Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible, new-age degree featuring a choice of six majors, each offering a unique perspective on the world around you and your role in it. You'll learn how to improve your decision-making, generate new ideas, and think critically and creatively.

At a time when some jobs are disappearing, others are evolving and new jobs are emerging, these are the transferable skills that will future proof your career.

CDU's Bachelor of Arts develops both the breadth and depth of your knowledge. It gives you the freedom to focus on your area of interest, while also studying other subjects from a wide range of fields.

At CDU, you'll benefit from a unique focus on Indigenous leadership and the issues and opportunities facing Northern Australia and South-East Asia.

You'll also have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both, part-time or full-time. With 24/7 access to learning materials and online collaboration tools, you can study when it suits you.

Choose from six majors:

Media Studies, Literature and Creative Writing: Explore how the digital age is changing communication, interaction and the way information is shared. Learn about social media, media ethics, creative and professional writing, and multi-screen communication.

Society and Digital Culture: Learn how philosophy, sociology and Indigenous knowledge traditions influence the way we think about the world and make decisions. You'll explore the social issues facing Northern Australia and Southeast Asia and the cultural drivers that impact change.

Australian Indigenous Knowledges: Gain the skills and knowledge to work with Indigenous cultures and communities in a culturally-competent way. This major focuses on developing the knowledge and skills for meaningful policy-making and implementing change for Australia's Indigenous peoples. You'll learn about the sociological, economic, historical and cultural drivers that impact Australia's Indigenous policy-making and governance.

Languages, Linguistics and Culture: Learn a new language and examine the role of language and linguistics in our communities - Chinese, Greek, Indonesian or one of three Indigenous languages (Yolngu, Arrernte or Bininj Kunwok). Explore the mechanics of language, the role of languages in our socioeconomic and political lives, and how languages shape our identities and strengthen communities. Opportunities exist to advance your language skills with an in-country study program.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Adopt a variety of knowledge and skills from various disciplines across the University to explore special interests and advance your employment options in an ever-changing world.

Justice Studies, Peace and Truth-Telling: This major provides students with the opportunity to carefully consider the world hidden in plain sight. Units in this major explore climate justice, violent power structures, practices of soc ial transformation and their challenges. Graduate in this major with the skills to solve wicked problems.

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in a wide range of fields. The knowledge and skills you acquire through this degree will prepare you for work in a range of government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, diplomacy, policy advisor, communications, media, or consultancy particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia. Study with a focus on interdisciplinary studies will support your career as a project manager, public servant or entrepreneur.