The Bachelor of Arts offers students an opportunity to develop a depth of disciplinary expertise together with the breadth of vision afforded by cross-disciplinary approaches to the humanities. Study in the Bachelor of Arts is designed to develop communication and personal skills, creativity and a capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new situations and problem-solving skills, attributes increasingly demanded by employers. Bachelor of Arts graduates find employment in diverse areas including: communication and media industries; education; psychology and counselling; cultural, political and social policy analysis; writing and publishing. The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year degree designed to provide knowledge and generic skills that form the basis for lifelong learning.
The first year of this program is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the program.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Students may exit this program on completion of 110 credit points with a 7049 Diploma in Arts
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Program Advice
For program advice during Year 1, contact The College: College Course Enquiries
For program advice during Years 2 and 3, contact the School of Humanities & Communication Arts: Course Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, or
Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker), or
Passed The College English test with 70% or higher, or
Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher.
Met other entry requirements such as
An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, or
Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band, or
Completed the College EAP 4 program with a 50% pass, or
Passed The College English test awith 70% or higher, or
Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general
Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement, or
Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 270 credit points which include the subjects listed under the recommended Sequence tab. Students must also complete a minimum of 60 credit points at Level 3.
The early exit College Diploma consists of 110 credit points which includes three College Preparatory subjects.
Western Sydney University The College subjects
Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta City and Penrith campuses
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Students must pass all College Preparatory subjects before progressing to the Year Two subjects.
Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level subjects in Year One before progressing to the Year Two subjects.
In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts students meet the program requirements, all students must seek advice from their Academic Program Advisor when transitioning to the second year of their program.
Western Sydney University subjects
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campuses
All students must enrol in and complete
20 credit points of Bachelor of Arts Core
80 credit points Arts Major
40 credit points Arts Minor
20 credit points of electives
Students must also complete a minimum of 60 credit points at Level 3.
Core Components
All students must successfully complete 20 credit points as follows.
We Are The University: Students Co-creating Change
Total Credit Points
20
Equivalent Core Subject
The core subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.
COMM 2050 - Multiliteracies, replaced by INFO 2009 Multiliteracies
Arts Majors
All students must successfully complete one of the following Majors. Explanation of these Majors can be found under the listings below and are available dependent on the campus of offering.
The following majors and minors have inherent requirements that must be met in order to complete the major or minor: Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for these majors and minors online.
All students must successfully complete one of the following minors in a different specialisation to their major. Explanation of these minors can be found under the listings below and are available dependent on the campus of offering.
Note: Students may be able to complete two majors rather than a major and a minor by using their electives. Students need to seek academic program advice before deciding on two majors.
Replaced Majors and Minors
The majors and minors listed below count towards completion of this program for students who began studying these majors and minors prior to the years indicated below.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 270 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Students may exit from this program after successful completion of all Year 1 College subjects below, and graduate with the Diploma in Arts. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the Year 1 College subjects.
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool subject (Level 3) has not been previously completed, students are required to complete this subject in their final semester of study.
Minor elective spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
