Bachelor of Arts (Major: Liberal Arts)

The University of Notre Dame Australia

About Bachelor of Arts (Major: Liberal Arts)

Students at the earliest European universities undertook an eclectic range of courses, often combining scientific, legal and arts subjects in a single degree. At The University of Notre Dame Australia, we have brought this concept of a broadly based classical arts degree into the 21st Century.

Our Liberal Arts Major brings together subjects as diverse as Latin, Cosmology, Mathematics, Psychology and Creative Writing, allowing you to follow several academic interests during your undergraduate years, rather than pick one stream.

By covering such a broad range of subjects you will be able to develop a high level of critical thinking and an appreciation of quite distinct academic disciplines. Liberal Arts can be studied as a single major or combined with another stream of study, such as Journalism, Politics & International Relations, Social Justice or Sociology, as part of a double major. Graduates may pursue a diverse range of career options, such as education, social policy research and administration.

If you have broad academic interests you should consider this varied and thought-provoking degree. Completed in three years of full-time study, our Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Liberal Arts ranges from classical Greek, Latin and Hebrew to European history, philosophy, applied science and English Literature. This combination of scientific studies and traditional arts disciplines will prepare you for a range of future careers – from teaching to social policy research.

Disciplines

School of Arts & Sciences

Sydney Campus

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below.  In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency.  We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or
  • Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 2 successfully completed subjects; or
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:

  • Their experience. 'Experience' could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
  • STAT – Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
  • Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 58
  • Min IELTS: 6.5
  • Min TOEFL: 84
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Course Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

Discipline

Creative Arts and Design

Cricos

015324A

Duration

3 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$33,120 per year
University Summary

AU Ranking: 34

QS Ranking: 111-120

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