Handbook - Humanities

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Overview

The Humanities Pathway Program is an enabling program that provides a pathway into academic study in Arts, Social Sciences and Law for Indigenous students with gaps in their knowledge or preparation for University. Indigenous students who are highly motivated to study in these areas will find this program attractive. By … For more content click the Read More button below. strengthen their academic literacy and communication skills;develop their critical and analytical thinking;complete introductory courses in their chosen field andadjust to University study with a strong support structure. Students who successfully complete the Law Plan will, in addition, develop foundational legal skills and knowledge and be exposed to a range of practical legal experiences which will equip them to undertake the Dual Law/Arts program.

By undertaking the Humanities Pathway program, motivated students will have the opportunity to:

strengthen their academic literacy and communication skills;
develop their critical and analytical thinking;
complete introductory courses in their chosen field and
adjust to University study with a strong support structure.

Students who successfully complete the Law Plan will, in addition, develop foundational legal skills and knowledge and be exposed to a range of practical legal experiences which will equip them to undertake the Dual Law/Arts program.

Learning Outcomes

adjust to University study with a strong support structure

develop their critical and analytical thinking

strengthen their academic literacy and communication skills

complete introductory courses in their chosen field

Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Requirements

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

Students will receive some academic credit for work completed in the enabling program and will be offered entry to an Arts and Social Sciences or Dual Law/Arts mainstream degree program at UNSW if they have successfully completed the program and achieved the required grades (WAM - Weighted Average Mark).
- Arts, Social Work, Social Science, Music, Education - 50 WAM
- Media (Media Production), Media (Screen & Sound), Criminology & Criminal Justice - 70 WAM
- Media (Comm & Journalism), Media (PR & Advertising), International Studies - 75 WAM
- Dual Law/Arts - Interview and WAM

No credit will be granted to any student for ATSI0001 and ATSI0002 as these are enabling courses to support students in their program. For details of credit available please consult the individual specialisation records.

Special Admission Requirements

Interview

Other

Applicants for the Indigenous Plans HUMSA17016 and HUMSC17016: - Applicants must be Indigenous Australians. - Applicants must apply for admission directly through Nura Gili. - Applicants may have completed Pre-Law or other Nura Gili Pre-Programs, or have applied to UNSW through the Nura Gili Access Program. - Applications will be accepted from September until January. - Students must consult Nura Gili prior to enrolment in order to determine an appropriate individualised program. As part of the selection process shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a short writing skills test and attend an interview with the Faculty of Arts and Nura Gili.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Domestic Students

International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

The program provides for articulation to Arts and Social Sciences programs and combined Law/Arts and Social Sciences programs. On successful completion, students will be elgible for some advanced standng in completed courses that form parts of Arts and Social Sciences programs and combined Law/Arts and Social Sciences programs. If, on completion of requirements, a student gains admission to a degree program they would articulate with specified credit. A student who completes the program but does not wish to proceed to a degree program would be provided with a transcript showing courses undertaken.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Additional Information

Students must complete their enabling program within four semesters of study.

Student enrolments will be Commonwealth-funded and students will not have to pay Commonwealth Support charges.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students