Bachelor of Arts
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Shape your degree around your interests and gain in-depth knowledge in specific fields with our flexible and rigorous Bachelor of Arts program. With over 35 subject areas to choose from, you will interrogate the complexities facing today’s world and be equipped with career-ready skillsets so you can channel your passion into action and make a genuine impact on society.
Our Bachelor of Arts gives you the license to explore specific interests and career aspirations. Your education will allow you to develop a broad range of highly transferable skills and in-depth knowledge in your chosen areas of study.
Read about the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.
Double degrees: Bachelor of Arts can be combined with 429370 Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons), 424100 Bachelor of Commerce, 424450 Bachelor of Economics, 422100 Bachelor of Education (Secondary), 425850 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), 429560 Bachelor of Environmental Management, 421020 Bachelor of Fine Arts, 426000 Bachelor of Law, 422810 Bachelor of Media, 428000 Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine, 429200 Bachelor of Science, 429320 Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Hons), 425800 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), or 422401 Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Art history and theory; Asian studies; Australian studies; Chinese studies; creative writing; criminology; economics; English; environmental humanities; European studies; film studies; French studies; gender studies; geographical studies; German studies; global development; history; human resources management; Indigenous studies; Indonesian studies; Italian studies; international business; Japanese studies; Korean studies; linguistics; media, culture and technology; modern Greek studies; music studies; philosophy; politics and international relations; psychology; sociology and anthropology; Spanish and Latin American studies; studies in psychology; theatre and performance studies.
Career opportunities
Diplomacy, social justice, publishing, international affairs, media, politics, business and entrepreneurship, the arts and creative industries, education, journalism, university and public administration, advocacy and campaign strategy, research and academia.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English Advanced.
Portfolio (optional): Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.