Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts has as its objectives that graduates:

• can demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of selected fields of studies in the humanities, languages and social and behavioural sciences;
• can access and appreciate national and international debates in their areas of study;
• can demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
• can apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems within a changing social context;
• can act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force;
• can communicate effectively and, in the case of those students undertaking a language major, are able to read, write and speak another language with fluency and appreciate its cultural context;
• qualify for employment in a wide range of occupations;
• have a continuing committment to learning;
• are proficient in the use of appropriate modern technologies, such as the computer and other IT systems, for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data.

The BA degree requires the completion of:

• no more than 300 points of study comprising a minimum of 75 points (usually six subjects) and a maximum of 125 points (usually ten subjects) at each year level.

Students should aim to complete 100 points at each of first, second and third year levels. However, BA students (excluding those in the Media and Communications stream) who, at the end of their first year, wish to commence study in a new area may choose to enrol in up to 25 additional points at first year level subjects to a maximum of 125 first year points overall. Students choosing this option have fewer second year level subjects available to them.

As well as the completion of 300 points of BA study, three further basic rules apply;

• breadth of study requirements
• subject year level entry requirements
• arts-approved subject requirements

A major in American studies is available to students in this course.

A major in American studies usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in any area of study (12.5 points); and
• a minimum of five second/third-year subjects (62.5 points) from the list of core subjects; and
• the remainder from the list of core or optional subjects.

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Ancient Greek is available as a stream of study in the Bachelor of Arts. Ancient Greek subjects may count toward a Classical Studies & Archaeology major, or a Classics major.

Ancient Greek is offered at two levels: beginners and post-VCE.

Beginners stream subjects

Post-VCE stream subjects

Three major streams are available:

• Ancient and medieval studies (1000BC - 1400AD)
• Medieval and Renaissance studies (600 - 1600)
• Renaissance and early modern studies (1300 - 1800)

A major usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects (totalling 100 points). It comprises:

one first-year subjects (12.5 points) which may be taken from the list of recommended first-year subjects below, or from any area of study; and

seven second/third-year subjects from the lists below (totalling 87.5 points).

Students are encouraged to include in their major two subjects of language study (25 points) in the languages specified below. If this language requirement is completed in first year, seven non-language subjects must be taken across the second/third year of the major.

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

Ancient and medieval stream - recommended first-year subjects

Ancient and medieval stream - first/second/third-year language subjects

Ancient and medieval stream - second/third-year level subjects

Medieval and Renaissance stream - recommended first-year subjects

Medieval and Renaissance stream - second/third-year level subjects

Renaissance and early modern stream - recommended first-year subjects

Renaissance and early modern stream - second/third-year level subjects

This interdisciplinary program of studies focuses on the period 1300-1800. The program offers students the means to develop focused period-based study across a range of disciplines. Students may complete an undergraduate major and an honours degree in this program.

A major in anthropology is available to students in this course.

A major in anthropology usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first year subjects: 121-107 Anthropology Studying Human Diversity, and an Arts interdisciplinary subject; and
• three second/third year level subjects selected from the core subjects list; and
• three second/third year level subjects from either the core or optional lists.

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

First-year core subject

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

The Asia Institute offers two streams of Arabic language study:

• Beginners: the beginners stream is available to students who have little or no knowledge of Arabic. It is available at both first and second year although students intending to complete a major will need to commence their language study in their first year.
• Post-VCE: the post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE Arabic, or its equivalent.

A major in Arabic studies usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

• two first-year subjects in Arabic (25 points); and
• tthree second-year subjects in Arabic (37.5 points); and
• four third-year subjects in Arabic (50 points).

A major must include either:

110-010 Arabic 3A and 110-011 Arabic 3B

or 110-410 Arabic 4A and 110-411 Arabic 4B.

