Selecting an Open Major for inclusion in your BGL degree

 Most students commencing study in Bachelor degree qualifications offered by the Faculty of Business, Government & Law (BGL) in Semester 1 2012 (excluding students commencing double degrees, pursuing an accelerated degree structure or who have received credit for prior study towards their qualification) have the option of undertaking an open major of 18 credit points (typically 6 subject units of study) as part of their degree.

The following list includes some of the 70+ open majors currently available from the University of Canberra that are most suitable for inclusion with BGL courses. Please note that in many cases the unit sequence shown is only one of the possible sequences of study leading to the major. Please also remember that not all units are taught in all semesters so it’s important that students plan their entire sequence of study for both the core requirements of their course and for any optional open major they may wish to study.

The majors displayed below are shown in a unit sequence that is compatible with the “Typical course structure” for all BGL Bachelor degrees (other than the Bachelor of Laws) that can be viewed at the official UC Courses & Units website (http://www.canberra.edu.au/courses-units ).

 Faculty of Business, Government & Law Open Majors

Open Major in Accounting (MJ0002)

This major is designed for students wishing to undertake a major in Accounting but who are not seeking to gain membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Accounting

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
5617 Accounting for Managers	8372 Problem Analysis & Statistics
Year 2
6360 Accounting Systems & Practices	6391 Company Accounting
Year 3
6392 Business Finance	6375 Management Accounting

 

Open Major in Entrepreneurship (MJ0143)

This major is aimed at working professionals interested in entrepreneurial firms and practices.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Entrepreneurship

Semester 1	Winter Term	Semester 2
Year 1
6349 Entrepreneurship	6350 Creativity
Year 2
6363 Global e-Business		7934 Global Entrepreneurship
Year 3
6361 Innovation	6351 Commercialisation

 

Open Major in Event Management (MJ0126)

This major covers the core areas of event management including the events industry, event planning, conceptualisation, marketing and operations. Featuring a combination of practical and theoretical content, it is designed to give students skills and knowledge across all types of events including cultural, sporting, personal and technical.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Event Management

Semester 1	Winter Term	Semester 2
Year 1
6588 Introduction to Tourism	6350 Creativity
Year 2
6349 Entrepreneurship		7924 Event Development
Year 3
7016 Event Management		7923 Contemporary Issues in Tourism & Events

Open Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)

This major is designed for students wishing to undertake a major in financial services but who are not seeking to gain membership of the Australasian Institute of Banking & Finance.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Financial Services

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
5617 Accounting for Managers	8732 Problem Analysis & Statisics
Year 2
6386 Financial Institutions and Markets	6378 Investments
Year 3
6412 Managing Financial Services Firms	6409 International Financial Management

Open Major in Gender & Diversity (MJ0044)

Gender and Diversity is a cross-disciplinary major. Available subjects cover a broad spectrum of issues pertaining to minority social groups, cultural diversity, gender relations, intercultural relations, indigenous/non-indigenous relations, equity and social justice across Australian, regional and international contexts. It is suitable for students with a particular interest in social justice and social change and/or for those who are preparing to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Gender & Diversity

Semester 1	Winter Term	Semester 2
Year 1
8671 Cultures & Diversity		8169 Globalisation and Resistance
Year 2
8523 Women and the Law		7059 Diversity and Organisations
Year 3
	7027 Employment Discrimination and the Law	7072 Identity Politics and Public Policy

 

 

 

Open Major in Governance & Policy (MJ0172)

This major introduces students to key concepts and issues in governance, policy and public sector management. The major is a required major in the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and may be taken as an open elective major in any degree in the University. Students completing this major obtain skills for careers in government and non-government agencies and may gain employment as policy advisors in a range of fields.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Governance & Policy

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6607 Introductory Sociology	7533 Global Challenges in Governance
Year 2
7083 Public Sector Management	7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth & Welfare
Year 3
8716 Civil Society: Politics & Policy	7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability

Open Major in Government & Politics (MJ0047)

