Overview
About this course
The Bachelor of Arts (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment.
Who is it for?
This course is for prospective students seeking a future career in the arts or a stepping stone to other specialised degrees at the University.
Structure
What you’ll study
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) degree, candidates must complete 168 credit points in total, comprising:
a) 42 credit points from Table E including:
(i) 24 credit points of Foundation units of study;
(ii) 12 credit points of core units from Table E (WRIT1000 and WRIT1001);
(iii) 6 credit points of cultural project unit;
(b) 6 credit points of core units from Table A for the Bachelor of Arts;
(c) A major (48 credit points) as listed and defined in Section 7 below and as specified in Table A;
(d) A minor (36 credit points) or second major (48 credit points) as specified in Table A or Table S;
(e) A minimum of 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as specified in Table O;
(g) Where appropriate, elective units from Table A, Table S or Table O.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
This course is an alternative entry program.
- This course is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, who meet the process outlined in the Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
- Admission to this course will be on demonstrated potential for tertiary study to a standard sufficient to undertake the course as demonstrated in:
- a numeracy and literacy diagnostic assessment;
- a structured interview;
- evidence of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) or Record of Student Achievement (RoSA), tertiary study or an approved preparation program;
- a portfolio of written work or support material including a personal statement of intent for studying the course.
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing