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Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts at Murdoch embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. So many of the biggest and most vital issues we face today are about human society and the human condition. How can we understand who we are, how we want to live, or what kind of society we want to create, without the insights, knowledge and skills provided by the humanities and social sciences? At Murdoch, we teach our students to put these into practice in a way that is recognised and valued by employers. Our graduates are empowered to be agile and creative thinkers who will thrive in a rapidly changing world. They are able to think creatively, communicate effectively, manage projects, exercise highly-developed analytical and interpersonal skills, and possess an in-depth knowledge of contemporary societal issues and trends. These are professional skills which are recognised and valued universally. In short, you can study what you love and get a job too!

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements: As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.
• English language requirements: Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Learning Outcomes

1. Solve real-world problems that arise from our past, shape our present, and determine our future.
2. Possess detailed knowledge, can apply a range of theoretical perspectives, and practice appropriate research methods of one or more disciplines in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
3. Critically evaluate competing sources of knowledge and analyse complex issues.
4. Effectively communicate ideas in written, creative, digital, verbal and/or other forms, and make persuasive, sustained and evidence-based arguments.
5. Design and manage projects of increasing sophistication, involving ethical and independent inquiry.
6. Act as global citizens, contributing as informed participants within scholarly, professional and other communities, working with diverse people and ideas to address critical challenges.
7. Wield valuable skills that prepare graduates for professional futures, including ethical practices, creative problem solving, analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and with others.

Structure

The course consists of 72 credit points, including:

• Course Core: 9 credit points
  • First-Year Core Unit: 3 credit points (ART100 - Communication and Persuasion)
  • Specified Core Electives: 3 credit points
    • Options include:
      • ART101: Coming into Community
      • ART200: The Power of Perfect Text: Writing for Professional Contexts
      • ART208: Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts
      • AST281: Contemporary Asia: Media, Politics and Popular Culture
      • EGL101: Theatre Elements: History and Performance
      • EGL102: Writing Creatively: An Introduction
      • HIS218: History of Social Justice
      • IND101: Indonesian 1
      • JPN101: Japanese 1
      • PHL130: Introduction to Philosophy
      • POL201: Global Justice, Aid and Security
      • SOC122: Power and Control
      • SUS123: Sustainability: Towards Global Wellbeing
      • TOU232: Festivals and Events
  • Final-Year Core Unit: 3 credit points
    • Options include:
      • ART300: Industry Project: Real-world partnership and project design
      • ART303: Research Project
      • ART304: In-Country Studies Indonesia
      • ART305: Learning Without Borders: Global Challenges
      • ART325: Internship
      • AST384: Asian Studies Project
      • COD303: Community Development Placement
      • POL340: Public Policy Internship
      • SUS331: Sustainable Development Internship Project
• Major: 24 credit points
  • Options include:
    • MJ-ASNS: Asian Studies
    • MJ-CMDA: Community Development
    • MJ-ECW: English and Creative Writing
    • MJ-HSTA: History
    • MJ-IADA: International Aid and Development
    • MJ-INDA: Indonesian
    • MJ-JPNA: Japanese
    • MJ-PHLA: Philosophy
    • MJ-POLI: Politics and International Studies
    • MJ-SOCA: Sociology
    • MJ-SUS: Sustainable Development
    • MJ-THCP: Theatre and Creative Production
    • MJ-TOEA: Tourism and Events
• Discovery Study: 3 credit points
• Options: 36 credit points
  • Students can use these electives to form a Second Major, Co-Major or Minor

Second Major

• 24 credit points
• Options include:
  • MJ-ASNS: Asian Studies
  • MJ-CMDA: Community Development
  • MJ-CRIB: Criminal Behaviour
  • MJ-CYPS: Cyberspace, Policy and Security
  • MJ-ECW: English and Creative Writing
  • MJ-ECS: Environment, Conflict and Security
  • MJ-GMAD: Games Art and Design
  • MJ-GMC: Global Media and Communication
  • MJ-HSTA: History
  • MJ-HBVR: Human Behaviour
  • MJ-INDA: Indonesian
  • MJ-IADA: International Aid and Development
  • MJ-JPNA: Japanese
  • MJ-JNL: Journalism
  • MJ-LEGS: Legal Studies
  • MJ-PHLA: Philosophy
  • MJ-PHT: Photography
  • MJ-POLI: Politics and International Studies
  • MJ-SCP: Screen Production
  • MJ-SOCA: Sociology
  • MJ-SUS: Sustainable Development
  • MJ-TCS: Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
  • MJ-THCP: Theatre and Creative Production
  • MJ-TOU: Tourism and Events

Co-Major

• 18 credit points
• Options include:
  • CJ-ASCA: Asian Societies and Cultures
  • CJ-CMDA: Community Development
  • CJ-CYPS: Cyberspace, Policy and Security
  • CJ-ECW: English and Creative Writing
  • CJ-ECS: Environment, Conflict and Security
  • CJ-ESM: Environmental Science and Management
  • CJ-HSTA: History
  • CJ-HBVR: Human Behaviour
  • CJ-INDA: Indonesian
  • CJ-IADA: International Aid and Development
  • CJ-IKP: Indigenous Knowledges and Practices
  • CJ-JPNA: Japanese
  • CJ-PHLA: Philosophy
  • CJ-POLI: Politics and International Studies
  • CJ-SOCA: Sociology
  • CJ-SUS: Sustainable Development
  • CJ-TCS: Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
  • CJ-THDA: Theatre and Drama
  • CJ-TOEA: Tourism and Events

Minor

• 12 credit points
• Options include:
  • MN-ANT: Anthropology
  • MN-ASN: Asian Studies
  • MN-CMDA: Community Development
  • MN-CWA: Creative Writing
  • MN-EVNT: Events
  • MN-GEN: Gender Studies
  • MN-HSTA: History
  • MN-IDNS: Indonesian
  • MN-IKP: Indigenous Knowledges and Practices
  • MN-JPNS: Japanese
  • MN-LTT: Literature
  • MN-NBT: Nature Based Tourism
  • MN-PHLA: Philosophy
  • MN-POLI: Politics and International Studies
  • MN-SOCA: Sociology
  • MN-SUS: Sustainable Development
  • MN-SECD: Sustainability, Ecosystems and Community Development
  • MN-TCS: Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
  • MN-TD: Theatre and Drama
  • MN-TOUA: Tourism

Additional Information

• Research areas: History and Archaeology, Language, Communication and Culture, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Studies in Creative Arts and Writing, Studies in Human Society
• Course version: 29
• Version start date: 01/01/2026
• End date: 31/12/2025
• Owning college: College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
• Owning school: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Duration in years: 3
• Enrolment pattern(s): Part Time, Full Time
• Credit points: 72
• Award title: Bachelor of Arts
• AQF level: Level 7 - Bachelor Degree