This major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of government and politics. It introduces students to the political nature of interaction between governments and the business, public and non-government sectors. Students will develop an understanding of themselves as citizens making decisions and choices that are both shaped by and contribute to the exercise of power in society.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Government & Politics

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
675 Politics and Democracy	7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth & Welfare
Year 2
8297 Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific	7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability
Year 3
7081 Politics in Developing Nations	8295 International Relations

 

 

 

Open Major in International Management (MJ0064)

This major equips students with a range of knowledge and skills related to working in an international business environment

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in International Management

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
Open Elective	6356 Introduction to International Business
Year 2
6363 Global E-Business	6393 Asia-Pacific Business
6380 International Marketing (replaces Open Elective)
Year 3
6562 International Business Management	7371 Strategic Management

Open Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)

This major provides an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of the social, political and historical context of the law.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Law and Society

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6607 Introductory Sociology	6599 Law and Society
Year 2
8523 Women and the Law	8507 Young People and Crime
Year 3
7026 Cybercrime	7031 Family Law

Open Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)

This major provides an opportunity for students to bring together interests in the social impacts of technology, emerging forms of crime and the way the law tries to understand and regulate such changes.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Law and Technology

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6602 Legal Systems	6599 Law and Society
Year 2
7026 Cybercrime	7087 Sociology of Technology and Work
Year 3
7069 Governance in an Information Age	7034 Information Law

 

 

 

Open Major in Management (MJ0086)

This major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of management. What structures and processes maximise performance given the rapidly changing environments to which organisations must now respond? How can leadership, ongoing learning, motivation and participation of stakeholders be assured? What mechanisms promote accountability, transparency, respect, and sustainability? A Management Major introduces students to contemporary organisations and how decisions important to their future are made and implemented.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Management

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
5617 Accounting for Managers	4207 Introduction to Management
Year 2
6354 Managing Human Resources	7075 Leadership, Innovation and Change
Year 3
7079 Organisational Performance	7371 Strategic Management

Open Major in Marketing (MJ0089)

This major gives students a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and concepts of marketing. The focus in on developing an analytical capacity for improved managerial judgement in problem-solving and decision making by analysing marketing opportunities and managing the marketing mix in domestic and international environments.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Marketing

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6357 Introduction to Marketing	6366 Services Marketing
Year 2
6390 Consumer Behaviour	6372 Marketing Research Methods
Year 3
6413 Marketing Research Project	6371 Marketing Management and Planning

 

 

 

Open Major in National Security (MJ0174)

This major introduces students to key concepts and issues in national security. As the nature of the state changes and new threats and challenges emerge, nations are reassessing their security interests on a continual basis. Globalisation, non-state actors, the proliferation of weapons of all types, climate change, potential energy shortages and financial turmoil are forcing us to think of security in different ways. The major is an open elective major available in any degree in the University. Students completing the major can expect to develop careers in defence, intelligence and security organisations.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in National Security

Semester 1	Winter Term	Semester 2
Year 1
8069 Introduction to Border Control		8246 National Security
Year 2
8167 Global Peace and Conflict Studies		8259 International Relations
Year 3
8297 Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific	8724 The Challenge of Modern Terrorism

Open Major in Planning (MJ0152)

The objectives of the major are to develop students' analytical ability to dissect and analyse complex planning problems and environments, understand the underlying issues and make rational decisions based on reasoned argument. Skills and techniques are developed to balance social, environment and economic values and resources in transparent and accountable processes. Students will be able to understand the roles of government, intergovernmental relations and the role of the private sector.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Planning

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
7967 Introduction to Planning	7968 Planning Theory and Process 1
Year 2
7969 Planning Theory and Process 2	7970 Strategic Planning
Year 3
7971 Development Controls	7972 Integrated Strategic Planning

 

 

 

Open Major in Politics & International Relations (MJ0173)

