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Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts is a wide ranging degree across the humanities and social sciences.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 30
- Lowest offered at University of Tasmania, 2022
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 36 providers
- Every state and territory
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Arts asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in reading and ideas
- a willingness to write and think independently
- good time management skills
- curiosity about people and society
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Associate Degree?
The Bachelor of Arts is at a higher level than the Associate Degree in Arts, which sits at associate degree level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 36 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Caulfield, Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.05 lowest
- (72.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Bankstown, Parramatta, Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 54.1 lowest
- (60 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Charles Sturt University
Online
4.0from 631 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or a mix
- (full or part time)
- Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 65.25 lowest
- (75.1 median, 2024)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55.15 lowest
- (63.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $13,800 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.1 lowest
- (60.25 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Arts.
- A chosen major or two
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Research and writing
- Communication
- Electives across disciplines
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Associate Degree in Arts?
The Bachelor of Arts is at a higher level than the Associate Degree in Arts, which sits at associate degree level.
How is it different from Diploma in Arts?
The Bachelor of Arts is at a higher level than the Diploma in Arts, which sits at diploma level.
How is it different from Diploma of Arts?
The Bachelor of Arts is at a higher level than the Diploma of Arts, which sits at diploma level.