2010 Course Handbook

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Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholar)

Testamur Title:

Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholar)

Abbreviation:

BA(Dean's Schol)

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Arts

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

144

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

702_2

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 students per year, it aims to provide an enriched educational experience for high-achieving, motivated Arts students who are hoping to make a contribution to their field of study through teaching or research, or by working as professionals in their chosen area of study.

As a Bachelor of Arts degree, the Dean's Scholars degree is flexible. For example, Dean's Scholars have the opportunity to attempt subjects not normally available to first-year students. They may be granted exemption from certain first-year subjects and may be permitted extended subject loads, enabling them to complete the degree in less than 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 may take any of the minor studies areas as set out earlier in this Handbook under the entry for the Bachelor of Arts 702. To remain in the program, Dean's Scholars 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 702.

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 or the Internship Program that places them in the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Majors and Minor studies

Dean's Scholars must undertake one major study from the Faculty of Arts and may take any of the minor studies areas as set out under the earlier in this Handbook under the entry for the Bachelor of Arts 702.

For information on Credit Transfer see the entry for the Bachelor of Arts course code 702.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholar) is based on a UAI set by the Faculty and interview. (Note: The UAI will change to ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for 2010, please contact the Faculty regarding the ranks).

Course Requirements

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Arts 702 a Dean's Scholar a student must complete a total of at least 144 credit points from subjects listed in the Course Structures of the Bachelor of Arts offered by member units of the Faculty of Arts and other subjects as approved by the Faculty.

The 144 credit points shall include:

    a) the subjects prescribed for one of the majors listed in the Course Structures for that degree and offered by member units of the Faculty of Arts;

    b) for majors offered by the member units of the Faculty of Arts 24 credit points at 300 level at a pass grade or better in subjects offered by member units of the Faculty of Arts;

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

    d) maintain an average mark of 75% or better.

Students may count no more than 26 credit points of PC (Pass Conceded) or PR (Pass Restricted) grades towards the 144 required for the degree.

Where a double major is taken, both shall meet the requirements of the majors as prescribed by the faculty. A candidate for course code 702A who has registered for two major studies, for which there are common subjects at any level may count one subject twice towards the requirements of the major studies, but may only count the credit points once towards the credit points required by the course.

Minor studies for course code 702A consists of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major.

Major Study Areas from the Faculty of Arts

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts within the Faculty of Arts must take one of these majors:

Minor Studies

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts within the Faculty of Arts may choose from the following minors:

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

POL 301

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)

Honours is also available to Dean's Scholars provided they meet the requirements set out in the entry for the Bachelor of Arts Honours in this Handbook.

Last reviewed: 30 July, 2010