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Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), a UNE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Arts, an Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting or Performing Arts, VET study, or work experience.
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence or overseas equivalent, a UNE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Arts, or an Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting or Performing Arts. English language requirements must also be met.
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
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| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2027 | Trimester 2 – June 2027 | Trimester 3 – October 2027 |
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| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is increasingly relevant in today's agile, dynamic world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you study a BA at UNE, you have the freedom to become a specialist in the discipline of your choice.
Why study the Bachelor of Arts with UNE?
However you decide to structure your degree, you’ll gain a range of skills that will power your agility and adaptability, both in the workplace and in life generally. Critical thinking, research capability, ethical practice, creativity and innovation, autonomy and initiative, effective communication (presentation, management and planning skills), computer literacy, and cultural awareness; these are all outcomes of studying our Bachelor of Arts—and highly valued in the workplace.
With a wide range of majors and minors to choose from, you can narrow your focus to pursue a passion or widen your net to broaden your prospects. Anything is possible when you choose to study a BA with us.
We’re highly rated—year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
What makes our course different?
The sheer depth and breadth of our Bachelor of Arts offering makes it the ideal degree to open doors into any industry or field you choose, and help you carve out a lifetime of careers in a constantly evolving employment landscape. This course comes with opportunities to:
- Study flexibly with a wide range of majors and minors in areas as diverse as history, archaeology, writing, modern and classical languages, psychology, philosophy, sociology, music, theatre and digital performance, and many more.
- Travel overseas to study at one of our partner universities, gaining credit towards your degree while broadening your own life experience.
- Major in Psychology and graduate with a three-year sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
- Make your study fit your lifestyle. Study on campus or online, full-time or part-time, and change up your mode and load to meet your needs.
Majors
- Ancient History
- Archaeological Studies
- Classical Languages
- Community Development and Planning
- Community Services
- Counselling
- Criminology
- English
- French
- Geography
- History and Heritage
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Medieval and Modern Europe
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theatre and Digital Performance
- Writing
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under four admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule D: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting (AQF Level 6) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television
- Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (AQF Level 6) from the Actors Centre Australia.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Articulation Program Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under four admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule D: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting (AQF Level 6) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television
- Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (AQF Level 6) from the Actors Centre Australia.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Articulation Program Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.
Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 48 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule C you will be granted 72 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule D you will be granted 72 credit points of Block or Specified Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to 96 credit points of Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 48 credit points of Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules C or D you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing.
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
This course is offered under three admission rules.
Rule A: You have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
This course is offered under two admission rules.
Rule A: You have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule D: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting (AQF Level 6) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television
- Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (AQF Level 6) from the Actors Centre Australia.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Articulation Program Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:
Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements
Mature Age Special Entry
Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
> Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF)
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
Foundation Program
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online program designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Foundation Program
TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a foundation program run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS
Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- If you are applying through Mature Age Special Entry, you will need to include a completed Mature Age Special Entry form in your online application. Learn more about Mature Age Special Entry.
- If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 48 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule C you will be granted 72 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule D you will be granted 72 credit points of Block or Specified Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to 96 credit points of Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 48 credit points of Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules C or D you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing.
Course structure
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points including 12 credit points of Core Units and either one Minor* and one Major. The Bachelor of Arts shall include not more than 60 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and not more than 12 credit points at 400-level.
To continue in the course a candidate must successfully complete 12 credit points of Core Units within the first 2 Trimesters of study, excluding any advanced standing. Candidates who fail to meet this course progression requirement will be asked to show cause as to why they should not have conditions placed on their continued enrolment or be discontinued from the course.
*Candidates may replace the Minor with a second Major.
144 credit points
Candidates admitted under Rules (a), (b) or (c)- The Academic Practice of Research and Critical Analysis (HASS101) – 6 credit points
- The Craft of Academic Writing (WRIT101) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Ancient History:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Ancient History is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Ancient History honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Ancient History, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level Ancient History units as well as 18 credit points of Ancient Greek or Latin.
- Of Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Foundation Myths of Antiquity (ANCH109) – 6 credit points
- From Solon to Socrates (ANCH110) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Ancient Rome (ANCH111) – 6 credit points
- Culture and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome (ANCH380) – 6 credit points
- Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (ANCH307) – 6 credit points
- Rome of the Caesars (ANCH312) – 6 credit points
- Augustus and the Roman Revolution (ANCH313) – 6 credit points
- The Shadow of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (ANCH315) – 6 credit points
- How to be Good: Greek and Roman Ethics (ANCH320) – 6 credit points
- Bronze Age Greece and the Aegean (ANCH322) – 6 credit points
- The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Greek and Roman World (ANCH326) – 6 credit points
- Towns and Cities of the Ancient World (ANCH328) – 6 credit points
- Warfare in the Ancient World (ANCH351) – 6 credit points
- Making Museums Digital (HINQ303) – 6 credit points
- The Pagan Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome (RELS388) – 6 credit points
- Scandal, Crisis, and Security in Classical Literature (CLLA305) – 6 credit points
- Love, Fate, and Death in Classical Literature (CLLA306) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Archaeology:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Archaeology is a GPA of 5.5 or better in all units completed in an undergraduate degree; or a Credit average across 300-level units in Archaeology, including ARPA343 Archaeology in the Field and ARPA356 Archaeology in the Laboratory is required. In addition, a candidate for Archaeology honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed a minimum of 60 credit points in Archaeology.
