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Bachelor of Humanities, Innovation and Technology
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Bring the human touch to technology. Disruptive technologies are reshaping our lives. We work, learn, live and innovate faster than ever before. Machine learning, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence have made it possible. Emerging technology's role in our lives is growing, but so are the ethical issues surrounding digital disruption. Tech skills are not enough. Employers need science and technology pioneers with a human perspective. People who can identify and solve issues raised by new technologies. People who'll respond to urgent questions about ethics, inequality and sustainability. La Trobe's Bachelor of Humanities, Innovation and Technology is on the forefront of offering that unique blend of skills. Study a combination of humanities, business and STEM subjects. You'll build a foundation of technical knowledge enhanced by creative, communication and critical thinking skills. Think topics on environmental science, the science fiction imagination, cyber law and policy, and the philosophy of virtual reality. Specially designed core subjects let you build a portfolio of work to present to future employers. Create localised activism campaigns. Work on global-minded movements you care about. Apply for prestigious awards and scholarships. Throughout your degree, you'll learn through ambitious real-world projects that give you the skills and experience to adapt to new challenges. Thanks to our partnerships with Cisco, DXC, IBM, Optus and Tech One, you'll see how technology heavyweights work firsthand. Build hands-on experience with placement opportunities with all our partners, and kickstart your career with the opportunity to interview at some of our partner companies upon graduation. You'll learn: Data-based critical thinking: Discover how to use data-based arguments to solve real-world problems. Sustainability in mind: Learn how our actions affect economic, social, political and environmental systems now and in the future. Cyber law and policy: Examine the effectiveness of the laws and policies which regulate cyberspace. Innovation and creative intelligence: Develop and execute creative solutions to some of the most pressing social issues of our time. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
360 credit points over 3 years or part time equivalent
Subjects
- Disruption: History of Innovation and Technology
- Modern Economies in a Changing World
- Data-based critical thinking
- The Science Fiction Imagination
- Globalisation and Development
- Climate
- Sustainability and Society
- Level 1 University elective Ethical Global Citizenship
- Making Sense of Modern Social Life
- Campaigning for Change
- Cyber Law and Policy
- Alternative Futures
- Innovation and Creative Intelligence
- Applied and Persuasive Communication
- Virtual Reality as Philosophy
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years): Prerequisite VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) (Current year 12 students exempt): La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed.
- Work Recognition (Current year 12 students exempt): Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
- Applicants with higher education study, Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study and Applicants with work and life experience: Prerequisite - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
