The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible degree at the University of Tasmania, allowing you to explore your academic interests and discover a wide range of potential career paths. You can delve into subjects you enjoyed in high school or explore entirely new fields. This program encourages intellectual curiosity and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. You will develop critical thinking, research, and intercultural awareness skills, guided by academics who are leaders in their respective fields. The curriculum aims to equip you with the ability to approach cultural, environmental, and humanitarian challenges from multiple perspectives, fostering confidence and the capacity to make a positive impact. Through connections with government and industry, the program prepares graduates with sought-after skills for their future careers. The degree offers six core areas of focus: understanding global issues, interpreting arts and culture, supporting and empowering people, contributing to a just society, developing intercultural connections, and exploring the past to shape the future. It is also an ideal foundation for a double degree, with popular combinations including a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching or a Bachelor of Business, allowing for accelerated career development.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts are prepared for a diverse range of career opportunities, equipped with transferable skills valued across many industries. The flexible nature of the degree allows students to align their studies with their career aspirations.
The Psychological Science major and specific elective units within the Bachelor of Arts are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).