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Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
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68.00 | 3.0 years | ||
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
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025535G | Faculty of Arts and Design | ||
Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
School of Arts and Communications |
3.0 years |
Fees
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Arts at UC gives you career flexibility for a changing world
Build your own degree. Explore a wide range of academic interests with our Bachelor of Arts degree. Discover what university life is all about with our highly flexible course and explore a wide range of academic interests.
Study a Bachelor of Arts at UC and you will:
- cover three Arts majors in-depth, as well as free electives you can choose from any faculty within the university.
- develop a broad perspective and an enquiring mind.
- gain practical skills for success in the modern world of hybrid jobs.
- become an independent and divergent thinker.
- master complex reasoning and argument.
- convey your opinions effectively and with conviction.
Career Opportunities
This degree will prepare you for all sorts of work in both the public and private sector, depending on your selection of majors and minors. Employers value the dynamic contribution our arts graduates bring to the workplace in:
- communication
- research
- teamwork
- creative problem solving
Other Opportunities
With Arts you have lots of options for a double degree:
- 798AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce¿
- 216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of communication in Public Relations
- 799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology¿
- 801AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 988AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 804AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Psychology
Professional accreditation
None.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Arts (429AA) | 72 credit points
- Units 9131 and 9132 were closed at the end of 2013. Students who completed both units will have them included towards course completion.
- 1. If one of the units in this list is already a required unit within the typical course structure, it cannot be counted as a Restricted Choice.
- 2. This list includes units from both Semesters 1 and 2 so you will need to check unit availability.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- The units in Option C are no longer offered however students who have previously completed them can count them towards this Major.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 9 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 12 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students undertaking the Minor in Human Rights and Social Justice must select units that are not part of that minor.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- To complete this Major students must pass at least 6 credit points at Level 3.
- Students may select no more than 9 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- Students may select no more than 6 credit points at Level 2 from the Part A units.
- Students may select no more than 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 4977 Introduction to Business Law is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11220 Business Law.
- Must complete either three 18 credit point Arts Majors or two 18 credit point Arts Majors and one 18 credit point Professional Major.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Arts Foundation Unit
Arts or Professional Major
Arts Major 2
Arts Major 1
Semester 2
Arts or Professional Major
Arts Major 1
Arts Major 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Arts Major 1
Arts or Professional Major
Arts Major 2
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Arts or Professional Major
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major 2
Arts Major 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Arts Major 2
Open Elective Unit
Arts or Professional Major
Arts Major 1
Semester 2
Arts or Professional Major
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major 2
Arts Major 1
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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- To provide students with a flexible preparation for many areas of vocational and professional employment, as well as the broad perspective required for informed citizenship through an in-depth understanding of three discipline areas. - The course aims to equip students with a range of skills necessary for being an independent thinker, and to improve your ability to deal confidently and effectively with complex reasoning, argumentation and divergent thinking. - Further, the course aims to develop students' capacities to analyse and evaluate complex arguments, to construct strong and convincing arguments and to communicate those arguments effectively. It also aims to develop skills needed for idea generation and creative problem solving. - The course provides foundation units in the first year to develop all the essential generic skills as listed in the UC Generic Skills Policy. - The UC Generic Skills are also developed across the three Majors. While some units in some Majors focus on a few of the Generic Skills, by the completion of a Major, all the skills have been developed. These skills are developed in a general (Foundation units) and discipline specific way (Majors and Open Electives). - The course also provides open electives from any discipline within the University of Canberra. |
Communication - The ability to present knowledge ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. Analysis and Inquiry - The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Problem Solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. Working Independently and with Others - The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitutdes to work collaboratively. Professionalism and Social Responsibility - The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
Majors
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Journalism (MJ0217)
- Major in Sport Business (MJ0154)
- Major in Community Development (MJ0027)
- Major in Counselling Studies (MJ0029)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Major in Sport Management (MJ0113)
- Major in Service Management (MJ0153)
- Major in Advertising (18cp) (MJ0227)
- Major in Public Relations (MJ0219)
- Major in Community Studies (MJ0026)
- Major in Management, Governance & Policy (MJ0085)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Psychology: An Introduction (MJ0068)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Storytelling (MJ0171)
- Major in Literary Studies (MJ0084)
- Major in Media Arts (MJ0149)
- Major in Media and Public Affairs (MJ0218)
- Major in Digital Design and Production (MJ0182)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Language Studies (MJ0079)
- Major in Museum Studies (MJ0176)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Justice Studies (MJ0147)
- Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MJ0120)
- Major in English Language and Literature (MJ0038)
- Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
- Major in Web Design and Production (18cp) (MJ0241)
- Major in Gender and Diversity (MJ0044)
- Major in Creative Writing (MJ0030)
- Major in Cultural Heritage Practice (MJ0140)
- Major in Architecture History and Theory (MJ0177)
- Major in International Studies (MJ0128)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Graphic Design Studio (MJ0234)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Arts | BA |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
798AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce;
216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising;
217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism;
218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs;
219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of communication in Public Relations;
799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology;
801AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws;
802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management;
988AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Media Arts and Production;
804AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Psychology.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
