The Bachelor of Arts offers students a unique range of interdisciplinary skills. Students develop their capacity for critical analysis, creativity and problem-solving, as well as a thorough understanding of the relationship between theory, research and practice. They choose from a wide range of major study areas, equipping them for diverse careers in areas such as media, management, finance, education and government.

A key component of the degree is the Grand Challenges final-year project. Conducted in collaboration with the Swinburne Institute of Social Research, the project fosters team-based research activity and challenges students to go beyond the comfort of discipline boundaries. Students develop valuable collaborative skills as they research innovative solutions to contemporary issues facing society. The course offers students lifelong learning skills with a global and multidisciplinary awareness.

Japanese

Study the structure, grammar, phonetics and phonology of a language at beginner or advanced level to become prepared for a range of specialist and general professions.

Please note: If you select the Japanese Language Major study options may vary based on your formal or informal background (knowledge/experience) of/in the Japanese language.

• Journalist
• Public policy analyst
• Welfare worker
• Cultural adviser
• International trade consultant
• Tourism and travel consultant
• Translator