Co-requisite: Archaeological Practice specialist minor must also be completed to qualify for Honours in Archaeology.
12 credit points
Major or Minor: Complete the following units:- Great Excavations: Key Discoveries in Archaeology (ARPA100) – 6 credit points
- Archaeology: Principles and Practices (ARPA104) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- Debates in Archaeology: Theory, Ethics, Practice (ARPA300) – 6 credit points
- Maritime Archaeology (ARPA301) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Archaeology (ARPA302) – 6 credit points
- Historical and Contemporary Archaeology (ARPA306) – 6 credit points
- From Bread to Wine: The Archaeology of Food (ARPA310) – 6 credit points
- First Farmers: Understanding the Neolithic Revolution in the Ancient Near East (ARPA311) – 6 credit points
- Palaces, Temples, Towns and Tombs: The Bronze Age in the Ancient Near East (ARPA313) – 6 credit points
- Human Evolution and Archaeology (ARPA314) – 6 credit points
- Beyond the Grave: The Archaeology of Death and Burial (ARPA315) – 6 credit points
- Digital Cultural Heritage: Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Practice (ARPA316) – 6 credit points
Note: The Classical Languages units can be taken once in each Classical Language.
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Classics:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Classics is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Classics honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in their chosen language or combination, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300 or 400-level in the primary target language. Candidates are also required to complete 12 credit points in Ancient History, History or Religion with at least 6 credit points in the ancient history of the civilisation of the primary target language. If you wish to undertake joint Honours in Ancient Greek and Latin you are advised to undertake a major in your primary language and a minor in your secondary language.
- Introduction to Classical Languages (CLLA101) – 6 credit points
- Classical Languages Through Reading (CLLA102) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Classical Languages (CLLA201) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Classical Texts (CLLA202) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units twice in either Ancient Greek or Latin: Important Notes: CLLA305 & CLLA306 are repeatable units. Each unit can be repeated up to 2 times with the texts alternating for odd and even years. However, each unit cannot be undertaken more than once in any one teaching period. Students must apply for permission to enrol in CLLA305 & CLLA306 at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant Trimester. Students will receive an academic note on their transcript indicating which strand and Language they have completed per enrolment in CLLA305 & CLLA306.- Scandal, Crisis, and Security in Classical Literature (CLLA305) – 6 credit points
- Love, Fate, and Death in Classical Literature (CLLA306) – 6 credit points
30 credit points
Complete the following units:- Introduction to Plan Making (GEPL122) – 6 credit points
- Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts (LING150) – 6 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA200) – 6 credit points
- Thinking Sociologically (SOCY110) – 6 credit points
- Community Planning and Participation (GEPL361) – 6 credit points
- Uncertainty, Science and Environmental Policy-Making (GEPL315) – 6 credit points
- Cradle to Grave: Population Geography (GEPL322) – 6 credit points
- Planning Theory and Practice (GEPL328) – 6 credit points
- Place-making for People and the Environment (GEPL370) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal History Since the Late 18th Century (HIST354) – 6 credit points
- Australia's Indigenous Languages (LING366) – 6 credit points
- Australian Social and Public Policy (SOCY313) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units: NOTE: A 150-hour fieldwork placement is required in HLTH201 (which includes 6 weekly mandatory 1 hour and 1 full day mandatory online workshop) AND a 250-hour fieldwork placement is required in HLTH301 (which includes a mandatory 1 day online workshop) Students are encouraged to enrol in their placement units as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to arrange each placement. A call for placement interest will occur each Trimester. To ensure students meet placement requirements, they must review the Unit Notes for HLTH201 and HLTH301 in the UNE Course Handbook. If you have prior professional experience in the field of community services, you can apply for Advanced Standing for some academic units and HLTH201. Applications must be received in the trimester prior to enrolling in the first field placement unit in accordance with guidelines. Information on how to apply can be found at the Field Education Placement MyLearn: https://mylearn.une.edu.au/enrol/index.php?id=15875 Students must ensure there is a trimester of study between HLTH201 and HLTH301.- Introductory Client Centered Casework (HDCW114) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Community Work (HDCW125) – 6 credit points
- Children and Young People at Risk (HDCW126) – 6 credit points
- Case Management in Community Services (HDCW213) – 6 credit points
- Community Services Fieldwork 1 (HLTH201) – 6 credit points
- Community Services Fieldwork 2 (HLTH301) – 12 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA200) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Assessment and Management of Issues with Substance Use and Dependence (HLTH325) – 6 credit points
- The Contemporary Counsellor (HSCS100) – 6 credit points
- Culturally Responsive Counselling (HSCS200) – 6 credit points
- Lifespan Development (HSCS202) – 6 credit points
