Bachelor of Arts

If you’re creative, passionate and a problem solver, our enhanced Arts degree could be for you.

Choose a study plan that aligns with your own interests. Find your passion and select from 27 majors. Discover opportunities for internships and overseas study. Challenge yourself.

Our future depends on people who can challenge traditional thinking and find creative solutions for problems. That’s what you’ll learn to do in the Bachelor of Arts. With 27 majors to choose from, you can tailor your study to your own interests.

We’ve redesigned the Bachelor of Arts so you can get the most out of this course. Step outside the classroom and get real world experience with an internship. Travel overseas and get credit towards your degree with a study abroad program. Find a meaningful community service project. At Western, you’re not just learning how to make a difference in the world. You’re doing it.

Our new delivery mode combines traditional classroom learning with 24-hour access to course materials online. This gives you greater flexibility and more time to discuss ideas and collaborate in class.Depending on your major, there are opportunities for practical experience and international placements. We’ve also got state-of-the-art facilities like our own recording studio, multimedia labs and digital suites.

Effective communication and critical thinking skills are valued in all industries. That’s why there are so many career pathways in this course. Communication and media, education, psychology, social policy, writing and publishing are just some of the career opportunities our graduates pursue.

Available Specialisations: Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, Cultural and Social Analysis, Creative Writing, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economy and Markets, English, Geography and Urban Studies, Global Business, Heritage and Tourism, History and Political Thought, Indigenous Australian Studies, Innovation and Change, Indonesian, Innovation and Change, International English, International Relations and Asian Studies, Islamic Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Musicology, Music Performance, Organisations and Work, Peace and Development Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, or Psychological Studies.