Course Overview

About This Course

With our flexible Bachelor of Arts, you can choose from an incredible array of majors and minors. You'll have access to around 50 majors and minors from humanities, social sciences, business, health and science, keeping your career options open. Pursue your passion and your profession. Shape your own future with this interdisciplinary degree. You’ll choose one arts major, then explore your interests or build an essential skill when you choose secondary majors, minors and electives from across the university. You’ll graduate with your primary major on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise. Create your own path. Want to major in sociology, with a second major in psychology, then take Chinese as an elective? Go for it. Or perhaps you’d like to pair economics and English. Or crime, justice and legal studies with linguistics. Build your own future – we’re here to help you achieve your dream. No matter which path you choose, you’ll learn from world-class academics and leading researchers. In your first year, you’ll explore your interests and passions. Try a language; or get a taste for history, English, politics or creative writing. In your second and third years, you’ll delve deeper while also choosing electives and minors that broaden your skills and knowledge. You may also choose to develop professional skillsets in areas like psychology, public health, marketing, science, sport management and more. This flexible degree also offers a range of study options. You can choose to study face-to-face at our Melbourne Campus and enjoy our on-campus facilities, or you can study online – knowing your experience will mirror on-campus students, with tutorials delivered in a synchronous manner. Unlike many other online degrees, at La Trobe you can login to live sessions and engage directly with academics and your fellow students in real time. Gain real-world experience and build valuable connections that will shape your career. Take on an industry placement at organisations like SBS Radio, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the United Nations Association of Australia or travel overseas for an international sustainability experience.* Many of our exchange programs are financially supported. Your dedicated course advisor will help you to find your path and explore new opportunities. The world is waiting for you. Step into it. You’ll learn: Critical thinking Delve into complex problems. Experts say critical thinking will be a highly valued skill in the workforce of tomorrow.** Emotional intelligence Understand what drives our decisions. Learn how to connect to others with emotion and intelligence. Creativity Learn how to see new possibilities and turn them into reality. Communication Learn how to connect, communicate and collaborate with your university peers and future colleagues. *Please note: overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions. **Forbes, 2019, The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work ; PwC, 2020, 10 skills you need for future employment

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 3 in humanities, legal studies, psychology, any language other than English (Band 2) or theatre studies subject; English (Band 3). Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

International: 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University, an applicant must: Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects: LST1LOJ - LAW AND (DIS)ORDER SOC1SAC - SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ARC1THJ - THE HUMAN JOURNEY POL1SNS - STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.

Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Non Year 12 - Work and life

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

After graduation, you could pursue a variety of rewarding careers across a range of industries, including the arts, government and not-for-profit sectors. Your choice of majors and minors will guide the types of roles available to you. Here’s a small handful of possible roles you could pursue: Human rights advocate Create change through public campaigning and private lobbying. Policy analyst Guide public policy by playing an important role in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and regulations. Historian Become an authority on the past. You’ll explore your area of historical interest from ancient societies through to the recent past of our cities and nations. Digital content producer Develop written content for websites, blogs, emails, videos, and marketing campaigns. Communications adviser Take a lead role in crafting an organisation’s voice and messaging. Develop media strategies, act as a spokesperson or support senior staff in promoting the organisation’s public image. Teacher With further study, you could pursue a rewarding career in primary or secondary teaching.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University?

The page does not provide detailed course overview information beyond listing the Bachelor of Arts as an available undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. For full details, prospective students should visit the official La Trobe University course page directly.

Where is the Bachelor of Arts offered at La Trobe University?

La Trobe University has multiple campus locations, but specific campus details for the Bachelor of Arts were not listed on this page. Students are encouraged to contact La Trobe University directly or visit their website for campus-specific information.

How can I apply for the Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University?

La Trobe University offers several pathways into the Bachelor of Arts, including early entry programs such as the Aspire early entry program, as well as standard and non-Year 12 entry options. Prospective students can apply through the La Trobe University website.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy Analyst / Policy OfficerCommunications Officer / ManagerPublic Relations SpecialistContent Writer / CopywriterJournalist / Reporter

Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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