Bachelor of Arts
2024 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
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| Award granted | Bachelor of Arts |
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| Deakin course code | A310 |
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| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
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| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
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| Online | Yes |
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| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2025. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
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| CRICOS course code | 109270F Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
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| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
If you have an innate curiosity about the world around you and a desire to create meaningful change, then a Bachelor of Arts is the perfect place to begin your journey towards realising your purpose.
Feel empowered to explore a diverse range of majors and minors in a way that suits you – from Indigenous studies to web design, and animation to criminology – you can personalise your degree to topics that you care about. Choose to fulfill your potential in a career that you love. Graduate with in-demand communication and leadership skills that you will need to propel your career.
Want to find your purpose and develop the critical skills to make an impact?
Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts allows you to explore meaningful ideas that matter to you, preparing you to make a positive impact on the world around you. Through exceptional learning experiences, you will develop nuanced perspectives about current social justice issues and learn the critical skills to imagine a better future for all people.
By studying humanities, social sciences and languages, you will better understand yourself, what you stand for and the world around you. Design your own learning and future career by combining specific majors and minors – from international relations and journalism to design thinking and performing arts, strategic advertising and history to sport journalism and web design.
As you nurture your passion, you will dive deep into your practice and be fully supported on your journey towards your future career. You will engage with the community and industry through individually tailored work placement and networking opportunities, allowing you to develop leadership skills and the entrepreneurial mindset to make your mark in a career you love.
From day one you will have the flexibility to study your way. Feel encouraged to fit your learning in with your busy life, whether you want to slow down or speed up your studies, combine courses or study on-campus or via our leading online learning platform.
Learn from leading academics and passionate practitioners who are engaged in industry and actively collaborating on key social issues. Our academics support your personal growth and will inspire you to push boundaries with your bold ideas. When you study at Deakin, you will join a vibrant community of curious and creative minds who are passionate about delving into ideas that matter.
You won’t just talk about ideas; you'll learn by doing and discover how to put them into action. Our hands-on experiential learning gives you the critical skills to make an impact and curate a future career you love.
Professional recognition
Depending on your specialisation, certain majors are accredited by relevant bodies.
If you choose public relations, you will study subjects accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Our design-related units are also recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.
Career opportunities
In an ever-changing complex world, society needs bright and agile minds to help us understand the human experience and impact our collective future for the better. Students who study humanities and social sciences are uniquely equipped to shed light on critical issues with nuance and sensitivity. The mastery of critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills is needed for future leaders and is highly sought-after by employers across a vast spectrum of industries.
As a graduate of this course, you will have the skills, knowledge and professional networks to start your career anywhere in the world and thrive in a range of industries.
Affect change in fields that matter, spanning environmental, social, political or creative realms.
You will curate your future career from day one, personalising your degree so that it fully aligns with your unique interests and values. Graduate ready to hit the ground running with the unique and competitive skill sets required for specific careers across a variety of sectors, including in fields like:
- criminology, sociology and policy
- culture and creative arts
- education
- government and NGOs
- language and international relations
- media, writing and communication
At Deakin, you will feel supported as you shape your future career, whether you want to work in a specific sector or industry, an emerging job of the future or even create a dream career that might not yet exist – a world of opportunity awaits.
For more information go to DeakinTALENT.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Pathways
Don’t quite meet the entry requirements for this course? The Associate Degree of Arts (A250) can be used as a guaranteed entry pathway into the Bachelor of Arts and counts as credit towards your first year of study*. You’ll gain a solid foundation of relevant knowledge and be ready to transition seamlessly into your goal degree.
Upon completing your Bachelor of Arts, you are eligible for entry into a range of specialist Masters degrees which will provide opportunities for you to become a highly-skilled professional, capable of rapid career development. Students with a Bachelor of Arts may be eligible for credit in these degrees, giving you a head start and allowing you to build on your undergraduate degree in areas such as:
The Humanities and Social Sciences - with Masters offered in Criminology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Humanitarianism and Development, International Relations and Politics and Policy
Communication and Creative Arts - with Masters offered in Communication, Creative Arts, and Writing and Literature
Education - the Bachelor of Arts articulates into a postgraduate preservice teaching qualification through the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary), which has options for teaching in Primary, Secondary, also provides dual qualifications for Primary and Early Childhood or Primary and Secondary teaching.
Further Education pathway options include Languages Teaching, Specialist Inclusive Education, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Research pathways - A Bachelor of Arts may also lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Communication (Honours) or even a Higher Degree by Research.
*Specific units of study must be completed within A250 for full credit to be granted. We recommend speaking with one of our student advisers before selecting your units.
Early Exit Option
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts are able to exit early through the Diploma of Arts (A215). The Diploma of Arts recognises the foundational knowledge and skills in a broad range of study areas in the humanities, social sciences, creative arts, communications and languages. It provides a basic for pursuing further pathways into future undergraduate university studies.
To be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Arts, students must have completed and passed 8 credit points, including a minimum of 6 credit points at level 1 from the Bachelor of Arts.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the Arts disciplines, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. |
| Communication | Demonstrate highly developed skills in oral, written and electronic communication and the ability to communicate research outcomes, and produce scholarly papers. |
| Digital literacy | Research, analyse, synthesise and disseminate information using a range of appropriate technologies and resources in a rapidly-changing global environment. |
| Critical thinking | Use critical and analytical thinking and judgment in selecting and applying appropriate theories and methodologies to evaluate information and knowledge about society, culture and the arts. |
| Problem solving | Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems in the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Creative Arts, including cross-disciplinary approaches. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for personal actions and a continued commitment to learning in personal, professional, and scholarly contexts. |
| Teamwork | Work and learn collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and members of the wider community. |
| Global citizenship | Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, cultural diversity, and social responsibility when engaging in scholarship and professional roles in the local, national or international community. |
| Approved at Faculty Board February 2022 |
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Arts, students must complete 24 credit points including:
- Employability sequence (3 credit points)
Plus either:
OR
Remaining credit points may be used to undertake an additional minor or major sequence or to take elective units.
Students must also ensure that they have met the following course rules to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts:
- a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
- a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Transition to University Study
We offer a unit that is specifically designed to help students with the transition to university study:
| AIX160 | Introduction to University Study |
New students are encouraged to enrol in this unit in their first year.
Designing your own Bachelor of Arts
Your selection of Major/s, Minor/s, and electives will enable you to design a unique Bachelor of Arts which best suits your needs.
- Major: Your choice of major/s will develop your expertise in particular area/s of study. Each of our majors are carefully scaffolded to give you a comprehensive understanding of your chosen area of study. Within each major sequence, you will also have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your future careers.
- Minor: If you choose to undertake a minor you will develop additional knowledge in another area of study. Students will often choose minors that complement their major/s, or use them to discover and pursue their interests.
