Bachelor of Arts

Macquarie University

About

Overview The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study.

No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts.

… For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study.

No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts.

You will be given the opportunity to turn your passion into a career while developing a strong set of core transferable skills valued by industry and the society.

In consultation with industry, the new Bachelor of Arts places a strong emphasis on skills for success in the 21st century workplace.

You will be taught by active researchers, leading academics and award winning teachers and you will be given the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Integrate recent and established theories and principles across a range of disciplines.
2. Evaluate and apply recent and established principles and concepts in one or more disciplines.
3. Apply methods of inquiry and analysis from within disciplines in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
4. Critically analyse arguments, assumptions, concepts and data to make appropriate judgement.
5. Independently identify and solve problems in the context of academic studies, work and/or community environments.
6. Communicate knowledge and ideas effectively to peers, academic audiences, professionals and non-specialists.
7. Use literacy, numeracy, digital and interpersonal skills to acquire, synthesise and communicate credible information in oral, written, graphic and visual forms.
8. Identify opportunities for and plan future professional development through independent learning, self-reflection and critique.
9. Interact and collaborate with others from diverse disciplines, backgrounds and cultures to achieve personal or common objectives.
10. Apply high standards of ethical conduct to learning and research activities.
11. Apply skills and knowledge from the classroom to professional contexts.

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