Overview

The Arts program at Western Sydney University allows you to choose from majors like Asian Studies, Cultural studies, Film, History (Asian, European, and Australian), International Relations, Islamic Studies, Languages & Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political & Social theory, Psychology, and more. You will emerge with skills in research and critical inquiry that can form the basis for lifelong learning.The flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts opens you up to a great future in a myriad of sectors. Including communication and media industries, education, psychology and counselling; cultural and social policy analysis, writing and publishing, the list goes on.

Depending on your major, you can access opportunities for hands-on experience and placements. You will also have access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, like our recording studios, multimedia and MIDI laboratories, and digital audio and video suites.

Your career

Choose from a huge range of amazing careers. Here are just a few of your options.

Communication and media industries.

Education.

Psychology and counselling.

Cultural, political and social policy analysis.

Writing and publishing.

Anthropology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australia and the World

Contemporary Society

Texts and Traditions

Analytical Reading and Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Literature Linguistics View 130 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Western Sydney University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 040992A

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

Tuition Fee

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International

28928 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28928 AUD per year during 36 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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