- Ethics, Law and Professional Practice (HSCS204) – 6 credit points
- The Skilled Counsellor (HSCS435) – 6 credit points
- Applied Counselling Theories (HSCS452) – 6 credit points
- Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention (HSSW307) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor or Major - complete the following units:
- Understanding Crime (CRIM100) – 6 credit points
- The Criminal Justice System (CRIM101) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Major - complete the following units:- Professional Practice in Criminology (CRIM312) – 6 credit points
- Criminological Perspectives (CRIM345) – 6 credit points
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Major - complete 24 credit points from the following units:
- Victimology (CRIM107) – 6 credit points
- Serial Killers: Panic or Intrigue? (CRIM233) – 6 credit points
- Crime in Rural Communities (CRIM290) – 6 credit points
- Forensic Science within Criminal Justice (CRIM304) – 6 credit points
- Policing and Social Control (CRIM314) – 6 credit points
- Prisons and Punishment (CRIM324) – 6 credit points
- The Science of Crime and Crime Prevention (CRIM335) – 6 credit points
- Surveillance from Modernity to the Present (HIST390) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor and Major - Complete the following units:- Engaging with Literature (ENGL101) – 6 credit points
- Approaches to Literature and Society (ENGL102) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- Literary Cultures and Practices in English (ENGL309) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Literature: Children's Books (ENGL103) – 6 credit points
- Gothic Fiction (ENGL302) – 6 credit points
- Imagining Fantasy Literature (ENGL304) – 6 credit points
- Science Fiction (ENGL306) – 6 credit points
- Graphic Novels as Literature (ENGL308) – 6 credit points
- The Worlds of Children's Literature (ENGL310) – 6 credit points
- Renaissance Matters (ENGL341) – 6 credit points
- Perspectives on Shakespeare (ENGL342) – 6 credit points
- Victorian Literature and Culture (ENGL351) – 6 credit points
- Australia and Oceania in Literature (ENGL372) – 6 credit points
- Modern and Contemporary Literature (ENGL381) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Arts and Literature (ENGL382) – 6 credit points
- Reading Crime (ENGL384) – 6 credit points
- Ways of Reading: Literary Theory (ENGL390) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in French:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for French honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in French, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units, and not including OSLS391 and OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).
- French Language 1A (FREN101) – 6 credit points
- French Language 1B (FREN102) – 6 credit points
- French Language 2A (FREN201) – 6 credit points
- French Language 2B (FREN202) – 6 credit points
- French Language 3A (FREN301) – 6 credit points
- French Language 3B (FREN302) – 6 credit points
- French Through Contemporary Culture (FREN204) – 6 credit points
- French Cinema (FREN206) – 6 credit points
- European Literature and Languages: Historical Perspectives (LANG303) – 6 credit points
- Cultural Expression, Translation, Global Discourses: Novel Approaches to European Language Learning (LANG304) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor and Major - Complete the following units:- Earth in Crisis? (GEPL111) – 6 credit points
- Where in the World? Australia's Human Geography (GEPL112) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- Integrated Research Project in Geographical Sciences (GEPL312) – 6 credit points
- Economic Change and Urban Development (GEPL301) – 6 credit points
- Global Climate Change and the Future (GEPL307) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Change in Australia (GEPL308) – 6 credit points
- Disaster Resilience (GEPL309) – 6 credit points
- Catchment to Coast (GEPL311) – 6 credit points
- Urban Living (GEPL316) – 6 credit points
- Cradle to Grave: Population Geography (GEPL322) – 6 credit points
- Rural Planning and Resource Management (GEPL324) – 6 credit points
- Understanding Research (GEPL338) – 6 credit points
18 credit points
Minor and Major - Complete the following unit:- What is History? (HINQ100) – 6 credit points
- Colonial Australia (HIST150) – 6 credit points
- Modern Australia (HIST151) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- Researching and Applying History (HINQ300) – 6 credit points
- Digital Cultural Heritage: Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Practice (ARPA316) – 6 credit points
- Being Bad: Sinners, Crooks and Deviants (HIST310) – 6 credit points
- Waking the Dead: Death, Burials and Memorials (HIST333) – 6 credit points
- Heritage Conservation (HIST335) – 6 credit points
- History and Museums (HIST337) – 6 credit points
- Asia Decolonised? (HIST347) – 6 credit points
- Convict Australia (HIST351) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal History Since the Late 18th Century (HIST354) – 6 credit points
- Crime, Incarceration, Servitude: Historical Views (HIST362) – 6 credit points
- Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1988 (HIST373) – 6 credit points
- Oral History (HIST376) – 6 credit points
- Surveillance from Modernity to the Present (HIST390) – 6 credit points
- Social Fabrics: Histories Through Clothing (HIST399) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Japanese:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Japanese is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Japanese honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Japanese, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units but does not include OSLS391 or OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).
