Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 20
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BContempSt
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Course code
3007311
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Contemporary Studies is a three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) degree which is a qualification in its own right or it can provide a pathway to other disciplines. After the first session, students select a study area, choosing from disciplines including arts, science, allied health, engineering, business and tourism.
This degree is particularly suitable for VET graduates, mature aged students, or school leavers who may have achieved lower than anticipated results in Year 11 and 12.
Students can progress through this degree, exit early with a diploma or associate degree, or seek to transfer to another SCU degree upon achieving the required results.
This course is offered through SCU College which provides students with extra support through College Connect while undertaking this degree.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify, analyse and solve problems in a range of contemporary areas of study |
Creativity | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify, analyse and solve problems in a range of contemporary areas of study |
Ethical practice | Apply scholarly, ethical and sustainable values and practices within a coherent, contemporary studies context. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Apply broad knowledge and skills within a range of contemporary studies contexts |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in broad contemporary studies contexts |
Communication and social skills | Coherently communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with competence with diverse cultural perspectives within a range of contemporary studies contexts |
Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of contemporary studies contexts |
After completing the core units, students can select a study area, choosing from disciplines including:
- Arts
- Business
- Tourism
- Health*
- Engineering*
- Science*
*Not available for Session 2 entry
Please note: Not all study areas are available at each campus or online. Please look carefully at the Course progressions to see where each study area is offered.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Contemporary Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
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16 units (192 credit points) from the Contemporary Studies stream comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- two (2) units listed in Part B; and
- twelve (12) units selected from Part C
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16 units (192 credit points) from one of the following streams:
- Health following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Health or
- Arts following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Arts or
- Business/Tourism following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Business or
- Science following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Science.
- Eight (8) undergraduate elective units selected, in consultation with the Course Coordinator, from Part D of the Schedule of Units which will include at least six (6) Advanced units.
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16 units (192 credit points) from the Contemporary Studies stream comprising:
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units or 16 from Part A and/or Part B and/or C may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Contemporary Studies or Associate Degree of Contemporary Studies respectively following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Health may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Arts may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Business may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Science may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Contemporary Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
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16 units (192 credit points) from the Contemporary Studies stream comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- two (2) units listed in Part B; and
- twelve (12) units selected from Part C
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16 units (192 credit points) from one of the following streams:
- Health following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Health or
- Arts following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Arts or
- Business/Tourism following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Business or
- Science following the awards rules and schedule of units listed in the Associate Degree of Science.
- Eight (8) undergraduate elective units selected, in consultation with the Course Coordinator, from Part D of the Schedule of Units which will include at least six (6) Advanced units.
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16 units (192 credit points) from the Contemporary Studies stream comprising:
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units or 16 from Part A and/or Part B and/or C may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Contemporary Studies or Associate Degree of Contemporary Studies respectively following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Health may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Arts may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Business may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies has completed the award requirements for the Diploma or Associate Degree of Science may elect to be awarded the relevant award following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Contemporary Studies.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
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1 unit from Part C | |||||
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
3 units from Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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4 units from Arts and Social Science Units, Science Units, Business Units, OR Tourism Units | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4 units from Arts and Social Science Units, Science Units, Business Units, OR Tourism Units | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level | |||||
2 units from Arts and Social Science Units, Science Units, Business Units, OR Tourism Units | |||||
2 units from Part D | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level | |||||
4 units from Part D |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4 units from Arts and Social Science Units, Science Units, Business Units, OR Tourism Units | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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4 units from Arts and Social Science Units, Science Units, Business Units, OR Tourism Units | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level | |||||
2 units from Arts and Social Science Units, Science Units, Business Units, OR Tourism Units | |||||
2 units from Part D | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator. Units must be at the Advanced level | |||||
4 units from Part D |
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Year 1 & Year 2 |
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Please follow the Associate Degree of Science course progressions for Year 1 and Year 2. Please note the Year 2 must be from the same progression selected for Year 1. Note session 2 entry is not available for this stream. | |||||
To access the 2016 Associate Degree of Science course progressions go to the Search Courses button at the top of this page, change the default year to 2016, search and select the Associate Degree of Science, then go to the course progressions at the bottom of the Course Structure page. | |||||
Students must enrol in the core College units in the first session of study – EDU10010, MAT10001, SCI10001 | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level. | |||||
4 units from Part D | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level. | |||||
4 units from Part D |
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Year 1 & Year 2 |
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Please follow the Associate Degree of Arts course progressions for Year 1 and Year 2. Please note the Year 2 must be from the same progression selected for Year 1. | |||||
To access the 2016 Associate Degree of Arts course progressions go to the Search Courses button at the top of this page, change the default year to 2016, search and select the Associate Degree of Arts, then go to the course progressions at the bottom of the Course Structure page. | |||||
Students must enrol in the core College units in the first session of study – EDU10010, COM61001 | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level. | |||||
4 units from Part D | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level. | |||||
4 units from Part D |
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Year 1 & Year 2 |
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Please follow the Associate Degree of Business course progressions for Year 1 and Year 2. Please note the Year 2 must be from the same progression selected for Year 1. | |||||
To access the 2016 Associate Degree of Business course progressions go to the Search Courses button at the top of this page, change the default year to 2016, search and select the Associate Degree of Business, then go to the course progressions at the bottom of the Course Structure page. | |||||
Students must enrol in the core College units in the first session of study – EDU10010, MAT10706 | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level. | |||||
4 units from Part D | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before selecting units from Part D. Units must be at the Advanced level. | |||||
4 units from Part D |
Note 1:
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Part A |
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EDU10010 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SCI10001 | Nature of Science | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HEA10001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COM61001 | Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Six (6) of these eight (8) units must be at the Advanced level. |