Welcome to the
ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
Information Session
14/02/2013
Professor Toni Makkai
Dean and Director
College of Arts and Social Sciences
About the College
The College of Arts & Social Sciences
(CASS) includes:
• Research School of Humanities and the
Arts
• Research School of Social Sciences
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About the College
The largest of the seven Colleges, CASS is made up of:
• 3936 undergraduate students
• 600 postgraduate coursework students
• 700 higher degree research students
• 314 academic staff
• 75,000+ alumni
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Be part of something big
• Reputation - ranked number one in Australia, number
13 in the world for arts and humanities, number one in
Australia and number 20 in the world for social sciences
(2012-2013 Times Higher Education World University Rankings)
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ANU has ranked top in Australia and top ten in the world
in seven disciplines, including Philosophy, Politics and
Environmental Science, in the 2012 QS World University
Rankings by Subject.
• Opportunity – overseas exchange, fieldwork and the
Australian National Internships Program
• Flexibility – design your degree with choices from over
50 study areas to complete majors, minors and electives
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Be part of something big
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2012
We have 5 subjects in the top 10 in the world:
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History and Archaeology 7 (listed as one subject)
Linguistics 9
Politics 10
International Relations 10
Philosophy 6
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Sociology 14
Modern Languages 18
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Majors and minors
Choose to study the areas you are passionate about:
• 24 courses over three years (eight per year – full-time)
• specialise in two areas called majors and minors - you must complete
one major and one minor.
Major:
Minor:
Electives:
sequence of eight courses in a subject area
sequence of four courses in a subject area
choose from a wide range of electives to complement
your study.
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Majors and minors
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Ancient Greek
Ancient History
Anthropology
Animation and Video
Arabic
Archaeology
Archaeological Practice*
Art History
Art Theory*
Asian Art History
Biological Anthropology
Ceramics*
Ceramics Design Arts*
Chinese Language
Contemporary Europe
Creative and Prof. Practice*
Development Studies
English
Environmental Studies
European History
Film & New Media Studies
French Language & Culture
Furniture*
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Furniture Design Arts*
Gender, Sexuality, & Culture
Geography
German Language & Culture
Glass*
Glass Design Arts*
Gold and Silversmithing*
Gold and Silversmithing
Design Arts*
Hindi Language
History
Indonesian Language
International Communication
International Relations
Italian Language & Culture
Japanese Language
Japanese Linguistics
Korean Language
Latin
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Middle Eastern & Central
Asian Studies
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Music
Music Inquiry*
Painting*
Performance*
Persian
Philosophy
Photomedia*
Political Science
Printmedia and Drawing*
Psychology
Sanskrit Language
Sculpture*
Sculpture Design Arts*
Sociology
Spanish Language &
Culture
Textiles*
Textiles Design Arts*
Thai Language
Urdu Language
Vietnamese Language
Visual Arts Practice
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School and Centre Office Locations
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Career opportunities
• 5 star ratings in the 2012 Australian Good Universities Guide for
getting a full-time job, positive graduate outcomes and graduate
starting salaries
• Our students develop skills in: research, problem solving, critical and
creative thinking, project management, presenting and writing
• CASS alumni have gone onto careers in: communications, policy,
academia, development, the arts, media, international affairs,
diplomacy and more
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Research pathway - Honours
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Additional year after completing your bachelor degree
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Employers regard an Honours degree as a significant
extra marker of achievement and potential
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Most effective way of qualifying for higher degree work at
Masters and PhD level
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Carry out an independent research project under the
guidance of a specialist academic supervisor
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Excellent record in undergraduate studies required for
entry into Honours.
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Getting involved
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Sports, clubs and societies
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Academic skills and learning centre
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SIGN - mentoring program
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Exchange / internships
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Career planning (Careers service)
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Welcome to the
ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
Information Session
Dr. Alistair Noble
Associate Dean (Student Progress)
14/02/2013
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Student Progress: What does this mean?
Late withdrawal from a course:
For students who want to withdraw from a course for valid reasons and it
is after the census date:
• Discuss with course convenor, school student office, CASS student
office, or me
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Special Exams
For students whose circumstances prevent or
have prevented them from sitting a formal
sit down examination:
• Discuss with course convenor, school student office, CASS student
office, or me
• http://cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/undergraduate-examinations
• Student Enrolment & Administrative procedures (SEAP) guide:
http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/seap/examinationsandassessment/index.
php
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Special Consideration
For students who believe that their academic performance in an
assessment/examination has been adversely affected by illness or other
causes during the semester:
• Discuss with course convenor, school
student office, or me
• http://cass.anu.edu.au/currentstudents/undergraduate-examinations
• Student Enrolment & Administrative
procedures (SEAP) guide:
http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/seap/examinatio
nsandassessment/index.php
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Appealing a Grade
If you genuinely believe you have received an inappropriate or incorrect
result in a College of Arts and Social Sciences course, there are steps
you can take to have that result reviewed. This must be done within 20
working days of the formal notification of results.
• http://cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/rules-and-policies/appeals
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Probation and Show Cause
http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/seap/academicprogress/6.1.php
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Further Contacts
Academic Skills and Learning Centre
Website: https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/
Email: academicskills@anu.edu.au
Ph. (02) 6125 2972
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Further Contacts
Counseling Centre
Website: http://counselling.anu.edu.au/
Ph. (02) 6125 2442
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Further Contacts
Dean of Students
Website: http://www.anu.edu.au/dos/
Ph. (02) 6125 4184
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Further Contacts
Disability Services
Website: http://disability.anu.edu.au/
Ph. (02) 6125 5036
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Contact
Dr. Alistair Noble
assocdeansp.cass@anu.edu.au
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