Deciding what to study
There’s a lot to figure out when it comes to your study options and finding what fits your interests and career plans. Check out the three different bachelors degrees offered by the Faculty of Arts.
What are your options?
Bachelor of Arts
Studying society, people, culture, and ideas. This degree offers the widest range of subjects to explore your interests and equips you with adaptable career skills for the fast-changing work world, including creative thinking, communication, research, and critical analysis.
Bachelor of Communication
Learning how communication works and preparing for a career in the communications field. This degree offers a more specialised path, helping you develop skills in writing, public speaking, creative strategy, and cultural competency.
Bachelor of Global Studies
Developing the knowledge and skills to understand global issues and tackle them creatively. This degree prepares you to make a difference in the world through careers involving leadership, problem-solving, research and intercultural communication. Global Studies includes classes from Arts, Business, Creative Arts and Industries, Engineering, Law and Science.
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How it all works
| What's involved | Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Communication* | Bachelor of Global Studies |
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| Time | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Majors
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Two out of Criminology English History Languages (Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and more) Politics Psychology Sociology |
One out of three Communication and Social Change Communication and Technology Communication in Leadership |
One out of four available subjects: Global Environment and Sustainable Development Global Politics and Human Rights International Relations and Business Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice |
| You can take a range of classes from the subjects outside your two majors | You can take a range of classes from the subjects outside your major | You can take a range of classes from the subjects outside your major |
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| Career areas | Business and Marketing, Education and Media Museums and Policy and Research and policy |
Broadcasting Content production Digital communications Marketing and advertising Journalism Public relations |
Advocacy Business consultancy Diplomacy Journalism Human rights International Intelligence Policy and analysis |
The Bachelor of Communication is being offered for the first time in Semester One, 2022.
Conjoint option: All three options can be studied alongside another degree, either with each other or a degree from another faculty. For example, Arts and Law, Arts and Global Studies, Communication and Arts, Global Studies and Law, Global Studies and Science.
What’s life like in the Faculty of Arts?
Hear from students about their university lives, both in and out of class, and advice for
you going forward.
Ashley Rutter
Ashley’s time at university has widened her worldview and inspired her to empower others.
Elloise Jenning
Elloise is studying an Arts/Global Studies conjoint, combining her passion for sustainability, urban design, and globalised thinking.
Thomas Campbell
BA student Thomas Campbell talks about his media internship experience.
Zak Devey
The opportunities in the BA have allowed Zak to pursue a range of projects and passions.