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area. Students who commenced in 2007 and have completed 37.5 points of Arabic in the first year of their language stream will usually need to complete 37.5 points at second year and 37.5 at third year to complete an Arabic Studies major.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Level One

110-170 Arabic 1A

110-172 Arabic 1B

Level Two

110-006 Arabic 2A

110-008 Arabic 2B

110-232 Arabic in Context 1

Level Three

110-010 Arabic 3A

110-011 Arabic 3B

110-333 Arabic in Context 2

One elective subject

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE stream first-year subjects

Level One

110-010 Arabic 3A

110-011 Arabic 3B

Level Two

110-410 Arabic 4A

110-411 Arabic 4B

110-232 Arabic in Context 1

Level Three

110-412 Arabic 5A

110-413 Arabic 5B

110-333 Arabic in Context 2

One elective subject

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

Post-VCE stream second-year subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year subjects

Second/third-year elective subjects

Architectural History

• two first-year subjects in architectural history (25 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects of architectural history (87.5 points), which must include 702-213 Modern Architecture A: 19th Century, usually taken as a semester one subject in second year.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

Third-year subjects

There are restrictions as to how many non-Arts approved subjects can be taken in your degree. For details, see: link to Arts page policy on non-Arts approved subjects

A major in art history usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in art history (12.5 points); and
• second/third-year subjects in art history (87.5 points).

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

Third-year subjects

A major in Asian studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects from any program within the Faculty of Arts (25 points); and
• the program's compulsory subject 131-228 Investigating Asian Traditions (12.5 points); and
• five subjects from the list of Asian studies subjects below.

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

First-year recommended subjects

Second/third-year compulsory subject

Second/third-year subjects

Convenor: Philip Morrissey

To complete a major in Australian Indigenous Studies, students must complete:

• the compulsory first year level subject 100-181 Australian Indigenous Studies, and any other first year Arts subject (25 points);
• three second or third year level subjects from the specialist subject list (37.5 points);
• three second or third year level subjects from either the specialist or the comparative subject lists (37.5 points).

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

Compulsory first year level subject

This is the first year level compulsory subject in the Australian Indigenous Studies major.

Recommended first year level subjects

These first-year subjects are recommended to students intending to major in Australian Indigenous Studies.

Specialist subjects in the Australian Indigenous Studies major

Second and third year level subjects. Students completing a major in Australian Indigenous Studies must complete at least three subjects from this list.

Comparative subjects in the Australian Indigenous Studies major

A major in Australian studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects (25 points) which must focus upon Australia or be taken from the list of first-year subjects in Australian studies below; and
• six second/third-year subjects in Australian studies (75 points), which must include three subjects from the list of core subjects below and three subjects from the list of optional subjects below.

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

First-year recommended subjects

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

The Faculty of Science offers first-year subjects in biology and botany, which may be taken as part of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

There are restrictions as to how many non-Arts approved subjects can be taken in your degree. For details, see: link to Arts page policy on non-Arts approved subjects

Biology and Botany: Subjects available within the BA

The Faculty of Law offers one first-year subject in business law which may be taken as part of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

There are restrictions as to how many non-Arts approved subjects can be taken in your degree. For details, see: link to Arts page policy on non-Arts approved subjects

First-year Business law subject

Catalan

Catalan may be studied through complementary course arrangements with La Trobe University. See Spanish for further details.

The Asia Institute offers three streams of Chinese language study:

• Beginners: the beginners stream is for students who have little or no knowledge of Chinese. It is available to students at both first and second year, although students intending to complete a major will need to commence their language study in their first year.

• Post-VCE: the post-VCE stream is usually only available to students with no background in Chinese who have obtained a pass in VCE Chinese or its equivalent.

• Students with a Chinese-speaking background: four different levels are available to students who are from a Chinese-speaking background:

1. no knowledge of written Chinese

2. knowledge of written Chinese limited to approximately 500 characters

3. pass in VCE Chinese or equivalent

4. substantial education in a Chinese environment.

A major in Chinese language usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

• first-year subjects in Chinese language/studies (25-37.5 points); and
• second-year subjects in Chinese language/studies (25-37.5 points); and
• third-year subjects in Chinese language/studies (37.5-50 points).

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area. Students who commenced in 2007 and have completed 37.5 points of Chinese in the first year of their language stream will usually need to complete 37.5 points at second year and 37.5 at third year to complete an Chinese language major.

A major in Chinese studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects in Chinese studies (25 points); and
• six second/third-year subjects in Chinese studies (75 points).

Please note:

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE stream first-year subjects

Post-VCE stream second-year subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year subjects

Background speakers stream (no knowledge of written Chinese) first-year subjects

Background speakers stream (no knowledge of written Chinese) second-year subjects

At second-year level students in this stream must take 110-041 Chinese 5A and 110-042 Chinese 5B, and one of:

110-048 Modern Chinese Literature

110-190 Chinese Cinema

110-133 Great Chinese Classics

Background speakers stream (no knowledge of written Chinese) third-year subjects

At third-year level students must choose four subjects from:

110-204 Chinese Economic Documents

110-310 Advanced Seminar

110-304 Advanced Translation

110-305 Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society

110-303 Intensive Chinese Program (overseas subject)

Background speakers stream (knowledge of written Chinese limited to approximately 500 characters) first-year subjects

Background speakers stream (knowledge of written Chinese limited to approximately 500 characters) second-year subjects

· 110-048 Modern Chinese Literature

· 110-190 Chinese Cinema

· 110-133 Great Chinese Classics

Background speakers stream (knowledge of written Chinese limited to approximately 500 characters) third-year subjects

At third-year level students must choose four subjects from:

Background speakers stream (pass in VCE-Chinese or equivalent) first-year subjects

Background speakers stream (pass in VCE-Chinese or equivalent) second-year subjects

Background speakers stream (pass in VCE-Chinese or equivalent) third-year subjects

Students may substitute 110-303 Intensive Chinese Program: China for one of the following subjects:

110-304 Advanced Translation

110-305 Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society

or

110-310 Advanced Seminar

Background speakers stream (substantial education in a Chinese environment) first-year subjects

Background speakers stream (substantial education in a Chinese environment) second-year subjects

Background speakers stream (substantial education in a Chinese environment) third-year subjects

First-year Chinese studies subject

Second/third-year Chinese studies subjects

Cinema studies offers a comprehensive program of study which draws on established links with industry and the professional film community.

There are no prerequisites for first-year cinema studies subjects. The prerequisite for a second/third-year subject in cinema studies is usually 107-132 Introduction to Cinema Studies.

A major in cinema studies usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comrises:

• one first-year subject in cinema studies (12.5 points); and
• second/third-year subjects in cinema studies (87.5 points).

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

Classical Studies and Archaeology

A major in classical studies and archaeology usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in classical studies and archaeology and/or ancient Greek and/or Latin (12.5 points); and
• second/third-year subjects in classical studies and archaeology and/or ancient Greek and/or Latin (totalling 87.5 points).

Classics

A major in classics usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in classical studies and archaeology and/or ancient Greek and/or Latin (12.5 points); and
• second/third-year subjects in classical studies and archaeology and/or ancient Greek and/or Latin (totalling 87.5 points); and
• at least 50 points of the major must be ancient Greek and/or Latin subjects.

As well as Ancient Greek and Latin subjects, the following subjects can be included in the major in Classical Studies and Archaeology or the major in Classics.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

Communication Skills

Communication Skills subjects, along with ESL subjects, computer skills subjects and subjects that focus on workplace skills, are termed 'skills-based subjects'. Students enrolled in an arts degree may credit a maximum of three skills subjects towards their course, with no more than two at second/third year level.

First/second/third-year subjects

Computer applications in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Students should note that they may take no more than two subjects in computer applications in their second/third year, and a maximum of three skills subjects for credit towards the BA degree. Students from Faculties other than Arts are advised to consult their own Faculty course advisors about any restrictions that might apply.

Second/third-year subjects

A major in computer science consists of a minimum of ten 12.5-point subjects, totalling 125 points, plus 25 points of mathematics or statistics.

Students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts are permitted to enrol in a range of subjects offered by other faculties, but must complete a minimum of 50 points of first-year subjects and 100 points of second/third-year subjects in areas of study approved or taught by the Faculty of Arts. BA combined course students are not permitted to enrol in these subjects for credit towards the arts component of the combined degree.

First-year core subjects

433-151 Introduction to Programming (Advanced), and either 433-172 Algorithmic Problem Solving or 433-152 Algorithmic Problem Solving (Advanced)

Second-year core subjects

Third-year subjects

Creative Writing

A BA major in creative writing usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in creative writing: 106-105 Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice; it is highly recommended that students wishing to continue with a major in creative writing also consider undertaking a first year subject in English literary studies; and
• seven second/third-year subjects in English literary studies and creative writing as set out below (87.5 points). At least four of these subjects must be taken from the following approved creative writing subjects. A maximum of three subjects can consist of any 106- subject code second/third-year subjects offered in the cultural studies program or English literary studies program.

