Selection Rank (International): 70
International Baccalaureate (IB): 24
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
Knowledge-hungry
A Bachelor of Arts lets you dive into higher learning with flexibility and freedom. We support your interests in the broad and vital study of history, society, culture and creativity.
The University of Adelaide is highest ranked for Arts in South Australia. From Classics to Criminology, Gender Studies to Geography—you can choose from the greatest number of study areas in the state.
What will you do
Based on North Terrace, you’ll study in the centre of Adelaide’s cultural hub, surrounded by iconic establishments and festivals. You will:
Experience a modern learning program taught with a global perspective
Learn from deeply passionate and knowledgeable academics
Build a suite of skills in critical thinking, communication, and research
Form strong networks with your peers and teachers
Develop positive connections in government, business and the community sector through internships
Gain international experience through optional exchanges or study tours.
CRICOS: 002785A
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Degree Structure
During your degree you can specialise in at least one major and one minor from a large list of areas of study. Students are also able to take elective courses in other areas of study from within the Faculty of Arts or from other Faculty areas within the University, such as Health Sciences or Commerce.
The BA offers the opportunity to learn one (or more) of eight languages, irrespective of a student's previous language study.
Students who wish to further their cultural skills and broaden their experiences can choose to study overseas for one or two semesters with one of more than 100 partner institutions around the world. Alternatively, students may wish to study one or more of a variety of short Study Abroad courses.
BA students with a suitable grade point average are also able to take part in an internship in which they gain valuable work experience relevant to their career goals, build networks, and manage a research project for an industry partner in the media, environment, parliament or the arts. Other benefits of studying the degree include regular career and employment forums and mentoring programs that run throughout the year.
Areas of Specialisation
Students can specialise by taking majors and minors in the following areas:
Anthropology
Art History and Visual Culture
Australian Studies
Chinese Studies
Classics
Creative Writing
Criminology
Cultural Studies
Digital Humanities
Economics
Education
English
French Studies
Gender Studies
Geography, Environment and Population
German Studies
History
Indigenous Knowledges and Society
Indonesian Studies
International Business (minor only)*
International Development
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Linguistics
Management (minor only)*
Marketing*
Mathematical Sciences
Media
Modern Greek Studies
Music
Music Education (minor only)
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Please note: All Majors and Minors are subject to Faculty confirmation in November. Please visit the Faculty of Arts for a full list of courses that comprise each area of specialisation.
*These majors must be taken in addition to a first Faculty of Arts major chosen from those listed above.
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Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
