Bachelor of Arts

At CDU, you can choose from a range of majors including Communications, Literature and Digital Media; Society and Culture; Digital and Global Humanities; Indigenous Governance and Policy; Contemporary Indigenous Australia; Languages and Linguistics; Digital Arts; Music, Production and Performance; and Architectural Design.

Yes, CDU's arts courses include flexible study options meaning you can study online, on campus, full-time or part-time. As an online student, your arts degree is just as packed with guest speakers, workshops, seminars, performances, exhibitions and genuine industry opportunities. You can access study materials on demand, participate in online discussions and tutorials, and engage with fellow students and lecturers through CDU's digital learning platform, Learnline.

CDU has campuses in Darwin (Casuarina Education and Community Precinct), Alice Springs, Sydney, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and Brisbane, giving you the option to study in tropical Darwin, the iconic Red Centre, or world-famous Sydney.

Graduates find roles as diverse as their arts degree, from communications officers, policy advisors and interpreters all the way to music producers, photographers, graphic designers, and everything in between. According to the ASX-100 Board of Directors Report 2020, arts degrees are the most popular degrees held among professional non-executive directors across Australia's 100 biggest companies, and the arts degree is the backbone of the professional workforce across creative industries, government, non-government and private sectors.

CDU arts courses include capstone units that provide a balance of academic knowledge and practical experience, ensuring you graduate ready for the workplace. Guided independent learning consolidates your skills, recognises your unique direction and the networks required to get there. CDU is also ranked #8 Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes according to The Good Universities Guide 2025, with ample opportunities for industry networking, work placements and professional development.