Course overview
Campion’s undergraduate degree centres on a core curriculum covering Literature, History, Philosophy, Theology, Classical Languages, Mathematics and Science. Its aim is not the accumulation of knowledge but the cultivation of wisdom – not the filling of a pail, in W.B.Yeats’ words, but the lighting of a fire. The Liberal Arts not only impart certain fundamental skills – such as the powers of analysis and synthesis; proficiency in reading, writing and speaking, and intellectual balance and the arts of communication through exposure to varied cultures and languages – they also provide an invaluable preparation for life and the workplace.
Australian universities do not offer an integrated education in the Liberal Arts, characterised by a core curriculum – embracing both the arts and sciences – which all students undertake. Yet such an education is of powerful and enduring value, as shown by the effectiveness of graduates in the marketplace. More than half of the Fortune 500 CEOs, for example, have a degree in the Liberal Arts. In addition, such graduates are recognised for their ability to gain admission to the most prestigious universities for postgraduate degrees.
Full-time students, studying four disciplines per semester, will finish the BA degree in three years. Time frames for part-time and miscellaneous students will vary. For the first two years, full-time students will study four of the five core disciplines: Theology, Philosophy, History and Literature. In their third year, students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts are required to complete two Science units, and may elect to complete a major (total of eight units) in an area of study.
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Benefits of a liberal arts education
Make a more informed choice about your career path
A liberal arts education introduces students to a range of subjects they may not have otherwise encountered, allowing for the discovery of new interests and the pursuit of previously ignored avenues.
Develop knowledge and skills to carry you across a range of industries
A liberal arts degree covers a broader range of knowledge and skills than a degree specialising in a single discipline. Liberal arts degrees are renowned for their ability to foster:
- analytical, critical and creative thinking
- oral and written communication skills
- problem solving skills
- information literacy skills
- ethical decision-making skills
- the ability to pose meaningful questions
- self-confidence and self-understanding
Liberal arts degrees are appealing to employers
A recent study by Deloitte reported that humanities educated individuals exhibit superior critical thinking and communication skills. Significantly, Ernst and Young have reported that employers are placing higher value on critical thinking, problem-solving and effective communication than vocational schooling when recruiting recent graduates.
Develop a strong foundation for postgraduate study
Liberal arts graduates are often better equipped to deal with the rigour of postgraduate study given the focus on developing higher order thinking and communication skills in their undergraduate study.
Increase your earnings potential
A recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) has found the average 40-year ROI of a liberal arts degree to be nearly $200,000 higher than the average ROI of all college graduates.
A liberal arts education is education for life
The value of a liberal arts degree goes well beyond its potential to aid your future career. A liberal arts degree produces well-rounded, articulate graduates with a love of learning and the ability to engage with everything life has to offer on a deeper level.
Majors
In their third year, students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts may elect to complete a major (total of eight units) in an area of study. History, Philosophy, Literature and Theology.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney CampusNSW