Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
If you are looking for a degree that offers flexibility and choice, the Bachelor of Arts is the perfect degree for you. A Bachelor of Arts at Notre Dame will give you the freedom to choose, thus enhancing your personal development, future employment prospects and potential to contribute to the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you are looking for a degree that offers flexibility and choice, the Bachelor of Arts is the perfect degree for you. A Bachelor of Arts at Notre Dame will give you the freedom to choose, thus enhancing 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 allows you 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.
You can develop all these skills while following your personal and professional interests across a broad range of Majors and Minors in various discipline areas.
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 our world. You will begin to understand the causes of the complex problems in our society and 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.
Majors (8 courses)
Students must complete at least one of the following Majors. Each Major is comprised of eight courses – some required and some electives.
Archaeology
Behavioural Science
English Literature
Environmental Management
History
Journalism
Mathematics
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Social Justice
Sociology (Sydney)
Theatre Studies
Theology
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates should be able to;
Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others
Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences
Career opportunities
Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Majors you choose. Options for graduate employment could include an intelligence analyst, community project officer, change manager, research officer, disability services coordinator, family participation officer, client services, coordinator, youth housing officer, employment consultant, assessment and referral officer, or intercountry adoption support coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to country.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