- Japanese Language 1A (JAPN101) – 6 credit points
- Japanese Language 1B (JAPN102) – 6 credit points
- Japanese Language 2A (JAPN201) – 6 credit points
- Japanese Language 2B (JAPN202) – 6 credit points
- Japanese Language 3A (JAPN301) – 6 credit points
- Japanese Language 3B (JAPN302) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Japanese Language in Society (JAPN215) – 6 credit points
- Extensive Reading in Japanese (JAPN235) – 6 credit points
- Developing Modern Languages Conversational Skills (LANG103) – 6 credit points
- Developing Advanced Asian Language Skills (LANG305) – 6 credit points
- Culture, Society, and Language in Asia (LANG306) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Linguistics:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Linguistics is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Linguistics honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Linguistics, including 18 credit points at Distinction level.
12 credit points
Major and Minor - complete the following units:- Introduction to Linguistics (LING101) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Linguistics (LING102) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - complete the following unit: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- The English Language (LING353) – 6 credit points
- Meaning in Language (LING305) – 6 credit points
- Phonetics and Phonology (LING365) – 6 credit points
- Morphology and Syntax (LING369) – 6 credit points
- Australia's Indigenous Languages (LING366) – 6 credit points
- Sociolinguistics and Language Ecology (LING371) – 6 credit points
- Writing Systems of the World (LING381) – 6 credit points
- Language and the Law (LING244) – 6 credit points
- Language Acquisition (LING304) – 6 credit points
- Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts (LING350) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in History:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for History honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points of which 36 credit points must be at 300-level in any of the History majors, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.
18 credit points
Major and Minor - complete the following units:- What is History? (HINQ100) – 6 credit points
- Medieval Europe (HIST111) – 6 credit points
- Early Modern Europe: From Reformation to Revolution (HIST113) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- Researching and Applying History (HINQ300) – 6 credit points
- Scandal, Crisis, and Security in Classical Literature (CLLA305) – 6 credit points
- Love, Fate, and Death in Classical Literature (CLLA306) – 6 credit points
- Sex, Sin, and Heresy in Early Medieval Europe (HIST300) – 6 credit points
- Power and Propaganda in the European Reformations (HIST301) – 6 credit points
- Witch Hunting, 1400-1700 (HIST303) – 6 credit points
- Crusader Europe, 1095-1453 (HIST308) – 6 credit points
- Liberty and Democracy in the British World, 1780-1860 (HIST313) – 6 credit points
- Ashes to Ashes: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1945 (HIST324) – 6 credit points
- Modern Europe in War and Peace: 1918 to Yesterday (HIST328) – 6 credit points
- War, Nations and Empires: Modern Europe, 1789-1914 (HIST357) – 6 credit points
- The Spanish Empire, 1474-1700: Rise and Decline (HIST369) – 6 credit points
- Social Fabrics: Histories Through Clothing (HIST399) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Music:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Music is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Music honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Music, including 18 credit points are at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units. In addition, the candidate's chosen 300-level units will reflect their proposed area of Music honours research.
- Music Theory and Analysis (MUSI110) – 6 credit points
- Encounters in Music (MUSI111) – 6 credit points
- Cross-Cultural Music Concepts and Analysis (MUSI131) – 6 credit points
- Foundations in Music and Creative Arts Practice (MUSI140) – 6 credit points
- Digital Music and Media Fundamentals (MUSI160) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- Popular Music (MUSI235) – 6 credit points
- Music in the Age of Empires and Nations (MUSI343) – 6 credit points
- Collaborative Music Creation (MUSI240) – 6 credit points
- Electronic Music Production (MUSI260) – 6 credit points
- Music Theory and Analysis 2 (MUSI311) – 6 credit points
- Global Music History (MUSI339) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Philosophy:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Philosophy honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Philosophy, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.
