Bachelor of Arts (012762C)

Study a Bachelor of Arts at Deakin University and open the door to a world of opportunities. Students can tailor their degree to interests and set themselves up with flexible skills for the jobs of the future. 

This versatile degree lets them focus on their passions by choosing specialisations. Students can pick from history, literary studies, international relations, politics and policy studies, journalism, education and many more.

With 35 options, students are sure to find more than one specialisation that inspires their curiosity. 

The added benefit of an arts degree at Deakin University is the transferable skills students build through experiential-based learning. Learn to work in teams during industry placements, develop critical analysis through work-integrated learning, and build valuable life skills through international experiences. 

Build a unique degree that is designed just for students by choosing two or more areas of study from 35 disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, communication, creative arts and languages. They don’t need to make their choice right away.

Students will develop specialist knowledge in their chosen disciplines and learn how to apply critical, creative and strategic thinking to solve real-world issues. This course equips them with transferable skills in communication, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, making highly employable within a range of industries.

Students will learn from teaching staff who are active in their fields and recognised as leading practitioners. Students will learn in purpose-built facilities, gaining hands-on experience relevant to their chosen disciplines.

Benefit from the many work placements Deakin University offers and students will graduate ready to take their studies beyond the classroom and into the real world. Advance job-readiness and gain a competitive edge by undertaking a study tour, internationally focused internship in Australia or overseas, language study, or longer study abroad exchange experience.

Those students who are looking to become a teacher, they can use the Bachelor of Arts as a stepping stone into a preferred teaching degree. The education major equips them with the foundational skills required to gain a strong understanding of education and teaching across a broad range of contexts. Students will learn about educating children, young people and adults and work towards pursuing further studies through one of Deakin University’s accredited postgraduate teaching degrees.