UWA Handbook 2023

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a major;

or

(b) a level and duration of education, professional experience, and/or demonstrable life skills considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course ;

and

(c) (i) demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation; or

ii) for French, Italian, German, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; for Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4; for Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test); for Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6. The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:

• 12220 Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies (24 points)
• 12320 Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies (48 points)
• 12520 Master of Translation Studies (96 points)

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points which must include course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations:

• SP-CHNSE Chinese
• SP-FRNCH French
• SP-GRMAN German
• SP-INDO Indonesian
• SP-ITALN Italian
• SP-JAPN Japanese
• SP-KORE Korean
• SP-SPAN Spanish

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. This rule is not applicable to this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major;

and

(c) (i) demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation; or

ii) for French, Italian, German, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; for Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4; for Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test); for Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:

• 12220 Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies (24 points)
• 12320 Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies (48 points)
• 12520 Master of Translation Studies (96 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Translation Studies course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points (maximum value) which includes conversion units to a value of 24 points, course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations :

• SP - CHNIN Chinese Interpreting
• SP-CHNSE Chinese
• SP-FRNCH French
• SP-GRMAN German
• SP-INDO Indonesian
• SP-ITALN Italian
• SP-JAPN Japanese
• SP-KORE Korean
• SP-SPAN Spanish

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

(3) Students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a relevant major as recognized by the Faculty are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 24 points.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Credit

14. The Faculty may grant credit towards the course for units up to a total value of 48 points in the case of students who have completed a relevant honours degree as recognised by the Faculty.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Business Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Nil

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50

and

(3) A student enrolled in this combined course may apply to transfer out in place of an alternate exit, if they satisfy transfer rule 8 of the course BP054 Bachelor of Modern Languages

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP009 - Bachelor of Business chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-BMGMT Business Management

(2) gloabal MJD-GLBUS Global Business

(3) MJD-ENTIN Enterprise and Innovation

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BModLang in this combined course, students must complete one major and one minor selected from the following areas:

(i) MNR-CHLAC - Chinese

(ii) MNR-FRENB - French

(iii) MNR-GRMNB - German

(iv) MNR-INLAC - Indonesian

(v) MNR-ITALB - Italian

(vi) MNR-JALAC - Japanese

(vii) MNR-KOLAC - Korean

(viii) MNR-SPNHB - Spanish

(4) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BBus in this combined course, students must complete one and may complete two majors from the BBus list. An additional language major may be chosen as a second major. Students undertaking a second language major will be exempt from the requirement to take a language minor.

(5) Students who begin this course mid-year will only be able to attempt Bachelor of Business units in their first semester of enrolment.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages
BP009 - Bachelor of Business

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Business before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages.

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies
(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies
(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies
(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies
(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies
(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies
(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies
(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies
(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies
(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies
(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies
(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies
(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies
(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies
(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies
(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies
(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies
(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies
(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies
(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies
(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies
(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Business before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP009 - Bachelor of Business.

(1) MJD-BMGMT Business Management
(2) gloabal MJD-GLBUS Global Business
(3) MJD-ENTIN Enterprise and Innovation

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Science Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 82, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Nil

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50

and

(3) A student enrolled in this combined course may apply to transfer out in place of an alternate exit, if they satisfy transfer rule 8 of the course BP054 Bachelor of Modern Languages

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP004 - Bachelor of Science chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-AGBUS Agribusiness

(2) MJD-AGSCI Agricultural Science

(3) MJD-AGTEC Agricultural Technology

(4) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

(5) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

(6) MJD-BOTNY Botany

(7) MJD-CMPSC Computer Science

(8) MJD-CONBI Conservation Biology

(9) MJD-CYBER Cybersecurity

(10) MJD-DATSC Data Science

(11) MJD-ENVMT Environmental Management

(12) MJD-ENVSC Environmental Science

(13) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health

(14) MJD-GENET Genetics

(15) MJD-GGRPY Geographical Sciences

(16) MJD-GEOGY Geology

(17) MJD-MARCP Marine and Coastal Processes

(18) MARINE MJD-MBIOL Marine Biology

(19) MJD-MTHST Mathematics and Statistics

(20) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology

(21) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience

(22) MJD-PHYSC Physics

(23) MJD-SPTSC Sport Science

(24) MJD-ZOOLY Zoology

(25) MJD-PHYGY Physiology

(26) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

(27) MJD-CHEMY Chemistry

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or a minor from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BModLang in this combined course, students must complete one major and one minor selected from the following areas:

(i) MNR-CHLAC - Chinese

(ii) MNR-FRENB - French

(iii) MNR-GRMNB - German

(iv) MNR-INLAC - Indonesian

(v) MNR-ITALB - Italian

(vi) MNR-JALAC - Japanese

(vii) MNR-KOLAC - Korean

(viii) MNR-SPNHB - Spanish

(4) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BSc in this combined course, students must complete one major from the BSc list and may complete two majors. An additional language major may be chosen as a second major. Students undertaking a second language major will be exempt from the requirement to take a language minor.

(5) Students who begin this course mid-year will only be able to attempt Bachelor of Science units in their first semester of enrolment.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages
BP004 - Bachelor of Science

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Science before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages.

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies
(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies
(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies
(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies
(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies
(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies
(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies
(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies
(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies
(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies
(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies
(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies
(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies
(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies
(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies
(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies
(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies
(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies
(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies
(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies
(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies
(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Science before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP004 - Bachelor of Science.

(1) MJD-AGBUS Agribusiness
(2) MJD-AGSCI Agricultural Science
(3) MJD-AGTEC Agricultural Technology
(4) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology
(5) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(6) MJD-BOTNY Botany
(7) MJD-CMPSC Computer Science
(8) MJD-CONBI Conservation Biology
(9) MJD-CYBER Cybersecurity
(10) MJD-DATSC Data Science
(11) MJD-ENVMT Environmental Management
(12) MJD-ENVSC Environmental Science
(13) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health
(14) MJD-GENET Genetics
(15) MJD-GGRPY Geographical Sciences
(16) MJD-GEOGY Geology
(17) MJD-MARCP Marine and Coastal Processes
(18) MARINE MJD-MBIOL Marine Biology
(19) MJD-MTHST Mathematics and Statistics
(20) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology
(21) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience
(22) MJD-PHYSC Physics
(23) MJD-SPTSC Sport Science
(24) MJD-ZOOLY Zoology
(25) MJD-PHYGY Physiology
(26) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
(27) MJD-CHEMY Chemistry

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Note: This course is not available in 2023.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) requires an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course requires a minimum grade of Grade A (85%)

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 82, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Nil

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50

and

(3) A student enrolled in this combined course may apply to transfer out in place of an alternate exit, if they satisfy transfer rule 8 of the course BP054 Bachelor of Modern Languages

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP006 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-ABHWB Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

(2) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

(3) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

(4) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health

(5) MJD-GENET Genetics

(6) MJD-HHMED Humanities in Health and Medicine

(7) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology

(8) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience

(9) MJD-PLMED Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

(10) MJD-PHARY Pharmacology

(11) MJD-PHYGY Physiology

(12) MJD-PPHLH Public Health

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or a minor from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BModLang in this combined course, students must complete one major and one minor selected from the following areas:

(i) MNR-CHLAC - Chinese

(ii) MNR-FRENB - French

(iii) MNR-GRMNB - German

(iv) MNR-INLAC - Indonesian

(v) MNR-ITALB - Italian

(vi) MNR-JALAC - Japanese

(vii) MNR-KOLAC - Korean

(viii) MNR-SPNHB - Spanish

(4) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BBioMedSC in this combined course, students must complete one major from the BBioMedSC list and may complete two majors. An additional language major may be chosen as a second major. Students undertaking a second language major will be exempt from the requirement to take a language minor.