First-year subject

Second-year subjects

Third-year subjects

Third-year optional subjects

BA students who have completed:

a second-year level creative writing subject from the School of Culture and Communication may seek approval to enrol in up to two of the following third-year creative writing subjects from the list below.

Criminology

A major in criminology usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects in criminology (25 points); and
• three second-year subjects in criminology (37.5 points), including the compulsory subject 191-004 Introduction to Research Methods; and
• three third-year subjects (37.5 points).

First-year subjects

Second-year compulsory subject

Second-year elective subjects

Third-year elective subjects

Cultural Studies

A major in cultural studies consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects in anthropology, art history, cinema studies, criminology, cultural studies, English, history, history and philosophy of science, linguistics and applied linguistics, philosophy, political science or sociology (25 points); and
• six second/third-year subjects (75 points).

A major in cultural studies should include:

• at least one subject from the list of foundational subjects below; and
• at least four subjects from the list of core subjects below; and
• a maximum of two approved optional subjects.

A student wishing to complete a major without having included one of the foundational subjects above must complete a minimum of five core subjects and a maximum of one approved optional subject at second or third year

First-year foundational subjects

Second-year core subjects

Third-year core subjects

Second/third-year elective subjects

Development Studies

A major in development usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects (25 points), which must include 121-110 Famine in the Modern World and at least one other subject from the list of first-year social science subjects below; and
• six second/third-year subjects (75 points), which must include:

o 121-015 Development and the Third World; and
o three core subjects; and
o two subjects from the list of optional subjects below.

Students seeking to make a career in development are strongly advised to construct an undergraduate program that combines a major in development with a major in one of the social sciences (anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology).

First-year compulsory subject

First-year optional subjects

Second/third-year compulsory subject

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Economics

· Three subjects (37.5 points) at first year:

o316-102 Introductory Microeconomics

o 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics

o 316-130 Quantitative Methods 1

·Two compulsory second year subjects (25 points):

o 316-201 Intermediate Macroeconomics

o 316-202 Intermediate Microeconomics

· One 12.5 points second year economic elective (12.5 points)s either selected from:

o 316-205 Introductory Econometrics

o 316-206 Quantitative Methods 2

· 50 points of economics elective subjects (50 points) at third year.

o 316-208 Economics of the Environment

o 316-210 Competition and Strategy

o 316-211 Forecasting in Economics and Business

o 316-212 Economics for e-Commerce

o 316-213 Globalisation and the World Economy

o 316-214 Australian Economic History

o 316-301 International Trade Policy

o 316-302 Economic Development

o 316-303 Industrial Economics

o 316-304 Social Economics

o 316-306 Money and Banking

o 316-307 Labour Economics

o 316-309 Agricultural Economics

o 316-311 History of Economic Thought

o 316-312 Macroeconomics

o 316-313 Microeconomics

o 316-316 Basic Econometrics

o 316-317 Econometrics

o 316-318 Applied Microeconomic Modelling

o 316-324 Environmental Economics

o 316-325 Ecological Economics

o 316-326 Economic Analysis and Policy

o 316-327 Business Applications of Economics

o 316-328 Marketing Economics

o 316-329 The Economics of Taxation

o 316-330 Organisations, Economics and Incentives

o 316-335 Economics of the Law

o 316-338 Mathematical Economics

o 316-345 Regional Economics

o 316-350 Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

o 316-351 Economics of Financial Markets

Economics first-year subjects

Economics second-year subjects

Economics third-year subjects

A major in English literary studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in English (12.5 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects in English (87.5 points). At least four of these subjects must be taken from the following list of English Literary Studies subjects. The remainder (a maximum of three subjects) can consist of 106-code cultural studies program and creative writing program subjects offered by the School of Culture and Communication.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year core subjects

English as a Second Language

English as a second language subjects address the needs of students seeking to consolidate their English language and communication skills. Study in this area is strategically oriented to the refinement of student skills within an academic environment. In particular, emphasis is placed on effective writing and research techniques and improved fluency and organisation of written and oral presentations.

Several credit subjects on offer are available for students of most faculties although students should consult with a student adviser to confirm that ESL subjects can be credited towards their degree.

ESL subjects, along with Communication Skills subjects, computer skills subjects and subjects that focus on workplace skills, are termed 'skills-based subjects'. Students enrolled in an arts degree may credit a maximum of three skills-based subjects towards their course. Students from other faculties should check for skills subject limitations with a student adviser.

Subjects

English Language Studies

A major in English language usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, (100 points). It comprises:

• one first-year subject in English language (12.5 points). Students planning to undertake a major in English language may enrol in more than one first-year subject if they wish; and
• seven second/third-year subjects in English language (87.5 points). These must include:

175-021 Grammar of English; andeither

175-010 Second Language Learning and Teaching or

175-011 Discourse & Pragmatics

and five subjects from the list of optional subjects below

First-year compulsory subjects

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Environmental Studies

The environmental studies program commences in first year. There are no prerequisites for first-year environmental studies subjects.

Students who have completed 50 points of first-year arts subjects other than those recommended below may apply to the environmental studies coordinator for second-year entry.

A major in environmental studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects from the list below (25 points); and
• second/third-year subjects in environmental studies totalling 75 points. These must include three compulsory subjects:

121-017 Society and Environments

121-021 Environmental Politics and Management

121-028 Sustainable Development

and up to three priority subjects listed below; and no more than two elective subjects listed below. The listed subjects are grouped according to the stream to which they contribute.

Students who plan to complete two majors in the BA, in environmental studies and geography, should note that whilst they may complete 121-017 Society and Environments for the purpose of satisfying the compulsory subject requirements in both majors, 100 separate points must still be completed in each major. This means that 100 points for each major must be achieved by counting 12.5 points for 121-017 Society and Environments once only. An additional 12.5 points of study may be included from either environmental studies or geography.

First-year subjects

Students must complete two of the following first-year subjects toward their environmental studies major.

Second/third-year compulsory subjects

Second/third-year priority subjects: cultural interpretation

Second/third-year priority subjects: physical sciences

Second/third-year priority subjects: political and policy analysis

Second/third-year elective subjects: cultural interpretation

Second/third-year elective subjects: physical sciences

Second/third-year elective subjects: political and policy analysis

European Studies

A major in European studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects from any area of study (25 points); and
• six second/third-year subjects from the lists below of European studies subjects (75 points).

Students must take six subjects from list A and/or list B toward their major in European studies, providing that a minimum of two subjects are chosen from list A.

First-year subject

List A: second/third-year subjects with a trans-national perspective

List B: Second/third-year subjects with a national perspective

French

The School of Languages and Linguistics offers three streams of French:

• Beginners: The beginners stream is for students who have very little or no knowledge of French. It is available to students at both first and second year.
• Intermediate: The intermediate stream is available to students at second-year beginners level and to students who have undertaken four or five years of secondary school French, or its equivalent. It is not available to students who have attempted or completed VCE French.
• Post-VCE: The post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE French, or its equivalent.

The School determines the language stream in which a student is to enrol. Placement is based on VCE results and other language study record. A major in French can be completed through the beginners, intermediate or post-VCE streams.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR

A major in French consists of 112.5 points usually comprising:

• first-year subjects in French (25-37.5 points); and
• second-year subjects in French (37.5 points); and
• third-year subjects in French (37.5-50 points).

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Intermediate stream first-year subjects

Intermediate stream second-year subjects

Intermediate stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE first-year subjects

Post-VCE second-year subjects

Post-VCE third-year subjects

Group A second/third-year elective subjects

Group A third-year elective subjects

Group B second/third-year elective subjects

Gender Studies

The gender studies program commences at either first or second year. The general prerequisite for entry at second year is the completion of 50 points of first year in any discipline within the Faculty of Arts.

A major in gender studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject from any area of study (12.5 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects (87.5 points), which must include:

o two subjects from the list of core subjects below; and

o five subjects from the list of optional subjects below.

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Students should also note that they must consult the relevant area of study entries in the Handbook to make sure that they meet the prerequisites, if any, for entry to these subjects.

A major in geography usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling, 100 points. It comprises:t

• two first-year subjects in geography (25 points), including a Faculty interdisciplinary subject; and
• second/third-year subjects in geography totalling 75 points, with at least three subjects chosen from the list of compulsory subjects and the remaining subjects chosen from the list of elective subjects.

