Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Abbreviation:	BA
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	144
Delivery Mode:	Mostly face-to-face
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	702 A
UAC Code:	753105
CRICOS Code:	000612E

Overview

The Dean's Scholars Degree provides an academic space for high-achieving single degree Arts students. With a limited intake of ten students per year, it aims to provide an enriched educational experience for high-achieving, motivated Arts and Humanities students who are hoping to make a contribution to their field of study through teaching or research, or as professionals in Arts or humanities areas. Students have the opportunity to attempt subjects not normally available to first-year students and to perform above the level normally expected at first-year. They may be granted exemption from certain first-year subjects and may be permitted extended subject loads, enabling them to complete the degree in under the normal time and enter Honours in their third year.

Each Dean's Scholar has an academic mentor, a member of academic staff who undertakes to offer advice in the scholar's major area of study.

The Dean's Scholars degree is not a scholarship. Students intending to apply for a place in this degree are encouraged to apply for a University of Wollongong undergraduate scholarship separately.

Dean's Scholars must undertake one major study from the Faculty of Arts, and must maintain an average of 75 in each year of study. If the student's average falls below 75, the student will be transferred into the Bachelor of Arts (UOW Course code 702).

As a Bachelor of Arts degree, the Dean's Scholars degree is flexible. Dean's Scholars are able to use the University's student exchange program to undertake a period of study overseas, and several Dean's Scholars have competed successfully for places in the Australian National Internship Program which enables them to undertake a one-session placement in Canberra, usually on the staff of a member of parliament.

Advanced Standing

Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements is available at www.uow.edu.au/handbook/advancedstanding/

Course Requirements

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars) students must complete a total of at least 144 credit points of subjects including

a) a major study listed in the Course Structures for this degree and offered by member units of the faculty of Arts;

b) not more than 60 credit points in 100 level subjects;

Students must complete one major study (taught by member units of the Faculty of Arts) defined as a minimum of 52 credit points and may undertake two major studies (known as a double major) within the normal requirements of the degree as prescribed by the Faculty.

Minor studies are also available in all areas covered by the Majors. A minor consists of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points can be taken at 100 level.

Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major.

Dean's scholars must maintain an average mark of 75 in each year of study in this degree.

Major Study Areas from the Faculty of Arts:

Dean's scholars must select one major from this list, but may select subjects from the General Schedule to make up their total of 144 credit points. Normally, Dean's scholars do not take majors from outside the Faculty.

− Aboriginal Studies

− Asia Pacific Studies

− Australian Studies

− English Language and Linguistics

− English Literatures

− European Studies

− French

− Gender Studies

− History

− Information Studies

− Italian

− Japanese

− Media and Cultural Studies

− Philosophy

− Politics

− Resource and Environmental Studies

− War and Society

− Science, Technology and Society

− Sociology

Minor Studies

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars) may choose from the following minors:

− Aboriginal Studies

− Asia-Pacific Studies

− Australian Studies

− English Language and Linguistics

− English Literatures

− European Studies

− French

− Gender Studies

− History

− Industrial Relations

− Information Studies

− Italian

− Japanese

− Media and Cultural Studies

− Philosophy

− Politics

− Resource and Environmental Studies

− Science, Technology and Society

− Sociology

− Spanish

− War and Society

Internship and International Subjects

(See subject descriptions for more information on these subjects)

ARTS201	Introduction to Australia for International Students
ARTS202	International Studies
ARTS301	Arts Internship
POL301	Politics Internship (for students taking the Australian National Internship Program or Washington Internship)

Assessment

Assessment in this course varies between subjects and programs, but typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations and in-class tests and/or exams. Some subjects may have an additional practical component. The assessment requirements of each subject are set out in the individual subject outlines which students receive in the first week of session.

Honours - see Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars) Degree will be accepted into the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), provided that supervision is available in the Faculty for their proposed thesis topic.

The Faculty of Arts Honours Handbook can be accessed as a PDF document.