- Electives: These are units that you may select which interest you or support your career development. By giving you up to 9 electives to choose from, over the three levels, the Bachelor of Arts is all about you and your developing interests.
Majors
A major or minor sequence is a group of units in a particular area of study taken over the three levels of your course. Each unit is usually worth 1 credit point.
A major sequence is made up of 8 credit points, and a minor sequence is made of 4 credit points.
Please check the rules of each major and minor sequence to see which units you need to complete to achieve the required credit points.
Students enrolled in other courses and faculties may take an Arts major sequence
(8 credit points), minor sequence (4 credit points) or individual electives from these discipline areas, subject to meeting the prerequisites.
| Area of Study | Type of sequence | Availability |
| Animation | Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Anthropology | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Arabic | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Chinese | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Criminology | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Design Thinking | Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Education | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| English - Children's Literature | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| English - Creative Writing | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| English - Literature | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Film and Television Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Gender and Sexuality Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Global Challenges | Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| History | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Indigenous Studies | Major and Minor | Online |
| Indonesian | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| International Relations | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Media and Communication | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Media Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Middle East Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Performing Arts | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Philosophy | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Politics and Policy Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Public Relations Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Religious Studies | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Social Media | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Sociology | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Spanish | Major and Minor | Major: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Minor: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Sport and Society | Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Sport Journalism | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Strategic Advertising | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| UX* Design | Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Visual Arts and Photography | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Visual Communication Design | Major and Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Web Design | Minor | Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
*UX refers to User Experience
Course structure
Employability sequence
Plus 1 credit point from:
| AWL200 | Leadership and Transformation |
| AWL201 | Communication and Persuasive Presentation |
Plus 1 credit point from:
Details of major sequences
Animation
Unit set code
MN-A310001 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
Explore your creativity by delving into the principles and foundations of graphics and animation practice. Throughout this minor, you will gain experience with different animation techniques and technologies to help make your ideas come to life. Develop a range of creative and problem-solving skills and communicate by building 3D environments, designing characters and animating them to create your own short animation project.
Units
- To complete a Minor sequence in Animation select any four (4) credit points from below:
| ADA102 | Designing 3D Animated Environments |
| ADA201 | Character Design and Development for Animation |
Anthropology
Unit set code
MJ-A310002 (major)
MN-A310002 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Anthropology is the study of humanity in the broadest sense. Anthropology at Deakin focuses on the ways human society creates its communities in diverse cultural settings. Studies in anthropology prepare you to understand and work with people in diverse and international settings. Topics studied include poverty and development, crime and violence, belief systems, health and illness and human ecology.
Career outcomes
You may find employment in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, media corporations, research consultancies and welfare organisations.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Anthropology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Anthropology select four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete the following 4 units:
| ASS102 | Culture and Communication |
| ASS329 | Anthropology of Crime and Violence |
Plus 4 units selected from:
| ASS203 | Being Human (With the Nonhuman) |
| ASS204 | Doing Urban Anthropology |
| ASS205 | Who Gets What: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Global Justice |
| ASS235 | Culture, Law and Universal Rights |
Arabic
Unit set code
MJ-A310003 (major)
MN-A310003 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
Australia’s trade with the Middle East has more than doubled in the past decade, making it an increasingly important region with broad strategic, economic, religious and cultural influence. Studies in Arabic help you develop communication skills in modern standard Arabic, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Middle Eastern history, culture and society. With an established partnership with some Arabic countries, such as Kuwait, students of Arabic may be selected to undertake a paid scholarship in the Middle East to enhance their skills in Arabic.
Career outcomes
Graduates expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector, federal defence agencies, government departments, immigration departments/ consultancies, intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations, research and translation services.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Arabic select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Arabic select four (4) credit points as outlined below.
The Arabic major sequence is offered at two levels; beginners' level (little or no prior knowledge of the language) and post-level 12 Arabic.
Arabic major sequence for beginners
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIB151 | Practical Arabic: An Introduction to the Language and Culture |
| AIB152 | Applied Arabic 1B: The Language and its Culture |
| AIB251 | Arabic and the World 2A: Communicating Using Arabic |
| AIB252 | Arabic and the World 2B: Texts and Contexts in Arabic |
| AIB351 | Arabic and the World 3A: Contemporary Arabic in a Range of Contexts (2 credit points) |
| AIB352 | Arabic and the World 3B: Applying Arabic in Complex and Contemporary Contexts (2 credit points) |
Approved Study Abroad may replace with AIB351 or AIB352
The Arabic major sequence for post-level 12 Arabic:
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIB251 | Arabic and the World 2A: Communicating Using Arabic |
| AIB252 | Arabic and the World 2B: Texts and Contexts in Arabic |
| AIB351 | Arabic and the World 3A: Contemporary Arabic in a Range of Contexts (2 credit points) |
| AIB352 | Arabic and the World 3B: Applying Arabic in Complex and Contemporary Contexts (2 credit points) |
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
Approved Study Abroad may replace with AIB351 or AIB352
Chinese
Unit set code
MJ-A310004 (major)
MN-A310004 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Mandarin Chinese is one of the world’s most important languages. It is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan and Singapore and is widely used in community groups throughout South-East Asia, Hong Kong, North America and Australia. It is one of the five official languages of the United Nations. Develop your communication skills in Chinese, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Chinese culture, history and society. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Chinese, giving you the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers.
Career outcomes
Careers in this field include work in the communications industry, community and government organisations, community health organisations, education sector, ethnic affairs associations, foreign affairs departments, multicultural organisations, tourism associations and translation services.
In-country study
The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Chinese via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second, third and advanced level students have the opportunity to spend between 6 to 8 weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes as two credit points (2cp) towards the Chinese language major. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Chinese select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Chinese select four (4) credit points as outlined below:
Chinese major sequence for beginners
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIC181 | Chinese 1A: An Introduction to the Language and Culture |
| AIC182 | Chinese 1B: Consolidating Skills and Knowledge in Cultural Contexts |
| AIC281 | Chinese 2A: Communication and Culture in Everyday Chinese Societies |
| AIC282 | Chinese 2B: Culture, Society and Language in Contemporary Chinese Communities |
| AIC381 | Chinese 3A: The Four Pillars in Developing Fluency in Chinese (2 credit points) |
| AIC382 | Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese (2 credit points) |
The Chinese major sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIC281 | Chinese 2A: Communication and Culture in Everyday Chinese Societies |
| AIC282 | Chinese 2B: Culture, Society and Language in Contemporary Chinese Communities |
| AIC381 | Chinese 3A: The Four Pillars in Developing Fluency in Chinese (2 credit points) |
| AIC382 | Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese (2 credit points) |
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
Chinese major sequence at advanced level for background speakers only
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIC283 | Chinese 2C: Chinese in Real Life: Language, Culture and Society in Contemporary Chinese Societies |
| AIC284 | Chinese 2D: Chinese in Real Life: Putting the Language to Work in Contemporary Contexts |
| AIC383 | Chinese 3C: Chinese in the Professions - Developing and Enhancing Capacities in a Global Context (2 credit points) |
| AIC384 | Chinese 3D: Chinese in the Professions - Enhancing Capacities in a Global Context (2 credit points) |
| AIC387 | Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes C |
| AIC389 | Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes D |
Criminology
Unit set code
MJ-A310005 (major)
MN-A310005 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Criminology provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of crime, including causes of crime and different techniques used to control crime, within the broader context of the criminal justice system. Criminology aims to develop specific knowledge in various crime types, including street crime, crimes in the home, serious and organised crime, transnational crime and terrorism, and key topic areas such as victims of crime, media representations of crime, surveillance and privacy, policing and security; and theoretical and practical skills in understanding and responding to crime problems.
