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Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Arts

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUB022UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Equip yourself for the challenges of the 21st century with our combined bachelor's degree in Human Rights and Arts. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Human Rights where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Arts where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options.

Why study this course?

UWA is the only university in WA that affords undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a full program of study in human rights. Combining this with the Arts will equip you to think holistically, developing an enhanced awareness of relationships – with oneself, others and the world. You will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.

What will I learn?

Human Rights provides an understanding about real-world human rights challenges from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives. The Bachelor of Human Rights will give you the capacity to approach complex social and political problems from a range of perspectives.

Combine this with a Bachelor of Arts where you will cultivate your passions while developing career-ready transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career. 

Career opportunities

  • Advocacy
  • Community Development
  • Diplomacy
  • Human Services
  • International Development
  • Journalism
  • Politics
  • Public Service

Course record

Majors

Combine the following extended major from the Bachelor of Human Rights 

  • Human Rights (Extended Major)

With a wide range of majors from the Bachelor of Arts

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating with a combined Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Arts are well placed for the job market. Their ability to apply human rights principles towards contentious social and political questions as well as their strong communication and critical thinking skills provide them with the tools that employers are looking for.

Potential jobs

  • Advocacy
  • Community Development
  • Diplomacy
  • Human Services
  • International Development
  • Journalism
  • Politics
  • Public Service


Entry requirements

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24-26

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, 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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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA