| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-02-16 | - |
| 2027-02-16 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a broad introduction to the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts. With a focus on flexibility, students can choose from a range of majors and minors to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals.
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the humanities, creative arts, and social sciences. The degree provides students with a strong foundation in critical thinking, research, and communication, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Duration and Delivery Mode
The Bachelor of Arts degree is a three-year full-time program, with a hybrid delivery mode that combines online and on-campus learning.
Fees
The tuition fee for international students is AU$15,600 per semester.
Location
The program is delivered at the Footscray Park campus.
Next Start Date
The next start date for the program is 16 February 2026.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts program, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
- IELTS (or equivalent) with an overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).
- Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
Special Entry Programs
The university offers special entry programs for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic, or cultural backgrounds.
Inherent Requirements
The program has inherent requirements that students must meet to successfully complete the course. These requirements include the ability to critically review theory, research, and practice in the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Arts degree consists of 288 credit points, comprising:
- 96 credit points of core studies
- 96 credit points of major studies
- 96 credit points of elective units or minor studies
Majors
The program offers a range of majors, including:
- Literary Studies
- Sociology
- History
- Visual Art
- Communication Studies
- Writing
- Psychology
- Digital Media
- Popular Music
- Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community
Minors
The program also offers a range of minors, including:
- Writing
- Gender Studies
- Digital Media
- Literary Studies
- Psychology
- History
- Popular Music Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Visual Art
- Communication Studies
- Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community
- The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Community Work and Social Change
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts program, students will be able to:
- Critically review theory, research, and practice in the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts.
- Critically reflect on the patterns of social, cultural, historical, and political experience of society.
- Plan, execute, and communicate research and critical inquiry into the lives of communities of diverse places, experiences, discourses, and time.
- Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in active reading of complex texts, including collection and analysis of resource materials.
- Demonstrate independence, self-reflection, and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuits.
- Employ advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional and ethical practice, when working with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Careers
The Bachelor of Arts degree provides students with a wide range of career opportunities in the humanities, creative arts, and social sciences. Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Journalism, writing, or strategic communications
- Teaching
- Creative arts administration
- Public service and policy work
- Community sector
- Creative arts
- Software development
- Corporate management
Professional Accreditation/Industry Recognition
The Bachelor of Arts program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).