Bachelors of Arts / Social Science (BA/BSocSc) - Course List

Information valid for students commencing 2021

Bachelors of Arts/Social Science

To complete the program, a student is required to obtain 64 units comprising —

(a) 32 units from the BA section of the BA/BSocSc course list, comprising—

(i) two BA majors; or

(ii) both—

(A) 24 units for a BA extended major; and

(B) 8 units for a BA minor; and

(b) 32 units from the BSocSc section of the BA/BSocSc course list, comprising —

(i) 16 units for BSocSc core courses; and

(ii) 16 units for a BSocSc major.

BA Section

Aboriginal&TorresStrait Islander Studies

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Ancient Greek

16 units comprising –

I. 2 units for all Level 1 Ancient Greek compulsory courses

II. 0 to 2 units from Level 1 Ancient Greek elective courses

III. 4 units for all Level 2 Ancient Greek compulsory courses

IV. 2 to 4 units from Level 2 Ancient Greek elective courses

V. 6 units for all Level 3 Ancient Greek compulsory courses

Level 1 Ancient Greek compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
GREK1110 2 Introductory Greek

Level 1 Ancient Greek elective courses

Choose 0 to 2 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
ANCH1240 2 The Rise of Ancient Greece: Greek History to the 4th Century BC
LATN1110 2 Introductory Latin

Level 2 Ancient Greek compulsory courses

Complete these 4 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
GREK2120 2 Intermediate Greek
GREK2230 2 Greek Language and Literature 1

Level 2 Ancient Greek elective courses

Choose 2 to 4 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
ANCH2030 2 Myth, Magic and Religion in the Ancient World
ANCH2040 2 The World of Classical Athens: Politics and Society
LATN2120 2 Intermediate Latin

Level 3 Ancient Greek compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
GREK3000 2 Greek Language and Literature 2
GREK3001 2 Advanced Greek 1
GREK3002 2 Advanced Greek 2

Ancient History

The Ancient History Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Ancient History

The Ancient History Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Ancient History/History

The Ancient History/History Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Anthropology

The Anthropology major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Archaeology

The Archaeology Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Archaeology

The Archaeology Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Art History

The Art History Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Art History

The Art History Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Chinese

The Chinese Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Chinese Translation and Interpreting

The Chinese Translation and Interpreting Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Criminology

The Criminology Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Criminology

The Criminology Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Drama

The Drama Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Economics

The Economics Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

English

The English Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

English as an International Language

The English International Language Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

English Literature

The English Literature Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

English Literature

The English Literature Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Film and Television Studies

The Film and Television Studies Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

French

The French Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to either the 2021 French or French Advanced course list.

French Advanced

Major*

16 units comprising –

I. 0 to 2 units from Level 2 French Advanced continuing courses

II. 0 to 4 from Level 2 French Advanced elective courses

III. 0 to 2 units from Level 3 French Advanced continuing courses

IV. 6 units for all Level 3 French Advanced compulsory courses

V. 2 to 10 units from Level 3 French Advanced elective courses

*Students who completed Year 12 French should start with the Level 2 continuing course; those who are at advanced level should start with Level 3 compulsory courses. The Level 2 elective courses are open to all students. Students should consult https://languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/study/whats-my-language-level to determine their starting point and receive more detailed information about the courses to complete according to their language level.

Level 2 French Advanced continuing courses

Choose 0 to 2 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
FREN2112 2 French 1: Post-secondary

Level 2 French Advanced elective courses

Choose 0 to 4 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
LTCS2024 2 Francophone Cultures
SLAT2001 2 Second Language Learning

Level 3 French Advanced continuing courses

Choose 0 to 2 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
FREN3113 2 French Language and Culture 2

Level 3 French Advanced compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
FREN3114 2 French Language and Culture 3
FREN3115 2 French Language and Culture 4
FREN3355 2 Literary and Cultural Debates in French

Level 3 French Advanced elective courses

Choose 2 to 10 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
SLAT3001 2 Cognitive and Social Aspects of Bilingualism
FREN3310 2 French>English Translation
FREN3360 2 Cinema in French
FREN3375 2 Teaching and Learning French
LTCS3002 2 Translating & Interpreting Studies