(5) Students who begin this course mid-year will only be able to attempt Bachelor of Biomedical Science units in their first semester of enrolment.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP006 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Biomedical Science before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP006 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

(1) MJD-ABHWB Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
(2) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology
(3) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(4) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health
(5) MJD-GENET Genetics
(6) MJD-HHMED Humanities in Health and Medicine
(7) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology
(8) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience
(9) MJD-PLMED Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
(10) MJD-PHARY Pharmacology
(11) MJD-PHYGY Physiology
(12) MJD-PPHLH Public Health

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Arts Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 92, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 65

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP012 - Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics chosen from the list below:

MJD-PPEDM Philosophy, Politics and Economics

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology

(2) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(6) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(7) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History

(8) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies

(9) MJD-CRIMN Criminology

(10) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies

(11) MJD-FNART Fine Arts

(12) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(13) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(14) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(15) MJD-GNWST Gender Studies

(16) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(17) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(18) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(19) MJD-HISTY History

(20) MJD-HGYPL Human Geography and Planning

(21) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage

(22) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(23) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(24) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(25) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(26) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(27) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(28) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(29) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(30) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(31) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(32) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society

(33) MJD-LINGO Linguistics

(34) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

(35) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies

(36) MJD-MUSST Music Studies

(37) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(38) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations

(39) MJD-HYART History of Art

(40) MJD-ANTHR Anthropology

(41) MJD-SCITS Science and Technology Studies

(42) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) A student is not permitted to enrol in the following majors:

Economics

Philosophy

Political Science and International Relations

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP012 - Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BP001 - Bachelor of Arts

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP012 - Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

MJD-PPEDM Philosophy, Politics and Economics

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts.

(1) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology
(2) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies
(3) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies
(4) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies
(5) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies
(6) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies
(7) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History
(8) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies
(9) MJD-CRIMN Criminology
(10) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies
(11) MJD-FNART Fine Arts
(12) MJD-FRNHB French Studies
(13) MJD-FRNHI French Studies
(14) MJD-FRNHA French Studies
(15) MJD-GNWST Gender Studies
(16) MJD-GRMNB German Studies
(17) MJD-GRMNI German Studies
(18) MJD-GRMNA German Studies
(19) MJD-HISTY History
(20) MJD-HGYPL Human Geography and Planning
(21) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
(22) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies
(23) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies
(24) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies
(25) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies
(26) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies
(27) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies
(28) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies
(29) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies
(30) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies
(31) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies
(32) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society
(33) MJD-LINGO Linguistics
(34) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design
(35) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies
(36) MJD-MUSST Music Studies
(37) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies
(38) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations
(39) MJD-HYART History of Art
(40) MJD-ANTHR Anthropology
(41) MJD-SCITS Science and Technology Studies
(42) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Modern Languages (Specialised) degree Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and

(b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

Course structure

9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

(a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

(i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

and

(ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

(iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 36 credit points (normaly 6 units) of Level 3 units; and

(iv) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

(3) In order to satisfy the requirements of this course students must complete a second major chosen from the following:

(i) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(ii) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(iii) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(iv) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(v) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(vi) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(vii) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(viii) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(ix) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(x) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(xi) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(xii) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(xiii) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(xiv) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(xv) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(xvi) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(xvii) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(xviii) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(xix) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(xx) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(xxi) MJD-LINGO Linguistics

(xxii) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(xxiii) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

(4) Existing Bachelors graduates of the University of Western Australia are required to undertake one major from the above areas (excluding Linguistics) and a minor in one of the above areas.

Satisfactory progress

10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Commerce Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 92, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 65

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP012 - Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics chosen from the list below:

MJD-PPEDM Philosophy, Politics and Economics

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-FINCE Finance

(2) MJD-BSLAW Business Law

(3) MJD-MRKTG Marketing

(4) MJD-ACCTG Accounting

(5) MJD-MGMNT Management

(6) MJD-HRSMT Human Resource Management

(7) MJD MJD-BUSAN Business Analytics

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or a minor from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) A student is not permitted to enrol in the following majors:

Economics

Philosophy

Political Science and International Relations

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP012 - Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Commerce before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP012 - Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

MJD-PPEDM Philosophy, Politics and Economics

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Commerce before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce.

