Overview

The Arts course from Adelaide University is the gold standard both nationally and internationally for undergraduate study in the humanities and social sciences. With individuals, communities and societies facing increasingly complex challenges, an arts degree lets you study a broad range of areas to extend your understanding of society and culture.

You’ll study a double major, developing in-depth knowledge in your chosen areas. Develop your skills in critical thinking, research and communication and graduate qualified to contribute to both the public and private sectors.

Contemporary learning experiences across the degree are underpinned by genuine community and industry engagement. Take the opportunity to engage in work placements and experiential learning, so you can explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests.

You’ll be empowered to demonstrate your diverse ways of knowing, being and doing through an inclusive approach throughout your studies.

Career opportunities:

Your arts degree will empower you to uncover a wide range of career choices that align with your values and interests. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to not only survive, but thrive in our rapidly changing world to make change for the better.

The career choices available to you are as diverse as the courses you studied: the versatility of an arts degree means you can apply your skill set to almost any industry. Depending on your major, you could find work in the public or private sector across:

Foreign affairs and diplomacy
Policy development
Environmental management and planning
Corporate communications
Humanitarian work
Government and public service
Management
Marketing and public relations
Media and publishing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology
Archaeology and Classical Studies
Art History and Visual Culture
Chinese Studies
Creative Writing
Cultural Studies
English Literature
Environmental Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 32 other Bachelors in Art History 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

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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43400 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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