Environmental Studies takesan interdisciplinary focus, offering geographical,legal, economic, ethical, historical and politicalperspectives for understanding the environment.European Studies addresses basic issues andproblems in the study of European culture andsociety, seen from the perspective of currentattempts to establish a new role for a united Europe.The study of Europe is an essential part of definingAustralia’s role as a predominantly `European’country located in the Asia-Pacific region.Film Studies involves the investigation of filmfrom a variety of critical, theoretical and historicalperspectives. Students are introduced to key culturaland institutional forces in the cinema industry, theimpact of technological and economic, as well asaesthetic factors on film.French Studies equips students with Frenchcommunication skills and enables them to learnmore generally about the structure and function oflanguage/s. French Studies also focuses on the studyof French literature, the cultures, communities andsocieties where the language is used.Geography is the study of spatial and temporalvariations of the phenomena which make upnatural and human-dominated environments. Thegeographer’s skills also find practical applicationin the conservation and planned development ofresources.German Studies places special emphasis onintegrating the study of the social, historical andcultural developments in German society with theteaching of practical language skills and Germanliterature.Hispanic Studies aims to provide students with aninformed understanding of the Spanish-speakingworld through the study of Spanish language,literature, civilisation and history.History explores the diversity of human experience,including social, cultural, intellectual, political andmilitary history.History and Philosophy of Science is aninterdisciplinary field which examines the past,present and future of science, technology, societyand medicine from various `meta’ perspectives.As well as the history, philosophy and sociologyof science technology and medicine, the fieldincorporates science and technology policy andaspects of environmental studies.Human Resource Management looks at developingpolicies and processes for managing people in themodern workplace. Studies include staff planning,