Overview

Feel empowered to explore a diverse range of majors and minors in a way that suits you – from Indigenous studies and digital cultures to history, communication design, education and more. Personalise your degree with topics that you care about and choose to fulfill your potential in a career that you love.

You will graduate with skills employers crave: exceptional communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership. This is why two-thirds of Australia’s workforce have humanities and social sciences degrees, as do two in three CEOs of ASX200 listed companies.

The Arts BA programme from Deakin University will prepare you to thrive in your career and reach new heights personally and professionally.

Career opportunities

In an ever-changing complex world, society needs bright and agile minds to help us understand the human experience and impact our collective future for the better. Students who study humanities and social sciences are uniquely equipped to shed light on critical issues with nuance and sensitivity. The mastery of critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills is needed for future leaders and is highly sought-after by employers across a vast spectrum of industries.

Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.** With us you can step-into your future with confidence. You will have the skills, knowledge and professional networks to start your career anywhere in the world and thrive in a range of industries.

Affect change in fields that matter, spanning environmental, social, political or creative realms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Leadership and Transformation

Communication and Persuasive Presentation

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 203 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts 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

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
CRICOS code: 012762C

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

37400 AUD / year

≈ 37400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14856 AUD / year

≈ 14856 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

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

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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