Bachelor of Arts

The highly flexible Bachelor of Arts is a 3-year undergraduate degree. It offers students a pathway into a range of innovative disciplines where you will develop the skills, expertise and professional knowledge to pursue a range of exciting careers.

Majors are available from within the creative and humanities disciplines and beyond, including Culture and Heritage, Global Studies, Creative Writing, Film Production, Digital Media as well as Game Development, Sports Media and more.  A sector leading suite of units in Indigenous Studies can also be added to your degree.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts secure their foundational skills in writing, critical thinking, critical literacy and expression, while exploring a range of work-integrated learning opportunities. The degree has a flexible structure, offering cutting edge learning, in an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and pursue the study trajectory that suits them best.

Completion of the Bachelor of Arts with specialist majors in Culture and Heritage, Global Studies, Creative Writing or Digital Media will be specified on the awarded qualification (eg Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage); Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies) etc). All other specialisations will lead to a general Bachelor of Arts.

Areas of study

Corporate and Public Communication, Creative Writing, Cultural and Heritage, Digital Media, Film Production, Game Development, Global Studies, Journalism, Literary Studies, Marketing Communication and Sports Media.

Career opportunities

Campaign Manager, Community Liaison Officer, Content Developer, Creative Copywriter, Cultural Advisor, Curator, Heritage Consultant, International Consultant, Journalist, Museum Conservator, Policy Advisor, Producer, Project Manager, Public Servant and Publisher.

Practical experience

Work Integrated Learning is at the very centre of the Bachelor of Arts. You’ll learn from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and will work and study in real-world situations through project work, internships, professional experience and mentorships.

You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the cultural and creative industries and will have the opportunity to participate in international work and study experiences as part of your degree.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.