Programs

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws

This double degree combines a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Laws, offering a comprehensive legal education alongside a broad understanding of humanities. You'll develop critical thinking, practical legal skills, and a foundation for advocating social justice. The Bachelor of Arts component equips you to understand the complexities of the modern world, while the Bachelor of Laws provides a thorough grounding in legal principles, their social context, and essential practical skills through internships and integrated programs. Studying this double degree at UOW is designed to be more efficient and cost-effective than pursuing each degree separately, providing a competitive edge in the job market. You are required to select at least one major from the Bachelor of Arts program.

Bachelor of Arts (Community, Culture and Environment)

The Bachelor of Arts degree equips you with the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills needed to understand the complexities of the modern world. It fosters a fresh perspective on human culture and societal issues, enhancing your ability to contribute meaningfully to your community and beyond. This program allows you to explore diverse academic disciplines, building both specialized knowledge and versatile transferable skills.

Bachelor of Arts (English Literatures)

The Bachelor of Arts program is designed to equip you with the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. You will gain a deep understanding of human culture and how societies have evolved. The program encourages you to view the world from fresh perspectives, fostering abilities that enrich both personal life and community engagement. From 2027, students can complete a major in their chosen discipline alongside a second major from a broader General Schedule of Majors, allowing for tailored and comprehensive study.

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)

The Bachelor of Arts degree equips you with the skills and understanding to critically analyze the complexities of our rapidly changing world. You will develop essential analytical and communication abilities, fostering a deeper appreciation for human culture and its evolution. This program encourages you to view the world from new perspectives, enriching your life and your contribution to the community. From 2027, you can combine a major with a second major or a minor from a wide range of disciplines within the Bachelor of Arts.

Bachelor of Arts (Global Communications)

The Bachelor of Arts program is designed to equip you with the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills needed to understand our rapidly changing world and human culture. You will develop the capacity to view and appreciate the world from fresh perspectives, enriching your life and community. The degree allows you to combine a major in a chosen discipline with a second major or a minor, offering flexibility to tailor your studies. You can explore familiar subjects like History and Politics, alongside less common ones such as Global Communications.

Bachelor of Arts (History)

The Bachelor of Arts degree equips you with the analytical and communication skills needed to understand our complex and rapidly changing world. You'll gain insights into how societies have evolved, fostering a deeper appreciation for human culture and global interactions. This program allows you to explore a variety of disciplines, from familiar subjects like History and English to broader areas like International Relations and Sociology. You can choose to focus on a specific major, like History, or combine multiple areas of study to build a unique skill set. The History major, in particular, focuses on understanding diverse pasts, teaching you to research, critically evaluate evidence, and articulate arguments effectively, drawing connections between Australian, Asian, North American, and European histories.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Bachelor of Business

This double degree combines the scientific study of human behaviour with essential business skills, offering a broad range of career options. You will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making abilities. The psychology component provides foundational knowledge of human psychological functioning, while the business component equips you with practical, real-world experience and specialist knowledge in a chosen business field. This combined qualification offers a competitive advantage by equipping you with a unique understanding of both people and commerce, leading to improved productivity, ethical decision-making, and enhanced workplace cultures.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Bachelor of Laws

This double degree program combines a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with a Bachelor of Laws, offering a unique interdisciplinary approach. You will gain a deep understanding of human behaviour through the scientific study of the mind and its functions, while also acquiring a comprehensive legal education grounded in the law's social and ethical context. This combination provides a strong foundation for careers where understanding both human psychology and legal frameworks is crucial, offering a competitive advantage in the job market.

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation is a degree designed to foster critical thinking and engage students with foundational works of art, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and science. Through close reading and small group discussions, you will explore perennial questions about truth, knowledge, virtue, and the good life, responding to contemporary challenges. The program emphasizes intellectual virtues such as honesty, humility, and rigor, encouraging students to develop independent judgment and the ability to argue effectively. You will learn how to think, rather than what to think, preparing you for intellectually demanding conversations and leadership roles.

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Double Majors)

This Bachelor of Arts degree focuses on developing critical thinking through the in-depth study of influential works across art, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and science. You will engage with major texts from Western civilisation in small group discussions, fostering a deeper understanding of perennial questions about truth, knowledge, virtue, and the good life. The program encourages intellectual courage, clear argumentation, and the ability to revise your views in response to serious ideas. You will complete a Liberal Arts Major, focusing on core questions of human existence, alongside a second major chosen from a range of disciplines including Creative Writing, History, Philosophy, Politics, and more. This interdisciplinary approach equips you with analytical skills and a broad perspective, preparing you to engage with contemporary challenges. The degree aims to cultivate intellectual virtues such as honesty, humility, and rigour. Through sustained engagement with significant works and peer dialogue, you will learn to think independently, argue effectively, and contribute to meaningful discussions. The program is designed for students who are intellectually curious and eager to be challenged by profound ideas.

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Honours)

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Honours) is an optional, intensive year of study following the completion of a three-year undergraduate degree. It allows you to delve deeply into a specific area of interest within Western Civilisation, building on the foundational knowledge gained in your previous degree. This program is designed to enhance your research, critical thinking, and analytical skills through a combination of coursework and independent research. This honours year comprises 50% coursework and 50% research. You will work closely with an academic supervisor from the School of Liberal Arts to develop and complete a 15,000-word research thesis. This process will equip you with valuable skills in independent investigation, information synthesis, and the articulation of complex ideas, preparing you for advanced study or a range of professional careers.

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts Psychology - Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Arts Psychology - Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business program at the University of Wollongong (UOW) is designed to equip you with practical, real-world skills and foster professional connections. You will develop foundational knowledge across all core business functions, combined with the ability to specialize in areas critical to success in today's complex and evolving business landscape. The curriculum begins with a comprehensive exploration of business disciplines in the first year, ensuring a solid understanding of current organizational challenges. Subsequently, you can choose to focus on a specific major, or if you prefer a broader understanding, you can select advanced business subjects. A final-year capstone subject allows you to integrate your learning, often in collaboration with students from diverse disciplines. The program also offers opportunities for internships, providing valuable experience for academic credit. UOW's flexible degree structure allows you to complete core requirements, a major, and explore additional interests through electives or a second major within the standard three-year duration.

Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws

This dual degree program combines a Bachelor of Business with a Bachelor of Laws, offering a unique educational pathway. It provides students with practical legal and business training, aiming to build strong professional networks. The program is designed to give graduates an edge in both the legal field and various business sectors, opening up a wide range of career opportunities beyond traditional roles in courts or corporations. Students will gain core business skills across all functions, coupled with specialist knowledge in their chosen business field, preparing them for complex global business environments. The law component offers a comprehensive legal education grounded in the law's social and ethical contexts, equipping students with essential practical skills through internships and integrated programs. Studying this double degree at UOW is intended to be more time and cost-efficient than pursuing each degree separately, providing a competitive advantage in the job market.

Bachelor of Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business administration principles. You will develop the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex business problems across various functions, including general management, marketing, administration, human resource management, economics, and accounting. The program aims to equip graduates with essential knowledge and skills for a successful career in the diverse world of business.

Bachelor of Business Analytics

This degree equips you with skills in both business and computer science, enabling you to analyze large datasets and provide crucial data-driven insights for organizational decision-making. You will learn to drive strategic business solutions by understanding data management, SQL, data security, and various analytical techniques to assess financial, economic, and marketing effectiveness. The program offers opportunities for practical experience through internships and a final-year capstone research project, preparing you for real-world business challenges.

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

This degree equips you to build our digital future by solving complex business problems with IT solutions. You will learn to optimize system efficiencies through a blend of computer science fundamentals and business acumen. The program covers programming, problem-solving, network communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human-computer interaction, and project management. It also integrates key commerce subjects like accounting and management, preparing you to analyze business problems and design effective IT solutions.

Bachelor of Communication and Media

The Bachelor of Communication and Media is a dynamic degree designed to equip you with essential skills for a wide range of careers. In today's world, effective communication is vital for businesses, non-profit organisations, and government agencies. This program is ideal for students with diverse interests seeking broad career opportunities. You will learn to communicate persuasively across various media, including digital platforms, social media, video, and podcasting, while also gaining expertise in the latest technologies and immersive media. The curriculum balances foundational knowledge with practical application. You will explore theories of media and communication, understand industry dynamics, and learn how to create compelling content for specific audiences. The degree emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing you to experiment with state-of-the-art facilities like TV studios, radio suites, and design labs, building a portfolio of real-world projects from day one. From 2027, students will have the opportunity to pursue a discipline major alongside a second major from the General Schedule of Majors, or choose a combination of minors and electives to broaden their knowledge and enhance employability.