Career outcomes
Promising career opportunities await in both the public and private sector, state and federal police, intelligence agencies and a range of law enforcement, anti-corruption and crime prevention agencies at federal, state and local government, correctional services, community services and private security industries.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Criminology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Criminology select any four credit points from below, including (1) credit point only from level 1, at least (1) credit point at level 2, and at least (1) credit point from level 3.
Complete 6 units from:
| ACR101 | Introducing Crime and Criminology |
| ACR102 | Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice |
| ACR201 | Issues in Criminal Justice |
| ACR301 | International and Comparative Criminal Justice |
Plus 2 units from level 2 or level 3, selected from:
| ACR203 | Crime, Victims and Justice |
| ACR204 | Crime, Media and Justice |
| ACR211 | Crime Prevention and Security |
| ACR214 | Inequality, Power and Justice |
| ACR304 | Surveillance and Social Justice |
| ACR305 | Crime, Terrorism and Security |
| MAE266 | Black Market Economics: Exploring the Underworld of Illicit Trade |
Design Thinking
Unit set code
MN-A310006 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
The design thinking minor sequence investigates 'design thinking' as a strategic methodology and problem-solving process applicable to all industry sectors. Introducing a human-centred approach to innovation students learn to critically apply and integrate the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements of business and society. Students work individually and in peer and industry collaboration combining best-practice global research for practice-based outcomes.
Units
- To complete a Minor sequence in Design Thinking select four (4) credit points from below:
| ALA203 | Integrated Brand Communication |
Education
Unit set code
MJ-A310007 (major)
MN-A310007 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts Education Major equips you with the foundational skills required to gain a strong understanding of education across a broad range of contexts. Learn about educating children, young people and adults and if you are looking to pathway into teaching, work towards pursuing further studies through one of Deakin’s accredited postgraduate teaching degrees.
Explore topics like the sociology, politics and policy of education, the history and philosophy of education, how psychology is applied to the work of educators to better understand how people learn and become motivated, and how we teach each other about inclusivity and diversity. Additionally learn how to make a social justice impact through developing engaging and inclusive resources for educational professional practice.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Education Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Education Studies select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 8 units from:
| EDU101 | Education, Knowledge and Society |
| EDU102 | From Aristotle to ATARS: the History, Philosophy and Future of Education |
| EDU203 | Literacy, Numeracy and Education |
| EDU301 | Culture, Diversity and Participation in Education |
| EDU302 | Education and Humanitarian Development |
| EDU303 | Education, Communication and Technology |
English - Childrens Literature
Unit set code
MJ-A310008 (major)
MN-A310008 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Deakin is a world leader in children’s and young people’s literature and has developed a full major in the Bachelor of Arts in this growing field. Discover major trends in children’s texts across a range of media, and how stories for young people reflect and challenge the values of their time. This study area caters to students who are interested in children’s literature as a prominent domain of literary production and is of particular relevance to those who intend to work with children and young people as primary or secondary teachers and librarians, and those who wish to produce texts for young people.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in English - Children's Literature select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in English - Children's Literature students must complete 4 credit points including ALL153 or ALL154 plus ALL228, ALL230, ALL326
Complete 5 units from:
| ALL153 | Literature for Children and Young Adults |
| ALL154 | Critical Issues in Children's Literature |
| ALL228 | The Golden Age: Child, Nature, Empire |
| ALL230 | Adapting Children's Texts Across Media |
| ALL326 | Gender, Sexuality and Texts for Young People |
Plus 2 units selected from:
| ALL256 | Gender, Sex and Literature |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| ALW352 | Writing and Publishing for Young People |
English - Creative Writing
Unit set code
MJ-A310009 (major)
MN-A310009 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Gain expertise, practical experience and develop creative skills. In all units, the emphasis is on publication or the achievement of professional standards. Initially, you undertake various forms of constructive, descriptive and narrative writing, non-fiction and fiction writing, script writing and poetry writing.
Career outcomes
You may find employment in freelance writing, finance, health and manufacturing industries, government departments, media and entertainment industries, publishing companies, tourism, hospitality and service industries.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in English - Creative Writing select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in English - Creative Writing students must complete four (4) credit points from below, comprising of no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3. Choice of units must include one (1) credit point from either ALW101 or ALW102.
Complete 8 units from:
| ALW101 | Writer's Toolkit: Craft and Creativity |
| ALW102 | Writing Spaces: Paradigms and Provocations |
| ALW223 | Creative Nonfiction: Inquiry, Integrity, Vulnerability |
| ALW227 | Scriptwriting: Character, Action and Reaction |
| ALW242 | Poetry: Events in Language |
| ALW352 | Writing and Publishing for Young People |
| ALW395 | Writing Lives: Emerging Forms and Contemporary Practices |
English - Literature
Unit set code
MJ-A310010 (major)
MN-A310010 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
At Deakin, literature is the door to new understandings of cultures and histories. Our literary studies scholars have international profiles in philosophy, poetry, ecology and Australian literature, and will guide you in critical and creative journeys through great literature from the medieval era to today. There are also many opportunities for your own creative writing and critical analysis.
Career outcomes
You may find employment opportunities in advertising agencies, the education sector, freelance writing, government departments, libraries, market research companies, public relations agencies and publishing companies.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in English - Literature select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in English - Literature students must complete four (4) credit points from below, comprising of no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3. Choice of units must include one (1) credit point from either ALL101 or ALL102.
Complete 2 units from:
| ALL101 | The Stories We Tell: Inventing Selves and Others |
| ALL102 | From Horror to Romance: Genre and Its Revisions |
Plus 4 units from:
| ALL228 | The Golden Age: Child, Nature, Empire |
| ALL256 | Gender, Sex and Literature |
Plus 2 units selected from:
| ALL375 | Shakespeare Today: Sex, Race and Politics |
| ALL381 | Nature, Climate, Transformation |
Film and Television Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310011 (major)
MN-A310011 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
Develop your creative ideas, practical skills and screen culture knowledge in Film and Television Studies. Throughout these units, you will immerse yourself in various storytelling techniques, histories, developments, and contexts that enable the creation of screen productions in Australia and around the world. You will delve into the exhibition of screen works and explore the different ways audiences engage with film and television locally and globally.
