Bachelor of Arts
Australian National University
CRICOS provider number: 00120C TEQSA provider ID: PRV12002
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Arts is the most diverse, flexible, and popular degree at The Australian National University. Each of its majors, in fields throughout the arts, humanities and social sciences, is taught by truly outstanding scholars to ensure that each student receives the very best education, is engaged with cutting-edge research, and learns to think like a researcher. These majors can be coupled with minors and specialisations to broaden or deepen your study. Regardless of your choices, your Arts degree will provide you with core skills in critical analysis and in written and oral communication, while developing your adaptability and ability to help shape change, and prepare you for a multifaceted career or further study.
Areas of study
Ancient Greek, ancient history; anthropology; Arabic; archaeology; art history and theory; Asian history; Asian studies; Asia-Pacific culture, media and gender; Australian Indigenous studies; biological anthropology; Chinese language; Chinese studies; contemporary Europe; criminology; development studies; demography; digital humanities; economic studies; English; environmental studies; French language and culture; gender, sexuality and culture; geography; German language and culture; global security; Hindi language; history; human evolutionary biology; human rights; India studies; Indonesian language; Indonesian studies; international communication; international relations; Italian language and culture; Japanese language; Japanese linguistics; Japanese studies; Korean language; Korean studies; Latin; Latin American studies; linguistics; mathematics; Middle Eastern and Central Asian studies; music; music technology; Northeast Asian studies; Pacific studies; peace and conflict studies; Persian; philosophy; political science; psychology; Sanskrit language; sociology; Southeast Asian studies; Spanish; technology, networks and society; Thai language; Vietnamese language; war studies.
Career opportunities
Publishing, policy, education, international development, politics, media, information technology, communications, journalism, aid, advertising, art conservation, government.
Practical experience
Internships with the Australian National Internships Program are available.
Honours
Available in most disciplines as an additional year, subject to progress requirements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Information about ANU student contributions.
Essential requirements for admission
Co-Curricular or Service Experience (Year 12 or IB applicants only): The Co-Curricular or Service Experience requirement has been removed from the application process for 2025 admissions. This change will make ANU more accessible to Year 12 students looking to join ANU. You don’t need to submit any additional documents regarding this change.
Admission criteria
Minimum selection rank: 80.00. Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, we cannot guarantee entry to applicants who meet the minimum selection rank for their preferred program.
Also refer to the ANU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ANU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ANU website.
Australian National University degrees
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 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.
Combined options
ANU flexible double degree options allow you to create your own study program.