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
$33,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
About this program
BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING.
The Bachelor of Arts gives you the freedom to pursue your passion for society and culture, driven by analysis and underpinned by our strong Griffith values including equity, diversity and sustainability. Develop a unique set of transferable skills that will set you up for a highly adaptable future across a range of industries.
You'll become a creative and analytical thinker and clear communicator with a high level of cultural awareness. The majors in this degree open your mind to critical global issues, and you'll develop the skills required to guide businesses and organisations through complex contemporary challenges.
Learn from leading scholars in their fields and gain knowledge of the principles and practices of research in the Arts and Humanities. You'll acquire deep knowledge across a range of disciplines, while retaining contact with your preferred area of study in your first year.
Hone your cultural competence, global awareness and sense of social justice as you delve into key questions about culture, media and society and how ideas develop, evolve and vary in the modern complex world.
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 and expert connections
Work-integrated learning is hard-wired into this degree and you are encouraged to take advantage of extensive industry-relevant experiences such as internships, study tours and other work-integrated learning opportunities. With a practical focus on career-readiness, you'll be encouraged to reflect on your career trajectory and communication skills from the first year of study.
Graduate outcomes
With a Griffith arts degree, you'll learn to think critically and creatively, innovate, communicate for influence, and harness the power of your ideas. You'll graduate with the power to create your own unique skill set and prepare for your dream career.
Graduates of this values-driven degree are prepared for careers across a diverse range of industries, equipped with skills in research, analysis, communication, leadership and critical thinking. You will be a mobile, informed and engaged global citizen, ready to make a difference within any field that you choose. With an emphasis on critical thinking and information literacy, this degree also lays the groundwork for further study in research.
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 be able to take up overseas learning opportunities through culturally focused courses.
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 for 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 Honours program which may qualify the student for further postgraduate studies. Graduates 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 for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards 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 Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.
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