- Critical Thinking (PHIL102) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Philosophy B: Metaphysics and Theory of Knowledge (PHIL150) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Philosophy A: The Examined Life (PHIL151) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - complete the following unit:- Social Philosophy: Issues in Applied Ethics (PHIL375) – 6 credit points
- Epistemology: The Enlightenment and Beyond (PHIL303) – 6 credit points
- Philosophy of Science (PHIL304) – 6 credit points
- European Philosophy I: The 19th Century (PHIL306) – 6 credit points
- European Philosophy: The 20th and 21st Centuries (PHIL307) – 6 credit points
- Friendship, Love and Sex (PHIL308) – 6 credit points
- Sex and Death: Issues in the Philosophy of Biology (PHIL309) – 6 credit points
- Elementary Logic (PHIL330) – 6 credit points
- Ethical Theory (PHIL342) – 6 credit points
- The Ethics of Environmentalism (PHIL366) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Major and Minor - complete the following units:- Introduction to Politics (PAIS101) – 6 credit points
- The Asia Pacific in World Politics (PAIS113) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - complete the following unit- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- Political Thinkers (PAIS302) – 6 credit points
- 21st Century International Relations (PAIS314) – 6 credit points
- Australian Foreign Policy (PAIS318) – 6 credit points
- Contemporary Political Issues (PAIS370) – 6 credit points
- Dragon in Chains? Contemporary Chinese Politics (PAIS380) – 6 credit points
- Politics in the Developing World (PAIS390) – 6 credit points
60 credit points
Major - complete the following units:- Introductory Psychology I (PSYC101) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Psychology II (PSYC102) – 6 credit points
- Social Psychology (PSYC200) – 6 credit points
- Research Methods and Statistics (PSYC202) – 6 credit points
- Cognitive Psychology (PSYC206) – 6 credit points
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology (PSYC213) – 6 credit points
- Psychopathology (PSYC363) – 6 credit points
- Biopsychology (PSYC366) – 6 credit points
- Individual Differences and Assessment (PSYC371) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Research Methods and Statistics (PSYC372) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Sociology:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Sociology honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Sociology, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level Sociology units.
12 credit points
Minor or Major - complete the following units:- Introduction to Sociology (SOCY100) – 6 credit points
- Thinking Sociologically (SOCY110) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Major - Complete the following units:- Liberty, Power and Identity: Understanding Our Modern World (SOCY340) – 6 credit points
- Research Methods for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS345) – 6 credit points
- Urban Sociology: Cities and Social Futures (SOCY300) – 6 credit points
- Australian Social and Public Policy (SOCY313) – 6 credit points
- Health in Social Perspective (SOCY321) – 6 credit points
- Post-War Popular Culture, Social Change and the Rise of Consumer Society (SOCY332) – 6 credit points
- Sociology of the Modern Family (SOCY336) – 6 credit points
- The State, Power and Violence (SOCY356) – 6 credit points
- Social Inequality (SOCY360) – 6 credit points
- Sex, Gender and Social Change (SOCY382) – 6 credit points
- The Social Body: Identity, Diversity, Embodiment (SOCY393) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Theatre Studies:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Theatre and Performance is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Theatre Studies honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Theatre and Performance, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.
18 credit points
Major or Minor - complete the following units:- Performance From Ritual to Realism (THEA110) – 6 credit points
- Making Theatre New (THEA111) – 6 credit points
- Digital Content Creation (CREA325) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Major - Complete the following unit:- The Role of the Director (THEA330) – 6 credit points
- Creativity and Artificial Intelligence (CREA300) – 6 credit points
- Speaking in Public (THEA234) – 6 credit points
- The Classic Play and Performance Now (THEA304) – 6 credit points
- The Actor's Craft (THEA307) – 6 credit points
- Australian Theatre (THEA317) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen (THEA321) – 6 credit points
- Pitches and Partners (THEA360) – 6 credit points
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Communications:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Writing is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Communications honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Writing, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.
12 credit points
Major or Minor - complete the following units:- Creative Industries (COMM103) – 6 credit points
- Storytelling and Genre Writing (WRIT102) – 6 credit points
- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Research (WRIT303) – 6 credit points
- Digital Storytelling (WRIT301) – 6 credit points
- Writing Short Fiction (WRIT304) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts (WRIT306) – 6 credit points
- Writing Creative Non-fiction (WRIT309) – 6 credit points
- Editing Skills and Standards (WRIT313) – 6 credit points
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Persuasion (WRIT326) – 6 credit points
- Magazines: Culture, Industry and Practices (WRIT327) – 6 credit points
- Publishing Practice (WRIT329) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from ONE Minor: NOTE: Some units are common to Majors and Minors, and can only be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Major or the Minor, not the Major and the Minor.24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Of Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Foundation Myths of Antiquity (ANCH109) – 6 credit points
- How to be Good: Greek and Roman Ethics (ANCH320) – 6 credit points
- Religions of the Ancient Near East (RELS384) – 6 credit points
- Earliest Christianity: Social Context and Sacred Text (RELS387) – 6 credit points
- The Pagan Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome (RELS388) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (ANCH307) – 6 credit points
- Bronze Age Greece and the Aegean (ANCH322) – 6 credit points
- First Farmers: Understanding the Neolithic Revolution in the Ancient Near East (ARPA311) – 6 credit points
- Palaces, Temples, Towns and Tombs: The Bronze Age in the Ancient Near East (ARPA313) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Of Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Foundation Myths of Antiquity (ANCH109) – 6 credit points