Career outcomes
- screenwriting and narrative design
- cinema and film festival programming and curation
- film criticism
- film and television research
Graduates can also find work in screen agencies, screen education associations, film archives, corporate communication companies, media associations, and television corporations.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Film and Television Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Film and Television Studies students must complete four (4) credit points: ACF104, ACF214, ACF206, ACF320
Complete 8 units from:
| ALW103 | Scriptwriting Fundamentals |
| ACF206 | Contemporary Topics in Screen Cultures |
| ACF213 | Contemporary Asian Cinema: Texts, Contexts and Experiences |
| ALW227 | Scriptwriting: Character, Action and Reaction |
| ACF320 | The Australian Moving Image |
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310012 (major)
MN-A310012 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Through an integrated study of local experiences and transnational flows of knowledge and influences, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Deakin provides students with an understanding of key forces which shape our understandings and lived experiences of gender and sexuality, both as cultural phenomena and as embodied practices. In particular, the programme emphasizes the intersectional dimensions of gender and sexuality, addressing questions of class, citizenship, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, and geographical location. Throughout their studies, units in this Major help students to develop skills to analytically reflect on, and contribute to, a range of important debates. These include discussions about how sex, gender and sexuality inform understandings of the self, and how we recognize and respond to difference.
Career outcomes
Studying Gender and Sexuality Studies at Deakin is a pathway for a range of career opportunities related to culture and society. Graduates will develop research and writing skills suited to employment in areas such as education, policy advice, human rights advocacy, work in archives and museums, and for community-based projects around diversity, inclusion and equity.
- Research
- Policy Advice/Development
- Community Development
- Human Rights
- Social Services and Support
- Archives and Museums
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Gender and Sexuality Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Gender and Sexuality Studies students must complete 4 credit points including AGS101 or AGS102 plus AGS200, ALL256, AGS300.
Complete 4 units from;
| AGS101 | Sex and Gender: Ideas That Changed the World |
| AGS102 | Histories of Sex and Gender |
| AGS200 | Gender, Sexuality and Culture |
| AGS300 | Beyond Identity: Diversity in Action |
Plus 3 units selected from:
| ALL256 | Gender, Sex and Literature |
| ALW223 | Creative Nonfiction: Inquiry, Integrity, Vulnerability |
| ASC287 | Love, Sex and Relationships |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| ALL326 | Gender, Sexuality and Texts for Young People |
| ALL375 | Shakespeare Today: Sex, Race and Politics |
Global Challenges
Unit set code
MN-A310033 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
The Global Challenges minor allows students to develop an understanding of some of the world’s most enduring and intractable problems in the twenty-first century, and the holistic, engaged critical research, analysis, and communicative skills to address these problems. It offers students an opportunity to hone these skills, to develop a personally tailored centred research agenda, and build interdisciplinary frameworks and practical strategies for personal agency, innovation, systems-thinking, and collaborating within or between communities. The minor will therefore develop the vital role that Arts graduates can play in the world’s future.
On the successful completion of the Global Challenges sequence, students should have the skills and capacities to:
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Examine different dimensions of global challenges, and how these impact society and local communities
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Research and explain how personal agency intersects with local communities to respond to global challenges in ethical ways
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Identify key actions and interventions required to address complex global challenges
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Develop a range of creative local and global solutions to real-world global challenges that reflect collaborative action with distinct stakeholders
Units
- To complete a Minor sequence in Global Challenges, students must complete 4 credit points as outlined below;
Complete 3 units from:
| AGC109 | The Arts of Changing the World: Global Challenges and Personal Agency |
| AGC209 | The Arts of Changing the World: Global Challenges and Transforming Systems |
| AGC309 | The Arts of Changing the World: Global Challenges and Collaborative Action |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| AGS200 | Gender, Sexuality and Culture |
| ASP216 | Ethics in Global Society |
History
Unit set code
MJ-A310013 (major)
MN-A310013 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
You have the opportunity to explore the nature of the modern world – the forces that have shaped our past and present, and the ways historians interpret historical events. Themes covered include the world in the twentieth century, war and peace, modernisation and social change, colonialism, and gender. Specialised subjects include the Holocaust, the French Revolution, Modern Asia, Slavery in the United States, the British Empire, colonial Papua New Guinea, and Sport in History.
Career outcomes
You may find employment opportunities in the education sector, local government, media corporations, museums/heritage organisations, research consultancies and tourism organisations.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in History select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in History select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 4 units from:
| AIH107 | The Modern World: Nations, Empires, Ideologies, 1860s to 1930s |
| AIH108 | The Modern World: Globalisation and Fragmentation, the 1940s to the 21st Century |
| AIH240 | Using and Abusing the Past |
Plus 3 units selected from:
| AIH238 | Australia in the Age of Total War 1914-1945 |
| AIH276 | African American History From Slavery to Black Lives Matter |
| AIH288 | Colonial Encounters: From Invasion to Federation |
| AST250 | A History of Australian Football, 1858-2020 |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| AIH305 | Sex, Race, Gender: Empires, 1750-1950 |
Indigenous Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A000074 (major)
MN-A000074 (minor)
Campuses
Online~
Overview
This Indigenous Studies sequence will build understanding, recognition and validity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander's ways of Valuing, Being, Knowing and Doing. Completing this sequence of study will facilitate a deeper understanding of ourselves and Australia's multiple histories to foster productive and meaningful relationships in culturally diverse communities, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Career Outcomes
Completion of Indigenous Studies will enable graduates to respectfully collaborate and work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities. Culturally responsive graduates can apply these skills and practices to a wide range of services, including education, creative industries, and health and community services.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Indigenous Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Indigenous Studies select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 8 units from:
| IND101 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies |
| IND102 | Aboriginal Australian Stories and Songlines |
| IND204 | Australian Aboriginal Holistic Health and Healing |
| IND205 | Global Indigenous Knowledges and Philosophies |
| IND206 | Indigeneity and the Media |
| IND301 | Politics of Resistance in Indigenous Australia |
| IND302 | Working Alongside Aboriginal Communities |
~ The Indigenous Studies major sequence is offered in the online mode only. International on-campus students must first seek approval from Student Central with a course map plan to ensure they do not exceed one-third (or equivalent) of their course completed online and meet all other course and enrolment rules.
Indonesian
Unit set code
MJ-A310014 (major)
MN-A310014 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
As the world’s fourth most populous nation and a close neighbouring country, Indonesia is vitally important to Australia. By studying Indonesian language, students gain a range of communication skills and an understanding of Indonesian history, culture and society. Exciting opportunities for international placements enrich this learning and enhance employability.
