Avondale University
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible three-year humanities degree within a Christian framework, allowing students to combine specialisations, majors, and minors across 20+ disciplines including music, visual arts, counselling, education, psychology, and communications. Ideal for students seeking broad preparation for diverse careers or postgraduate study.
Applicants must meet at least one entry requirement: Australian or New Zealand secondary education with ATAR of 60+, International Baccalaureate Diploma (24+ points), New Zealand NCEA Level 3, approved entrance exams, or equivalent qualifications. VET Certificate III holders, university-prepared students, or those with work/life experience may also qualify. Applicants must be 18 years or older at commencement. Mathematics (Major/Minor) requires recent secondary Mathematics Extension 1 or Course Convenor approval. Music specialisation requires AMEB Grade 6 performance standard and Grade 4 musicianship/theory minimum. English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5 minimum) required for non-English speakers.
The Bachelor of Arts comprises 24 units (144 credit points) including 4 core units, 16 discipline units, and 4 electives. Core units cover scholarship, wellbeing, and Christian studies. Students select discipline combinations: one specialisation (12 units) plus one minor (4 units), two majors (8 units each), or one major (8 units) plus two minors (4 units each). Over 20 disciplines available including Accounting, Ancient History, Asian Studies, Biology, Chaplaincy, Chemistry, Communication, Counselling, Design & Technologies, Education, English, Food & Nutrition, Geography, Health & Physical Education, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Modern History, Music, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Religious Studies, Textiles, and Visual Arts.
Avondale University is a member of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist system of universities and colleges, offering education within a Christian worldview. The institution provides a close-knit community of students and lecturers, creating a special and dynamic learning environment. With multiple campuses in Lake Macquarie and Sydney, comprehensive support services, and flexible study modes combining on-campus and online delivery, Avondale offers accessible, quality humanities education with strong career preparation and postgraduate pathways.
Bachelor of Arts graduates pursue diverse careers across humanities, creative industries, and professional services. Humanities graduates become writers, researchers, historians, publishers, museum curators, policy officers, and communications professionals. Music graduates work as musical directors, conductors, studio teachers, and professional musicians. Visual arts graduates establish careers as fine artists, commercial artists, and graphic designers. Chaplaincy and counselling graduates work in aged care, hospitals, schools, and community services. Psychology graduates pursue welfare, youth work, and disability services. The degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including advanced standing into the Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary).
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