This major introduces students to key concepts in politics and international relations and develops in-depth understanding utilising comparative perspectives. The major is a required major in the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and may be taken as an open elective major in any degree in the University. Students completing this major obtain skills for careers in business and international organisations, State and Federal government, non-government agencies, government administration and planning, national and international business and international development agencies.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Politics & International Relations

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
675 Politics and Democracy	8296 Introduction to Politics and Government
Year 2
7081 Politics in Developing Nations	8295 International Relations
Year 3
8297 Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific	7072 Identity Politics and Public Policy

Open Major in Sociology & Social Policy (MJ0106)

Social experience is being transformed with new forms of identity and new social problems emerging. This major provides an opportunity for students to sociologically explore their contemporary social worlds. How do social patterns shape who we are, what we can do, our access to resources, and the ways we make meaningful lives? How do we individually and collectively understand, act on and experience the social terrain we inhabit? This may be taken as an Open Major by students enrolled in any degree course of the University.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Sociology & Social Policy

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6607 Introductory Sociology	6599 Law and Society
Year 2
6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues	7087 Sociology of Technology and Work
Year 3
7074 Introduction to Public Policy	7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare

 

 

 

Faculty of Arts & Design Open Majors

The following majors are coordinated by the Faculty of Arts & Design (FAD) and students are advised to seek guidance from appropriate FAD staff when selecting one of these majors.

Open Major in Advertising Studies (MJ0003)

This major introduces students to the key concepts of advertising practice in the broader context of marketing communication and the corporate world. Students will be introduced to advertising theory and practice, research methods and organisational communication and will be exposed to the major ethical issues and debates within the industry.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Advertising Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8122 Introduction to Professional Communication	7837 Professional Communication Practice
Year 2
6809 Advertising Strategy	7003 Communication and Media Research
Year 3
7839 Transnational Advertising	7007 Organisational Communication

Open Major in Chinese (Beginning) (MJ0018)

Also available Co-Majors in Chinese (Continuing) & Chinese (Intermediate-Advanced)

This major will allow students to develop their language and cultural skills in Chinese. By the end of the major students will have acquired an intermediate level of communicative skills and cultural awareness in the Chinese language.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Chinese (Beginning)

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
4851 Chinese 1a: Language & Culture	4852 Chinese 1b: Language & Culture
Year 2
8454 Chinese 2 (part A)	8455 Chinese 2 (part B)
Year 3
8456 Chinese 3 (part A)	8457 Chinese 3 (part B)

 

 

 

Open Major in Communication and Media Studies (MJ0138)

This Major explores the way in which societies have evolved in conjunction with advances in communication technology and addresses the way communications media such as newspapers, radio, television, and the internet have profoundly transformed the way we live. Through this Major you will develop an informed and critical understanding of how the media operate, the way they shape meanings and values, and the difference they are making to the social, economic and political worlds in which we live.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Communication and Media Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8128 Communication, History and Society	8134 Understanding Media
Year 2
8133 Media Industries and Audiences	7003 Communication and Media Research
Year 3
7545 Risk, Crisis and Communication	8131 Communication Technologies and Change

Open Major in Creative Writing (MJ0030)

This major provides students with comprehensive knowledge of the major issues, approaches and perspectives associated with the professional practice of creative writing, and allows them to build their aesthetic and technical skills in two or more writing genres. Students develop their skills by completing a major project at third year level.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Creative Writing

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8304 Introduction to Creative Writing	8147 Writing Short Narratives
Year 2
6881 Poetry and the Imagination	7479 Writing for Young People
Year 3
8902 Cultural Research	8298 Creative Project

 

 

 

Open Major in Digital Design and Production (MJ0182)

This major provides specialist practical study in digital design and production. Students will gain a thorough understanding of contemporary graphic design principles and digital production techniques for existing and emerging communication media.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Digital Design and Production

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8602 Introduction to Graphic Design Practice	8608 Publication Design
Year 2
7887 Motion Graphics	8606 Information Graphics
8178 Web Design and Production (replaces Open Elective)
Year 3
7879 Cross-Media Production	Open Elective

