Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Arts

Develop the kind of communication, creative-thinking and interpersonal skills that will make you highly employable across a range of careers.

What type of student are you?

Murdoch code
B1356
Study mode
Part Time or Full Time
Duration
3
Selection rank
70
CRICOS code
See below
First year fee (domestic)
$13,917
First year fee (international)
$31,920
Full course fee (domestic)
$41,752
Full course fee (international)
$95,760
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The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Overview

Related CRICOS: 001572M, 079340E, 079364G

An arts degree can take you anywhere.

You could be a tourist in your own city to get a new perspective. You could study community development or international aid – or learn to put your creative thinking to work for government agencies, corporations or organisations anywhere in the world.

The Bachelor of Arts embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. Many of the biggest and most vital issues we face today are about human society and the human condition. How can we understand who we are, how we want to live, or what kind of society we want to create, without the insights, knowledge and skills provided by the humanities?

In this degree you will learn to put theory into practice in a way that is recognised and valued by employers. You will be empowered to be the agile and think creatively so that when the time comes, you will thrive in our rapidly changing world and be a force for change, like Bachelor of Arts student Karis

 

3 reasons to study Arts at Murdoch

  1. Develop skills in an area of the arts you’re passionate about and gain practical experience so you’re job ready when you graduate.
  2. Use the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts to customise your degree to suit your dream career. 
  3. Get practical experience with the opportunity to take on internships as you study.

What you’ll learn

  • Build the kind of advanced written and verbal communication skills which can make you an asset to any organisation when you graduate.
  • Explore the theories, research methods and practices in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
  • Design and manage projects where you might work with others, lead a team or work independently.
  • Learn to identify, analyse and evaluate complex issues in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
  • Think creatively as you examine different perspectives and ethical approaches in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Your future career

Depending on the area you choose to study, your arts degree could be a step towards an incredible career. You could put your creative thinking and language skills to work in a range of roles, such as:

  • Policy and Planning Officer
  • Research Analyst
  • Electorate Officer
  • Communications Advisor
  • Human Resources Advisor
  • Curator/Archivist/Historian/Librarian
  • Media Liaison/Speech Writer
  • Actor or Presenter
  • International Aid Worker

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Arts.

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Structure

To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.

Total credit points: 72

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Course Core12 credit points

First-Year Core Unit

Students should complete the following unit in their first semester of enrolment
3 credit points
ART100Communication and Persuasion3
Specified Core Electives6 credit points
ART101Coming into Community6
OR
ART200The Power of Perfect Text: Writing for Professional Contexts3
OR
ART208Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts3
OR
COM208Podcasting3
OR
SIK102Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)3
OR
IND101Indonesian 13
OR
JPN101Japanese 13
OR
MSP200Building Employability Skills3
OR
MSP202The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century3

Final-Year Core Unit

Students complete at least one of the following Units in their final year of study
3 credit points
ART300Industry Project: Real-world partnership and project design3
OR
ART303Research Project3
OR
ART325Internship3
OR
AST384Asian Studies Project3
OR
COD303Community Development Placement3
OR
MSP201Real World Learning3
OR
POL340Public Policy Internship6
OR
SUS331Sustainable Development Internship Project3
OR
ART304In-Country Studies Indonesia6

Major

Students specialise in one of the following disciplines
24 credit points
MJ-ASNSAsian Studies24
OR
MJ-CMDACommunity Development24
OR
MJ-ECWEnglish and Creative Writing24
OR
MJ-HSTAHistory24
OR
MJ-IADAInternational Aid and Development24
OR
MJ-INDAIndonesian24
OR
MJ-JPNAJapanese24
OR
MJ-PHLAPhilosophy24
OR
MJ-POLIPolitics and International Studies24
OR
MJ-SOCASociology24
OR
MJ-SUSSustainable Development24
OR
MJ-THCPTheatre and Creative Production24
OR
MJ-TOEATourism and Events24

