Victoria University
3 years
A flexible 3-year arts degree allowing you to choose from seven majors and 14 minors while developing workplace-ready skills through industry projects, capstone work, and expert instruction in humanities and social sciences.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with Units 3 and 4, including a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English, or equivalent. Alternatively, completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma is acceptable. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds may be eligible for special admission programs. No specific prior knowledge of arts subjects is required.
The Bachelor of Arts comprises 288 credit points structured as follows: 96 credit points of core first-year units covering Academic Discourse and Experience, Reason and Revolution, Knowledge Inquiry and Research, Introduction to Sociology, Text and Representation, The Era of Controversy, Creativity Communication and the Digital Age, and Aboriginal History and Political Movements. Students then complete 96 credit points in their chosen major(s) from Communication Studies, Digital Media, History, Literary Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Art, Writing, or Popular Music. The remaining 96 credit points can be completed through a second major, minors, or electives. Majors include specialized study with capstone units in year three. Fourteen minors are available including Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community, Gender Studies, Political Science, and Community Work and Social Change. Psychology majors follow an alternative first-year pathway with specialized psychology units.
Victoria University is recognized as a top 3% university worldwide and is award-winning for its innovative VU Block Model® teaching approach. The institution ranks #1 for skills development according to QILT and maintains over 4000 industry connections. VU offers state-of-the-art creative learning spaces including professional media production facilities, and provides unique support through VU First Year College®, a specialized program designed to set students up for success. The university's strong partnerships with industry and community organizations provide valuable real-world project opportunities and workplace experience before graduation.
Bachelor of Arts graduates are prepared for diverse careers in government, public service, community and non-government organizations, business, education, and media. Common career paths include journalism, writing, and strategic communication; teaching through Master of Teaching programs; creative arts administration; public service and policy work; community sector roles; creative arts positions; software development; and corporate management. The transferable skills in communication, research, critical analysis, and teamwork are highly sought after across virtually any workplace. Many graduates pursue further study at postgraduate level, and the degree provides a strong foundation for professional careers in humanities, creative arts, and social sciences.
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