Bachelor of Arts (Humanities, and Information and Library Studies)
OP702072
Closed to new enrolmentsAvailability
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Study type
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3. Some courses may not be available every Trimester, and some may run longer than the standard 16-18 week period.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
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Level7
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Credits400
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Study type
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Cost$15,469 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
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Student loan
Available.
This double major will give you essential skills for a career in information services. You will gain an understanding of the rapidly changing role of libraries and information organisations, learn critical thinking skills and acquire the knowledge necessary for a role in the information profession. Upon completion of this qualification, you will be able to research effectively, interpret complex issues and communicate clearly. You will also study history, literary studies, philosophy, art history and classical studies as part of the humanities component of this degree.
Qualification Update
New Students
OP702072 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities, and Information and Library Studies) is closed to new students. If you are interested in studying a degree in Library and Information Studies, please click on the link to find out more about our new programme, , OP7040 Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
Current students
If you were already enrolled in OP702072 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities, and Information and Library Studies) prior to 23 October 2017, you can continue to enrol in your next course as normal to complete your qualification.
Please note, to be awarded this qualification you will need to have completed all courses that make up the programme by the end of Trimester 1, 2023. You will also need to prioritise enrolling in the Humanities courses as these will be closing progressively from 2018.
The table below shows you the last trimesters we will be offering the Humanities courses. If you need help with choosing your courses, or have any questions, please email us.
Humanities Courses
Course | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
74104 Introducing Humanities and Arts |
Trimester 1 | ||||
74105 Humanities Tradition and Dissent |
Trimester 2 | ||||
74106 Humanities and Cultural Encounters | Trimester 2 | Trimester 1 | |||
74109 Art and Literature New Zealand (20 credit course) |
Trimester 1 | Trimester 1 | |||
74210 Exploring Art and Visual Culture (60 credit course) |
Trimester 1 & 2 |
Trimester 1 & 2 |
Trimester 1 & 2 |
Trimester 1 |
|
74307 Renaissance Art Reconsidered (60 credit course) |
Trimester 1 & 2 |
Trimester 1 & 2 |
Trimester 1 & 2 |
Trimester 1 |
Trimester 1 |
Please also note, from Trimester 3 2018, there are some changes to the library and information studies courses that make up the programme.
These changes will see students benefit from the latest courses developed for our new library programmes. Please be assured that any courses you have already completed will still be counted towards your qualification.
To see the course changes, please see the updated study plan below.
If you need help with choosing your courses, or have any questions, please contact us
Updated Study Plan for OP702072 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Information and Library Studies)
Please note, you may credit either the original course or the replacement course, but not both, to your degree.
Courses affected and their equivalents are shown in the table below.
Course Order |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Level |
Credits |
1 |
72170 Or LIS501 |
The Information Industry The Information Environment |
5 |
20 |
2 |
72171 Or LIS506 |
Library Systems and Processes Collection Management in Libraries |
5 |
20 |
3 |
72142 Or LIS502 Or 72141 |
Accessing Information Navigating and Using Information Academic Writing |
5 |
20 |
4 |
74104 |
Introducing Humanities and Arts |
5 |
20 |
5 |
74105 |
Humanities Tradition and Dissent |
5 |
20 |
6 |
74106 |
Humanities and Cultural Encounters |
5 |
20 |
7 |
74109 |
Art and Literature New Zealand |
5 |
20 |
8 |
72270 Or LIS603 |
Information Sources and Services Knowledge Organisation Systems |
6 |
20 |
9 |
72271 Or LIS601 |
User Education and Reference Skills Empowering People and Communities |
6 |
20 |
10 |
72272 Or LIS611 |
Cataloguing and Classification Cataloguing and Classification |
6 |
20 |
11 |
73213 |
Research Methods and Interpretation |
6 |
20 |
12 |
74210 |
Exploring Art and Visual Culture |
6 |
60 |
13 |
72370 Or LIS701 |
Information Issues Critical Perspectives for Library and Information Professionals |
7 |
20 |
14 |
72371 Or LIS702 |
Policy and Planning for Information Services Strategy and Planning in Information Organisations |
7 |
20 |
15 |
74307 |
Renaissance Art Reconsidered |
7 |
60 |
16 |
74342 Or 74347 Or 72374 |
Research Paper Practicum Social Informatics |
7 |
20 |
Graduate profile
As a graduate of this double major, you will:
- be skilled in critical analysis, argument and expression
- be able to analyse texts and their contexts and apply their knowledge to interdisciplinary study in the arts
- have a broad knowledge of the Humanities
- be able to draw on knowledge of the traditional underpinnings of librarianship and apply these to
contemporary contexts - be adept at using information technology
- be able to demonstrate broad subject knowledge with an arts focus
- have a strong understanding of the New Zealand context and the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi.
You will also be equipped to work in a range of careers, including management, human resource management, marketing, teaching, policy analysis, heritage conservation and library and information management.
Availability
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Study type
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3. Some courses may not be available every Trimester, and some may run longer than the standard 16-18 week period.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
-
Level7
-
Credits400
-
Study type
-
Cost$15,469 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
-
Student loan
Available.
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