Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree equips you with essential humanities knowledge and transferable skills for the modern workforce. You'll develop critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness, complemented by professional specializations. This flexible online program allows you to build a strong foundation in the first year, then choose from a wide range of majors and minors in subsequent years to align with your career aspirations. The curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry to ensure you gain practical employability skills.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts requires 192 credit points. You will study 8-point subjects, expecting to dedicate 10-12 hours per week per subject to assignments, readings, research, and other learning activities. This is equivalent to a full-time job if you take four subjects per session. Some subjects may require attendance at online or on-campus intensive schools. Core subjects provide a foundation, followed by compulsory subjects and a chosen major and minor. A minimum of 40 points at level 300 or above is required. It is recommended to complete subjects sequentially (e.g., Level 100 before Level 200).

1. Year 1
   • Reasoning and WritingCOM120
   • The Short Twentieth CenturyHST101
   • First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding CountryIKC101
   • Fairytales, Superheroes and Literary GreatsLIT111
   • Introduction to Philosophy and EthicsPHL104
   • Understanding the Social WorldSOC101
   • WIL 1: The Contemporary Bachelor of ArtsHSS100
2. Compulsory Subjects
   • Disruptive MediaVPA107
   • Australian History and PoliticsPOL110
   • WIL 2: Engaging with Community and IndustryHSS200
   • Work Placement 1BUS223
   • Criminology Workplace LearningJST321
   • Work Place Learning in Human Services 1WEL232
3. Major (64 Credit Points)
   • Creative ArtsCA0001
   • EnglishEN0001
   • Environmental StudiesEV0001
   • HistoryHT0001
   • Human ServicesHV0001
   • Humanities Pathway to TeachingPT0001
   • Justice StudiesJS0001
   • Management and MarketingMM0001
   • Performing ArtsPA0001
   • Philosophy and EthicsPE0001
   • Psychology (Non Accredited)PN0001
   • SociologySO0001
   • Writing and PublishingWP0001
4. Minor (32 Credit Points)
   • Creative ArtsMINCA1
   • Educational Studies - Primary TeachingMINES1
   • Educational Studies - Secondary TeachingMINES2
   • EnglishMINEN1
   • Environmental StudiesMINEV1
   • Head StartMINHS1
   • HistoryMINHT1
   • Human ServicesMINHV1
   • Indigenous StudiesMINIS1
   • Justice StudiesMINJS1
   • Management and MarketingMINMM1
   • Performing ArtsMINPA1
   • Philosophy and EthicsMINPE1

Careers

This degree prepares you for a variety of roles in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, particularly within the performing arts and creative industries. You can tailor your studies to match your specific career goals.

• Performing arts professional
• Creative arts professional
• Roles in public, private, and not-for-profit organizations