Bachelor of Arts

Overview

Key fact

• The Bachelor of Arts degree from James Cook University offers fourteen majors to choose from. Not all majors are available at every campus. The handbook provides detail about the subjects you can study within each major.
• Learn from world-class lecturers and experience small, friendly classes and personalised support. Practical work placements ensure you are work-ready when you graduate. Depending on your chosen major, you may also have the opportunity to experience an overseas placement. 
• You will study a selection of core subjects and your preferred major. Each major provides you with in-depth knowledge in that study area. You can choose either a second major or two minors, which can complement your studies or broaden your area of expertise.

Career Opportunities

• JCU Bachelor of Arts graduates have a diverse range of skills with many career choices.
• Your career options vary depending on what majors you select. You could work in areas such as arts and design, media and communications, research, conservation, or community.
• As a JCU Arts graduate, you could take on roles like anthropologist, archaeologist, journalist, public relations officer, policy advisor, psychologist, criminologist, community development officer, or historian.