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La Trobe University

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Bachelor of Arts

  • Bachelor

If you can't let go of unanswered questions. If you love learning. If you're passionate about the world around you. Then it's time to start your journey at La Trobe. With our flexible Bachelor of Arts, you can choose from an incredible array of majors and minors.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
002080A
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$12,080 per year / $36,240 total
International Fees
$31,400 per year / $94,200 total

About this course

If you can't let go of unanswered questions. If you love learning. If you're passionate about the world around you. Then it's time to start your journey at La Trobe.

With our flexible Bachelor of Arts, you can choose from an incredible array of majors and minors. You'll have access to around 50 majors and minors from humanities, social sciences, business, health and science, keeping your career options open. Pursue your passion and your profession.

Shape your own future with this interdisciplinary degree. You'll choose one arts major, then explore your interests or build an essential skill when you choose secondary majors, minors and electives from across the university. You'll graduate with your primary major on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.

Create your own path. Want to major in sociology, with a second major in psychology, then take Chinese as an elective? Go for it. Or perhaps you'd like to pair economics and English. Or crime, justice and legal studies with linguistics. Build your own future - we're here to help you achieve your dream. No matter which path you choose, you'll learn from world-class academics and leading researchers.

In your first year, you'll explore your interests and passions. Try a language; or get a taste for history, English, politics or creative writing. In your second and third years, you'll delve deeper while also choosing electives and minors that broaden your skills and knowledge. You may also choose to develop professional skillsets in areas like psychology, public health, marketing, science, sport management and more.

This flexible degree also offers a range of study options. You can choose to study face-to-face at our Melbourne Campus and enjoy our on-campus facilities, or you can study online - knowing your experience will mirror on-campus students, with tutorials delivered in a synchronous manner. Unlike many other online degrees, at La Trobe you can login to live sessions and engage directly with academics and your fellow students in real time.

Gain real-world experience and build valuable connections that will shape your career. Take on an industry placement at organisations like SBS Radio, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the United Nations Association of Australia or travel overseas for an international sustainability experience.* Many of our exchange programs are financially supported. Your dedicated course advisor will help you to find your path and explore new opportunities.

The world is waiting for you. Step into it.

You'll learn:

  • Critical thinking
    • Delve into complex problems. Experts say critical thinking will be a highly valued skill in the workforce of tomorrow.**
  • Emotional intelligence
    • Understand what drives our decisions. Learn how to connect to others with emotion and intelligence.
  • Creativity
    • Learn how to see new possibilities and turn them into reality.
  • Communication
    • Learn how to connect, communicate and collaborate with your university peers and future colleagues.

*Please note: overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions.

**Forbes, 2019, The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work ; PwC, 2020, 10 skills you need for future employment

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 30 credit points from chosen Major
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or minor
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or minor

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 30 credit points from chosen Major
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or minor
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or minor

Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Major
  • 60 credit points from chosen Electives or major
Study options

This is a StudyFlex course

Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:

  • at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and/or
  • at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.

Learn more about StudyFlex

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0

A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.

Course majors Major code Aboriginal studies StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-ABS-3 Anthropology StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-ANT-2 Archaeological and heritage studies StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MJR-AHS01 Asian studies MAJOR-AST-2 Chinese studies advanced MJR-CHIA01 Chinese studies beginners MJR-CHIB01 Chinese studies extension MJR-CHIE01 Chinese studies intermediate MJR-CHII01 Classics and ancient history StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-CAH Creative and professional writing StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-CPW-2 Crime, justice and legal studies StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-CJLS-2 Digital media StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MJR-DGM01 English StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-ENG-2 Environmental humanities StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-ENVH Ethics and social justice MJR-ESJ01 French studies advanced MJR-FREA01 French studies beginners MJR-FREB01 French studies extension MJR-FREE01 French studies intermediate MJR-FREI01 Gender, sexuality and diversity studies MAJOR-GSD-3 Greek studies advanced MJR-GRKA01 Greek studies beginners MJR-GRKB01 Greek studies extension MJR-GRKE01 Greek studies intermediate MJR-GRKI01 Hindi studies beginners MJR-HNDB01 History StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-HIS-2 Human geography StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-HGEG-1 International studies MAJOR-INS-2 Italian studies advanced MJR-ITAA01 Italian studies beginners MJR-ITAB01 Italian studies extension MJR-ITAE01 Italian studies intermediate MJR-ITAI01 Japanese studies advanced MJR-JPNA01 Japanese studies beginners MJR-JPNB01 Japanese studies intermediate MJR-JPNI01 Linguistics StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-LIN-2 Philosophy StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-PHI-3 Politics StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-POL-2 Psychological science StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MJR-PSY01 Sociology StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-SOC-2 Spanish studies advanced MJR-SPAA01 Spanish studies beginners MJR-SPAB01 Spanish studies extension MJR-SPAE01 Spanish studies intermediate MJR-SPAI01 Sustainability and development StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-SAD-3 Visual cultures StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-VCUL Open access majors View our open access majors

