Bachelor of Arts

Develop the Critical Thinking Skills Employers Value

The Bachelor of Arts curriculum develops your core thinking skills while offering an array of options for further specialisation. You can combine studies from many disciplines, while still specialising in one of four core areas:

• Critical and Cultural Studies
• History and Politics Stream
• Philosophy Stream
• Society, Life and Learning Stream

You'll graduate qualified for employment in a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors. And you'll emerge with the kind of well-rounded understanding and appreciation of the world that only a liberal arts education can provide.

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Course Structure

Total units: 24 Major units: 14 Elective units: 10

Course Units

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice. You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

Did You Know? Survey results show that a Bachelor Degree increases earnings by about 30%. Australian Council for Educational Research - Nov 08

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are 6 modules available:

• An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
• Setting Study Goals and Objectives
• Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
• Getting to Know Your Study Materials
• Scheduling Tasks and Time
• Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within 3 hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

• Student advisers
• Online forums
• Study groups
• Online library resources
• Online guidance on study skills and writing
• A dedicated student association

About Macquarie University & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This course is delivered by Macquarie University, in partnership with OUA.

About Macquarie University

Macquarie University is a distance education leader dedicated to providing students with maximum flexibility.

Macquarie University is about discovery, learning and participation in a borderless world. It is a dynamic, flexible and engaged university committed to excellence in research, teaching and global citizenship.

Learn more about Macquarie University.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

Enquire now to find out about course prices, FEE-HELP and more.