Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies)

Australia is a relatively young country in world terms. Our Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies) will give you a broad perspective on issues linked to the Australian continent and its populations, its history and culture, its Indigenous peoples and its place in the modern global world. As an interdisciplinary major, you will draw on diverse fields of study, including anthropology, communication and media studies, drama, English literature, history, Indigenous studies, international relations and music. By the end of your degree you will be equipped to address contemporary cultural and social issues of national importance, in terms of both its national, regional and global contexts.

Career opportunities

This degree will prepare you for a career in the public service, teaching (with further study), research, community work and business.

Other majors

Other majors for the Bachelor of Arts are: Archaeology, Asian Studies, Communication and Media Studies, Contemporary International Studies, Creative Media, English Literature, History, Indigenous Studies, Indonesian Language, International Relations, Journalism, Language and Culture (German and Mandarin Chinese), Music (Theory & History), Popular Culture, Public Relations, Theatre Theory, Visual Arts Theory, Writing and Society.