Career outcomes
Indonesian language skills and experience in diverse cultural settings are valued attributes. Deakin graduates work in a range of professional fields. Opportunities in Federal and State Government Departments include DFAT, AusAID, intelligence agencies and the education sector.
In-country study
The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Indonesian via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second and third year students have the opportunity to spend between six and eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes two credit points (2cp) towards the Indonesian language major. Upon successful completion of this program students will be awarded a preclusion for either AIF341 or AIF342. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Indonesian select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Indonesian select any four (4) credit points as outlined below.
Indonesian major sequence for those entering at beginners' level
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIF142 | Introduction to the Indonesian Language |
| AIF146 | Our Northern Neighbour: Understanding Indonesia |
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian |
| AIF242 | Contextualising Indonesian Language |
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
Indonesian major sequence for those entering at post-level 12 level
Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian |
| AIF242 | Contextualising Indonesian Language |
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
Approved Study Abroad may replace either AIF341 or AIF342
International Relations
Unit set code
MJ-A310015 (major)
MN-A310015 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
International Relations provides you with a better understanding of global political systems and relationships. Why do states cooperate with each other? Why do they make war? How can we define power and security? What role does globalisation play in state interactions and how does the international system deal with issues such as human rights, humanitarian and environmental challenges? Examinations of the politics of the Asia-Pacific region and Australia’s place in the world are also key to this major.
Career outcomes
Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of sectors, including aid and development organisations, education, the defence forces, foreign affairs and trade, government departments (including immigration and border security), intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations and research roles.
Students majoring in International Relations should also consider a complementary major sequence or electives in Politics and Policy Studies or major or minor in Middle East Studies.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in International Relations select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in International Relations select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 5 units from:
| AIR102 | War, Terrorism and Humanitarian Responses |
| AIR242 | Key Concepts in International Relations |
| AIR349 | Diplomacy and the United Nations |
| AIR350 | Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Identity, Interests, and Order |
Plus 3 units selected from:
| AIE258 | Critical Issues in Middle East Politics |
| AIP211 | Politics of Poverty and Prosperity |
| AIR200 | Global Capitalism and Power |
| AIR203 | Human Rights in World Politics |
| AIR247 | Activists in World Politics |
| AIS203 | Immersion Program: Japanese Politics, Society and Culture |
AIE255 Critical Issues in Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]
Note: A study tour program is available as part of this major sequence. Please contact the Course Director for further information.
Media and Communication
Unit set code
MJ-A310016 (major)
MN-A310016 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Make a meaningful contribution to the local and global communication industries and wider community. Media and Communications gives you a solid footing in the key developments in the broad communications industries that are re-shaping our cultures. Sitting at the intersections of a range of communication disciplines, you will be able to develop the skills to ask — and answer — the big contemporary questions and debates around big data and surveillance, the state of the news media and the rise and rise of celebrity culture.
Career outcomes
- Education
- Social Media Analyst
- Content Creator
- Media Commentator
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Media and Communication select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Media and Communication select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 8 units from:
| ACC100 | Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: Communication in Everyday Life |
| ALJ222 | From the Fourth Estate to Fake News |
| ALR213 | Issues, Crisis, and Risk Communication |
| ACC302 | Advertising: Desire, Consumption and the Attention Economy |
Media Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310017 (major)
MN-A310017 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
Hone your skills analysing the practices and processes that drive the creation and consumption of media around the globe. Media Studies at Deakin focuses on the role of literature, film, television and the full range of digital media in creating, shaping and re-shaping society and culture. You will explore the structures of the global film and television industries, debate issues of globalisation and representation and appreciate the role that different media texts play in understanding self and society.
Career outcomes
Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector, the entertainment industry, marketing consultancies, multimedia businesses.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Media Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Media Studies select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level3.
Complete 8 units from:
| ACC100 | Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: Communication in Everyday Life |
| ACF206 | Contemporary Topics in Screen Cultures |
| ACF213 | Contemporary Asian Cinema: Texts, Contexts and Experiences |
| ALL230 | Adapting Children's Texts Across Media |
| ACF320 | The Australian Moving Image |
Middle East Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310034 (major)
MN-A310034 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
A major in Middle East Studies will give students a comprehensive understanding of the events and issues shaping the region. There will be emphasis on both historical and contemporary issues relevant to the analysis of the Middle East as a regional system, as well as its place in the international system. A particular stress will be placed on the changing role of the United States in the Middle East since the end of the Cold War and its push to reshape the region’s political landscape according to American national interests. Several of the endemic conflict situations that exist in the Middle East will be examined throughout the sequence, including the War on Terror; the invasion and occupation of Iraq, the conflict in Syria, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Iran’s regional profile.
Career outcomes
On successful completion of the Middle East Studies sequence, students should have the skills and capacities to:
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Comprehend and critically analyse debates in relation to the Middle East
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Understand the organisation of government in the Middle East and North Africa
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Communicate clearly, in written and oral form, about the politics of the Middle East
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Understand and explain the principles that inform political action at local, national and global levels in relation to the region
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Analyse specific problems and issues in the Middle East
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Middle East Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Middle East Studies, students must complete 4 credit points including AIE157, AIE257, AIE258, AIE357
Complete 6 units from:
| AIE157 | Introduction to the Middle East: History and Continuity |
| AIE257 | Understanding Middle East Conflict |
| AIE258 | Critical Issues in Middle East Politics |
| AIE357 | Democracy, Diplomacy and Human Rights in the Middle East |
| AIR349 | Diplomacy and the United Nations |
Plus 2 units selected from:
| AIR242 | Key Concepts in International Relations |
| ASP216 | Ethics in Global Society |
| AIS204 | Gender, Globalisation and Development |
| AIR200 | Global Capitalism and Power |
| AIR203 | Human Rights in World Politics |
| AIP211 | Politics of Poverty and Prosperity |
Notes:
The following units complement the Middle East Studies major sequence:
| AIB151 | Practical Arabic: An Introduction to the Language and Culture |
| AIP347 | Media and Politics: Campaign Strategies |
Performing Arts
Unit set code
MJ-A310019 (major)
MN-A310019 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Overview
Immerse yourself in the exciting physical, social and conceptual possibilities of Performing Arts. In the Performing Arts major you will learn how performance and embodied creativity intersects with innovative thinking, community enrichment and technology. Study the diverse ways in which Performing Arts can engage and make a difference.
You will be challenged to develop physical, creative and intellectual capacities through practice-based learning, while also exploring history and theory, and working with digital technologies and other creative arts disciplines. In a studio setting, you will develop core skills in acting, dancing, improvisation, collaborative performance creation, dramaturgy, choreography, dramatic text analysis, rehearsal techniques, and site-specific and applied performance.
