Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate. English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading); Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 50; Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL) – 60 (Writing – 21, Reading – 13, Speaking – 18, Listening – 12); ACU English Language Test – C; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) – 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an Australian education provider that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 40 of Generation Y universities. Study options are offered in the areas of arts and humanities; business and IT; education; law; nursing and health sciences; philosophy and theology; psychology; sport and biological science. A degree at ACU involves much more than classes and study. Throughout the degree, students will hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders. ACU has campuses across Brisbane, Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Rome, and Strathfield.
