Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01032F

The Bachelor of Arts develops your ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, problem-solve and communicate. These are the skills needed in the 21st century workplace. Along with in-depth knowledge about your chosen discipline area, you will be given opportunities to show initiative, work as a team member, and be flexible and adaptable. You can develop all these skills while following your personal and professional interests across a broad range of Majors and Minors in a variety of discipline areas. This freedom to choose enhances your personal development, future employment prospects and potential to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the broader community. No matter what you specialise in, completing a Bachelor of Arts gives you the opportunity to work almost anywhere in the world. You might decide to travel during your degree, with both long- and short-term opportunities available through our Study Abroad or Experience the World programs.

Structure

  • To complete a Bachelor of Arts you will study 24 courses. These include the core curriculum and a compulsory academic writing course, your eight-course Major, and elective courses with which you might study a second Major or six-course Minor: 3 core courses in Philosophy, Ethics and Theology
  • 1 course in academic writing
  • 8 courses for your Major
  • 12 elective courses from the School of Arts and Sciences, which can be used to form a second Major (8 courses) or Minor (6 courses)

Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Behavioural Science
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Management
  • Film & Screen Production
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Politics and
  • International Relations
  • Social Justice
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theology

Standard entry requirements

  • Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
  • OR Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
  • OR Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

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