(1) MJD-FINCE Finance
(2) MJD-BSLAW Business Law
(3) MJD-MRKTG Marketing
(4) MJD-ACCTG Accounting
(5) MJD-MGMNT Management
(6) MJD-HRSMT Human Resource Management
(7) MJD MJD-BUSAN Business Analytics

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Commerce Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 87, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 65

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP034 - Bachelor of Human Rights chosen from the list below:

MJD-HMRDM Human Rights

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-FINCE Finance

(2) MJD-BSLAW Business Law

(3) MJD-MRKTG Marketing

(4) MJD-ACCTG Accounting

(5) MJD-MGMNT Management

(6) MJD-HRSMT Human Resource Management

(7) MJD-ECNSM Economics

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students are not able to take additional majors or minors in this course.

(3) A student is not permitted to enrol in the following majors:

Philosophy

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP034 - Bachelor of Human Rights
BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Commerce before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP034 - Bachelor of Human Rights.

MJD-HMRDM Human Rights

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Commerce before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce.

(1) MJD-FINCE Finance
(2) MJD-BSLAW Business Law
(3) MJD-MRKTG Marketing
(4) MJD-ACCTG Accounting
(5) MJD-MGMNT Management
(6) MJD-HRSMT Human Resource Management
(7) MJD-ECNSM Economics

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Arts Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 87, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 65

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP034 - Bachelor of Human Rights chosen from the list below:

Human MJD-HMRDM Human Rights

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts chosen from the list below:

Any major from the BP001 Bachelor of Arts

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or a minor from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) A student is not permitted to enrol in the following majors:

Philosophy

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP034 - Bachelor of Human Rights
BP001 - Bachelor of Arts

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP034 - Bachelor of Human Rights.

Human MJD-HMRDM Human Rights

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts.

Any major from the BP001 Bachelor of Arts

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Arts Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 82, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Nil

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50

and

(3) Students , other than those exiting with a course listed in rule 10, who have completed at least 144 points and do not wish to proceed further with their course of study should consult their student advising office regarding the possibilities of a course transfer to facilitate an alternate award.

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology

(2) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies

(3) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History

(4) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies

(5) MJD-CRIMN Criminology

(6) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies

(7) MJD-FNART Fine Arts

(8) MJD-GNDST Gender Studies

(9) MJD-HISTY History

(10) MJD-HGYPL Human Geography and Planning

(11) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage

(12) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society

(13) MJD-LINGO Linguistics

(14) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

(15) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies

(16) MJD-MUSST Music Studies

(17) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations

(18) MJD-HYART History of Art

(19) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

(20) MJD-ANTHR Anthropology

(21) MJD-PHILY Philosophy

(22) MJD-SCITS Science and Technology Studies

(23) MJD-POLSC Political Science and International Relations

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BModLang in this combined course, students must complete one major and one minor selected from the following areas:

(i) MNR-CHLAC - Chinese Language and Culture

(ii) MNR-FRENB - French

(iii) MNR-GRMNB - German

(iv) MNR-INLAC - Indonesian Language and Culture

(v) MNR-ITALB - Italian

(vi) MNR-JALAC - Japanese Language and Culture

(vii) MNR-KOLAC - Korean Language and Culture

(viii) MNR-SPNHB - Spanish

(4) In order to satisfy the requirements of the BA in this combined course, students must complete one and may complete two majors from the BA list. An additional language major may be chosen but only as a second major. Students undertaking a second language major will be exempt from the requirement to take a language minor.

(5) Students who begin this course mid-year will only be able to attempt Bachelor of Arts units in their first semester of enrolment.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BP001 - Bachelor of Arts

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including one of the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts.

