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Bachelor of Arts (ARB009.1)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Blended On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
View teaching periods | 368105 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
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 | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
View teaching periods | 116129H |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
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.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
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.
Mix and match study areas to create your own path
The highly flexible Bachelor of Arts is a 3-year undergraduate degree. It offers students a pathway into a range of innovative disciplines where you will develop the skills, expertise and professional knowledge to pursue a range of exciting careers.
Majors are available from within the creative and humanities disciplines and beyond, including Culture and Heritage, Global Studies, Creative Writing, Film Production, Digital Media as well as Game Development, Sports Media and more. Combine these specialisations with elective Breadth Majors in areas such as Politics, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology or another area of your choice. A sector-leading suite of units in Indigenous Studies can also be added to your degree.
Students in the Bachelor of Arts secure their foundational skills in writing, critical thinking, critical literacy and expression, while exploring a range of work integrated learning opportunities. The degree has a flexible structure, offering cutting-edge learning in an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and pursue the study trajectory that suits them best.
Completion of the Bachelor of Arts with specialist majors in Culture and Heritage, Global Studies, Creative Writing or Digital Media will be specified on the awarded qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage), Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies), etc.). All other specialisations will lead to a general Bachelor of Arts.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning is at the very centre of the Bachelor of Arts. You’ll learn from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars, and work and study in real-world situations through project work, internships, professional experience and mentorships.
You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the cultural and creative industries and have the opportunity to participate in international work and study experiences as part of your degree.
Career opportunities - dependant on chosen specialisation:
- Creative Copywriter
- Content Developer
- Museum Conservator
- Journalist
- Cultural Advisor
- Community Liaison Officer
- International Consultant
- Public Servant
- Policy Advisor
- Project Manager
- Curator
- Heritage Consultant
- Campaign Manager
- Producer
- Publisher
Course-specific information
Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a Portfolio Entry is also possible.
High-achieving students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours).
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
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 (ARB009) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2023 unit 11123 Decolonising the Museum has been replaced with 11861 Culture: Voicing the Living Archive.
Note:
- 1. From 2022 units 11017 and 11018 are no longer available.
- 2. From 2025, unit 12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) replaces unit 11829 Professional Practice (Internships A)
- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/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
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Two Restricted Choice Units
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 5
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 6
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Course duration
Standard 3 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 1. Work individually and collaboratively in complex and sensitive environments, incorporating multiple perspectives and ethical principles, both in academic and professional settings and in the relationships they maintain. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| 2. Research and analyse local and global issues and demonstrate a critical understanding of knowledges, networks, and industries from an interdisciplinary perspective. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| 3. Critically reflect, creatively problem solve and apply judgement responsibly with integrity. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| 4. Identify and analyse the social and political complexities of colonial environments through diverse cultural lenses, including understanding their impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and histories, and develop strategies to assist in addressing key issues. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| 5. Reflect on and synthesize how their learning and skill development throughout the course contributes towards identifying their interests and their future goals and aspirations. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| 6. Communicate effectively and clearly using written and spoken mediums, in digital and non-digital contexts, to explore and convey complex concepts. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Film Production (SM0004)
- Specialist Major in Global Studies (SM0005)
- Specialist Major in Digital Media (SM0003)
- Specialist Major in Marketing Communication (SM0008)
- Specialist Major in Creative Writing (SM0001)
- Specialist Major in Corporate and Public Communication (SM0006)
- Specialist Major in Sports Media (SM0009)
- Specialist Major in Game Development (SM0092)
- Core Major in Arts (CM0001)
- Specialist Major in Journalism (SM0007)
- Specialist Major in Literary Studies (SM0045)
- Specialist Major in Culture and Heritage (SM0002)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | BA |
| Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) | BA (CreativeWrtg) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage) | BA (Cult&Herit) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) | BA (DigitalMedia) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies) | BA (GlobalSt) |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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