Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

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 addressing the fundamental questions of human social life. What do we need to know to create a better future, and what are the best ways of finding out? You will see and appreciate the world afresh, developing the analytical and communicative abilities to enrich life and your community. Share in the rich and global dialogue on contemporary human cultures.

Structure

You construct your Bachelor of Arts degree by selecting majors and minors. 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 and also generic skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it’s a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major/or majors in your second year.To qualify for award of this degree, a student must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:1. ASSH101 - Introduction to Arts and the Humanities (6 credit points). This subject is undertaken in the first session and is designed to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed at University.2. At least one major study available in the Bachelor of Arts, outlined below (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points);3. A second major study (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points) OR, a minor study (minimum of 24 credit points) from within the Arts and Humanities;4. Elective subjects to bring the total credit points to at least 144.5. At least 24 credit points of subjects completed at the 300-level within the major must be at a pass mark or higher6. No more than 60 credit points can be taken in 100-level subjects.7. Students may not undertake a Major and Minor Study in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Sociology).

Subjects

  • Archaeology and ancient history
  • Community culture and environment
  • Creative writing
  • Cultural studies
  • English literatures
  • Environmental humanities
  • French
  • History
  • Indigenous studies
  • International relations
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Legal Studies
  • Mandarin for non-Chinese background students
  • Mandarin for character background students
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Politics
  • Science and technology studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Writing and English literatures

Standard entry requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Study pathways

If applicants can demonstrate they have met the learning outcomes for UOW subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, they may be eligible for credit towards their degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UOW Bega Valley International: $83,808
  • ATAR: 70
Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years
UOW Eurobodalla International: $83,808
  • ATAR: 70
Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years
UOW Shoalhaven (Nowra) International: $83,808
  • ATAR: 70
Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years
UOW Southern Highlands (Moss Vale) International: $83,808
  • ATAR: 70
Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years
Wollongong International: $83,808
  • ATAR: 70
Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years

Further information

A Dean's Scholar program is available for high achieving students. The Dean's Scholar program gives students an enriched educational experience. Dean's scholars are supported by a member of academic staff to advise on matters concerning academic study.

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