Gender Studies

8 units comprising –

I. 2 units for all Level 1 Gender Studies compulsory courses

II. 2 units for all Level 2 Gender Studies compulsory courses

III. 0 to 2 units from Level 2 Gender Studies elective courses

II. 2 units for all Level 3 Gender Studies compulsory courses

III. 0 to 2 units from Level 3 Gender Studies elective courses

Level 1 Gender Studies courses

Complete these 2 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
GEND1010 2 Gender Matters

Level 2 Gender Studies courses

Complete these 2 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
GEND2001 2 Genders & Cultures: Comparative Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity

Level 2 Gender Studies elective courses

Choose 0 to 2 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
ABTS2010 2 Gendering Business
HIST2603 2 The History of Sexuality
PHIL2190 2 Feminist Philosophy
POLS2603 2 Gender and Global Politics

Level 3 Gender Studies courses

Complete these 2 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
GEND3001 2 Gender Futures: Research in Action

Level 3 Gender Studies elective courses

Choose 0 to 2 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
ENGL3500 2 Gender and Textuality

Geography

The Geography Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

German

The German Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

History

The History Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

History

The History Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Indonesian

The Indonesian Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

International Relations

The International Relations Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

International Relations

The International Relations Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Japanese

The Japanese Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 Japanese or Japaneses Advanced course list.

Japanese Advanced

Major

16 units comprising* –

I. 0 to 4 units from Level 3 Japanese Advanced continuing courses

II. 6 units for all Level 3 Japanese Advanced compulsory courses

III. 6 to 10 units from Level 3 Japanese Advanced elective courses

*Students who completed Year 12 Japanese should start with the Level 3 continuing courses; those who are at a more advanced level should start with Level 3 compulsory courses. Students should consult https://languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/study/whats-my-language-level to determine their starting point and receive more detailed information about the courses to complete according to their language level.

Level 3 Japanese Advanced continuing courses

Choose 0 to 4 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
JAPN3010 2 Continuing Japanese 1A
JAPN3020 2 Continuing Japanese 2A

Level 3 Japanese Advanced compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
JAPN3101 2 Continuing Japanese 3
JAPN3102 2 Continuing Japanese 4
JAPN3500 2 Language and Society in Japan

Level 3 Japanese Advanced elective courses

Choose 6 to 10 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
JAPN3110 2 Voices from Japan
JAPN3130 2 Anime Japanese
JAPN3140 2 Reading and Writing Skills in Japanese
JAPN3205 2 Teaching Japanese Language
JAPN3209 2 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics
JAPN3210 2 Japanese Language in Context
JAPN3299 2 Japanese/English Interpreting and Translation

Japanese Advanced

Extended Major

24 units comprising* –

I. 0 to 4 units from Level 2 Japanese Advanced elective courses

II. 0 to 4 units from Level 3 Japanese Advanced continuing courses

III. 6 units for all Level 3 Japanese Advanced compulsory courses

IV. 10 to 18 units from Level 3 Japanese Advanced elective courses

*Students who completed Year 12 Japanese should start with the Level 3 continuing courses; those who are at a more advanced level should start with Level 3 compulsory courses. The Level 2 elective courses are open to all students. Students should consult https://languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/study/whats-my-language-level to determine their starting point and receive more detailed information about the courses to complete according to their language level.

Level 2 Japanese Advanced elective courses

Choose 0 to 4 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
LTCS2028 2 Understanding Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture
LTCS2030 2 Modern Japanese Literature & Society

Level 3 Japanese Advanced continuing courses

Choose 0 to 4 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
JAPN3010 2 Continuing Japanese 1A
JAPN3020 2 Continuing Japanese 2A

Level 3 Japanese Advanced compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
JAPN3101 2 Continuing Japanese 3
JAPN3102 2 Continuing Japanese 4
JAPN3500 2 Language and Society in Japan

Level 3 Japanese Advanced elective courses

Choose 10 to 18 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
JAPN3030 2 Continuing Japanese 1B
JAPN3040 2 Continuing Japanese 2B
JAPN3110 2 Voices from Japan
JAPN3130 2 Anime Japanese
JAPN3140 2 Reading and Writing Skills in Japanese
JAPN3205 2 Teaching Japanese Language
JAPN3209 2 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics
JAPN3210 2 Japanese Language in Context
JAPN3299 2 Japanese/English Interpreting and Translation
LTCS3002 2 Translating & Interpreting Studies

Journalism and Mass Communication

The Journalism and Mass Communication Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Korean

