Bachelor
Study a Bachelor of Arts at Deakin and open the door to a world of opportunity. You can tailor your degree to your interests and set yourself up with flexible skills for the jobs of the future.
This versatile degree lets you focus on your passions by choosing specialisations. You can pick from history, literary studies, international relations, politics and policy studies, journalism, education and many more. With 35 options, you are sure to find more than one specialisation that inspires your curiosity.
The added benefit of an arts degree at Deakin is the transferable skills you 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.
Are you ready to create the future career you want?
Build a unique degree that is designed just for you by choosing two or more areas of study from 35 disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, communication, creative arts and languages. You don't need to make your choice right away. Get a taste for different study areas first, so you can choose your specialisation with total confidence.
You will develop specialist knowledge in your chosen disciplines and learn how to apply critical, creative and strategic thinking to solve real-world issues. This course equips you with transferable skills in communication, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, making you highly employable within a range of industries.
Learn from teaching staff who are active in their fields and recognised as leading practitioners. You'll learn in purpose-built facilities, gaining hands-on experience relevant to your chosen disciplines.
Benefit from the many work placements we offer and you'll graduate ready to take your studies beyond the classroom and into the real world. Advance your 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*.
Looking to become a teacher? You can use the Bachelor of Arts as a stepping stone into your preferred teaching degree^. The education major equips you with the foundational skills required to gain a strong understanding of education and teaching across a broad range of contexts. Learn about educating children, young people and adults and work towards pursuing further studies through one of Deakin's accredited postgraduate teaching degrees.
*Overseas study programs to be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government travel restrictions.
^Subject to meeting the entry requirements of your preferred initial teacher education degree.
The Bachelor of Arts builds valuable and transferable career skills and knowledge, making you highly employable within many industries. The range of disciplines on offer also lets you follow your passion and develop the specialist skills to pursue the career you want.
You'll be able to take your degree into a range of careers, including:
For more information go to DeakinTALENT
To complete the Bachelor of Arts, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
The 24 credit points must include either:
OR
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.