Overview

The Bachelor of Arts from Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers exceptional global opportunities to join overseas study experiences in locations such as New York and Rome where you will establish international networks and build cross-cultural agility.

You can further enhance your career prospects with a double degree and seize the opportunity to develop your nuanced learning to include global studies, law, commerce, or teaching.

Career

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

government and non-government organisations
policy development
community development
consulting and public relations
social and cultural research
primary, secondary and higher education
media and communications
publishing and journalism
humanitarian services
conservation and museums
creative industries

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Justice and Change in a Global World

Community Engagement: Placement

Big Ideas: Social Enterprise and Innovation

The Just Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered.
Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 39 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies 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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General requirements

CRICOS: 001300B

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
International applicants must meet the English Language Requirements as defined in the Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent

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

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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 Australian Catholic University (ACU) and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28728 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28728 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

16992 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16992 AUD per year during 36 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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