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Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts is one of the major "generic" degrees at Macquarie University. Majors can be taken in this degree from most Divisions at Macquarie University. This page only deals with "Programs of Study" (also known as "coherent studies" or "coherencies") offered by the Department of Linguistics. For other information on this degree, including its rules and coherencies offered by other Departments, you are referred to the University Handbook.
Coherent Studies
1. Linguistics
Obtain an aggregate of at least 68 credit points, including at least 38 credit points in units at 200 level or above, and at least 18 credit points in units at 300 level or above, which must include the following approved coherent study:
At least 16 credit points from LING, SPH units.
2. Linguistics & Cognitive Psychology
Obtain an aggregate of at least 68 credit points, including at least 38 credit points in units at 200 level or above, and at least 18 credit points in units at 300 level or above, which must include the following approved coherent study:
At least 12 credit points from LING, SPH units, with 4 credit points from PSY303, PSY315, PSY321
3. Language & Communication
Obtain an aggregate of at least 68 credit points, including at least 38 credit points in units at 200 level or above, and at least 18 credit points in units at 300 level or above, which must include the following approved coherent study:
At least 12 credit points from LING units, with 4 credit points in units from the Departments of Critical & Cultural Studies, English, Media, European Languages or Asian Languages.
4. Linguistics & Special Education
Obtain an aggregate of at least 68 credit points, including at least 38 credit points in units at 200 level or above, and at least 18 credit points in units at 300 level or above, which must include the following approved coherent study:
At least 12 credit points from SPH units together with EDUC341
5. Linguistics & ESL
Obtain an aggregate of at least 68 credit points, including at least 38 credit points in units at 200 level or above, and at least 18 credit points in units at 300 level or above, which must include the following approved coherent study:
At least 12 credit points from LING units together with TEP437 and TEP447
6. Linguistics & Psychology
Obtain an aggregate of at least 68 credit points, including at least 38 credit points in units at 200 level or above, and at least 18 credit points in units at 300 level or above, which must include the following approved coherent study:
At least 12 credit points from LING312, LING317, LING321, LING341 together with 4 credit points from PSY307, PSY314, PSY318, PSY334