- The Shadow of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (ANCH315) – 6 credit points
- The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Greek and Roman World (ANCH326) – 6 credit points
- Towns and Cities of the Ancient World (ANCH328) – 6 credit points
- Warfare in the Ancient World (ANCH351) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Language and the Law (LING244) – 6 credit points
- Language Acquisition (LING304) – 6 credit points
- Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts (LING350) – 6 credit points
- The English Language (LING353) – 6 credit points
- Australia's Indigenous Languages (LING366) – 6 credit points
- Writing Systems of the World (LING381) – 6 credit points
18 credit points
Complete the following units:- Archaeology in the Field (ARPA343) – 6 credit points
- Foundations in Cultural Heritage Management (ARPA320) – 6 credit points
- Artefact Analysis (ARPA356) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
And complete 6 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Zooarchaeology (ARPA309) – 6 credit points
- Digital Cultural Heritage: Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Practice (ARPA316) – 6 credit points
- Stone Tools: Analysis and Interpretation (ARPA384) – 6 credit points
- Colonial Australia (HIST150) – 6 credit points
- Modern Australia (HIST151) – 6 credit points
- Australian Frontiers: Rural and Regional Histories (HIST338) – 6 credit points
- The Family in History (HIST339) – 6 credit points
- Convict Australia (HIST351) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal History Since the Late 18th Century (HIST354) – 6 credit points
- Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1988 (HIST373) – 6 credit points
- Chinese Language 1A (CHIN101) – 6 credit points
- Chinese Language 1B (CHIN102) – 6 credit points
- Chinese Language 2A (CHIN201) – 6 credit points
- Chinese Language 2B (CHIN202) – 6 credit points
- Chinese Language 3A (CHIN304) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Chinese: Listening (CHIN305) – 6 credit points
- Developing Advanced Asian Language Skills (LANG305) – 6 credit points
- Culture, Society, and Language in Asia (LANG306) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:- Creative Industries (COMM103) – 6 credit points
- Speaking in Public (THEA234) – 6 credit points
- News and Journalism (COMM332) – 6 credit points
- Pitches and Partners (THEA360) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts (WRIT306) – 6 credit points
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Persuasion (WRIT326) – 6 credit points
- The Art of Documentary (COMM381) – 6 credit points
- Creativity and Artificial Intelligence (CREA300) – 6 credit points
- Digital Content Creation (CREA325) – 6 credit points
- Foundations in Music and Creative Arts Practice (MUSI140) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen (THEA321) – 6 credit points
- Digital Storytelling (WRIT301) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Digital Cultural Heritage: Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Practice (ARPA316) – 6 credit points
- Digital and Social Media (COMM323) – 6 credit points
- Making Museums Digital (HINQ303) – 6 credit points
- Surveillance from Modernity to the Present (HIST390) – 6 credit points
- Digital Storytelling (WRIT301) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Environmental Arts and Literature (ENGL382) – 6 credit points
- Science Fiction (ENGL306) – 6 credit points
- The Worlds of Children's Literature (ENGL310) – 6 credit points
- Australia and Oceania in Literature (ENGL372) – 6 credit points
- Approaches to Gender: Theory and Practical Applications (SOCY305) – 6 credit points
- Writing Creative Non-fiction (WRIT309) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:- Earth in Crisis? (GEPL111) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Peace and Human Security (PEAC102) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Arts and Literature (ENGL382) – 6 credit points
- Global Challenges, Nonviolent Civil Resistance and Social Movements (PEAC373) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Psychology (PSYC315) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Approaches to Gender: Theory and Practical Applications (SOCY305) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Arts and Literature (ENGL382) – 6 credit points
- Ways of Reading: Literary Theory (ENGL390) – 6 credit points
- Friendship, Love and Sex (PHIL308) – 6 credit points
- Sociology of the Modern Family (SOCY336) – 6 credit points
- Sex, Gender and Social Change (SOCY382) – 6 credit points
- The Social Body: Identity, Diversity, Embodiment (SOCY393) – 6 credit points
- German Language 1A (GRMN101) – 6 credit points
- German Language 1B (GRMN102) – 6 credit points
- German Language 2A (GRMN201) – 6 credit points
- German Language 2B (GRMN202) – 6 credit points
- German Language 3A (GRMN307) – 6 credit points
- German Language 3B (GRMN308) – 6 credit points
- Cultural Expression, Translation, Global Discourses: Novel Approaches to European Language Learning (LANG304) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- From Solon to Socrates (ANCH110) – 6 credit points
- Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (ANCH307) – 6 credit points
- Bronze Age Greece and the Aegean (ANCH322) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Classical Languages (CLLA101) – 6 credit points
- Classical Languages Through Reading (CLLA102) – 6 credit points
- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- Population, Health and Environment (GEPL321) – 6 credit points
- Regional Development: Processes and Policies (GEPL345) – 6 credit points
- Community Planning and Participation (GEPL361) – 6 credit points
- Place-making for People and the Environment (GEPL370) – 6 credit points
- Indonesian Language 1A (INDN101) – 6 credit points
- Indonesian Language 1B (INDN102) – 6 credit points
- Indonesian Language 2A (INDN201) – 6 credit points
- Indonesian Language 2B (INDN202) – 6 credit points
- Indonesian Language 3A (INDN301) – 6 credit points
- Indonesian Language 3B (INDN302) – 6 credit points
- Developing Advanced Asian Language Skills (LANG305) – 6 credit points
- Culture, Society, and Language in Asia (LANG306) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:- The Asia Pacific in World Politics (PAIS113) – 6 credit points
- 21st Century International Relations (PAIS314) – 6 credit points
- International Political Economy (ECON320) – 6 credit points
- Overseas Study Experience (OSSE300) – 6 credit points
- China and the World (PAIS313) – 6 credit points
- Australian Foreign Policy (PAIS318) – 6 credit points
- Italian Language 1A (ITAL101) – 6 credit points
- Italian Language 1B (ITAL102) – 6 credit points
- Italian Language 2A (ITAL201) – 6 credit points
- Italian Language 2B (ITAL202) – 6 credit points