A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major\'s discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.

Course minors Minor code Aboriginal studies StudyFlex minor
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MINOR-ABS-1 Anthropology StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-ANT-2 Archaeological and heritage studies StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MNR-AHS01 Asian studies MINOR-AST-1 Auslan MNR-DFS01 Chinese studies advanced MNR-CHIA01 Chinese studies beginners MNR-CHIB01 Chinese studies extension MNR-CHIE01 Chinese studies intermediate MNR-CHII01 Classics and ancient history StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-CAH-1 Cognitive and developmental psychology MNR-PSY01 Creative and professional writing StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-CPW-1 Crime, justice and legal studies StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MNR-CJL02 Digital media StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MNR-DGM01 English StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-ENG-1 Environmental humanities StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-ENVH Ethics and social justice MNR-ESJ01 French studies advanced MNR-FREA01 French studies beginners MNR-FREB01 French studies extension MNR-FREE01 French studies intermediate MNR-FREI01 Gender, sexuality and diversity studies MINOR-GSD-1 Greek studies advanced MNR-GRKA01 Greek studies beginners MNR-GRKB01 Greek studies extension MNR-GRKE01 Greek studies intermediate MNR-GRKI01 Hindi MINOR-HINDI History StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-HIS-1 Human geography MINOR-HGEG60 International studies MINOR-INS-1 Italian studies advanced MNR-ITAA01 Italian studies beginners MNR-ITAB01 Italian studies extension MNR-ITAE01 Italian studies intermediate MNR-ITAI01 Japanese studies advanced MNR-JPNA01 Japanese studies beginners MNR-JPNB01 Japanese studies intermediate MNR-JPNI01 Linguistics StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-LIN-1 Politics StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-POL-1 Psychological science StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MNR-PSY02 Sociology StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-SOC-1 Spanish studies advanced MNR-SPAA01 Spanish studies beginners MNR-SPAB01 Spanish studies extension MNR-SPAE01 Spanish studies intermediate MNR-SPAI01 Sustainability and development StudyFlex minorA StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online. MINOR-SAD-1 Visual cultures MINOR-VCUL Open access minors View our open access minors

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

To view other campus handbook course details, please select relevant campus in the drop down.

Study locations

Melbourne

Online

Career pathways

After graduation, you could pursue a variety of rewarding careers across a range of industries, including the arts, government and not-for-profit sectors. Your choice of majors and minors will guide the types of roles available to you. Here's a small handful of possible roles you could pursue:

  • Human rights advocate
    • Create change through public campaigning and private lobbying.
  • Policy analyst
    • Guide public policy by playing an important role in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and regulations.
  • Community development manager
    • Design and deliver projects and programs to improve the quality of life for communities and disadvantaged populations.
  • Historian
    • Become an authority on the past. You'll explore your area of historical interest from ancient societies through to the recent past of our cities and nations.
  • Digital content producer
    • Develop written content for websites, blogs, emails, videos, and marketing campaigns.
  • Communications adviser
    • Take a lead role in crafting an organisation's voice and messaging. Develop media strategies, act as a spokesperson or support senior staff in promoting the organisation's public image.
  • Teacher
    • With further study, you could pursue a rewarding career in primary or secondary teaching.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at La Trobe University.
70.7%
Overall satisfaction
70.7%
Skill scale
78.1%
Teaching scale
21.6%
Employed full-time