Course Overview

About This Course

A Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia will provide you with the transferrable skills required in a global workspace. Our range of subject areas includes traditional humanities disciplines such as History, English Literature, Politics & International Relations to more industry-focused disciplines of Archaeology, Journalism, Theatre Studies, and Environmental Management. Our flexible structure means you can design your degree around a single Major, a Double Major or a Major and Minor. Alternatively, you can combine your arts degree with another degree from within the School of Arts & Sciences or from another School to complete a double degree.

If you are looking for a degree that offers flexibility and choice, the Bachelor of Arts is the perfect degree for you. A Bachelor of Arts at Notre Dame will give you the freedom to choose, thus enhancing your personal development, future employment prospects and potential to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the broader community. No matter what you specialise in, completing a Bachelor of Arts allows you to work almost anywhere in the world. You might decide to travel during your degree, with both long and short-term opportunities available through our Study Abroad or Experience the World programs.

The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in Social Justice. The courses in this Major are open to students studying any discipline. The concept of social justice challenges you to step out of traditional mindsets and become involved in making a difference in your chosen career and our world. You will begin to understand the causes of the complex problems in our society and consider lasting solutions. Service-learning, part of our Social Justice discipline and open to all students in the Bachelor of Arts, combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Placements are in the local community, but there is also the opportunity to take up an international placement and travel to locations such as Cambodia.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

23 High St, Fremantle, WA 6160

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

WA – Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70 (includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

WA – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution deemed to be of similar academic rigour

WA – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

WA – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
At least two years of relevant work experience (evidence required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section (results must be within last three calendar years)
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed

NSW – Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank (includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

NSW – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution deemed to be of similar academic rigour

NSW – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

NSW – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
At least two years of relevant work experience (evidence required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section (results must be within last three calendar years)
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed

All Applicants

Must satisfy Minimum University Admission Requirements including minimum age and English Language Proficiency
Non-academic achievements (leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) and personal qualities are also considered
Experience Based Entry available for current Year 12 students and mature age applicants

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the majors you choose. Options for graduate employment could include an intelligence analyst, community project officer, change manager, research officer, disability services coordinator, family participation officer, client services coordinator.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many courses do I need to complete for the Bachelor of Arts, and how is the degree structured?

To complete a Bachelor of Arts you will study 24 courses in total. These include 1 course in academic writing, 8 courses for your Major, and 13 elective courses from the School of Arts and Sciences, which can be used to form a second Major (8 courses) or a Minor (6 courses). You also complete a core curriculum including CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom and CORE II: Elective.

What Majors are available in the Bachelor of Arts?

Students must complete at least one Major from the following options: Advertising, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Behavioural Science, Counselling, English Literature, Environmental Management, Film and Screen Production, History, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Sociology (Sydney), Theatre Studies, and Theology.

Is there an opportunity to gain practical work experience as part of the degree?

Yes. An internship of 80 hours is available (but not required), where you will learn on location in a real work environment and receive credit towards your degree — overseas internships are also possible. Additionally, service-learning through the Social Justice area combines community service with academic instruction, with placements in the local community or internationally in locations such as Cambodia.

Can I study the Bachelor of Arts at more than one location, and when can I start?

Yes, the Bachelor of Arts is offered at both Fremantle and Sydney campuses. Students can commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, and the program can be studied full time (3 years) or part time (equivalent duration).

What is the Social Justice Major and is it available to all students?

The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in Social Justice, and the courses in this Major are open to students studying any discipline. The concept of social justice challenges you to step out of traditional mindsets and become involved in making a difference in your chosen career and our world. You will begin to understand the causes of complex problems in society and consider lasting solutions. Service-learning, which is part of the Social Justice discipline, combines community service with academic instruction focusing on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility, with both local and international placement opportunities.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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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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