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At UTAS Faculty of Arts, you can study part or all of your degree without needing to regularly visit a UTAS campus.
| Unit Code - Unit Name | Semester | Options | Campus | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aboriginal Studies |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
ws |
H,L,W,D |
Ms Carol Pybus |
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2 |
ws |
H,L,W,D |
Ms Carol Pybus |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
r |
H,L,D |
Dr Mitchell Rolls |
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1 |
wd |
H,L,D |
Dr Mitchell Rolls |
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HAB211/311 - Van Diemen's Land: Contested History, Contested Place |
1 |
wd |
H, D |
Dr Kristyn Harman |
1 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Kristyn Harman |
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1 |
ws |
H, L, D |
Ass Prof Hamish Maxwell-Stewart |
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2 |
H,L,D |
Dr Mitchell Rolls |
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2 |
wd |
L,D |
Ms Wendy Aitken |
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Asian Studies |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,L, D |
Dr T Tanasaldy |
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1 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr T Tanasaldy |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr T Tanasaldy |
|
1 |
fo |
D |
Ass Prof Pam Allen |
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English |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
wd |
H,L,D |
Dr Lisa Fletcher and Dr Robert Clarke |
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2 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Lisa Fletcher and Dr Robert Clarke |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Hannah Stark |
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1 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Hannah Stark |
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1 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Hannah Stark |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Elizabeth Lane |
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1 |
fo |
L,D |
Dr Robert Clarke |
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European Languages |
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1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Adam Russell |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Adam Russell |
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History & Classics |
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History |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
ws |
H,L,W,D |
Dr Anthony Page |
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2 |
ws |
H,L,W,D |
Dr Tom Dunning |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
ws |
H,D |
Prof Michael Bennett |
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1 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Elizabeth Freeman |
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1 |
wd |
L,D |
Dr Anthony Page |
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HTA275/375 - History of the Indigenous Peoples of North America |
1 |
ws |
L,W,D |
Dr Tom Dunning |
2 |
rs |
H,D |
Assoc Prof Stefan Petrow |
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2 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr E Freeman |
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2 |
ws |
L,D |
Dr Tom Dunning |
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Classics |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Geoff Adams |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathon Wallis |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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HTC101 - Ancient Civilisations 1B: Intro to Classical Literature |
2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Geoff Adams |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
|
1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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1 |
rs |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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1 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Geoff Adams |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis/ Dr Graeme Miles |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Geoff Adams |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis/ Dr Graeme Miles |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Geoff Adams |
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2 |
rs |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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2 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Graeme Miles |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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2 |
wd |
H,D |
Dr Jonathan Wallis |
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Philosophy |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
wd |
H,L,D |
TBA |
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1 |
fo |
H,D |
TBA |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Tim Jarvis |
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2 |
wd |
H,L,D |
TBA |
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2 |
wd |
H,L,D |
Dr James Chase |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Lucy Tatman |
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1 |
wd |
H,L,D |
Dr James Chase |
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1 |
ws |
H,D |
Dr Leila Toiviainen |
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1 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Richard Cory |
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1 |
ws |
H,L,D |
Dr Ingo Farin |
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2 |
wd |
L,D |
Dr Graham Wood |
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2 |
ws |
H,L,D |
Dr James Chase |
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2 |
ws |
H,L,D |
Dr Sonam Thakchoe |
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2 |
wd |
H,L,D |
Dr Sonam Thakchoe |
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2 |
ws |
H,L,D |
Dr Ingo Farin |
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Sociology |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
wd |
H,L,W,D |
TBA |
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2 |
wd |
H,L,W,D |
Dr Peta Cook |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
wd |
L,D |
Dr Peta Cook |
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1 |
wd |
L,D |
Dr Kris Natalier |
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1 |
wd |
H,L,D |
Dr Santi Rozario |
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4 |
wd |
H,D |
Prof R. White |
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4 |
wd |
H,D |
Prof R. White |
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2 |
wd |
L,D |
Daphne Habibis |
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2 |
ws |
H,D |
Prof A Franklin |
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2 |
wd |
L,D |
Daphne Habibis |
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2 |
wd |
L,D |
Dr Emily Bishop/Dr Nick Hookway |
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Government |
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3 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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5 |
fo |
D |
Assoc. Prof Kate Crowley |
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Government |
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| First Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Tony McCall |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Joanna Vince |
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1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr M Alessandrini |
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1 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Joanna Vince |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Megan Alessandrini |
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2 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Tony McCall |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Professor Aynsley Kellow |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
A/Prof Richard Eccleston (Coordinator)and Dr Matthew Killingsworth |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Megan Alessandrini |
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International Relations |
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| First Year | ||||
2 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Fred Gale |
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| Second and Third Year | ||||
1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Matt Killingsworth |
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1 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Matthew Sussex |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Terry Narramore |
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1 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Fred Gale |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Matthew Sussex |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Terry Narramore |
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2 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Hannah Murphy |
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Police Studies - Government |
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1 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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1 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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1 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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1 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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1 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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1 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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2 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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2 |
fo |
D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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Summer Schools |
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3 |
fo |
H,L,D |
Dr Matthew Sussex |
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3 |
fo |
H,D |
Dr Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
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Winter Schools |
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4 |
wd |
H,D |
Prof R. White |
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4 |
wd |
H,D |
Prof R. White |
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Spring Schools |
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5 |
fo |
D |
Assoc. Prof Kate Crowley |
The Faculty of Arts is committed to providing support for students who are not able to study on campus. A bursary of up to $300 per year will be provided to those students who are disadvantaged due to difficulties accessing the University campuses.
