Course overview
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.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Employment in both government and private sectors, media and communications; arts and cultural organisations; higher education; business sector; not-for-profit organisations. Roles may include historian; social scientist; political analyst. Completion of a Master of Teaching may lead to employment as a teacher.
Majors
Areas of study
Archaeology, business studies, design and technologies, drama, English, geography environment and society, history, languages, mathematics, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, study of religions, theological studies, visual arts.
Other Information
Practical experience
Period of voluntary service with a not-for-profit community organisation as part of the compulsory Learning in the Community unit in third year.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English (Band 3). For study in Mathematics: Mathematics Advanced (Band 3) (not Mathematics Standard 2). Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education. Other applicants Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study. Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study. Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience. Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- Strathfield (Mount St Mary)NSW