Students who plan to complete two majors in the BA, in environmental studies and geography, should note that whilst they may complete 121-017 Society and Environments for the purpose of satisfying the compulsory subject requirement in both majors, 100 separate points must still be completed in each major. This means that 100 points for each major must be achieved by counting 12.5 points for 121-017 Society and Environmentsonce only. An additional 12.5 points of study may be included from either environmental studies or geography.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year compulsory subjects

Second/third-year elective subjects

Second/third-year ecology/biogeography elective subjects

654-204 Ecology: Individuals and Populations or 606-204 Ecology: Communities and Ecosystems

German

The program offers three streams of German language study:

• Beginners: the beginners stream is for students who have little or no knowledge of German. It is available to students at both first and second year, although students intending to complete a major will need to commence their language study in their first year.
• Intermediate: the intermediate stream is usually only available to students who have undertaken four or five years of secondary school German, or its equivalent.
• Post-VCE the post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE German, or its equivalent.

The School determines the language stream in which a student is to enrol. Placement is based on VCE results, other language study record, or a placement test.

Requirements for a major

A major in German usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

• first-year subjects in German (25 points); and
• second-year subjects in German (37.5 points); and
• third-year subjects in German (37.5 points).

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Intermediate stream first-year subjects

Intermediate stream second-year subjects

Intermediate stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE stream first-year subjects

Post-VCE stream second-year subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year subjects

Second/third-year elective subjects

Hebrew and Jewish Studies

A major in Hebrew usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

• three first-year subjects in Hebrew (37.5 points) including 183-130 Intro to Israeli Culture Through Film; and
• three second-year subjects in Hebrew (37.5 points) including one optional subject; and
• three third-year subjects in Hebrew (37.5 points) including one optional subject.

A major in Jewish studies usually consists of 100 points comprising:

one first-year subject (183-130 Intro to Israeli Culture Through Film); and

seven second/third -year subjects from the Jewish studies subjects listed below (87.5 points).

Beginners stream first-year Hebrew subjects

Beginners stream second-year Hebrew subjects

Beginners stream third-year Hebrew subjects

Intermediate stream first-year Hebrew subjects

Intermediate stream second-year Hebrew subjects

Intermediate stream third-year Hebrew subjects

Post-VCE stream first-year Hebrew subjects

Post-VCE stream second-year Hebrew subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year Hebrew subjects

Second/third-year Hebrew and Jewish studies elective subjects

Third/fourth-year Hebrew and Jewish studies elective subject

History

There are no prerequisites for first-year history subjects.

The prerequisite for a second/third-year history subject is usually the completion of one first-year subject in history (12.5 points). Students who believe they have completed suitable alternative first-year subjects are advised to consult with the School for permission to enrol. Exemptions may also be granted where second/third-year subjects are taken as part of an approved interdisciplinary program with its own entry requirements.
Requirements for a major

A major in history usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• One first-year subject in history (12.5 points); and

• Seven second/third-year subjects in history (87.5 points).

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

History and Philosophy of Science

There are no prerequisites for first-year history and philosophy of science subjects.

For science students there are no prerequisites for second-year history and philosophy of science subjects beyond admission to second year.

For other students the prerequisite for a second/third-year history and philosophy of science subject is usually 75 points of first-year study in any discipline area.

The prerequisite for a third-year subject in history and philosophy of science is usually two second/third-year subjects in history and philosophy of science.

Requirements for a major

An arts major in history and philosophy of science usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totaling 100 points. It comprises

* two first-year subjects in history and philosophy of science (25 points); and
* six second/third-year subjects in history and philosophy of science (totalling 75 points).

First-year subject

Second/third-year subject

Third-year subjects for science students (subjects not available in the BA)

Optional Philosophy subjects

Indonesian

A major in Indonesian usually consists of 100 points comprising:

First-year subjects in Indonesian (25 points); and

Second-year subjects in Indonesian (37.5 points); and

Third-year subjects in Indonesian (37.5 points).

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area. Students who commenced in 2007 and have completed 37.5 points of Indonesian the first year of their language stream will usually need to complete 37.5 points at second year and 37.5 at third year to complete an Indonesian language major.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE first-year subjects

Post-VCE second-year subjects

Post-VCE third-year subjects

Advanced post-VCE first-year subjects

Advanced post-VCE second-year subjects

Advanced post-VCE third-year subjects

Indonesian studies second/third-year subjects

International Studies

A major in international studies consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject (12.5 points), 166-103 Global Politics is recommended; and
• seven second/third-year subjects (87.5 points), with at least four subjects (50 points) selected from the core subjects list, and the remaining subjects (37.5 points) selected from the core or the optional subjects lists.

