Bachelor of Arts
Program code
1021
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$35,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
Discover your path to create impact
The Bachelor of Arts gives you the freedom to pursue your passion for society and culture, and prepares you to be a confident communicator and critical thinker.
You'll acquire deep knowledge across a range of disciplines, underpinned by our strong Griffith values including equity, diversity and sustainability.
Master the skills for the future world of work by developing a hybrid skillset to set you apart, and practical skills to be an agent for social change.
In this degree you will:
- Build adaptable skills for diverse industries.
- Understand global issues and learn to navigate complex challenges for community and business.
- Explore culture, media, and society, and how ideas evolve.
- Develop enhanced writing, presentation, research, and project management skills.
- Hone your cultural competence and sense of social justice.
With a Griffith arts degree, you'll learn to innovate, communicate for influence, and harness the power of your ideas.
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Majors*
- Chinese Language
- Creative Writing
- Economics^
- History
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Islam-West Relations
- Italian Language
- Japanese Language
- Journalism
- Language and Society
- Literary Studies
- Political Science and Public Policy
- Psychology^
- Screen Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language
- Strategic Communication
- Theatre
*All majors are taught at the Gold Coast and Brisbane South campuses except where indicated.
^ Cross-disciplinary majors able to be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Arts may require students to complete Foundation courses in their first year as electives to be able to choose majors offered by Schools other than Humanities, Languages and Social Science.
Industry connections and practical opportunities
Work-integrated learning is hard-wired into this degree and you are encouraged to take advantage of extensive industry-relevant experiences and internships.
Flexibility
Take control of your time - This degree has intakes in Trimester 1, 2 and 3. So, whenever you're ready to study, we're ready to get you started.
Global mobility
Depending on your major, you may have the opportunity to take part in study tours or consider studying abroad.
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Arts may be undertaken full-time or part-time at either the Nathan or Gold Coast campus. A full-time student will generally attend 12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes are generally scheduled during the day but some are offered during the evening between Monday and Friday.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts have flexible and adaptable skills that are valued in the workplace. Your highly developed skills in critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving and information analysis will be well-suited to a range of workplaces. Your choice of major will influence the direction of your career. There are a diverse range of job opportunities across an array of sectors for Bachelor of Arts graduates.
Key employment sectors*
- Public Administration and Safety
- Arts and Recreation Services
- Education and Training
- Information Media and Telecommunications
- Retail Trade
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Potential job outcomes
- Creative Writer
- Liaison Officer
- Social Historian
- Museum Curator
- Project Manager
- Researcher
- Social Advocate
- Journalist
- Translator
- Policy Advisor
- Analyst
- Consultant
- Diplomat
- Cultural Critic or Reviewer
- Public Relations Officer
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
Pathways to further study
Students who graduate with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA) may undertake an additional year of study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (2007) program, which may qualify you for further postgraduate studies. You may also be eligible to apply for entry to a graduate teacher preparation degree, which may lead to further career opportunities in education and teaching.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Bachelor of Arts (1021)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia