In a rapidly changing world, a Bachelor of Arts from ACU prepares you for the challenges of the future. Our course is designed to produce graduates who will think outside the box and thrive in the modern workplace. As you follow your passions, you will receive a world-class education and develop highly valued skills that are at the heart of the new economy: creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, and critical analysis.
This course offers the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in humanities, social sciences, archaeology, psychology, and visual and creative arts. The full list of majors and minors can be viewed on the website.
You will also have opportunities to join our exciting overseas study experiences in locations such as New York and Rome.
An honours program is available to students who have excelled during their previous three years of study. You will build your expertise in your chosen major area of study by completing an independent research or creative project.
This degree can also be used as a pathway into a Master of Teaching.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
government and non-government organisations
policy development
community development
consulting and public relations
social and cultural research
primary, secondary and higher education
media and communications
publishing and journalism
humanitarian services
conservation and museums
creative industries
Industry partnerships
Our degrees in arts, humanities and social sciences will give you the tools to confidently step into the job market. You can volunteer at a not- for-profit organisation to build on-the-job skills, or be a part of the Big Idea - a social enterprise competition to provide innovative ideas to help homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged Australians. Some of our students have volunteered or taken placements at:
Museum Victoria
Victorian Department of Parliamentary Services
The Big Issue
City councils
Further study
Bachelor of Arts graduates are well-placed to continue their studies in Arts Honours programs or in a range of postgraduate disciplines through their demonstrable research, analytical and communication skills gained from this undergraduate program.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
3 March 2025
Strathfield Campus
25A Barker Road,
STRATHFIELD,
New South Wales,
2135, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
3 March 2025
Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade,
FITZROY,
Victoria,
3065, MELBOURNE, Australia
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate.
Recognised international high school qualification
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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