(1) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology
(2) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies
(3) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History
(4) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies
(5) MJD-CRIMN Criminology
(6) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies
(7) MJD-FNART Fine Arts
(8) MJD-GNDST Gender Studies
(9) MJD-HISTY History
(10) MJD-HGYPL Human Geography and Planning
(11) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
(12) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society
(13) MJD-LINGO Linguistics
(14) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design
(15) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies
(16) MJD-MUSST Music Studies
(17) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations
(18) MJD-HYART History of Art
(19) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
(20) MJD-ANTHR Anthropology
(21) MJD-PHILY Philosophy
(22) MJD-SCITS Science and Technology Studies
(23) MJD-POLSC Political Science and International Relations

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Human Rights (Specialised) degree Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 85, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 60; and

(b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

Course structure

9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

(a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

(i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

MJD-HMRDM Human Rights

and

(ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

(iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 36 credit points (normaly 6 units) of Level 3 units; and

(iv) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

Satisfactory progress

10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Honours (Honours) Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.

and

The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 75 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Philosophy, Politics and Economics major.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.

Course structure

9.(1) The Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Honours consists of 48 credit points, including:

(a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

(b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

(c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

(2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:

HON-PPECN Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Satisfactory progress

10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.

(3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Final honours classification

13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

Note: This course is not available in 2023.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Modern Languages Honours (Honours) Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.

and

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA, and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the the relevant language major.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.

Course structure

9.(1) The Bachelor of Modern Languages Honours consists of 48 credit points, including:

(a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

(b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

(c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

(2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:

(1) HON-ASSTD Asian Studies

(2) HON-FRNCH French Studies

(3) HON-GRMAN German Studies

(4) HON-ITALN Italian Studies

Satisfactory progress

10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.

(3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Final honours classification

13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)/Bachelor of Modern Languages Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 98, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) a direct pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 75

(3) transfer to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is by invitation only. Eligibility according to Rule 8 does not guarantee entry.

and

(4) the student applies to transfer at the point of completing 48 points of study. A competitive entry process will apply as places within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) are strictly limited.

(5) A student enrolled in this combined course may apply to transfer out in place of an alternative exit, if they satisfy transfer rule 8 of the course BP054 Bachelor of Modern Languages.

(6) A student enrolled in this combined course may apply to transfer out in place of an alternative exit, if they are in ‘Good Standing' and have completed at least one of the foundation units of BH005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 240 credit points (normally 40 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

(2) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

(3) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

(4) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

(5) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

(6) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

(7) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

(8) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

(9) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

(10) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

(11) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

(12) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

(13) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

(14) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

(15) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

(16) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

(17) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

(18) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

(19) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

(20) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

(21) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

(22) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

(d) a degree-specific major fulfilling the requirements of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), excluding majors listed in 9(c).

and(e) any relevant foundation units; and

(f) any Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) core units; and

(g) 24 points of an Honours project associated with the major chosen at Rule 9(d) above; and

(h) 12 points of level 4 coursework units associated with the major chosen at Rule 9(d) above.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 240 credit points.

(3) Notwithstanding rule 9(1) (d) above, a student may, with the permission of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) coordinator, undertake a language major as a degree specific or second major in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).

(4) Notwithstanding rules 9(1) (g) and 9(1) (h) above, a student may, with the permission of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) coordinator, choose to complete the honours project and coursework units of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in the language chosen as the degree-specific major for the Bachelor of Modern Languages.

(5) Notwithstanding rule 9(1) (h) above, students must take 24 points of level 4/5 coursework units in their honours component.

Exit awards

10.(1) This rule does not apply.

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

(3) A student who has a weighted average mark below 75 in their first academic year but who, in the opinion of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Selection Group of the Curriculum Committee, has a reasonable prospect of attaining a cumulative weighted average mark of 75 by the time their progress is next assessed, is assigned the progress status of ‘On Probation' and appropriate conditions are applied to allow close monitoring of the student's progress in the next period with a view to course transfer if appropriate.

(4) To be awarded the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) a student must achieve an Honours classification of 2A or above.

(5) A student who is awarded an Honours classification below 2A is awarded the degree to which their degree-specific major belongs with the relevant classification of Honours.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

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