Bachelor of Arts

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. 

Areas of study

Archaeology, business studies, design and technologies, drama, economics, English, geography environment and society,  history, international development studies, languages, legal studies, mathematics, music, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, study of religions, theological studies, visual arts.

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.

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.