Open Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)

The multi-disciplinary Indigenous Studies major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of social, economic and political issues in Indigenous Australian society, including government and non-government sectors.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Indigenous Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6999 Indigenous Representation in Australian Society	6536 Indigenous History and Self Expression
Year 2
6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues	8158 Indigenous Societies and Heritage
Year 3
8245 Indigenous Australians and the Law	6577 Indigenous Education: What Works

 

 

 

Open Major in Industrial Design & Technology (MJ0165)

The Major in Industrial Design and Technology provides students with an understanding of the technological principles, knowledge and skills relevant to careers involving design and technology including industrial design and as a secondary education design teacher.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Industrial Design & Technology

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8314 Design Studio 1.1	8327 Design Studio 1.2 (Industrial Design)
Year 2
8318 Design for Metals	8325 Design for Plastics
Year 3
6953 Furniture Design	8331 Emerging Design Technologies

Open Major in Interior Architecture & Technology (MJ0167)

The Major in Interior Architecture and Technology provides students with an understanding and knowledge of the technological principles, knowledge and skills relevant to careers requiring design and technology including interior architecture and as a secondary education teacher.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Interior Architecture & Technology

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8314 Design Studio 1.1	8282 Design Studio 1.2 (Interior Architecture)
Year 2
8397 Architecture Technology 1	8407 Sustainable Environmental Technology
Year 3
8402 Architecture Technology 2	8287 The Modern Interior

Open Major in Japanese (Beginning) (MJ0071)

Also available Japanese (Continuing) & Japanese (Intermediate-Advanced)

This major will allow students to develop their language and cultural skills in Japanese. By the end of the major students will have acquired an intermediate level of communicative skills and cultural awareness in the Japanese language.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Japanese (Beginning)

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
4865 Japanese 1a: Language & Culture	4866 Japanese 1b: Language & Culture
Year 2
8438 Japanese 2 (part A)	8439 Japanese 2 (part B)
Year 3
8440 Japanese 3 (part A)	8441 Japanese 3 (part B)

Open Major in Literary Studies (MJ0084)

This major focuses on the production, construction, and interpretation of text. It gives special attention to the elements that define, and may distinguish, the literary text, including both genre and mainstream works of fiction and poetry.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Literary Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8904 Literary Studies: Creative Reading	8623 Literary Studies: True Stories
Year 2
8141 Literary Studies: Literature for 0-18	8144 Literary Studies: The Novel
Year 3
8140 Literary Studies: Literature and Law	8143 Literary Studies: Poetry/Criticism

Open Major in Media Arts (MJ0149)

This major provides broad based practical study in the media arts. Students will gain a grounding in the underlying principles and techniques of media arts production and a deeper understanding in areas of their choice.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Media Arts

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8121 Introduction to Media Production	8120 Editing Sound and Image
Year 2
8178 Web Design and Production	7886 Sound Design and Production
Year 3
7885 Drama Production	7883 Documentary Production

Open Major in Museum Studies (MJ0176)

The Major provides detailed study of the practices and procedures of managing, curating and presenting collections of cultural materials.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Museum Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
7966 A Brief History of Civilisation	7952 Practicum 1: The Museum
Year 2
7877 Museums and Collections	8497 Artefacts
Year 3
7965 Collections Management	8492 Curatorship

 

 

 

Open Major in Political Communication (MJ0127)

This Major provides an understanding of the intrinsic and complex relationships between the varied layers of political decision making and the communication involved. It introduces students to the historical links between democracy and public communication and to the concept and practice of public opinion. It investigates domestic communication of politics to, from and within Parliament House Canberra, including the Canberra Press Gallery, bureaucracy, political advertising, election campaigning and lobbying. It considers international political communication such as foreign and war reporting, diplomacy and the communicative role of NGOs, and key institutions such as the United Nations. We examine political and communication theory and the influence of image, citizenship and media on national political culture and international relationships. We explore the vital challenge of technology to political communication.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Political Communication

