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Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) (Honours)

The Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)(Honours) is an honours year program of study in the liberal arts, focused on a 'great books' approach to the history of ideas in Western culture.

Course Details

To qualify for this award, a student must complete 80 cp comprising of:

• 20 cp from Advanced Coursework units
• 10 cp from Research Theory and Methods units
• 40 cp from Thesis units
• 10 cp from Elective units

Course Structure

The course structure includes:

• Advanced Coursework units
• Research Theory and Methods units
• Thesis units
• Elective units

Course Map

The course map outlines the units to be completed in each semester.

Graduate Statement

As an ACU graduate, you will have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen, and a scholar. You will embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy.

Insight

You will utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems, critically analysing information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good.

Empathy

You will value human dignity and diversity, founded on deep reflection and empathy. You will have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples.

Impact

You will recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world, founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You will lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups, and communities in local and global contexts.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the ACU Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) or an equivalent Australian bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Students must have attained a minimum GPA of 5.50 in the relevant undergraduate degree.

Pathways

Graduates of this course may be eligible for entry into further postgraduate coursework degree programs.

Fees

The average first-year fee for this course is $17,392 (CSP). The University reviews fees annually.

How to Apply

Domestic applicants can apply through the ACU website. Deferment is available for one year.

Staff Profile

Associate Professor Johanna Harris is the Postgraduate Course Coordinator for the Western Civilisation Program. Her teaching and research focus is on the literature, religion, and politics of the early modern period.