Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
The Bachelor of Arts degree gives you the freedom to choose majors and minors according to your passions and interests. By doing so, you will develop a unique set of interdisciplinary skills that will set you up for a highly adaptable future across a range of industries. You'll become a creative thinker and clear communicator with a high level of cultural awareness, capable of guiding businesses and organisations through the complexities of modern life.
Industry and expert connections
Work-integrated learning is hard-wired into this degree and you are encouraged to take advantage of extensive industry-relevant experiences such as internships, study tours and other work-integrated learning opportunities.
Graduate outcomes
You'll be prepared for a career across a diverse range of industries, equipped with skills in research, analysis, communication, leadership and critical thinking. You will be a mobile, informed and engaged global citizen, ready to make a difference within any field that you choose. With its emphasis on critical thinking and information literacy, this degree also lays the groundwork for further study in research.
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Year 1
Note: Students must check the prerequisite and incompatible requirements before selecting any course within this program.
All students are required to complete at least one major. Where the foundation course for a major is one of the core courses, students will be required to choose an additional core course. For language majors, students must complete their language foundation course in Trimester 1 and commence their language major in Trimester 2 of first year.
You must complete the following courses:
Communication and Culture - 1506LHS
Foundations of Academic Writing - 1019LHS (online only)
Major Foundation Course
First Year Minor course
First Year Electives
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Free-choice Electives
Year 3
Students must ensure they complete a minimum of 60CP of third year courses from core, majors and Free-choice electives.
You must complete the following courses:
Wicked Problems - 3300LHS
Major courses
Free-Choice Electives
Students may only undertake a language major in which they are not native speakers. Language courses must be taken in sequence in accordance with the prerequisites specified.
Those who have completed Year 11 and 12 language study at secondary school or have some other level of proficiency should contact the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science to discuss the level at which to enrol. Students may commence their Language major at either first or second year depending on their level of proficiency.
You must complete 10 credit points from the following courses:
Independent Internship - 3200LHS
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Italian In-Country Independent Study - 3191LHS
Muslim World Study Tour - 3610LHS
Japan Study Tour - 2424LHS
China Study Tour - 2434LHS
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance, please liaise with you Program Director.
Art History and Theory
Art, Gender, Sexuality and the Body - 2431QCA (offered in odd years)
Memory and Trauma in Visual Culture - 2439QCA
Principles of Curating - 2389QCA (not offered from 2020)
Creative Writing
Writing Short Fiction - 2036LHS
Writing Poetry - 2154LHS
Writing Across Cultures - 2106LHS
Popular Genres - 3723LHS
Editing for Publication - 3706LHS
Criminal Justice
Sociology of Crime - 2007CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Introduction to Policing - 2002CCJ
Introduction to Corrections - 2003CCJ
Psychology of Crime - 2000CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Youth Justice - 3015CCJ
Punishment, Justice and Reform - 3006CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Drama
Page to Stage - 2223LHS
Contemporary Theatre and Its Origins - 2221LHS
Drama for Social Action - 2222LHS
Theatre Direction - 3221LHS
Devising Theatre - 3236LHS
Environmental Humanities
The Politics of Sustainability - 2101GIR
Global Security - 2020GIR
A History of Nature - 2059LHS
Public Policy for Change - 2111LHS
Gender Studies
Art, Gender, Sexuality and the Body - 2431QCA (offered in odd years)
Gender Issues in Islam and Muslim Societies - 2614LHS
Language and Gender - 2150LHS
Gender, Crime and Justice - 2015CCJ
History
Australia and the World - 2101LHS
A History of Nature - 2059LHS
The Body in History - 2054LHS
A History of Terrorism and Political Violence - 2055LHS
War, Peace and Security: Humanity and History - 3145LHS
Indigenous Studies
First Peoples and Social Justice - 2032HSV
Aboriginal Political Histories - 2034LHS
Global Indigeneities - 2035LHS
Reconstructing the Aboriginal Australian - 3034LHS
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues - 3053LHS
Islam-West Relations
Religious and Ideological Extremism - 2615LHS
Gender Issues in Islam and Muslim Societies - 2614LHS
War, Peace and Security: Humanity and History - 3145LHS
Migration, Settlement and Integration - 3550LHS
Islam and Muslim Communities in the West - 3612LHS
Journalism
Ethical Communication - 2505LHS
Global Journalism, Media and Communication - 2506LHS
Media Law - 2513LHS
Digital Audio Media Production - 2523LHS
Language in Society
Languages of East and Southeast Asia - 2007LHS (odd years only)
Translation as a Bridge Between Cultures - 2403LHS (even years only)
Language and Gender - 2150LHS
English Words and Grammar - 2204LHS
Discourse, Text and Power - 3203LHS
Endangered Languages - 3205LHS
Literary Studies
Gothic Afterlives - 2141LHS
The Storytellers: Reading Fiction - 2142LHS
Global Shakespeare - 2161LHS
Poetry and Poetic Imagination - 3063LHS
Popular Genres - 3723LHS
Politics, Security and International Studies
Structures of (in)security - 2718LHS
Global Security - 2020GIR
Conflict and Forced Displacement - 2715LHS
War, Peace and Security: Humanity and History - 3145LHS
Migration, Settlement and Integration - 3550LHS
Popular Culture
Television Studies - 2102LHS
Japanese Society and Pop Culture - 2406LHS
Hollywood Cinema - 2100LHS
Popular Music, Culture and Identity - 3056LHS
Popular Genres - 3723LHS
Screen Studies
Television Studies - 2102LHS
Hollywood Cinema - 2100LHS
Australian Screen - 3312LHS
Security Studies
Structures of (in)security - 2718LHS
Conflict and Forced Displacement - 2715LHS
Migration, Settlement and Integration - 3550LHS
Social Justice
First Peoples and Social Justice - 2032HSV
Structures of (in)security - 2718LHS
Public Policy for Change - 2111LHS
Drama for Social Action - 2222LHS
Youth Justice - 3015CCJ
Sociology
Sociology of Identity - 2143LHS
Sociology of Youth - 2026LHS
Popular Music, Culture and Identity - 3056LHS (offered Online)
Research in Sociology - 3035LHS
Death, Grief and Culture - 3182LHS
Strategic Communication
Ethical Communication - 2505LHS
Media Law - 2513LHS
Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 2508LHS
Media Relations - 2515LHS
Crisis and Disaster Communication - 3517LHS
Arts first year electives
Introduction to Drama: Performance Skills - 1221LHS
Empowering the Professional Communicator - 1509LHS
Islam in the Modern World - 1603LHS
Dangerous Pleasures: An Introduction to Literary Studies - 1016LHS
First Peoples - 1088LHS
Introduction to Communication and Journalism - 1505LHS
Introduction to Social Science - 1710LHS
Spanish 1A - 1080LHS
Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) 1A - 1084LHS
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice - 1013CCJ (offered T3 online)
Understanding the Social World - 1007LHS
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability - 1043SCG
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Introduction to Art Theory - 1216QCA
Japanese 1A - 1032LHS
Italian 1A - 1090LHS
Language, Culture and Society - 1402LHS
Introduction to Screen Analysis - 1009LHS
World History - 1117LHS
Introduction to Creative Writing - 1104LHS
Approaches to Human Security - 1213LHS
Introduction to Art Theory 2 - 1217QCA
Digital Media and Portfolio Production - 1513LHS
Technology in Society - 1707LHS
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts have flexible and adaptable skills that are valued in the workplace. Your highly developed skills in critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving and information analysis will be well-suited to a range of workplaces. Your choice of major will influence the direction of your career. There are a diverse range of job opportunities across an array for sectors for Bachelor of Arts graduates.
Key employment sectors*
Public Administration and Safety
Arts and Recreation Services
Education and Training
Information Media and Telecommunications
Retail Trade
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Potential job outcomes
Creative Writer
Liaison Officer
Social Historian
Museum Curator
Project Manager
Researcher
Social Advocate
Journalist
Translator
Policy Advisor
Analyst
Consultant
Diplomat
Cultural Critic or Reviewer
Public Relations Officer
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
