Bachelor of Arts
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
In a rapidly changing world, a Bachelor of Arts from ACU prepares you for the challenges of the future. Our course is designed to produce graduates who will think outside the box and thrive in the modern workplace. As you follow your passions, you will receive a world-class education and develop highly valued skills that are at the heart of the new economy: creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, and critical analysis.This course offers the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in humanities, social sciences, archaeology, psychology, and visual and creative arts. The full list of majors and minors can be viewed on the website.You will also have opportunities to join our exciting overseas study experiences in locations such as New York and Rome.An honours program is available to students who have excelled during their previous three years of study. You will build your expertise in your chosen major area of study by completing an independent research or creative project.This degree can also be used as a pathway into a Master of Teaching.
Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Arts, a student must complete 240 credit points (cp).
Subjects
- Part A : Arts MajorsComplete exactly 2 of the following:CodeTitleCredit PointsNotesARCHArchaeology80BUSDBusiness Studies80DETIDesign and Technologies80This major is only available to students in the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Secondary Teaching courses.DRAMDrama80ECONEconomics80ENGLEnglish80GEESGeography, Environment and Society80HISTHistory80INDVInternational Development Studies80This major is only available to students who transfer from the Bachelor of International Studies and who have completed units to 300-level as approved by the Course Coordinator.LANSLanguages80Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or other languages - available as cross-institutional study as approved by Course Coordinator.LEGLLegal Studies80Legal Studies Major is available only to students who transfer from the Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and who have completed designated units at appropriate levels as approved by Course Coordinators.MATHMathematics80MEDIMedia80MUSCMusic80PHILPhilosophy80PINRPolitics and International Relations80PSYCPsychology80SOCISociology80SRLGStudy of Religions80THSDTheological Studies80VISUVisual Arts80Part B : Arts MajorComplete exactly 1 of the following:CodeTitleCredit PointsNotesARCHArchaeology80BUSDBusiness Studies80DETIDesign and Technologies80This major is only available to students in the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Secondary Teaching courses.DRAMDrama80ECONEconomics80ENGLEnglish80GEESGeography, Environment and Society80HISTHistory80INDVInternational Development Studies80This major is only available to students who transfer from the Bachelor of International Studies and who have completed units to 300-level as approved by the Course Coordinator.LANSLanguages80Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or other languages - available as cross-institutional study as approved by Course Coordinator.LEGLLegal Studies80Legal Studies Major is available only to students who transfer from the Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and who have completed designated units at appropriate levels as approved by Course Coordinators.MATHMathematics80MEDIMedia80MUSCMusic80PHILPhilosophy80PINRPolitics and International Relations80PSYCPsychology80SOCISociology80SRLGStudy of Religions80THSDTheological Studies80VISUVisual Arts80
Standard entry requirements
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.Overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | International: $80,544 | No |
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| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | International: $80,544 | No |
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