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8132 Influence, Belief and Argument	8124 Democracy and Public Opinion
Year 2
8127 Journalism and Political Process	8125 Elections, Campaigns and Lobbying
Year 3
7005 Political Communication	7544 International Political Communication

Open Major in Public Relations Studies (MJ0103)

This major introduces students to key concepts of Public Relations practice. Students will be introduced to Public Relations theory and practice and will be exposed to the major ethical issues and debates within the industry.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Public Relations Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8122 Introduction to Professional Communication	8677 Understanding Public Relations
Year 2
8123 Principles of Public Relations	7130 Public Relations Writing
Year 3
8133 Media Industries and Audiences	8125 Elections, Campaigns and Lobbying

 

 

 

Open Major in Spanish (Beginning) (MJ0112)

Also available Spanish (Continuing) & Spanish (Intermediate-Advanced)

This major will allow students to develop their language and cultural skills in Spanish. By the end of the major students will have acquired an intermediate level of communicative skills and cultural awareness in the Spanish language.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Spanish (Beginning)

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
4874 Spanish 1a: Language & Culture	4875 Spanish 1b: Language & Culture
Year 2
7462 Spanish 2 (part A)	7463 Spanish 2 (part B)
Year 3
6966 Spanish 3 (part A)	7476 Spanish 3 (part B)

 

 

 

Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering Open Majors

The following majors are coordinated by the Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering (ISE) and students are advised to seek guidance from appropriate ISE staff when selecting one of these majors.

Open Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)          

This major develops the skills to apply statistical procedures in the workplace with confidence and understanding. Topics covered include econometrics; forensic statistics; nonparametric statistics; survey design and analysis; experiment design and analysis; regression modelling; and multivariate statistics.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Applied Statistics

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6540 Introduction to Statistics	7904 Forensic Statistics
Year 2
6541 Econometrics	6542 Experiment Design and Analysis
Year 3
6547 Survey Design and Analysis	6544 Multivariate Statistics

Open Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)

This major has been designed to enable students to understand the diverse kinds of human activity that can make effective use of IT and the kinds of systems that can be created to support those activities. Students will develop the capacity to engage in the process of analysing and specifying systems requirements that support work practices and to communicate with systems builders. Students will understand the impacts of IT systems on the workplace and be able to contribute to an organisation's overall information architecture. In addition they will learn how to discuss and engage management processes in the planning, acquisition, implementation, use, control, evaluation and continuing development of IT-based information systems.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Information Systems

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
5915 Database Design	6348 Information Systems in Organisations
Year 2
6389 Designing Human-Computer Interaction	6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling
Year 3
6388 Document and Workflow Management	7173 Systems Project and Quality Management

 

 

 

Open Major in Mathematics (MJ0148)

This major develops a sound understanding of a wide range of mathematical principles and analytical applications. It provides: a foundation for students pursuing a career in industry or as secondary mathematics teachers; and, support for research or professions in other mathematical and scientific discipline areas.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Mathematics

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
6698 Discrete Mathematics	577 Mathematical Methods
Year 2
6543 Mathematical Structures	8103 Mathematical Modelling
Year 3
8110 Linear Algebra	8104 Mathematical Perspectives

 

 

 

Faculty of Applied Science Open Majors

The following majors are coordinated by the Faculty of Applied Science (FAS) and students are advised to seek guidance from appropriate FAS staff when selecting one of these majors.