- Italian Language 3A (ITAL301) – 6 credit points
- Italian Language 3B (ITAL302) – 6 credit points
- European Literature and Languages: Historical Perspectives (LANG303) – 6 credit points
- Cultural Expression, Translation, Global Discourses: Novel Approaches to European Language Learning (LANG304) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Introduction to Peace Studies (PEAC100) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Peace and Human Security (PEAC102) – 6 credit points
- No More War: Peacebuilding and Reconciliation (PEAC352) – 6 credit points
- Global Challenges, Nonviolent Civil Resistance and Social Movements (PEAC373) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete 12 credit points from the following units: NOTE: When a unit with the same title is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.- Speaking in Public (THEA134) – 6 credit points
- Speaking in Public (THEA234) – 6 credit points
- Pitches and Partners (THEA360) – 6 credit points
- Digital Content Creation (CREA325) – 6 credit points
- The Actor's Craft (THEA307) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen (THEA321) – 6 credit points
- The Role of the Director (THEA330) – 6 credit points
- Earth Surface Systems (GEPL106) – 6 credit points
- Water in the Environment (GEPL306) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Biogeography (GEPL341) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to GIS and Spatial Thinking (GISC334) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units- Introduction to Politics (PAIS101) – 6 credit points
- Contemporary Political Issues (PAIS370) – 6 credit points
- Overseas Study Experience (OSSE300) – 6 credit points
- Political Thinkers (PAIS302) – 6 credit points
- Dragon in Chains? Contemporary Chinese Politics (PAIS380) – 6 credit points
- Politics in the Developing World (PAIS390) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:- Introductory Psychology I (PSYC101) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Psychology II (PSYC102) – 6 credit points
- Social Psychology (PSYC200) – 6 credit points
- Research Methods and Statistics (PSYC202) – 6 credit points
- Cognitive Psychology (PSYC206) – 6 credit points
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology (PSYC213) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- Digital Cultural Heritage: Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Practice (ARPA316) – 6 credit points
- Digital Content Creation (CREA325) – 6 credit points
- History: Uses and Abuses (HINQ200) – 6 credit points
- Researching and Applying History (HINQ300) – 6 credit points
- Oral History (HIST376) – 6 credit points
- Surveillance from Modernity to the Present (HIST390) – 6 credit points
- Digital Storytelling (WRIT301) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Research (WRIT303) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Introduction to Ancient Rome (ANCH111) – 6 credit points
- Rome of the Caesars (ANCH312) – 6 credit points
- Augustus and the Roman Revolution (ANCH313) – 6 credit points
- The Shadow of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (ANCH315) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Classical Languages (CLLA101) – 6 credit points
- Classical Languages Through Reading (CLLA102) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Spanish I (SPAN101) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Spanish II (SPAN102) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Spanish Language I (SPAN201) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Spanish Language II (SPAN202) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Spanish Language (SPAN301) – 6 credit points
- Talking Cine: Spanish Conversation on Film (SPAN302) – 6 credit points
- European Literature and Languages: Historical Perspectives (LANG303) – 6 credit points
- Cultural Expression, Translation, Global Discourses: Novel Approaches to European Language Learning (LANG304) – 6 credit points
- Archaeology: Principles and Practices (ARPA104) – 6 credit points
- Digital Cultural Heritage: Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Practice (ARPA316) – 6 credit points
- Foundations in Cultural Heritage Management (ARPA320) – 6 credit points
- What is History? (HINQ100) – 6 credit points
- Making Museums Digital (HINQ303) – 6 credit points
- Local and Community History (HIST330) – 6 credit points
- Heritage Conservation (HIST335) – 6 credit points
- Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1988 (HIST373) – 6 credit points
- Oral History (HIST376) – 6 credit points
- Surveillance from Modernity to the Present (HIST390) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete 36 or 60 credit points depending on which Minor and Major a candidate includes as part of their course. Elective Units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units.144 credit points
Candidates admitted under Rule (d) - Stage and Screen Acting Articulation Program. This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting of the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television and the Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) of the Actors Centre Australia.72 credit points
72 credit points advanced standing granted on the basis of completion of the AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting or the AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting).12 credit points
Complete the following units:- The Academic Practice of Research and Critical Analysis (HASS101) – 6 credit points
- The Craft of Academic Writing (WRIT101) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete 48 credit points with at least 36 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Television Studies (COMM325) – 6 credit points
- Hollywood Cinema (COMM382) – 6 credit points
- Australian Screens (COMM385) – 6 credit points
- Human Rights on Screen (COMM389) – 6 credit points
- Imagining Fantasy Literature (ENGL304) – 6 credit points
- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- Making Theatre New (THEA111) – 6 credit points
- Performance From Ritual to Realism (THEA210) – 6 credit points
- Speaking in Public (THEA234) – 6 credit points
- The Classic Play and Performance Now (THEA304) – 6 credit points
- Major Creative Project (THEA305) – 6 credit points
- The Actor's Craft (THEA307) – 6 credit points
- Australian Theatre (THEA317) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen (THEA321) – 6 credit points
- The Role of the Director (THEA330) – 6 credit points
- Pitches and Partners (THEA360) – 6 credit points
- The Craft of Academic Writing (WRIT101) – 6 credit points
- Storytelling and Genre Writing (WRIT102) – 6 credit points
- Writing for Research (WRIT303) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
To achieve an overall total of 144 credit points candidates must complete a further 12 credit points at 200-level or above.