The Korean Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Latin

16 units comprising -

I. 2 units for all Level 1 Latin compulsory courses

II. 0 to 2 units from Level 1 Latin elective courses

III. 4 units for all Level 2 Latin compulsory courses

IV. 2 to 4 units from Level 2 Latin elective courses

V. 6 units for all Level 3 Latin compulsory courses

Level 1 Latin compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
LATN1110 2 Introductory Latin

Level 1 Latin elective courses

Choose 0 to 2 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
ANCH1250 2 The Rise of Ancient Rome: Roman History to the Death of Augustus
GREK1110 2 Introductory Greek

Level 2 Latin compulsory courses

Complete these 4 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
LATN2120 2 Intermediate Latin
LATN2230 2 Latin Language and Literature 1

Level 2 Latin elective courses

Choose 2 to 4 units from –

Course Code Units Course Title
ANCH2230 2 The Roman Empire: Politics and Society
ANCH2320 2 The Roman Republic
GREK2120 2 Intermediate Greek

Level 3 Latin compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
LATN3000 2 Latin Language and Literature 2
LATN3001 2 Advanced Latin 1
LATN3002 2 Advanced Latin 2

Legal Education Studies

Major

16 units comprising –

I. 6 units for all Level 1 Legal Education Studies compulsory courses

II. 4 units for all Level 2 Legal Education Studies compulsory courses

III. 6 units for all Level 3 Legal Education Studies compulsory course

Level 1 Legal Education Studies compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
CRIM1019 2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
LAWS1100 2 Business Law
LAWS1110 2 Law in the Criminal Justice System

Level 2 Legal Education Studies compulsory courses

Complete these 4 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
CRIM2100 2 Punishment and Society
LAWS2220 2 Criminal Law in Context

Level 3 Legal Education Studies compulsory course

Complete these 6 units –

Course Code Units Course Title
CRIM3100 2 Correctional Practice
CRIM3120 2 Crime Prevention Practice
LAWS3330 2 Transnational Crime and International Criminal Justice

Linguistics

The Linguistics Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Mathematics

The Mathematics Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Media and Digital Cultures

The Media and Digital Cultures Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Music*

The Music Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Music Extended Major*

The Music Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Music Psychology

Minor

8 units comprising –

I. 2 units for Level 1 Music Psychology compulsory courses

II. 2 units for Level 2 Music Psychology compulsory courses

III. 2 units for Level 3 Music Psychology compulsory courses

IV. 2 units from Music Psychology elective courses

Level 1 Music Psychology compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC1300 2 Introduction to Music Psychology

Level 2 Music Psychology compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC2300 2 Music and Human Behaviour

Level 3 Music Psychology compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC3340 2 Music, Cognition & Development

Music Psychology elective courses

Complete 2 units from -

Course Code Units Course Title
NEUR1020 2 The Brain and Behavioural Sciences
MUSC3350 2 Music, Wellbeing and Health

Peace and Conflict Studies

The Peace and Conflict Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Peace and Conflict Studies

The Peace and Conflict Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Philosophy

The Philosophy Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Philosophy

The Philosophy Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Political Science

The Political Science Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Political Science

The Political Science Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Popular Music and Technology

The Popular Music and Technology Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Professional Writing and Communication

The Professional Writing and Communication Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Psychology

The Psychology Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Psychology

The Psychology Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Russian

The Russian Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Spanish

The Spanish Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Sports Studies

The Sports Studies Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Studies in Religion

The Studies in Religion Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Writing

The Writing Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

Writing

The Writing Extended Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

BSocSc Core Courses

Complete these 16 units -

Course Code Units Course Title
SOSC1000 2 Society, Challenges and Solutions: Introduction to the Social Sciences
POLS1102 2 Political Problems and Public Policy
SOCY2019 2 Introduction to social research
SOCY2339 2 Introducing Quantitative Research
SOCY3329 2 Qualitative Social Research
SOSC3201 2 Research, Planning and Design
SOSC3202 4 Project

Please note: SOSC3201 and SOSC3202 should be completed in consecutive semesters. SOSC3201 must be completed in Semester 1 before completing SOSC3202 in Semester 2.

BSocSc Plans

The Development Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

The Health and Social Policy Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.

The Environment and Society Major has been revised for 2021 and students who are commencing in this major should refer to the 2021 course list.