Real-time practical learning in state-of-the-art facilities is supported by online materials, lectures, guest speakers and access to leaders in the field. Opportunities extend from campus-based learning to include public performance, site-based practice and internship experiences.
Career outcomes
The course prepares you to launch a career as a practitioner in the professional performing arts sector. Performing Arts graduates are equipped to create and perform theatre works and to work in a variety of professional theatre contexts, including initiating their own work as independent performance makers and pursuing various roles throughout the arts and entertainment industries. When you graduate you will be equipped to work across disciplines in a variety of contexts, initiate independent arts projects, or use your skills and knowledge as a performing arts teacher.
Our graduates work in careers across the industry in fields such as:
- community art practice
- education
- event, festival and production management
- arts administration and curation
- dance and drama therapies
- stage management
- youth dance and theatre
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Performing Arts select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Performing Arts select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 8 units from:
| ACP109 | Improvisation for Theatre |
| ACD202 | Dance Making: Principles and Processes |
| ACA301 | Student-Devised Public Performance * |
| ACD309 | Process Towards Performance |
* Students choose Dance or Theatre version of this unit
Philosophy
Unit set code
MJ-A310020 (major)
MN-A310020 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Doing Philosophy not only involves asking the big questions, it teaches important skills. Philosophy at Deakin asks questions about the nature of reality, truth and knowledge, meaning, the existence of God mind, personal identity, the good in ethical and political life, and the value and power of art. At the same time, it fosters the development of skills in critical and creative thinking, argumentation, communication, problem-solving and research. Deakin Philosophy prides itself on applying philosophical concepts to our contemporary world and maintaining a pluralistic and cross-cultural outlook that embraces Eastern philosophy, psychoanalysis, pragmatism, analytic philosophy and continental European philosophy.
Career outcomes
The kinds of skills taught in Philosophy lend themselves to careers in law, journalism, education, politics, policy analysis, intelligence, management, marketing, publishing and research. Clear thinking and the ability to analyse multiple perspectives is an indispensable skill in our global society, as is the ability to identify and succinctly articulate the core ideas in different cultural perspectives.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Philosophy select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Philosophy select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 4 units from:
| ASP309 | Critique and Creativity: Contemporary French Philosophy |
Plus 4 units selected from:
| ASP211 | Freedom and Power: Existentialism and Beyond |
| ASP214 | Justice and Equality: Liberalism to Decolonisation |
| ASP215 | Philosophy, Happiness, and the Good Life |
| ASP216 | Ethics in Global Society |
| ASP299 | Minds in Action: Philosophy of Human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
ASP224 Freud and Philosophy [No longer available for enrolment]
Note: A study tour program is available as part of this major sequence. Please contact the Course Director for further information.
Politics and Policy Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310021 (major)
MN-A310021 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
A Politics and Policy Studies major will enhance your understanding of the big issues in the world today, and assist you to develop the skills to make a difference in your lifetime. We investigate the challenge posed to Australia and the world by climate change; asylum seekers and refugees; development; inequality; political parties and new social movements. We examine the ideas behind the policy and the rhetoric. We look globally for different solutions; investigate how policy lessons are learned; and assess the impact on domestic and global politics. We examine how and why some people are able to exercise power better than others, and assess ideas and opportunities for addressing the pressing social, economic, and environmental issues of our time.
Career outcomes
Graduates can expect to gain employment in many fields including foreign affairs, Intelligence and security, Journalism, Government organisations, Civil society organisations, Business, Policy advocacy, Policy research, Policy design and analysis, Political and social research, Political advisors, Politics, Public communication, Public relations & lobbying, Public service, Speech-writing, Teaching.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Politics and Policy Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Politics and Policy Studies select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 4 units from:
| AIP107 | Introduction to Politics: Democracy, Power, Resistance and Change |
| AIP116 | Visions and Values in Politics |
| AIP301 | Political Parties and Social Movements |
| AIP347 | Media and Politics: Campaign Strategies |
Plus 4 units selected from:
| AIP208 | Government and Politics of the United States |
| AIP209 | The Politics of Asylum in Australia and Asia |
| AIP211 | Politics of Poverty and Prosperity |
| AIP230 | Policy and How It Shapes Us |
| AIP243 | Europe's Political Transformations |
| AIS203 | Immersion Program: Japanese Politics, Society and Culture |
Public Relations Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310022 (major)
MN-A310022 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Public relations practitioners are 21st century communication specialists who manage and coordinate relationships between organisations, agencies and the public. With a focus on ethical and sustainable communication practices, the course builds key knowledge and skills in core public relations responsibilities such as: event management and campaigns; social media tactics and media relations; strategic planning, management and communication. Final-year students can develop their skills further by undertaking an industry internship, working with real clients to develop a public relations campaign. The degree’s structure also allows you to pursue study in areas such as journalism, media studies, visual communication design and marketing. This flexibility means our degree combines theory and real-life practice to prepare you for employment in a wide variety of public relations, media and communications roles.
Career outcomes
- copywriters
- customer relations officers
- communication and stakeholder relations officers
- community relations officers
- digital content coordinators
- digital communications specialist
- event management officers
- government relations officers
- marketing and communications coordinator
- media and communications advisors
- media relations advisors
- public relations officers
- social media account managers.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Public Relations Studies, select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Public Relations Studies, select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 8 units from:
| ACC100 | Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: Communication in Everyday Life |
| ALR103 | Introduction to Public Relations |
| ALR210 | Media Relations Strategy |
| ALR213 | Issues, Crisis, and Risk Communication |
| ALJ222 | From the Fourth Estate to Fake News |
| ACC302 | Advertising: Desire, Consumption and the Attention Economy |
| ALR376 | Ethics, Persuasion and Society |
Religious Studies
Unit set code
MJ-A310023 (major)
MN-A310023 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Understanding religion has seldom been as important as it is today. There is increasing dialogue among the greater religions of the world, but there is also increasing misunderstandings of religious traditions. Religious ideas are regularly debated in the media and featured in popular culture and religious beliefs play a significant role in conflict, peace building, and international development. With countries and communities becoming more diverse and complex, the need for cross-cultural religious literacy and inter-disciplinary expertise in religion is becoming more urgent. The Religious Studies Major is a multi-disciplinary major that looks at religion and religions from diverse viewpoints and methodologies. The major includes perspectives from the disciplines of anthropology, philosophy, sociology, and indigenous studies.
Career outcomes
Religious literacy and understandings of different cultural and religious perspectives is an indispensable skill in our global society as is the ability to analysis multiple perspectives. Career opportunities exist for Religious Studies students in the education sector, publishing, government agencies, cultural institutions, multicultural associations, media organisations, the public service and the marketing and tourism industries.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Religious Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Religious Studies select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 7 units from:
| ASR205 | Mindfulness, Meditation, and Buddhism |
| ASC211 | Religion and Social Change |
| ASS203 | Being Human (With the Nonhuman) |
| ASR300 | Religion, Rights and Governance |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| IND102 | Aboriginal Australian Stories and Songlines |
Note: A study tour program is available as part of this major sequence. Please contact the Course Director for further information.
