Overview

The Bachelor of Arts aims to produce graduates who are flexible and creative problem solvers, effective communicators, and socially, culturally and historically aware citizens.  It introduces students to a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences and addresses in-depth the underlining principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning. 

Admission and Credit

Minimum ATAR required55

Admission

Entry Requirement

Credit

Credit Arrangements

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Course information
Essential set 184 Credit Points
Elective set8 Credit Points

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Explicate a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences as a basis for independent lifelong learning and professional application.
2.
Analyse ethical practice, social justice, cultural diversity, reconciliation and environmental sustainability in diverse contexts.
3.
Critique the assumptions and values inherent in human behaviour and power structures and explain the processes in past and present society that have produced social change.
4.
Demonstrate the capacity to critically analyse the social, cultural, political and environmental factors that affect regional and global sustainability.
5.
Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in diverse contexts; think critically and creatively about complex problems; and evaluate different perspectives.
6.
Demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills relevant to social research that facilitate communication of a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
7.
Identify and explicate the value of Humanities and Social Sciences skills and knowledge in professional, real-world contexts.

Alternative exit options

The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.