Bachelor of Arts

A Bachelor of Arts degree enables you to study what you are passionate about in life, and convert this learning into a career. You have the flexibility to choose from a broad range of majors and minors, and to tailor the program to match your specific interests.

We currently have 15 majors and 16 minors to choose from.

As the program is offered on both the Newcastle and Central Coast campuses, courses from either campus may be counted towards the Bachelor of Arts, provided that you meet the program requirements.

You can major or minor in the following course areas (C - Callaghan campus, O - Ourimbah campus):

• Aboriginal Studies (C)
• Ancient History and Classical Languages (C)
• Chinese (C) (Students who commenced in 2012 or later are only able to complete a Minor in Chinese)
• Creative and Performing Arts (C, O)
• English and Writing (C, O)
• Film, Media and Cultural Studies (C, Flexible Delivery)
• French Studies (Beginner Sequence or Intermediate Sequence) (C)
• German (C)
• History (C, O)
• Human Geography and the Environment (C)
• Japanese Studies (Beginner Sequence or Intermediate Sequence) (C)
• Linguistics (C)
• Philosophy and Religion (C)
• Politics and International Relations (C, O)
• Psychology Studies (C, O)
• Sociology and Anthropology (C, O).

As an Arts graduate, you have the capacity for analytical thinking, creative problem solving, & can effectively work independently & within a team. You have the information literacy & technological skills required to locate, evaluate & use relevant information, & can appropriately communicate across a range of forms with ethical sensitivity & inter-cultural awareness. An Arts degree also builds an in-depth understanding in the major/s of your choice. Jobs for Arts Graduates include:

• Diplomacy, foreign affairs, public service & government communications
• Journalism, publishing & writing, public relations & media management
• Television, radio & film
• Advertising & marketing
• Human resources, project management, corporate consulting, business analysis & research
• Language translation & project management for international organisations
• Arts management & curatorship, theatre directing, film making & acting
• Public policy for the arts, multimedia & visual arts
• Teaching, adult training & development.

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Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/ for information on how to gain entry.

You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you may be eligible.

There is no assumed knowledge for entry into the Bachelor of Arts

Mathematics for those anticipating studying Psychology.

English Advanced for all other major/s and/or minors.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on ‘How to Apply for Credit’.

Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Arts degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Honours degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonable adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

Psychology Studies Major/Minor:

This major/minor is for students with a general interest in Psychology & for those who see Psychology as complementary to their other majors/minors within the Bachelor of Arts. From 2012 it will no longer be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Students who commenced the program in 2012 or after & who wish to complete an accredited Psychology program, are advised to apply for admission to the 4 year Bachelor of Psychology program.

Students who already possess knowledge of the French language (eg HSC Continuers or equivalent) are advised to consult with the French Studies Discipline Convenor BEFORE enrolling into the French Studies (Intermediate Sequence).

Students who already possess knowledge of the Japanese language (eg HSC Continuers or equivalent) are advised to consult with the Japanese Studies Discipline Convenor BEFORE enrolling into the Japanese Studies (Intermediate Sequence).

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.