Bachelor of Arts
The structural changes to the Bachelor of Arts mean that, for future students, some new units are being developed while some other units are changing or being discontinued.
Bachelor of Arts changes
The structural changes to the Bachelor of Arts mean that, for future students, some new units are being developed while some other units are changing or being discontinued.
The units that are being discontinued may affect the major(s) you have nominated as part of your degree and are listed on this page.
Units that are being discontinued will have their final offering between Semester 2 2021 and Semester 2 2023.
Who will be affected?
The changes may affect students who are studying a Bachelor of Arts, either as a single or double degree, and who have nominated their major(s) in:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Studies
- History
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology
The degrees are:
- BA-ARTS3 Bachelor of Arts
- BA-ARTPROF Bachelor of Arts (Professional)
- BB-ARTBUS1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
- BB-ARTSC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- BB-HSCART Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Arts
- BB-LAWART Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
- BB-EDSART1 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts
If you are enrolled in a double degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science), this may affect only the Bachelor of Arts part of your degree.
Which units are affected?
Core unit ART30001 Grand Challenges: Making a Difference will be last offered in Semester 1, 2023.
| Unit code | Unit name | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| PHI10001 | History of Ideas | Replaced by PHI20010 Philosophical Perspectives on Nature and Science – available in 2023 |
| PHI20001 | Environmental Philosophy | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| PHI30008 | Ethics | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| Unit code | Unit name | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| POL10002 | International Politics | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2021 |
| HIS30012 | History, Politics and Human Rights | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2022 |
| POL20011 | Conflict Resolution | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| POL30011 | Crisis Points: Global Challenges | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2023 |
| Unit code | Unit name | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| HIS10004 | Australian History | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2021 |
| HIS30012 | History, Politics and Human Rights | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2022 |
| HIS20008 | Colonialism: A Global History | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2022 |
| HIS30002 | Gender and History | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| HIS30007 | War and Peace in the 20th Century | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| Unit code | Unit name | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| PHI10002 | Introduction to Philosophy | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2021 |
| PHI10003 | Critical Thinking | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2021 |
| PHI10001 | History of Ideas | Replaced by PHI20010 Philosophical Perspectives on Nature and Science – available in 2023 |
| PHI20001 | Environmental Philosophy | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| PHI30008 | Ethics | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| PHI20007 | Philosophy, Politics and Society | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2023 |
| Unit code | Unit name | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| POL10002 | International Politics | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2021 |
| POL10001 | Australian Politics | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2022 |
| POL20008 | Australian Foreign Policy | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2022 |
| POL30009 | Critical Perspectives on Terrorism | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| POL20010 | International Relations and Security Studies | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2023 |
| Unit code | Unit name | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| SOC10013 | Identity and Social Change | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2021 |
| SOC10004 | Sociological Foundations | Replaced by SOC10014 Pop Culture and Technology |
| SOC20004 | Sociological Perspectives | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2022 |
| SOC20022 | Sociology of Health | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2022 |
| SOC30019 | Social Science Research Methods | Last offering of this unit is Semester 1, 2023 |
| SOC30016 | Technology, Bodies and the Lifecourse | Last offering of this unit is Semester 2, 2023 |
How does this affect me?
As you have nominated a major with units that will end soon, you will need to plan your enrolment to take these final deliveries into account and ensure you can graduate with your nominated major.
What do I need to do now?
When planning your enrolment, check your course’s Transition Plan to ensure you can complete the required units for your degree ahead of the final unit deliveries.
To find your course’s Transition Plan, search the Course Planners page and refer to the ‘Course Changes’ document for your relevant intake.
You can review and update your enrolment by logging in to My Enrolment.
Need help?
If you have any questions about how these changes impact you or need help with planning your enrolment, please contact a Course Advice Specialist from the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education at Library and studentHQ or submit an online enquiry.