The BA offers a wide choice of academic subject areas in the core disciplines of humanities and social sciences. Students tailor the degree to suit their own career aspirations - there are many majors from which to choose. Students undertake two majors, or a more concentrated extended major and a minor, plus a range of electives.

The Bachelor of Arts provides a broad, flexible education and is excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Many employers, especially in large organisations, look for people with the skills an Arts degree provides. Some specialised areas of study lead to careers in specific fields such as psychology, linguistics, or languages. Other areas are general training for professional/semi-professional careers in fields such as economics, English and information technology.

Other career opportunities exist in: Administration; Advertising; Art galleries and museums; Consulting; Consumer affairs; Cultural organisations; Diplomatic and trade services; Education; Environmental protection and management; Event coordination; Film and television; Finance; Foreign affairs; Fundraising; Government; Human resource management; Information management/technology; Insurance; Labour unions; Marketing; Media and entertainment; Politics; Public affairs; Public relations; Publishing and research; Real estate; Recreation and leisure; Research; Retail; Social services; Sociology; Sports coordinating; Statistics; Translating/interpreting; Travel and tourism; Welfare; Writing

A student is required to obtain 48 units, comprising:

• either two single majors, or
• one extended major and a minor in a different field; or
• a major and two minors;
• and the balance from electives in Part A or Part B of the Course List or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.

Students are also requested to note the following requirements:

• a course can only count towards one major or minor;
• the first 8 units must be from Part A or Part B of the List;
• minimum of 28 units in courses at level 2 or higher including at least 6 units at level 3 or higher;
• no more than 32 units may be from a single field;
• may not enrol on a cross-institutional basis prior to the completion of 16 units in the program.

Standard requirements for the BA single and extended majors, and minors can be viewed on the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences website

Full details of all the courses listed in the BA majors are available in the Course Descriptions section on mySI-net.

Refer to BA rules for further information.