Arts

With over 25 major subjects to choose from and spanning the humanities, social sciences, languages and creative arts, UC Arts students can follow their passion and gain valuable skills for employment.

Over the three years of your degree, you will gain critical thinking, creative problem solving, and communication skills that employers want. Unique practical experiences such as internships are on offer too.

Features of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) at UC

• Flexible degree so you can specialise or study a wide variety of topics
• Develops skills recruiters want – research, writing, critical thinking, analysis and communication
• Option of an internship course in second and third year to gain practical experience
• A wide range of scholarship, postgraduate and career opportunities are available.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance, or equivalent, is required to enrol for a Bachelor's degree. Domestic applicants over 20 who do not hold University Entrance, or equivalent, may gain admission by providing evidence of their ability to complete tertiary study successfully. For information on gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

You are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements.

Recommended preparation

All Arts subjects, including languages, can be started at first-year level without previous study. A good standard of oral and written English is important. 

Successful study to Year 13 is recommended for advanced Mathematics courses.

Double Degrees

It is possible to combine an Arts degree with other degrees such as the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Science.

Normally you can complete a double degree in five to five-and-a-half years but some combinations may take longer. If you are considering a double degree you should get advice from a College of Arts Student Advisor or the Liaison Office.