Bachelor of Arts

Flexibility is the hallmark of our Bachelor of Arts degree. Our range of subject areas stretches from traditional humanities disciplines such as History, English Literature and Politics & International Relations to more industry-focused disciplines including Archaeology, Journalism, Theatre Studies and Environmental Management. You can design your degree around a single Major, a Double Major or a Major and Minor. Alternatively, you can also combine your Arts degree with another degree from within the School of Arts & Sciences or from another School to complete a double degree.

Why study this degree?

The Bachelor of Arts develops your ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, problem-solve and communicate. These are the skills needed in the 21st century workplace. Along with in-depth knowledge about your chosen discipline area, you will be given opportunities to show initiative, work as a team member, and be flexible and adaptable.  .

You can develop all these skills while following your personal and professional interests across a broad range of Majors and Minors in a variety of discipline areas.

This freedom to choose enhances your personal development, future employment prospects and potential to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the broader community. No matter what you specialise in, completing a Bachelor of Arts gives you the opportunity to work almost anywhere in the world. You might decide to travel during your degree, with both long- and short-term opportunities available through our Study Abroad or Experience the World programs.

The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in Social Justice. The courses in this Major are open to students studying any discipline. The concept of social justice challenges you to step out of traditional mindsets and become involved in making a difference in your chosen career and in our world. You will begin to understand the causes of the complex problems in our society and to consider lasting solutions.

Service-learning, part of our Social Justice discipline and open to all students in the Bachelor of Arts, combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Placements are in the local community but there is also the opportunity to take up an international placement and travel to locations such as Cambodia.