Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is a degree program that has been reimagined by world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations. This program ensures that students acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today's and tomorrow's workplaces.

Overview

Arts graduates are sought after by employers because arts degrees ensure the development of strong capabilities in analysis, creativity, research, critical thinking, intercultural awareness, and communication. These capabilities are in demand by employers and are essential for success in the 21st-century workplace. Arts graduates are recognised by employers for their advanced skills in problem-solving and their ability to make ethical judgements.

Key Features

• Start your degree with foundational studies: Develop skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, digital communication, media literacy, and teamwork.
• Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills: Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate skills, workplace experience, and extracurricular activities.
• Enhance your studies, boost employability, get a competitive edge: Expand your skill set, increase your impact, and build global career versatility by undertaking a double degree or double major.
• Double your skills and employability prospects: Fast-track your learning by combining your degree with almost any other degree and graduate with impressive results sooner.

Awards and Rankings

• Winner, employability award: Bachelor of Arts, AFR Higher Education Awards, 2020
• Ranked #6 in Australia: Arts and humanities, THE World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022

Multimode Learning and Teaching

This program offers multimode learning and teaching, allowing students to study on campus, online, or a combination of both.

Majors Available

Majors offer in-depth learning in a specific discipline. Available majors include:

• Anthropology
• Chinese Studies
• Creative Writing
• Critical Indigenous Studies
• English
• French and Francophone Studies
• German Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Media, Culture and Communications

Career Outcomes

With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains a priority. The program works closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure students are job-ready when they graduate.

About the Bachelor of Arts at Macquarie University

The Faculty of Arts is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to equipping students with skills for the future via transformative education and world-leading research. Through an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research, students develop capabilities to address local, national, and global challenges.

Studying at Macquarie

Macquarie University offers a vibrant and leafy campus that is part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. The university provides flexible study options, personalised degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students have the right skills when they graduate.

Course Structure

The course structure includes foundational studies, the development of technical and transferable skills, and the option to undertake a double degree or double major. The program duration can vary due to prior learning and work experience, but it typically takes three years to complete full-time.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts, students must meet certain entry requirements. These requirements may include prior academic performance, English language proficiency, and other criteria as specified by the university.

Fees and Scholarships

The fees for the Bachelor of Arts vary depending on the study mode, location, and other factors. Scholarships may be available to eligible students to support their studies.