Social Media
Unit set code
MJ-A310024 (major)
MN-A310024 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Working across a range of social media platforms, you will specialise in digital content creation to engage audiences and build communities. You will combine production skills with various online storytelling forms, applying knowledge of the ethical guard rails and legal constraints that come with producing content for present day industries. Along the way, you will develop and refine your online presence and portfolio, while exploring the ways in which social media is woven into our daily lives, transforming our personal identities and how we relate to each other professionally, politically, economically, and culturally.
Career outcomes
- Content writer
- Social media manager
- Social media content producer
- Podcaster
- Social media reporter
- Video editor
- Videographer
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Social Media, select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Social Media, select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 8 units from:
| ACC213 | Dilemmas, Defamation, Deception and Disinformation |
| ALJ218 | Podcasting and Audio Journalism |
| ALJ330 | Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1 |
| ALM302 | Digital Media Entrepreneurship |
Sociology
Unit set code
MJ-A310025 (major)
MN-A310025 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Sociology is the academic study of society. We explore social change and how social structures, social institutions and culture shape the lives of individuals and communities. Deakin Sociology engages with contemporary issues in the global and Australian landscape such as how society shapes (and is shaped by) illness and health policies, gender and sexuality, religion and new forms of spirituality, migration and inequality, violence and social control. Deakin sociologists are active social researchers with expertise in a variety of methodologies including digital and traditional ethnographies, visual methods, in-depth interviews, focus groups, survey research, experimental design in sociological research, and our graduates learn to apply these skills to the study of social life.
Career outcomes
You may find employment opportunities in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, local councils, market research companies, welfare organisations and youth work.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Sociology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Sociology select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 4 units from:
| ASC101 | Introduction to Sociology: the Sociological Imagination |
| ASC102 | Introduction to Sociology: the Sociology of Everyday Life |
| ASC250 | Contemporary Social Research |
| ASC308 | Social Theory Rewired: Power, Passion and Post Humanism |
Plus 3 units selected from:
| ASC210 | Youth Culture and Identity |
| ASC211 | Religion and Social Change |
| ASC287 | Love, Sex and Relationships |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| ASC300 | Gender, Media and Society |
| ASC304 | Culture and Control: Boundaries and Identities |
| ASC320 | Conspiracies, Misinformation, and Hatred in the Age of AI |
Spanish
Unit set code
MJ-A310026 (major)
MN-A310026 (minor)
Campuses
Major: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Minor: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Spanish is a thriving international language and the official language in 21 countries. Close to 500 million people are Spanish native speakers, making the language second only to Mandarin Chinese in terms of its number of native speakers worldwide. Deakin’s Spanish studies will help you develop a wide range of communication skills in Spanish, regardless of whether you have any previous experience in the language. Our sequential proficiency levels will take you from scratch to fluency or near fluency. If you already know some Spanish you will be able to enter your major or minor from an intermediate level. Furthermore, you will acquire an understanding and cultural awareness of the varied societies and cultures that make up the Spanish-speaking world. In-country language programs will be made available to students undertaking a major sequence in Spanish.
Career outcomes
Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector at all levels, immigration departments, federal defence agencies, intelligence agencies, government departments, multinational corporations, management consultants, non-government agencies, multicultural associations, research, and translation and interpreting services.
In-country study
The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Spanish via study abroad. The program offers students who have completed their first year of Spanish language study the opportunity to spend six weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. Students build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned in ALS100 and ALS150, and develop further proficiency in Spanish at the high beginner/low intermediate level. This program is one credit point (1cp) experience which can contribute towards the Spanish language major. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a preclusion for ALS200.
For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Spanish select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Spanish select any four (4) credit points as outlined below.
Spanish major sequence for students with no prior language study.
Complete 8 units from:
| ALS100 | Hola!: Welcome to the Hispanic World, Its Language and Cultures |
| ALS150 | Spanish and You: Spanish for Everyday Life |
| ALS200 | Building Language Skills for Real Life Spanish Use |
| ALS225 | Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World Through Its Arts, Histories and Cultures |
| ALS250 | Spanish in Diverse Contexts: Language and Societies in the Spanish Speaking World |
| ALS300 | Getting into the Flow: Building Fluency and Competency in Spanish |
| ALS325 | Cultures of Resistance in the Spanish - Speaking World |
| ALS350 | Engaging the Contemporary Hispanic World with Fluency |
The Spanish major sequence for students who have completed Spanish at Level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Complete 8 units from:
| ALS200 | Building Language Skills for Real Life Spanish Use |
| ALS225 | Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World Through Its Arts, Histories and Cultures |
| ALS250 | Spanish in Diverse Contexts: Language and Societies in the Spanish Speaking World |
| ALS300 | Getting into the Flow: Building Fluency and Competency in Spanish |
| ALS325 | Cultures of Resistance in the Spanish - Speaking World |
| ALS350 | Engaging the Contemporary Hispanic World with Fluency |
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
Sport and Society
Unit set code
MN-A310027 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Historically, sport’s prominent role in society can be traced back at least to the ancient Olympic Games in Greece (dating from 776BCE). Today, sport enjoys ever-increasing popularity and influence as its global reach can be gauged from local participation at the grassroots level through to professional competitions on the international stage. Sport and Society is a multi-disciplinary minor that provides students with an opportunity to examine sport’s profound impact on society from cultural, social, educational, political, and economic perspectives. Sport’s role in society can be studied through filters such as: gender imbalances in media representation, corporate sponsorship, and government funding; ethnicity and class divides within wider society exemplified by sporting codes; educational policies in public and private schooling; elite sport as big business; and sport’s role in health.
Career outcomes
Sports-related career opportunities can be pursued in the public and private sector, including roles in sporting organisations, education, government agencies, and media.
Units
- To complete a Minor sequence in Sport and Society select the below four (4) credit points
Complete 3 units from:
| AST250 | A History of Australian Football, 1858-2020 |
Plus 1 unit selected from:
| HSE309 | Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise |
Sport Journalism
Unit set code
MJ-A310028 (major)
MN-A310028 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Transform your passion into a career as a sport reporter. Deakin’s Sport Journalism major takes you beyond the game to the broader business, and legal and ethical issues associated with sports. You’ll combine practical journalistic and production skills across all news media platforms, from print to podcasts and video and the web, with studies in sport management to understand the sport system and the social and cultural impacts of sport, and issues relating to governance. You will learn from teachers who are leaders and practitioners in their fields, while developing your professional network and portfolio.