Open Major in Applied Ecology (MJ0008)

This major develops the ecological knowledge, professional attitudes and practical skills required to contribute towards the adaptive management of terrestrial biological resources, particularly vegetation and wildlife, with a quantitative emphasis.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Applied Ecology

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
483 Concepts in Biology	1809 Data Analysis in Science
Year 2
6913 Biometry	6916 Ecology and Biodiversity
Year 3
6922 Vegetation and Wildlife Ecology	8898 Conservation Biology

Open Major in Ecological Conservation (MJ0036)

This major develops the ecological knowledge, professional attitudes and practical skills required to contribute towards the adaptive management of terrestrial biological resources, particularly vegetation and wildlife, with a field ecology emphasis.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Ecological Conservation

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
483 Concepts in Biology	623 Plants and Animals
Year 2
6920 Principles of Ecology	6916 Ecology and Biodiversity
Year 3
6922 Vegetation and Wildlife Ecology	6914 Conservation Biology and Genetics

Open Major in Environmental Assessment (MJ0039)

This major is designed to provide the specialised knowledge, skills and attitudes required in environmental assessment and management. Graduates are well versed in appropriate techniques for collecting chemical, physical and biological samples as well as with analysing the data.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Environmental Assessment

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
1516 Chemistry 1a	1809 Environmental Assessment
Year 2
6913 Biometry	6919 Geographic Information Systems
Year 3
6915 Ecochemistry	6912 Australian Waterways

Open Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)

This major gives a grounding in natural resource management, with a solid basis in biology and ecology. It deals with the interaction between science, policy and management, including conflict resolution, community participation, planning, environmental assessment, sustainability, property rights and the strengths and weaknesses of various systems for natural resource management.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Integrated Environmental Management

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
483 Concepts in Biology	623 Plants and Animals
Year 2
6920 Principles of Ecology	6916 Ecology and Biodiversity
Year 3
6918 Environmental Planning and Assessment	6917 Environmental Conflict and Management

Open Major in Sustainability (MJ0155)

This major investigates scientific, community and governance issues that influence and are influenced by environmental sustainability. It provides students with an opportunity to develop trans-disciplinary thinking skills within a problem solving context so that they obtain an appreciation of how environmental sustainability can be better governed by human societies within Australia and around the world.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Sustainability

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
8101 Earth System Science	8169 Globalisation and Resistance
Year 2
7907 Environmental and Planning Law	6875 Sustainable Communities
Year 3
6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues	7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability

 

 

 

 

Faculty of Education Open Majors

The following majors are coordinated by the Faculty of Education (EDU) and students are advised to seek guidance from appropriate EDU staff when selecting one of these majors.

Open Major in Community Development (MJ0027)

This major will enable students to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge to work for social change through community development action.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Community Development

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
4919 Advocacy & Inclusion	5784 Community Devel’t Principles & Practice
Year 2
6874 Community Work	6875 Sustainable Communities
Year 3
6854 Ethical and Professional Issues	6855 Innovative Applications of Practice

Open Major in Community Studies (MJ0026)

The Community Studies major is relevant to anyone interested in working in the social and community sectors. The major provides students with theoretical and practical basis to work as change agents within communities.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Community Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
5011 Concepts of Human Learning & Development	5162 Praxis of Adult & Community Education
Year 2
6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues	6875 Sustainable Communities
Year 3
6854 Ethical and Professional Issues	6855 Innovative Applications of Practice

 

 

 

Faculty of Health Open Majors

The following majors are coordinated by the Faculty of Health (HLT) and students are advised to seek guidance from appropriate HLT staff when selecting one of these majors.

Open Major in Counselling Studies (MJ0029)

This major provides people with counselling skills and knowledge that will extend their effectiveness in today's demanding workplace and/or community.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Counselling Studies

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
5258 Counselling Communication	5549 Intro to Counselling Theory & Principles
Year 2
6853 Group Work	6852 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Year 3
6854 Ethical and Professional Issues	6855 Innovative Applications of Practice

Open Major in Psychology: An Introduction (MJ0068)

This major provides an opportunity for the student to obtain knowledge in the scientific discipline of psychology, the essential basis for applied and professional psychology.

Typical sequence of study – Open Major in Psychology: An Introduction

Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1
4309 Psychology 101	4310 Psychology 102
Year 2
7121 Developmental Psychology	7120 Physiological Psychology
Year 3
7123 Cognitive Psychology	7124 Motivation and Emotion