Be a reporter covering natural disasters. Manage the social policy in the public and private sector. Curate exhibits in a museum.

In this degree, you’ll study a wide range of subjects across humanities, media and social sciences. But you’ll also learn the skills you need to succeed in the workplace.

The BA program includes a substantial core study of cultures and contemporary societies, with a focus on developing transferable skills for life and work. You also choose a major in one of:

• History
• Indigenous Studies
• Literature
• Media and Screen Studies
• Sociology
• Writing

Additional majors and minors include:

• Criminal Justice
• Community Work
• Education
• Visual Arts (Arts Academy - Ballarat and Gippsland)
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Web Project Development
• Behavioural Studies
• Visual Culture (minor only)

This will allow you to explore areas of personal interest in more depth and achieve the disciplinary knowledge required for further study/development in professional areas such as information management, education and communication.

When you graduate you’re not limited to working in specialised areas. You could work across tourism marketing, curating museum collections or youth engagement programs, or in many other fields. You may go on to study education and teach your skills to others.

Pathways

TAFE

Completed Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications will be considered for admission.

• Preference will be given to students whose prior studies include courses in humanities, e.g. professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations.
• Credit will be considered based on the TAFE qualification completed and its relevance to the degree.

University

Successful completion of at least one (1) Australian university-level (or equivalent) unit will be considered for admission.

• Additional units will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences.
• Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.