Bachelor of Arts

Discover your path to create impact. The Bachelor of Arts gives you the freedom to shape your own study journey and prepares you to be a confident communicator and critical thinker. With a wide choice of internships, majors, double majors and minors, you'll build a skill set tailored to your career ambitions. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Arts Build practical skills valued across industries, including writing, presentation, research and project management. Create your own path by selecting majors or double majors that align with your career goals. Develop cultural competence and a strong understanding of global issues, equity and social justice. Explore culture, media, society, and the evolution of ideas while learning to navigate complex challenges. Start studying when it suits you with multiple intakes each year and opportunities for global learning through study tours or study abroad. Future-ready skills to make an impact You'll master skills that future employers demand like adaptability, creativity and cultural awareness while gaining practical experience to make a positive difference in communities. With a strong focus on equity, diversity and sustainability, you'll graduate ready to take on evolving careers and contribute to meaningful change. Industry connections and practical opportunities Work-integrated learning is hard-wired into this degree. Gain valuable industry experience through internships and projects in the arts and humanities. Majors* Explore Arts majors in detail > Chinese Language Creative Writing Economics^ History Human Geography Indigenous Studies Islam-West Relations Italian Language Japanese Language Journalism Language and Society Literary Studies Political Science and Public Policy Psychology^ Screen Studies Sociology Spanish Language Strategic Communication Theatre *All majors are taught at the Gold Coast and Brisbane South campuses except where indicated. ^ Cross-disciplinary majors able to be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Arts may require students to complete Foundation courses in their first year as electives to be able to choose majors offered by Schools other than Humanities, Languages and Social Science. Attendance information The Bachelor of Arts may be undertaken full-time or part-time at either the Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus. A full-time student will generally attend 12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes are generally scheduled during the day but some are offered during the evening between Monday and Friday. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Sara Allan Bachelor of Arts "I chose Griffith for its convenient location and flexibility. I was able to start studying in the second trimester intake, which was a huge draw for me." Sara's most memorable experience was the Introduction to Creative Writing course, which sparked her creativity. 'That course was an engaging introduction to my major, led by a lecturer who truly cares about the course, the content, and the students." Pathways to further study Students who graduate with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA) may undertake an additional year of study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (2007) program, which may qualify you for further postgraduate studies. You may also be eligible to apply for entry to a graduate teacher preparation degree, which may lead to further career opportunities in education and teaching.