Career outcomes
- Digital content producer
- Media and communications manager
- Producer
- Podcaster
- Sports journalist
- Social media manager
- Sports broadcaster
- Videographer
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Sport Journalism select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Sport Journalism select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 8 units from:
| ALJ111 | Introduction to Journalism |
| ALJ218 | Podcasting and Audio Journalism |
| MMS313 | Sport Leadership and Governance |
| ALJ330 | Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1 |
Strategic Advertising
Unit set code
MJ-A310029 (major)
MN-A310029 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
Advertising is a dynamic and creative field of practice which provides a complementary study option for students seeking a professional outcome in the Bachelor of Arts. Work on client-driven projects to plan campaigns and produce advertisements for brand promotion across traditional and digital media.
Career outcomes
- account manager
- advertising art director
- brand specialist
- copy writing
- digital creative
- digital marketer or media specialist
- marketing communications
- media researcher or planner
- social media coordinator
- transmedia content developers
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Strategic Advertising select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Strategic Advertising select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 8 units from:
| ALA101 | Advertising Principles and Practices |
| ALA102 | Creative Brand Communication |
| ACC213 | Dilemmas, Defamation, Deception and Disinformation |
| ALA202 | Copywriting and Ideation |
| ALA203 | Integrated Brand Communication |
| ALA302 | Transmedia Storytelling for Brands |
| ACC302 | Advertising: Desire, Consumption and the Attention Economy |
UX Design
Unit set code
MN-A319002 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
In this minor sequence students learn how to harness the design systems, services, and environments critical to the contemporary production of digital technologies. You’ll be hands on with developing the right content for the right people at the right time by using game engines, information technologies and design software. Be immersed in the techniques and strategies of designing for a range of users and scenarios by harnessing testing and usability, user engagement, experiences, user interfaces and prototyping. You’ll engage in individual and collaborative real-world projects guided by leading practitioners to construct best-practice industry-based results.
Units
- To complete a Minor sequence in UX* Design select any four (4) credit points from below:
| ADT201 | Digital Experience Design |
| ADT202 | Web and Interface Design |
*UX refers to User Experience
Visual Arts and Photography
Unit set code
MJ-A310030 (major)
MN-A310030 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Overview
The Visual Art and Photography major combines in-depth disciplinary training in visual art and photography practices and digital technologies alongside a sequence of open-ended studio-based studies encouraging cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary thinking. Gain both the practical studio skills and adaptable critical thinking skills necessary to participate successfully in the art world and creative industries. Theoretical elements of the course are highly integrated with studio practice and designed to develop transferable skills alongside the necessary specialist knowledge required to participate critically in your chosen fields.
There is emphasis on exhibition making as an integral aspect of professional studio practice and our various studio and gallery spaces are designed to support a dynamic culture of studio production and development, collaboration, experimentation, exhibition and critique.
Career outcomes
Visual Art and Photography graduates are equipped to pursue careers as professional practitioners throughout the arts and commercial sectors. You will be able to draw on the expertise of our staff, who are active practitioners and leading researchers in their fields and engage with the wider arts industry through visiting specialists and professionals. Our graduates have moved into career opportunities in roles and fields including:
- independent fine arts practitioner
- event and sports photographer
- commercial portraiture
- fashion or product photographer
- community-based arts
- gallery director or assistant
- arts programmer or developer
- commercial art director, designer or illustrator
- gallery curator, technician, director or education officer
- independent artist and creative practitioner.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Visual Arts and Photography select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Visual Arts and Photography select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 8 units from:
| ACV101 | Painting in the Visual Arts |
| ACI205 | Photographic Lighting and Lens |
| ACV206 | Abstraction in the Visual Arts |
| ACV213 | Modelling and the Visual Arts |
| ACI303 | Imaging: Post-Production to Print and Screen |
| ACV307 | Practice-Led Research in the Visual Arts |
Visual Communication Design
Unit set code
MJ-A310031 (major)
MN-A310031 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Enter the dynamic world of professional design with a major in Visual Communication Design. Learn the tools, strategies and techniques required to be an adaptive, creative practitioner. From day one you will be mentored by established designers and industry leaders, learning the fundamental building blocks of design to translate ideas into smart design solutions addressing pressing global issues. Using the latest technologies, you will work across industry sectors including digital and publishing, social media, mobile apps, the web, and immersive, and interactive experiences. With Deakin University’s Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design major, you will look at the world differently by developing critical skills appropriate for tomorrow’s world of complex systems involving people, machines, and services. Through individual design projects, and peer and industry collaboration you will develop insight into design research and history and learn to select and apply design strategy and design thinking methods make positive contributions to the creative fields. You’ll be supported to work on real-world projects with real-world briefs developing a strong portfolio of work throughout your studies. This practical experience prepares you for the challenges of your future role, and ensures you graduate with the critical skills and knowledge ready to make a real impact in the rapidly changing field of design and creative production.
Career outcomes
- visual communication designer
- user Interface designer
- information designer
- brand designer
- social media designer
- digital content producer
- motion graphics designer
- art director/creative director
- web designer
- graphic designer
- illustrator and digital artist
- digital designer
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Visual Communication Design select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Visual Communication Design select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3.
Complete 8 units from:
| ADT202 | Web and Interface Design |
| ADT203 | Games and Interactive Design |
Web Design
Unit set code
MN-A310032 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Explore design for the web in this minor sequence where the applications and implications of designing for interactivity and the internet are examined. Through practical individual design projects, and peer and industry collaboration you will develop insight into web design and its associated history, learning to critically select and apply design ideas, strategy and design thinking methods to make positive contribution to your chosen field. The relationships between design principles, interaction, user experience, user interfaces, responsive media, social media and narrative are examined in an interactive environment led by a team of industry experts and practicing designers. The web design minor is for students who may or may not possess prior experience with HTML and CSS editors or image and design creation/editing software. The outcomes positions students to talk to and about design, interactivity and web technology, to positively discuss their work and the work of others and negotiate with and consult their peers regarding opportunities for problem solving, critical reflection and professional work practices fundamental for business success.
This minor is constructed to introduce the industry standard web/interactive languages, strategic, interactive, energetic and visually imaginative possibilities of web design and interactivity to ensure optimal consumer and audience engagement for all facets of business and industry.
Units
- To complete a Minor sequence in Web Design students must complete four (4) credit points:
| ADT202 | Web and Interface Design |
| ADT203 | Games and Interactive Design |
| ADT302 | Interactive Design Studio |
Other course information
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
Other learning experiences
Prepare for your future by getting real world experience and the employability skills to succeed, while completing your degree. The Employability Stream is tailored to support you to be future ready. Deakin’s suite of Work Integrated Learning programs can connect you with internships, social impact programs and opportunities to extend your skills in settings across the globe.
For further details see the Faculty of Arts and Education’s Work Integrated Learning information.
Research and research-related study
Independent research components are embedded across a number of units in this course.
Fees and charges
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