Elective Units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units.
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
Understanding Your Course Fees
Your total course fees are based on the number of units you complete, not the length of time you study. This gives you flexibility to tailor your study journey to suit your circumstances.
Here's how it works:
- Unit-based pricing - Each unit has its own fee. Visit our Fees and Costs section for detailed unit pricing information
- Advanced standing - If you're eligible for credit for previous study, you'll complete fewer units and pay less overall
- Study pace - Choose part-time or full-time study to fit your schedule without affecting unit costs
- Trimester 3 option - Students who choose to accelerate their progress by studying during Trimester 3 can do so without increasing overall costs
The table below shows estimated fees for a typical full-time year of study (48 credit points which typically equates to 8 units)
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| International | $31,632* |
| Commonwealth Supported Place | $15,096* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $384 |
* Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2025. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
The skills you’ll gain or hone from studying the Bachelor of Arts are transferable and valued across a wide range of workplaces and industries. Depending on your major, career paths could include positions such as:
- management and business
- public relations
- human resources
- local, state and federal government
- research and analysis
- social and public policy
- education
- creative industries
- environmentalism
- foreign affairs, trade, humanitarianism.
The Bachelor of Arts fosters knowledge and the development of a diverse set of skills essential for independent thinking and empowering the individual to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of the modern workplace.
Course outcomes
- demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in core disciplines and areas of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences and apply that knowledge in diverse contexts;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of theories, factual content and research procedures and ethical practice in their major and other fields of study;
- analyse, critically evaluate and communicate ideas and solve problems with intellectual independence in their major and other fields of study including the ability to exhibit key employment and lifelong learning skills;
- act as informed and discerning participants within the community of scholars; and
- display highly developed communication skills and, in the case of those students undertaking a language major, read, write and speak another language with fluency and understand its cultural context.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will possess depth and breadth of knowledge relevant to their fields of study, and have a well developed understanding of the key principles, practices, and boundaries of their discipline. They will also understand the need to adopt transnational and multicultural approaches to the understanding of issues in these fields.
- Communication Skills
Graduates will have skills that enable them to investigate, synthesise and communicate the ideas and information acquired from their areas of study, including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. Students will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their communication skills, and be able to use appropriate communication technologies.
- Problem Solving
Graduates will have a sound understanding of key problem solving strategies in their fields of study and be able to apply these skills to develop their own responses to particular problems on diverse topics and issues in a range of different environments.
- Information Literacy
Graduates will be taught how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. They will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, as well as to use information in critical and creative thinking.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Graduates will be taught to understand and practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession. They will understand and be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community, and the environment.
- Lifelong Learning
Graduates will have the skills to continue to research, critically evaluate and discuss issues, and also acquire further learning. The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will enable students to be able to research, write about and discuss a range of issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates will develop skills in independent study as well as the ability to work collaboratively. They will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.
Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026
Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026
Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)
Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
ASCILITE TELAS 2025
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026 Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026 Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate) Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
ASCILITE TELAS 2025 Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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Why study with us?
The most rewarding experience has been noticing my critical thinking and problem-solving skills rapidly improve. Skills that I have been able to apply in every aspect of my life.
Why study with us?
Australia changed my life. It was a great opportunity to study at UNE where I met wonderful, kind and always smiling people that made me feel at home and I'll be forever grateful to them.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
| Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 12 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Trimester 2 | 11 June 2027 | 21 June 2027 |
| Trimester 3 | 8 October 2027 | 18 October 2027 |
