Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)
Australian Catholic University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Applicants must be enrolled in full-time study to be eligible for the Ramsay Scholarship.
The Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) provides students with a rigorous and stimulating intellectual program in which they engage with western philosophy, history, literature, politics, art and culture and develop a deep understanding of the great works, ideas and movements within the western intellectual tradition in the core of the program. Students may also take a major in one of drama, English, history, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, theological studies or visual arts. The degree fosters skills that prepare students for leadership roles in the private and public sectors including government, business, social enterprise and the arts.
Offers will be made to high achieving applicants based on school results and will also be assessed against other criteria.
ACU offers up to 30 Ramsay Scholarships to students undertaking this degree, generously funded by the Ramsay Centre. Students eligible for scholarship will be selected by a committee, comprising senior ACU and Ramsay Centre staff.
Areas of study
Archaeology, drama, English, history, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, theological studies, visual arts.
Career opportunities
Research and policy work for government and NGOs, publishing and editing, work with arts and cultural organisations and careers as university scholars.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Essential requirements for admission
Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission including a Curriculum Vitae, a transcript of results, school reports, references, an essay, an interview, and academic performance. Applicants are assessed on a combination of:
- ATAR or Selection Rank, International Baccalaureate (IB), or equivalent, and
- Interview.
Other requirements
ACU is offering 30 scholarships to students undertaking this degree. Funded by the Ramsay Centre, each scholarship is valued at up to $96,000 ($32,000 per year of the degree). Students eligible for a scholarship will be selected by a committee, comprising senior ACU and Ramsay Centre staff.
To be considered for a scholarship applicants must apply direct to ACU.
Applicants who do not wish to be considered for a scholarship still need to meet the following essential requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation):
- provide details of their academic achievements, leadership experience and community engagement activities using the applicant resume form
- provide a 750 to 1500 word essay in response to the question: How should champions of Western Civilisation reply to its critics today? or an existing piece of written work on an Arts/Humanities theme (for example, an essay from the Year 12 curriculum which addresses a topic based on studies of literature, history, philosophy, religious studies etc)
- attend an interview
- upload the applicant resume form and essay response as part of the application to study.
Scholarship applicants will also:
- be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of application
- in the ordinary course
a) complete Year 12 in the year of application, or
b) have completed Year 12 in the preceding three years - have not undertaken preliminary study at a tertiary level, other than secondary school advancement programs or first year bachelor level study.
Prerequisites
English (Standard) (Band 3) or English (EAL) (Band 4).
Admission criteria
- Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ACU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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 2025 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
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