Options

Students can use these electives to form a Second Major, Co-Major or Minor
36 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook

Second Major

Other Majors may be completed with the approval of the Academic Chair.
24 credit points
MJ-ASNSAsian Studies24
OR
MJ-CMDACommunity Development24
OR
MJ-CRIBCriminal Behaviour24
OR
MJ-CYPSCyberspace, Policy and Security24
OR
MJ-ECWEnglish and Creative Writing24
OR
MJ-ECSEnvironment, Conflict and Security24
OR
MJ-GMADGames Art and Design24
OR
MJ-GMCGlobal Media and Communication24
OR
MJ-HSTAHistory24
OR
MJ-HBVRHuman Behaviour24
OR
MJ-INDAIndonesian24
OR
MJ-IADAInternational Aid and Development24
OR
MJ-JPNAJapanese24
OR
MJ-JNLJournalism24
OR
MJ-LEGSLegal Studies24
OR
MJ-PHLAPhilosophy24
OR
MJ-PHTPhotography24
OR
MJ-POLIPolitics and International Studies24
OR
MJ-SCPScreen Production24
OR
MJ-SOCASociology24
OR
MJ-SUSSustainable Development24
OR
MJ-TCSTerrorism and Counterterrorism Studies24
OR
MJ-THCPTheatre and Creative Production24
OR
MJ-TOUTourism and Events24
OR

Co-Major

Other Co-Majors may be completed with the approval of the Academic Chair.
18 credit points
CJ-ASCAAsian Societies and Cultures18
OR
CJ-CMDACommunity Development18
OR
CJ-CYPSCyberspace, Policy and Security18
OR
CJ-ECWEnglish and Creative Writing18
OR
CJ-ECSEnvironment, Conflict and Security18
OR
CJ-ESMEnvironmental Science and Management 18
OR
CJ-HSTAHistory18
OR
CJ-HBVRHuman Behaviour18
OR
CJ-INDAIndonesian18
OR
CJ-IADAInternational Aid and Development18
OR
CJ-IKPIndigenous Knowledges and Practices18
OR
CJ-JPNAJapanese18
OR
CJ-PHLAPhilosophy18
OR
CJ-POLIPolitics and International Studies18
OR
CJ-SOCASociology18
OR
CJ-SUSSustainable Development18
OR
CJ-TCSTerrorism and Counterterrorism Studies18
OR
CJ-THDATheatre and Drama18
OR
CJ-TOEATourism and Events18
OR

Minor

Other Minors may be completed with the approval of the Academic Chair.
12 credit points
MN-ANTAnthropology12
OR
MN-ASNAsian Studies12
OR
MN-CMDACommunity Development12
OR
MN-CWACreative Writing12
OR
MN-EVNTEvents12
OR
MN-GENGender Studies12
OR
MN-HSTAHistory12
OR
MN-IDNSIndonesian12
OR
MN-IKPIndigenous Knowledges and Practices 12
OR
MN-JPNSJapanese12
OR
MN-LTTLiterature12
OR
MN-NBTNature Based Tourism12
OR
MN-PHLAPhilosophy12
OR
MN-POLIPolitics and International Studies12
OR
MN-SOCASociology12
OR
MN-SUSSustainable Development12
OR
MN-SECDSustainability, Ecosystems and Community Development12
OR
MN-TCSTerrorism and Counterterrorism Studies12
OR
MN-TDTheatre and Drama12
OR
MN-TOUATourism12
OR

General Electives

Choose units subject to meeting the prerequisite requirements.
36 credit points
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Entry requirements

Select which option best describes your path to university :

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

  • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
  • ATAR results (if available)
  • STAT results (if applicable)
  • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  • School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

  1. Change of name documentation
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

  1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
    • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
    • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
    • GTE Form 2
    • Personal Statement (SOP)
    • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
  3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

  1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
  2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
  3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
  4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
  5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.

The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.

For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.

Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.

The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.

The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.

All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.