First-year core subject

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Islamic Studies

A major in Islamic studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year core subject and one first-year subject in any Arts discipline (25 points); and
• three second/third-year core subjects (totalling 37.5 points); and
• three second/third-year optional subjects (37.5 points).

First-year subjects

Second/third-year core subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Italian
A major in Italian language usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

* first-year subjects in Italian (25 points); and
* second-year subjects in Italian (37.5 points); and
* third-year subjects in Italian (50 points).

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area. Students who commenced in 2007 and have completed 37.5 points of Italian the first year of their language stream will usually need to complete 37.5 points at second year and 37.5 at third year to complete an Italian language major.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Intermediate stream first-year subjects

Intermediate stream second-year subjects

Intermediate stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE first-year subjects

Post-VCE second-year subjects

Post-VCE third-year subjects

Second/third-year elective subjects: Group A

Third/fourth-year elective subjects: Group A

Second/third-year elective subjects: Group B

Japanese

A major in Japanese language usually consists of 112.5points comprising:

• first-year subjects in Japanese (25 points); and
• second-year subjects in Japanese (37.5 points); and
• third-year subjects in Japanese (50 points).

A major must include: 110-216 Japanese 4A

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area. Students who commenced in 2007 and have completed 37.5 points of Japanese the first year of their language stream will usually need to complete 37.5 points at second year and 37.5 at third year to complete a Japanese language major.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE stream first-year subjects

Post-VCE stream second-year subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year subjects

Advanced stream first-year subjects

Advanced stream second-year subjects

Advanced stream third-year subjects

One elective subject

110-451 Study of Japanese Language

Japanese language third/fourth-year subjects

Japanese studies second/third-year subjects

Latin is available as a stream of study in the Bachelor of Arts. Latin subjects may count toward a Classical Studies & Archaeology major, or a Classics major.

Latin is offered at two levels: beginners and post-VCE.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second/third-year subjects

Post-VCE stream first/second-year subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year subjects

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

A major in linguistics and applied linguistics usually consists of eight 12.5 subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• One first-year subject in linguistics and applied linguistics (12.5 points). Students may enrol in more than one first-year subject if they wish; and
• seven second/third-year subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics (totalling 87.5 points) including at least five core subjects.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year core subjects

All students must complete at least five core subjects. They must choose at least three of the following:
· 175-007 Phonology

· 175-014 Phonetics

· 175-015 Syntax

· 176-016 Semantics

and one of the following:

· 175-011 Discourse and Pragmatics

· 175-019 Language, Society and Culture

· 175-212 Language and Identity

and one of the following:

· 175-009 First Language Acquisition

· 175-010 Second Language Learning and Teaching

Elective subjects

Subjects offered by other programs

Management

Students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts are permitted to enrol in a range of subjects offered by other faculties, but must complete a minimum of 50 points of first-year subjects in areas of study approved by the Faculty of Arts. See Arts-approved subject requirement for more information.

BA combined course students are not permitted to enrol in these subjects for credit towards the arts component of the combined degree. Please consult a Faculty of Arts course adviser for more information.

Mathematics and Statistics

A major in mathematics and statistics usually requires a minimum of nine 12.5 point subjects, totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:

• at least two first-year subjects in mathematics and statistics (25 points); and
• three second-year subjects in mathematics and statistics (37.5 points); and
• four third-year subjects in mathematics and statistics (50 points)

BA combined course students are not permitted to enrol in these subjects for credit towards the arts component of the degree. Please consult an Arts student adviser for more information

First year: First-year subjects in mathematics and statistics require VCE Mathematical Methods at level 3/4. Students planning to study mathematics or statistics within the Bachelor of Arts degree should read the description of first-year Mathematics subjects to understand the available first-year selections.

Later years: Entry into mathematics and statistics subjects is controlled by a system of prerequisites and corequisites. Students limiting their selection to 12.5 or 25 points in first year mathematics and statistics have limited options in later years, and it is usually preferable for students wishing to pursue substantial studies in mathematics and statistics to select 37.5 or 50 points in mathematics and statistics in first year.

