The Bachelor of Arts course offers a diversity of subjects, making it attractive to students seeking a liberal arts education and the development of skills either as a basis for employment or as the foundation for further specialised study. The course is designed to produce knowledgeable, articulate, innovative graduates skilled in research, logical thought, clear expression and the application of ethical principles to decision making. Studies include the arts, humanities, technology, and the social, physical, and biological sciences. The Honours year, where available, equips students to undertake postgraduate study in their chosen discipline. The specific sequences of study available vary from campus to campus.
Specialisations, Majors, Minors and Electives
| BA Sequence | Melbourne | Brisbane | Strathfield | Offshore |
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| Asian Studies | NA | major | NA | NA |
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| Australian Studies | NA | major | minor | NA |
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| Behavioural Science # | major | major | minor | NA |
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| Business and Communication Studies | NA | NA | specialisation | NA |
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| Business Studies | major | major | major | NA |
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| Creative Arts and Culture | specialisation | specialisation | NA | NA |
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| Communication | minor | minor | minor | NA |
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| Computing | NA | NA | major | NA |
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| Drama | major | major | minor | NA |
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| East Timor Language and Cultural Studies ^ | NA | NA | NA | major |
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| Economics | NA | minor | major | NA |
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| Education | minor | minor | minor | NA |
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| Family Studies | minor | NA | NA | NA |
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| Geography | NA | NA | major | NA |
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| Gender Studies | NA | minor | NA | NA |
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| History | major | major | major | NA |
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| ICT ** | major | major | NA | NA |
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| Indigenous Studies ## | NA | NA | minor | NA |
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| Italian | major (postVCE) | NA | NA | NA |
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| Japanese | minor | NA | minor | NA |
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| Leisure Studies | NA | minor | NA | NA |
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| Literature | major | major | major | NA |
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| Mathematics | major | NA | major | NA |
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| Media | major | NA | NA | NA |
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| Music | major | major | NA | NA |
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| Philosophy | major | major | major | NA |
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| Politics | minor | NA | NA | NA |
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| Psychology # * | major | major | NA | NA |
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| Science Studies | minor | NA | NA | NA |
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| Sociology | major | major | electives | NA |
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| Study of Religions | minor | minor | minor | NA |
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| Technology ** | NA | NA | major | NA |
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| Theological Studies | major | major | major | NA |
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| Visual Arts | major | major | major | NA |
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| Youth Work | minor | NA | NA | NA |
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The majors and minors offered at each location are subject to staff availability.
- # Not permitted as majors together.
- * Internal quotas may apply.
- **Available only to students enrolled in the BTeach/BA (Technology) who study a sequence of twelve units in Design and Technology which is recognised as equivalent to a major and minor in Technology in the Bachelor of Arts.
- ## Available only to students enrolled in the BTeach/BA (Indigenous Studies).
- ^ Available only to students enrolled in the BTeach (Primary)(East Timor).
ARTS232 Volunteer Experience
Students in the Bachelor of Arts course are required to complete a Volunteer Experience unit to meet graduation requirements. This unit does not incur any HECS liability or fees. Students must enrol in this unit prior to commencing Volunteer Experience. Volunteer Experience requires the completion of a total of 15 days service to a community organisation usually by the end of year 2.
Elective Unit in Community-Based Experience (CBE) – offered in NSW
- HUMA243
- Community Based Experience (20 cp)
Students may be offered the opportunity to complete one elective unit (10 cp) in Community-based Experience, normally in the second or third year of the course. CBE must be in an area related to a major sequence being completed by the student. The CBE unit is graded Pass/Fail only.
Projects will be organised, supervised and assessed within the relevant School. On campuses where Community-based Experience is offered the Lecturer-in-Charge of CBE is able to provide a list of suggested projects, together with the names and contact arrangements of supervisors in particular discipline areas. Students may also suggest their own projects, which should be discussed with the relevant supervisor.
It is the responsibility of each student first to choose a subject and then contact the supervisor. Once a project is agreed upon, students complete the Project Agreement Form with the supervisor. This form must be submitted no later than the end of week 10 in Semester 1 to the Lecturer-in-Charge of CBE.
CBE will involve spending a minimum of 10 working days working in the community and preparing a report on the project undertaken. CBE may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, and is normally scheduled between early June and early August.
CBE aims to provide a balance between theory and practical application in many disciplines and to be an alternative focus to more traditional and formal learning. It may also assist students in making informed choices for career options and in widening their experiences in the diversity of Australian society.
Language Studies through the Victorian Universities' Language Consortium
The Victorian Universities' Languages Consortium was established in 1996 with membership including all universities in Victoria. One central aim of the Consortium is to facilitate and encourage cross-institutional enrolments in languages. Students wishing to undertake such studies should first seek approval from the relevant Course Coordinator or designated nominee. If approval is granted the student should then contact the host institution for an application form.
The following languages, taught at other universities, are available:
| Language | Campus/University |
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| Ancient Greek | La Trobe, Monash |
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| Arabic | Deakin, Melbourne |
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| Cambodian | Monash |
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| Chinese | Ballarat, Deakin, La Trobe, Monash, RMIT, VUT |
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| French | La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash |
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| German | Melbourne, Monash |
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| Greek (Modern) | La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash, RMIT, VUT |
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| Hebrew (Modern) | Melbourne |
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| Hindi | La Trobe |
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| Indonesian/Malay | Deakin, La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash, VUT |
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| Korean | Monash, Swinburne |
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| Latin | La Trobe, Monash |
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| Polish | Monash |
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| Russian | Melbourne, Monash |
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| Sanskrit | La Trobe |
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| Spanish | La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash, VUT |
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| Swedish | Melbourne |
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| Thai | Monash |
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| Turkish | Deakin |
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| Ukrainian | Monash |
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| Vietnamese | Monash, RMIT, Swinburne, VUT |
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Students should note that both ACU National and host universities retain the right to limit the number of students who may enrol in language courses under such arrangements.
Language Studies in New South Wales and Queensland
In New South Wales and Queensland students may undertake language studies cross-institutionally in languages not offered at ACU National, subject to the approval of the Course Co-ordinator.
