Course overview
The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to produce knowledgeable, articulate and innovative graduates recognised by their skills to think systematically and critically, gather and evaluate evidence from many and diverse sources, communicate clearly, and apply ethical principles to decision making for a variety of professions and industries. The three-year program offers specialisations and the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in the humanities, social sciences and visual arts to encourage students to design their own academic program to reflect their intellectual interests and career aspirations. An accelerated option is available for this course. By studying some units in summer and winter professional terms this course gives you the flexibility to accelerate and complete your degree in 2.5 years. For more information, visit Bachelor of Arts at ACU’
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Career Opportunities
Government and non-government organisations, policy development, community development, consulting and public relations, social and cultural research, primary, secondary and higher education, media and communications, publishing and journalism, humanitarian services, conservation and museums, creative industries.
Majors
Archaeology, Business Studies, Drama, English, Geography Environment and Society, History, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Sociology, Study of Religions, Theological Studies, Visual Arts.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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