Humanities and Arts

Why study Humanities and Arts at UNE?

Studying humanities and arts at UNE will provide you with skills increasingly sought after by employers such as the ability to think critically and independently, read widely and perceptively, write clearly and concisely, and speak articulately. Skills that, in a rapidly changing world, will help make you future fit for a career in your area of passion.

We offer practical courses in a wide variety of humanities and arts disciplines, from music and theatre to archaeology and palaeontology, philosophy and studies in religion to indigenous studies, English to history. All our arts and humanities courses are available online, making it possible to fit study around your work and family commitments.

On graduation you will have a broader, more diverse range of ideas and knowledge, well developed communication and research skills, empathy and an appreciation for others that will serve you well in the work that is both your passion and your career.

If you want to safeguard your position in a dynamic employment landscape, it makes sense to study humanities and arts with the No. 1 university in Australia in Humanities and social sciences and Creative arts for Full-time Employment and Teaching Quality (Good Universities Guide 2023, undergraduate).

Explore our Humanities and Arts courses now.

Why study with us?

UNE graduate Becky Amon works on laptop and phone on verandah

I chose UNE because I’d heard great things from family and friends about Armidale and UNE. I knew I didn’t want to go to a big, bustling city to study and Armidale was the perfect place for me.

Becky Amon, Bachelor of Media and Communications, AMI Emerging Marketer of the Year 2022

Courses by study level

Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Design your bespoke course

Humanities and Arts careers

Studying one of UNE’s many humanities and arts degrees will help you to future fit yourself, as the skills you will acquire are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of professions and industries, including: