Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Arts will equip you for today's rapidly changing world. You will develop skills and capacities necessary to understand how the world has come to be the way it is today. The disciplines housed in the Bachelor of Arts degree share a common interest in viewing and appreciating the world afresh, developing the analytical and communicative abilities to enrich life and your community. From 2027, this degree provides the opportunity to complete both a discipline major and a second major from the General Schedule of Majors. Construct your Bachelor of Arts degree by selecting majors and minors some that will be familiar (such as English, History, Politics) and some that may be less familiar (such as International Relations, Sociology and Global Communications). Completing a major (or two) as part of your Bachelor of Arts degree will give you a set of skills that relate to the discipline you are studying (gaining expertise in history, for example) and versatile skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it is a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major or majors in your second year. Students must select one major and a second major or a minor, from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 70.
Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive.
Assumed Knowledge: UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced.
Other high-school qualifications UOW considers for entry include: GCE A-Levels, New Zealand NCEA Level 3, Overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications.
For Higher Education Study: you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher.
If English is not your first language, you must meet the University's English Language Requirements. Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may apply through UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP).
Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Archiving and Librarianship, Art & Design, Arts, Business Development & Administration, Community & Social Services, Consultancy, Diplomacy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Government Policy, Healthcare Policy & Management, Heritage Specialist, Historian, Human Resources, Information Technology & Design, Journalism, Social Policy, Translation & Interpreting, Legal Work, Marketing & Advertising, Media & Publishing, Politics, Production and Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Writing

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose in the Bachelor of Arts at UOW?

You can choose from a wide range of majors including Creative Writing, English Literatures, Geography, Global Communications, History, Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Legal Studies, Performance and Theatre, Philosophy, Politics, and Sociology. Students must select one major and a second major or a minor from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

Can I combine the Bachelor of Arts with another degree?

Yes, the Bachelor of Arts can be combined with several other degrees, including: Bachelor of Communication and Media, Bachelor of International Studies, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Creative Arts, and Bachelor of Science (SMAH).

What is the minimum ATAR required to get into the Bachelor of Arts at UOW?

The minimum score for guaranteed entry is a Selection Rank of 70. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive based on factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes.

When does the Bachelor of Arts start and what are the application deadlines?

The Bachelor of Arts starts in Autumn 2026 (session start 2 March 2026) and Spring 2026. For Autumn 2026, the domestic UAC Early Bird deadline is 30 September 2025, the international deadline is 9 December 2025, the domestic direct deadline is 31 December 2025, and the domestic UAC final round deadline is 29 January 2026.

Are Commonwealth Supported Places available for the Bachelor of Arts?

Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Bachelor of Arts. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area.

Application

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