Overview

The three-year program offers specialisations and the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in the humanities, social sciences and visual arts to encourage students to design their own academic program to reflect their intellectual interests and career aspirations.

Career Paths

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts program will be recognised by their skills to think systematically and critically; gather and evaluate evidence from many and diverse sources; communicate clearly; and apply ethical principles to decision making for a variety of professions and industries.

Possible employment options for graduates are diverse and can depend on the choice of majors or specialisations

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Art and Spirit
Professional Ethics
Communication Ethics
Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling
Ethics and Law in the Digital World
Development Economics
Education in History
The Visionary Imagination
Environmental Issues
The Australian Environment: Values and Ethics
Environmental Sustainability: The Global Challenge
Climate Change: Past, Present and Future
Precarious States: Development, Geopolitics, Livelihoods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology View 76 other Bachelors in Sociology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

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Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an IELTS overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.

Recognised international high school qualification
English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22048 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8654 AUD / year

≈ 8654 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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