BA
Bachelor of Arts
BA is a broad humanities and social sciences pathway. Students can explore people, societies, ideas, communication and culture through subjects that vary across institutions.
This course guide is exploratory. Subject combinations and course structures vary, so compare current information from institutions.
Course overview
A starting point for understanding the learning direction.
BA is a broad humanities and social sciences pathway. Students can explore people, societies, ideas, communication and culture through subjects that vary across institutions.
What students typically study
- Humanities and social science foundations
- Research and academic writing
- Communication and language
- Subject electives and interdisciplinary themes
Skills to explore
- Critical reading
- Evidence-based writing
- Research
- Communication
- Interpreting social context
Possible career areas
- Public policy
- Communication and media
- Research
- Education
- Community and social initiatives
Possible higher-study pathways
- Postgraduate study in a chosen humanities subject
- Public policy or social science pathways
- Management study
- Communication or research specialisations
Example projects students can build
Small projects can help you test which parts of the subject hold your interest.
A public-policy research brief
A community interview project
A multimedia cultural essay
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