Overview
The Associate Degree in Arts aims to provide graduates with a foundation in the humanities disciplines and depth of knowledge in one area of specialisation. The degree also incorporates aspects of work integrated learning and the opportunity to complete two modules of transferable skills that are valued in professional contexts. It also aims to equip students with advanced academic skills associated with reading, writing and critical thinking.
Admission and Credit
Admission
Entry Requirement
Structure
Essential set 128 Credit Points
Enrolment Pattern
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Explicate a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences as a basis for independent lifelong learning and professional application.
2.
Analyse ethical practice, social justice, cultural diversity, reconciliation and environmental sustainability in diverse contexts.
3.
Categorise and explain the assumptions and values inherent in human behaviour and power structures and explain the processes in past and present society that have produced social change.
4.
Review and analyse knowledge in diverse contexts; think critically and creatively about complex problems; and explain different perspectives.
5.
Demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills relevant to social research that facilitate communication of a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
Related courses
Articulated Set
Exit Award
Alternative exit options
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.