Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
In this degree, you’ll study a wide range of subjects across humanities, media and social sciences. But you’ll also learn the skills you need to succeed in the workplace, whether it’s as a reporter covering natural disasters, managing social policy in the public and private sector, or curating exhibits in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this degree, you’ll study a wide range of subjects across humanities, media and social sciences. But you’ll also learn the skills you need to succeed in the workplace, whether it’s as a reporter covering natural disasters, managing social policy in the public and private sector, or curating exhibits in a museum, with a Bachelor of Arts at Federation you’ll have a breadth of opportunity.
For students enrolling in the Bachelor of Arts program for 2023, you will have a unique opportunity to co-create the final year of the program with industry and employers as part of our cooperative education model that will provide students with a head start on a successful career and regional employers with graduates primed for the workplace.
The BA program includes a substantial core study of cultures and contemporary societies, with a focus on developing transferable skills for life and work.
You also choose a major in one of:
• History
• Indigenous Studies
• Literature
• Media and Screen Studies
• Sociology
• Writing
Additional majors and minors include:
• Criminal Justice
• Community Work
• Education
• Visual Arts (Arts Academy – Ballarat and Gippsland)
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Web Project Development
• Behavioural Studies
• Visual Culture (minor only)
This will allow you to explore areas of personal interest in more depth and achieve the disciplinary knowledge required for further study/development in professional areas such as information management, education and communication.
When you graduate you’re not limited to working in specialised areas. You could work across tourism marketing, curating museum collections or youth engagement programs, or in many other fields. You may go on to study education and teach your skills to others.
Career Opportunities
Academic tutor
Advertising coordinator
Broadcast assistant
Business manager
Chief sub-editor
Community service agency worker
Community worker
Critic
Digital production manager
Film and DVD marketer
Heritage curator
Image curator
Lecturer
Media planner
Playwright
Policy writer
Production designer
Small business owner
Account manager
Archivist
Broadcast monitor
Case management officer
Communications officer
Community support manager
Copywriter
Curator
Editor
Film and television floor manager
Film curator
Film programmer
Human resources manager
International agency project worker
Marketing and communications assistant
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 60-78 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 50 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 169 (no band less than 169).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Federation University is an education provider with a history spanning 150 years, known for excellent student support, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes. With five campuses stretching across Victoria — from the regional areas of Ballarat and Gippsland, to our city campus in Berwick, Melbourne, the University has 18,500 Australian and international students and more than 123,000 alumni across Australia and the world. The university ranks No.1 in Australia for First Generation Students and No. 1 in Victoria for Student Support and Undergraduate Starting Salary, according to the Good Universities Guide 2024.
