Bachelor of Arts
Course code U00
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About this Course
This course will equip you for diverse careers by providing a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences.
By choosing a major, you'll develop in-depth knowledge and analytical abilities. You'll also have the option to choose a complementary minor to enhance your skills.
Core to this degree is the development of strong written and oral communication, research, and critical-thinking skills. You'll engage with contemporary issues through theoretical and practical learning, preparing you for professional and civic engagement.
You'll emerge from your degree as a versatile thinker equipped for a range of careers in fields such as media, education, government, non-profit organisations, and further academic pursuits. Discover your passion, shape your future, and become a well-rounded global citizen with a Bachelor of Arts.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code U00
Entry requirements
70 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Admissions
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT PT | FT PT |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | FT PT |
About this Course
This course will equip you for diverse careers by providing a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences.
By choosing a major, you'll develop in-depth knowledge and analytical abilities. You'll also have the option to choose a complementary minor to enhance your skills.
Core to this degree is the development of strong written and oral communication, research, and critical-thinking skills. You'll engage with contemporary issues through theoretical and practical learning, preparing you for professional and civic engagement.
You'll emerge from your degree as a versatile thinker equipped for a range of careers in fields such as media, education, government, non-profit organisations, and further academic pursuits. Discover your passion, shape your future, and become a well-rounded global citizen with a Bachelor of Arts.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code U00
CRICOS code 117518J
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT | FT |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | FT PT |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
-
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Arts is a 360 credit point degree. Students are required to complete at least one Arts Major (120cp) in English, History, Human Behaviour, Media and Cultural Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology, and either a second Arts Major (120cp) or an Arts Minor (60cp) in Communication, Creative Writing, English, History, Human Behaviour, Media and Cultural Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology. With their remaining credit points, students may complete any of the following in order to make up a total of 360 credit points: any Arts Minor or General Minor listed below, or any Minor or Elective unit from the School of Arts and Humanities or other Schools.
Arts Majors (7 units comprising 120 credit points) *
- English (MAAAKC)
- History (MAAALU)
- Human Behaviour (MAAALV)
- Media and Cultural Studies (MAAAJT)
- Politics and International Relations (MAAALW)
- Sociology (MAAALX)
* Students who elect to complete two Arts Majors will need to complete both of the Bachelor of Arts capstone units in order to fulfill the requirements of both majors:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH3670 ^ | Industry Project Capstone | 30 |
| SAH3680 ^ | Research Project Capstone | 30 |
Arts Minors (4 units comprising 60 credit points)
- Communication (MIAAKW)
- Creative Writing (MIAAJY)
- English (MIAAJZ)
- History (MIAAKX)
- Human Behaviour (MIAAKY)
- Media and Cultural Studies (MIAAJU)
- Politics and International Relations (MIAALA)
- Sociology (MIAAKZ)
General Minors (4 units comprising 60 credit points)
- Biology (MIAAKC)
- Ecology (MIAAKG)
- Human Resource Management (MIAAAG)
- Indigenous Studies (MIAAHM)
- Management (MIAAAH)
- Project Management (MIBIOQ)
- Sustainability (MIAAKK)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Acceptance into SAH2650 and SAH3650 is by application only | ||
| SAH2650 | Professional Experience: Internship | 15 |
| SAH3650 | Professional Placement 1 | 30 |
^ Core Option
U00|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookMajors you can study in this course
Course notes
Course learning outcomes
- Apply broad knowledge of one or more disciplines in the arts and social sciences to research, community, and professional challenges.
- Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from the arts and social sciences to make well-reasoned judgements .
- Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
- Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems and to engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
- Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
- Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and judgement for own learning and professional development.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Arts is a 360 credit point degree. Students are required to complete at least one Arts Major (120cp) in English, History, Human Behaviour, Media and Cultural Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology, and either a second Arts Major (120cp) or an Arts Minor (60cp) in Communication, Creative Writing, English, History, Human Behaviour, Media and Cultural Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology. With their remaining credit points, students may complete any of the following in order to make up a total of 360 credit points: any Arts Minor or General Minor listed below, or any Minor or Elective unit from the School of Arts and Humanities or other Schools.
Arts Majors (7 units comprising 120 credit points) *
- English (MAAAKC)
- History (MAAALU)
- Human Behaviour (MAAALV)
- Media and Cultural Studies (MAAAJT)
- Politics and International Relations (MAAALW)
- Sociology (MAAALX)
* Students who elect to complete two Arts Majors will need to complete both of the Bachelor of Arts capstone units in order to fulfill the requirements of both majors:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH3670 ^ | Industry Project Capstone | 30 |
| SAH3680 ^ | Research Project Capstone | 30 |
Arts Minors (4 units comprising 60 credit points)
- Communication (MIAAKW)
- Creative Writing (MIAAJY)
- English (MIAAJZ)
- History (MIAAKX)
- Human Behaviour (MIAAKY)
- Media and Cultural Studies (MIAAJU)
- Politics and International Relations (MIAALA)
- Sociology (MIAAKZ)
General Minors (4 units comprising 60 credit points)
- Biology (MIAAKC)
- Ecology (MIAAKG)
- Human Resource Management (MIAAAG)
- Indigenous Studies (MIAAHM)
- Management (MIAAAH)
- Project Management (MIBIOQ)
- Sustainability (MIAAKK)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Acceptance into SAH2650 and SAH3650 is by application only | ||
| SAH2650 | Professional Experience: Internship | 15 |
| SAH3650 | Professional Placement 1 | 30 |
^ Core Option
U00|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookMajors you can study in this course
Course notes
Course learning outcomes
- Apply broad knowledge of one or more disciplines in the arts and social sciences to research, community, and professional challenges.
- Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from the arts and social sciences to make well-reasoned judgements .
- Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
- Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems and to engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
- Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
- Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and judgement for own learning and professional development.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates from this course will possess strong research, analysis, writing and communication, and collaboration skills, and will have cultivated abilities to be adaptable, learn from experience, identify issues and solve problems. These capabilities make graduates of this course strong candidates for a variety of roles in government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations.
Possible future job titles
Research Officer, Historian, Historical Film Advisor, Heritage Consultant, Political Staffer, Diplomat, Mental Health Services Worker, Community Health Worker, Author, Biographer
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates from this course will possess strong research, analysis, writing and communication, and collaboration skills, and will have cultivated abilities to be adaptable, learn from experience, identify issues and solve problems. These capabilities make graduates of this course strong candidates for a variety of roles in government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations.
Possible future job titles
Research Officer, Historian, Historical Film Advisor, Heritage Consultant, Political Staffer, Diplomat, Mental Health Services Worker, Community Health Worker, Author, Biographer
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
-
ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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