Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts at Charles Sturt University is a comprehensive program that combines traditional humanities knowledge and skills with professional specializations and transferable employability skills. This course is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in public, private, and not-for-profit organizations.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year.
• Duration: Minimum of 3 years, maximum of 6 years.
• Entry Score: 55.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: $24,560 per year (full-time), $12,280 per year (part-time).
  • Note: Fees are indicative only and based on full-time study.

Why Study with Us?

• Build a solid foundation in humanities disciplines and then specialize in areas such as creative arts, marketing, history, or sociology.
• Develop employability skills, including communication, cultural awareness, and critical thinking, through subjects designed in collaboration with industry partners.
• Eligibility for direct entry programs, including the First Nations Connections Program, which guarantees a place upon completion.

Career Opportunities

• The Bachelor of Arts offers a versatile degree that can lead to a multitude of careers in various sectors, including but not limited to:
  • Performing arts and creative arts industries.
  • Public, private, and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Education, with pathways to teaching available.
  • Media, marketing, and communications.
  • Social services and community development.

What You Will Study

• The course structure includes:
  • Core Subjects (52 credit points): Reasoning and Writing, The Short Twentieth Century, First Nations Foundations, Fairytales, Superheroes and Literary Greats, Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics, Understanding the Social World, and Work Integrated Learning.
  • Compulsory Subjects (16 credit points): Choose from Disruptive Media or Australian History and Politics, and complete a Work Integrated Learning subject.
  • Major (64 credit points): Select one major from 13 options, including Creative Arts, English, Environmental Studies, History, Human Services, Justice Studies, Management and Marketing, Pathway to Teaching, Performing Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, and Writing and Publishing.
  • Minor (32 credit points): Choose a minor from a different discipline than your major, with options mirroring the majors.
  • Transferable Skills Subjects (12 credit points): Select from a range of subjects that enhance employability, such as Building Resilience for the Workplace, Building Emotional Intelligence, and Technology for the Connected Workplace.
  • Elective: Unrestricted elective subjects to further tailor your degree.

Costs

• Course Fees: Vary based on student type (domestic, international, Canadian, or UK), study mode, and location.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all or part of your student contribution up front.
  • Defer fees via a HECS-HELP loan (for eligible students).
• Scholarships: Available for various areas, including academic performance, community service, and specific courses.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: 55.
• Academic Entry Requirements:
  • Minimum ATAR requirements.
  • Successful completion of university-level subjects demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success.
  • Completion of an AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
  • Completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking.
  • Relevant work experience.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: Available for relevant tertiary study or work experience.
• Admission Pathways: Several pathways are available to help students meet entry requirements, including direct application and recruitment agents.

How to Apply

• Applications can be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or directly to Charles Sturt University.
• Important dates and application deadlines vary; check the relevant admissions centre website or Charles Sturt University's website for details.