Victoria University
3 years
The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible 3-year undergraduate degree that lets you choose your own path through humanities, creative arts, and social sciences. Perfect for students passionate about communication, creativity, history, psychology, or social change who want to develop highly-sought workplace skills while exploring diverse career opportunities.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English, or completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). International students must meet IELTS requirements with an overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0). Alternative pathways are available for those who don't meet standard entry criteria, including completion of VU's Foundations or International Foundations courses. Special admission programs are available for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds.
The Bachelor of Arts comprises 288 credit points structured as follows: 96 credit points of core first-year studies covering Academic Discourse and Experience, Reason and Revolution, Knowledge and Inquiry 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 select 96 credit points from approved major areas including Communication Studies, Digital Media, History, Literary Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Art, Writing, and Popular Music. The remaining 96 credit points can be completed through Option A (second major plus electives), Option B (two minors), Option C (one minor plus electives), or Option D (one minor plus electives from across the university). Fourteen minors are available including Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community, Gender Studies, Political Science, and Community Work and Social Change. A capstone project in year three allows students to create professional work such as exhibitions, performances, films, websites, or creative writing pieces.
Victoria University is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and is award-winning for its innovative VU Block Model® teaching approach. The university is ranked #1 for skills development according to QILT and maintains over 4000 industry connections, providing students with valuable real-world project opportunities and workplace experience. VU's state-of-the-art creative learning spaces, including professional media production facilities, combined with the VU First Year College® support system, ensure students develop confidence and skills needed for university success. The university's strong network of community and industry partners creates authentic learning opportunities throughout the degree.
Bachelor of Arts graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in government, public service, community and non-government organisations, business, education, and media. Career paths include journalism, writing, strategic communication, teaching (via Master of Teaching programs), creative arts administration, public service and policy work, community sector roles, creative arts positions, software development, and corporate management. The degree's emphasis on communication, research, critical analysis, and teamwork skills makes graduates highly competitive for roles requiring strong interpersonal and analytical abilities. Many graduates pursue further study at the postgraduate level to specialise in professional fields.
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