BA Structure and Requirements

Requirements | Single Major Structure | Double Major Structure
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Requirements

The BA requires three years of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.

You will study one Arts subject in depth (your major subject) over the three years while concurrently studying either a second major or a supporting subject. The remaining papers are your elective papers.

BA Degree Guidelines

• students are required to pass a total value of at least 360 points;
• at least 240 points must be above 100 Level, and at least 80 points must be above 200 Level;
• an Arts major subject comprises 120 points above 100 level, including 60 points at 300 Level;
• no paper can count towards two majors;
• a supporting subject comprises at least 70 points, with at least 40 points above 100 Level. In a double major, the second major subject fulfils this requirement;
• a major or supporting subject or specialisation must include any compulsory papers;
• up to 80 points may be taken 'outside' the Arts subjects (that is, from non-Arts subjects). In a double major, if the second major is a non-Arts subject, up to 120 points may be taken. If more than 120 points are required for the major, a Dean's waiver is required;
• a programme of study may only include two directed studies, of which only one may be counted towards your major. Each major has specific rules regarding directed studies. Please seek advice from the school;
• students must complete at least 30 points from the following papers, comprising 15 points chosen from List A and 15 points chosen from List B.

List A: Language and Culture

• ARTS101 Old Worlds - New Worlds (previously HUMA101)
• CHIN101 Chinese Language 1: Part A
• CHIN102 Chinese Language 2: Part B*
• ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research
• ESLA102 Academic Oral Presentation
• FREN131 French for Beginners 1
• FREN132 French for Beginners 2*
• GERM131 German for Beginners 1
• GERM132 German for Beginners 2*
• JAPA101 Basic Japanese: Part A*
• JAPA102 Basic Japanese: Part B*
• JAPA131 Japanese for Beginners 1: Part a
• JAPA132 Japanese for Beginners 1: Part B*
• LING131 Describing Language
• MAOR100 Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga
• MAOR101 Te Reo Maori: Intermediate 1*
• MAOR110 Te Reo Maori: Intermediate 2*
• MAOR111 Te Reo Maori: Introductory 1
• MAOR112 Te Reo Maori: Introductory 2*
• SPAN131 Spanish for Beginners 1
• SPAN132 Spanish for Beginners 2*
  
  * These papers are only available to students who have completed the necessary prerequisite. For students who have already studied a language at NCEA level 3 and are enrolling in 200 level language papers, the requirement to take 15 points from List A will be waived, but the requirements to take 15 points from List B will be maintained.

List B: Arts and Humanities

• ENGL104 Telling the Story
• HIST117 Global Histories: 1900 - the Present
• MPDV100 Introduction to Development Studies
• MUSI112 Introduction to Western Music
• PHIL150 The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy
• POLS108 Political Life in the Ancient World: Citizens, Slaves and Emperors
• RELS101 Religion Today
• SMST102 Media Cultures
• THST101 On Stage: Theatre in New Zealand Theatres
• TIKA151 Te Raranga Kete: Introduction to Maori Fibre Arts
• TIKA153 Mahi Whakaari Hou: Performing Arts - A Contemporary Perspective
• TIKA157 Mahi Whakaari Tawhito: Performing Arts - An Ancient Perspective
• TIKA163 Te Ao Tawhito, Te Ao Hou: Introduction to Traditional and Contemporary Maori Society
• TIKA164 Mai Tuawhakarere ki te Ao Hurihuri: Introduction to Traditional and Contemporary Maori Society (taught in Te Reo Maori)
• TTWA150 Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Single Major Structure

This diagram sets out the minimum requirements for the BA with a single major. Your major must be one of the Arts subjects. 100 Level papers are introductory and are normally taken in the first year of study; 200 Level, are more advanced and are normally taken in the second year; and 300 Level papers, the most advanced, are normally taken in the third year. You can do more than the minimum requirement, for instance, by taking fewer 100 Level papers and more at advanced level.

Notes:

1. Your first major must be an Arts subject.

2. You can do more than the minimum requirement, for instance, by taking fewer 100 Level papers and more advanced level papers.

3. Normally you must pass at least 60 points at 100 level in any subject(s) before going on to 200 level papers; for 300 level papers, you must first pass 90 points at 100 and 200 level. . You must also meet any specific prerequisites listed.

4. A work placement is available at 200 and 300 level.

Double Major Structure

This diagram shows how you can study two subjects in depth, that is, a double major. Your first major must be one of the Arts subjects. Your second major may be another Arts subject or one from either the Social Sciences subjects or another School of Studies. If your second major is a non-Arts subject, all 'elective papers' must be in Arts subjects.