Bachelor of Arts
Arts graduates are highly sought after by employers because arts degrees ensure you develop strong capabilities in analysis, creativity, research, critical thinking, intercultural awareness and communication – capabilities that are in demand by employers and 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.
This degree allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through internships, practical application and expert teaching. No other degree at Macquarie offers as much flexibility and as wide a range of units as the Bachelor of Arts.
KEY FEATURES
- You’ll be taught by active researchers, published academics, and award-winning teachers and industry professionals.
- You’ll have the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences, which will enhance your employability and international outlook.
- You’ll develop an ePortfolio that showcases your transferable knowledge and skills to potential employers
- Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom – you’ll have the opportunity to kickstart your career and put your new skills into practice by undertaking a PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) project with one of our many partners.
- You’ll have the option of undertaking two majors if you wish to further your multidisciplinary skills and knowledge.
- Average mid-career earnings of arts graduates outstrip many specialist professions.
- Macquarie is ranked in the top five in Australia for arts and humanities (Best Global Universities, US News & World Report, 2018) and in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).
- Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall student experience for humanities, culture and social sciences (QILT, 2017).
MAJORS
Choose from the following options:
- Ancient Egypt and the Near East
- Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity
- Ancient Languages
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Chinese Studies
- Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Croatian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- English
- Environment, Society and Law
- French and Francophone Studies
- Games and Interactivity
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German Studies
- Global Health
- Hellenic Studies
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Interactive Design
- International Communications
- International Relations
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing
- Linguistics
- Media Studies
- Media, Culture and Communications
- Media, Technology and the Law
- Modern Greek Studies
- Modern History
- Moving Image and Sound Studies
- Music Studies
- Philosophy
- Polish Studies
- Political Economy
- Politics
- Psychological Science
- Public Relations and Social Media
- Radio and Podcasting
- Refugee Studies
- Religion and Society
- Russian Studies
- Screen Practice and Production
- Social Justice
- Sociology
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Urban Studies
Campus Information
North Ryde
Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Studying hard and getting great marks doesn’t guarantee you a job. Most employers expect applicants to be skilled and experienced in the workplace. Working while you study is an excellent way to build your employability skills and gain life experience.
Why does it?
Employers appreciate any full-time, casual, or part-time experience like working in hospitality or retail, on a reception desk, or even in construction. They value this kind of experience because it shows that you can be responsible and professional. Working while you study builds professional skills that are essential for professional roles:
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Working independently
- Showing initiative
- Communication (verbal and written)
Working on and off-campus
CareerHub is Macquarie’s jobs portal, connecting you with external organizations that offer part-time, casual, full-time employment opportunities as well as internships, cadetships, and volunteer experience.
Finding an on-campus job is often ideal as it centralizes both study and work, but opportunities on-campus are limited. Opportunities can be found here:
- Campus Life manages the university's Sport and Aquatic Centre, Food and Shopping, Children's Services, Event Planning, and more.
- For other administrative, professional, and academic-related opportunities within departments and faculties, visit the university's employment page.
Here is a list of some of our favorite job search websites for opportunities across multiple industries.
PSW Opportunity
After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: 001357G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
113700 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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