The specific aims of the bursary are:
Those eligible to apply are students who meet the following criteria:
If you are considering applying to study off-campus, contact us or find out more at Future Students.
Once you have been accepted into UTAS, you must complete your enrolment or re-enrolment form. For full information, see Enrolments.
When completing this form, in the Attendance section ensure you write 'external' against each unit you wish to study off-campus. Also check your Personal Details. The Distance Education Office mails all materials to your postal (term) address. Check that both your postal and residential addresses are correct, as well as your other contact details.
When your completed enrolment form has been approved and processed, Student Centre will then send you your Confirmation of Enrolment slip. Check this very carefully, particularly the Study mode Ext' or 'Int' against the units you are enrolled in. If this is incorrect, vary your enrolment (see below).
Also check that your study centre is correct, as this is where you will be expected to sit your examination. For example if you study in the north west area your study centre should be W', interstate N', and so on. It is important to check these details carefully.
Vary your enrolment when changing units or when changing your mode of study - for instance, when changing from Internal 'I' to External 'E'.
If you have moved, changed your mobile or home phone number, remember to change your contact details as soon as possible.
To make these changes, see Enrolments and eStudent Centre.
The UTas ID Card is a plastic Card with a magnetic stripe on the back. The front of the Card is printed with a photograph of the cardholder, identity data, information on the holder's University status (staff, student, full-time, part-time, course title, department etc), a Library barcode and an expiry date for the ID Card.
Generally, student cards expire on the next census date after the last semester of current enrolment. As an example, if you are enrolled for a full year in 2013, the expiry will be the semester 1 census date in 2014. If you are only enrolled for first semester 2013, the card expiry will be the census date in semester 2 2013.
Your Student or Staff ID Card provides proof of your identity and your membership of the University community. It is also your Library Card. Carry your ID Card with you at all times whilst on University property. It is required when:
Any registered University member is entitled to an ID Card. This includes staff and correctly enrolled full and part-time students. Some non-members such as traveling academics may also be entitled to an ID Card.
For new students, information on how and where to get an ID card is available at http://www.utas.edu.au/enrol/idcards. You will need to bring photo identification along with your student identification number (printed on your letter of offer) to obtain your card.
Continuing UTAS students need to bring their old card and swap it for a new one.
ID Cards are issued by Student Centre on the Sandy Bay, Newnham and Cradle Coast Campuses.
Staff and "Non University Members" should ask Human Resources about obtaining an ID card.
If you are a new or continuing student and studying externally, you can obtain an ID Card by sending a passport sized photo of yourself with your signature on the back, together with a certified copy of some other photo identification and your student identification number, to:
Student Centre - Hobart
University of Tasmania
Private Bag 45
HOBART TAS 7001
If you require a card for Library borrowing, ask at the Library about Special Borrower Cards and casual photocopying cards if you are not a student or staff member of the University of Tasmania and wish to use the borrowing and photocopying services.
There is no charge for your ID Card. Replacement of lost or damaged ID Cards will incur a small fee.
No, building access is provided via a separate card. However, you should carry both your access card and your ID Card with you when on campus to enable security to validate your access permissions if required. Failure to carry the ID Card when using a proxy card may result in your removal from the building and confiscation of the proxy card.
Each ID Card must have a PIN associated with it in order for it to work with CAPS or Meal Manager equipment. The first time you use an enabled device (excluding coin machines) you will be asked to enter and then confirm your PIN. The PIN must be between 4 and 8 digits long. Do not tell anyone your PIN as it will allow access to the account(s) attached to your ID Card.
The TUU and Student Association currently utilise a sticker that attaches to the ID Card in order to identify the holder for association and entitlements. It is OK to attach this sticker to the ID Card, but it should be located on the rear of the ID Card away from the magnetic stripe. Users are strongly discouraged from placing any other stickers on the ID Card as they may impede the card function.
Your ID Card should be carried on your person at all times when on campus.
Your UTas ID Card is not transferable, and if it is found in the possession of any person other than the authorised holder it may be confiscated. ID Cards should not be loaned to another person!
Your UTas ID Card should be kept secure, and you are liable for any losses resulting from unauthorised building entry or transactions. You are responsible for all items borrowed on your ID Card unless you reported the loss of the ID Card before the item was borrowed.
Report a lost or stolen ID Card to the Library or the IT Service Desk as soon as possible so the card can be locked to prevent fraud. You will then need to contact the Student Centre to get a new card printed.
The University will not use the ID Card photo or personal information (except as required for University purposes) unless you give your consent.
Most units will have a reader see your Unit Outline for details. The reader will contain relevant readings on topics chosen for study and it is essential. A Reader Order Form (including price) will be included in your study package.
Your course reader, for either pickup or post, may be purchased online at the UniPrint website
Copies of the reader will also be available in the Reserve section of the Library, and/or on e-reserve, on each campus.
Note: while your unit's required/recommended texts and books are to be purchased from the Co-op Bookshop, distance education readers will not be available from the bookshop.
Your Unit Outline will provide information on prescribed and recommended texts. Most texts (with the exception of readers - see above) can be purchased from the University Co-op Bookshop, unless otherwise stated in your Course Guide.
Order online, by email, phone or in person through the Co-op Bookshop.
| Trading Hours | Standard: Monday to Thursday 8:30-4:30 Friday 8:30-4:00
Vacation: Monday to Thursday 8:30-4:30 Friday 8:30-4:00 |
| Location | Student Union Building, Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 |
| Telephone | +61 3 6224 2614 |
| Fax | +61 3 6224 6724 |
| Website | www.coop-bookshop.com.au |
| utashobart@coop-bookshop.com.au |
| Trading Hours | Standard: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:00
Extended Hours: (12/03/12 to 25/03/12) Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 Vacation: Monday to Friday 9:00-4:00 |
| Location | Newnham Drive, Newnham TAS 7248 |
| Telephone | +61 3 6326 1067 |
| Fax | +61 3 6326 8937 |
| Website | www.coop-bookshop.com.au |
| utashobart@coop-bookshop.com.au |
Study schools are an important part of off-campus study. Apart from the beneficial academic aspect, it gives you the chance to meet your lecturer and have some face-to-face contact with other staff and students. Study schools are an excellent opportunity for raising any problems you may be having, and for exchanging contact details with other students.
Read your Unit Outline or Course Guide to find out about study school times and locations. Study Schools are not compulsory. However, alternative work may be requested in lieu of non-attendance.
Please contact us at least one week prior to each study school, of your intention to attend or not. This will enable us to notify you if there are any changes of schedule or cancellations. A response slip detailing dates, times, location will be included with your study package.
If you have a disability and require certain needs, contact us to make special arrangements.
Tea and coffee will normally be provided. We recommend that you bring lunch with you as there are no eating facilities open on the campus during the weekend.
The University is approximately 8km north of the CBD. From Launceston, proceed along the highway that heads towards George Town. The highway runs parallel with the Tamar River. Stay in the right lane as you will eventually need to turn right. There will be a sign indicating the turn-off to the University. Once on the University campus follow Brooks Road until you reach the second roundabout turning into Newnham Drive. Proceed a short distance along Newnham Drive and park in the main car park area on the left-hand side.
Study school venues are located in Faculty of Arts building. Look at the campus maps and use the interactive map to locate Arts, Faculty of Arts building. Look under the heading View Utilities' to locate parking areas (grey sections) and other utilities. Schools of English, History, Philosophy, Social Work and Government are also located in this building. Riawunna (Aboriginal Studies) is located in the building next to Arts building.
Most study schools will be held in L131, L135, L141, L142 or lecture theatre 9 (L151). The Arts building is opposite the main carpark. Enter through the main self-opening doors (entrance located near the turning circle). The tutorial rooms are immediately on your right once inside the building. For study schools held in Riawunna proceed as shown on your interactive map (just behind the Faculty of Arts building).Enter through the self-opening doors into the foyer, then veer right along the corridor where you will locate your tutorial room.
Riawunna - Room 107 (Ground Floor, Hytten Hall, Building 40)
From the city proceed down Regent Street and turn right into Alexander Street . At the end of Alexander Street , turn left into French Street. Hytten Hall is well marked with a large street sign. Studentscan park in French Street . (Refer to your PDF map.) Following the sign to Hytten Hall, walk up the short drive then through the glass doors on the right, down the stairs, and along the passage to the end. Room 107 should be on the left.
Rooms HUM345, 347, 365 ( Humanities Building - Building 29)
Proceed along Churchill Avenue , through the main entrance and park in the parking area on the right. The Humanities building should be the main building near the car park (29 on map). Enter through the door entrance visible from the car park. Once inside you should be in the Philosophy foyer. Turn to the right, from the foyer area, and room HUM365 will be the first room you come to. Check room numbers for other venue locations.
Arts206, 216A, 322 (Social Sciences Building 26)
To locate room Arts206 from car park, walk down beside the Humanities Building until you locate a flight of stairs (facing the Arts Bldg). Proceed up 2 flights where you will see a large fish pond near self-opening automatic doors this is level 2. Inside turn left and proceed to end of the corridor where room 206 is at the foot of a stairwell.
To locate rooms 216A and 322 (bldg 26 on map), enter the door that is opposite Lazenby's Bistro.
The campus is located on Mooreville Road , Burnie. The centre will be opened 15 minutes before the start of the study school and will remain open for approximately half an hour after commencement of the study school. Therefore it is important to arrive on time or, if you know prior to the study school you may be late, please contact us or the Cradle Coast Campus so the lecturer can be made aware of this and let you in.
If you do arrive late, go around the back of the building (into the court yard) so the class can see you and they will let you in through the front door. If you have a security swipe card, use this to enter the building.
You are advised to bring your own lunch as once you are in the building you are there until the end of the study school. (When you leave the building you will not be able to get back in unless someone has a swipe card or there is someone still in the building.)
View videoconference maps and information
A few study sessions are linked across campuses via video-link. This is to enable as many students as possible to attend their closest campus.
If you are a distance education student, submit your assignments via your unit’s MyLO assignment submission (drop box) tool.
Assignments will be marked as received by the date and time shown on MyLO.
Please include a completed cover sheet with every assignment. Use one of the following cover sheet files:
Assignment Cover Sheet [WORD 94KB] | Assignment Cover Sheet [PDF 60KB]
Unfortunately assignments occasionally go astray, so always make sure that you can produce a copy of your assignment, if needed.
Assignments will be returned to your UTAS (term) postal address (if not marked on line by your lecturer).
Please note: Ensure your contact details are up to date and remember to change your term address straight away if you move. This will avoid your important marked assignment being returned to us undelivered. Addresses such as c/- Newnham Campus, c/- International Services etc are not sufficient. We need a full address to your mail to).
Allow 3 to 4 weeks for assignments to be marked and returned.
If you are having difficulty with your assignment and cannot meet the due date, contact your lecturer before this date to seek advice and request an extension.
Students whose assignments are not received by our office by the due date and who have not made contact with their lecturer may be penalised.
All assignments must be submitted before any exam, unless prior arrangements have been made with your lecturer. If this requirement is not met, you may not be eligible to sit the exam.
Any queries relating to examinations (such as timetables, sitting an exam at a different location, applying for deferred exams) should be directed to the Examinations Office.
All correspondence from the Examinations Office will be done only via email. Check your university email account on a regular basis.
If you are a distance education student undertaking exams whose Study Centre is Isolated (I), or Interstate (N), the Examinations Office should send you an email about your exams at the beginning of the semester. (If you Study Centre is Hobart (H), Launceston (L) or Cradle Coast (W), you will not receive this email.)
You will be expected to sit at the Study Centre you have nominated on your Enrolment Form. If you cannot sit the exam at your nominated Study Centre, contact the Examinations Office.
Examination timetables for each semester (including summer schools and deferred exams) will be available online.
Key
Dates
Information on when the examination timetable will be available
Examinations and Results
The examination timetable
| Staff | Vicki Simm, Vivienne Condren and Julie Leeder |
| Office Hours | 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) |
| Location | Launceston Campus, Faculty of Arts, Room L107 (Ground Floor) |
| Postal Address | Distance Education Office
Faculty of Arts University of Tasmania Locked Bag 1340C LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 |
| Telephone | +61 3 6324 3663
1800 671 526 (toll free) |
| Fax | +61 3 6324 3652 |
| Website | www.utas.edu.au/arts |
| DistanceEd.Arts@utas.edu.au |
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13 March, 2013
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