Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts)

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) is a comprehensive program that includes the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts), Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts), and University Certificate in Liberal Studies (Arts). This program offers students a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to studying the arts.

Awards and Availability

The course includes the following awards:

• Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts) (AssocDegLibStud(Arts))
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) (BLibStud(Arts))
• University Certificate in Liberal Studies (Arts) (UnivCertLibStud(Arts)) The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) is available on campus in Wagga Wagga and online. Availability is subject to change, and students are advised to verify prior to enrollment.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for each award is as follows:

• University Certificate in Liberal Studies (Arts):
  • Full-time: 1.0 year (2.0 sessions)
  • Part-time: 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts):
  • Full-time: 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
  • Part-time: 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
• Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts):
  • Full-time: 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
  • Part-time: 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Admission Criteria

Applicants for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) must meet the following requirements:

• An ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors)
• Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
• Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• Two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience that meets the following requirement: the ability to demonstrate the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge

English Language Proficiency

Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply.

Credit

CSU Credit Regulations apply to all awards. No other special arrangements apply.

Articulation

The Bachelor, Associate Degree, and University Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete the following points:

• Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts): 192 points
• Associate Degree in Liberal Studies (Arts): 128 points
• University Certificate in Liberal Studies (Arts): 64 points

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Arts) requires students to satisfactorily complete 192 points (normally equal to 24 subjects). The course structure includes:

• Completion of COM120 Reasoning and Writing
• Completion of 1 indigenous studies subject (either IKC101 or IKC102)
• Remaining subjects chosen from within the Faculty of Arts & Education, with up to 8 subjects (64 points) taken from outside the Faculty of Arts and Education if desired
• No more than 10 Level 1 subjects (80 points) and at least 5 Level 3 subjects (40 points)