Students majoring in mathematics and statistics have considerable flexibility in choosing their subjects; for example, there are advanced and standard level versions of several subjects in first and second year. Students are encouraged to speak with a mathematics and statistics course adviser to assist in their course planning. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only.

First-year subjects

Emphasising pure mathematics second-year subjects

Emphasising pure mathematics third-year subjects

Emphasising studies in operations research second-year subjects

Emphasising studies in operations research third-year subjects

Emphasising studies in applied mathematics second-year subjects

620-221 Real and Complex Analysis

620-252 Analysis

Emphasising studies in applied mathematics third-year subjects

Emphasising statistical applications second-year subjects

Emphasising statistical applications third-year subjects

Modern Greek

Three streams of Modern Greek are offered:

Students at the University of Melbourne are offered an undergraduate program in Modern Greek studies at the Parkville campus in conjunction with the Greek studies program at La Trobe University.

The Modern Greek program combines the study of the Greek language, with particular emphasis on the spoken and written language of contemporary Greece, with the study of Greek literature, history, society and culture. First-year subjects combine these aspects, while later-year subjects provide students with the opportunity to pursue more particular areas of interest.

A major in Modern Greek usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

• first-year subjects of Modern Greek (25 points); and
• second-year subjects of Modern Greek (37.5 points); and
• third-year subjects of Modern Greek (50 points).

Language Study Streams

Beginners: The beginners stream is available to students with little or no prior knowledge of Modern Greek.

Intermediate: The intermediate stream is usually only available to students who have undertaken four or five years of secondary school Modern Greek or an approved equivalent but not to those who have completed VCE Modern Greek or an equivalent.

Advanced: The advanced stream is only available to students who have obtained at least a pass in VCE Modern Greek or an approved equivalent.

The Greek studies program determines the language stream or level in which a student is to enrol. Placement is based on VCE results, other language study records or a placement test.

Students who commenced study prior to or during 2006 must check the handbook from their first year of study to ensure that they meet the requirements for a major in this area. Students who commenced in 2007 and have completed 37.5 points of Modern Greek the first year of their language stream will usually need to complete 37.5 points at second year and 37.5 at third year to complete a Modern Greek language major.

Beginners stream first-year subjects

Beginners stream second-year subjects

Beginners stream third-year subjects

Intermediate stream first-year subjects

Intermediate stream second-year subjects

Intermediate stream third-year subjects

Post-VCE stream first-year subjects

Post-VCE stream second-year subjects

Post-VCE stream third-year subjects

Second/third-year elective subjects

Note: these are open to all streams

Music History

Arts students who have a background in music may wish to enrol in any of the four first-year music history subjects. To do so, students must undertake the Faculty of Music Musicianship Test to determine whether they have the musical aptitude to complete the subjects. This test will be held during Orientation, the week before the start of Semester 1, at the Faculty of Music. Students should register for the test with the Faculty of Music prior to Orientation.

The general prerequisite for second and third-year music history subjects is successful completion of two first-year music history subjects (25 points).

A major in music history usually consists of nine 12.5 point subjects totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects in music history (25 points); and
• three second-year subjects in music history (37.5 points); and
• four third-year subjects in music history (50 points).

The major in music history has two structures. Students with no previous musical training commence study in a subject that has no prerequisite requirements and assumes no prior musical knowledge (in 2007, 740-123 Unplugged Music 1100 to 1800). Students who undertake and pass the Faculty of Music Musicianship Test can enrol directly in two of the four core music history subjects in their first year.

First-year subjects for students with no prior music study

Second-year subjects for students with no prior music study

Third-year subjects for students with no prior music study

First-year subjects for students with some musical background

Second-year subjects for students with some musical background

Third-year subjects for students with some musical background

Musical history and academic elective subjects

Philosophy

A major in philosophy consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• up to two first-year subjects in philosophy (25 points); and
• second/third-year subjects in philosophy to total 100 points overall.

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

First-year optional subjects

Second/third-year optional subjects

Planning and Design

A major in planning and design usually consists of nine subjects, totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:

• two first-year planning and design subjects (25 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects in planning and design (87.5 points).

First year

First-year subjects

Second/third-year Subjects

Political Science

A major in political science usually consist of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in political science (12.5 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects in political science (87.5 points).

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects