Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is your ultimate springboard into a wide range of careers and further study options.

Choose from more than 20 online or face-to-face specialisations across the Humanities and Social Sciences or, combine your Arts degree with Law, Fine Arts, Business, Economics, and Science.This degree is an opportunity to interpret human culture and behaviour, from different perspectives and periods, and to understand your own experience, identity and values.Study areas include:EnglishGlobal Cultures and LanguagesHistory and ClassicsPhilosophy and Gender StudiesSociology and CriminologyTheatre and PerformancePolitics and International Relationsand more across the University*The Bachelor of Arts will equip you with a range of specialised and transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers:

creative thinking, respect for multiple perspectives, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Opportunities are available to develop language skills in a native-speaking environment with Short Term Overseas Study, cultural or media research overseas, or professional placement opportunities by volunteering in non-government organisations.* Subject to any unit requisites, academic approval and course quotas.

The Bachelor of Arts requires the completion of 300 credit points comprising:

• A 100 credit point major
• 100 credit points of Discipline Electives units
• 100 credit points of Elective units or a 100 credit elective major from the schedule.

You may complete any unit in the majors listed in the schedule below as a Discipline Elective so long as you meet any pre-requisites.

You may complete any unit from across the University as an Elective. To search for possible Elective units, use the Unit Search tool to search by the discipline that you are interested in. You can complete any units marked as "Student Electives" which you meet the pre-requisites for.

Tailor your own Bachelor of Arts course structure to suit your interests or situation. Talk to U Connect today.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2020, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 50.65. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Applicants for the Theatre and Performance major who have not met the ATAR requirement may be asked to undertake an audition or interview in order to be admitted to the course.

For all other majors, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (AQF Level 7) will be able to:

• Synthesise perspectives and critically evaluate both broad general and specialist knowledge from disciplines in the Bachelor of Arts to identify and reflect on social, cultural, political, ethical or environmental issues in local, cross-cultural and/or global contexts and their impacts
• Communicate independently, by written, oral and technology supported modes, to provide clear, coherent and independent expositions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Demonstrate judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence, applying knowledge, analytical and technical skills as a basis for decision-making and planning.
• Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills with flexibility and creativity to demonstrate self-management and resilience; accountability and social responsibility whether working independently or in collaboration with others.