Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies

Course information for - 2024 entry

Offered at 2 locations

Duration
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
CRICOS Code
074606B
IELTS
6.0 overall score (with individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading)
Fees (first year)*
$26848
Start dates
July 2024, February 2025, February 2026

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies is for aspiring change-makers interested in a wide range of contemporary social issues that impact our world, including globalisation, social justice, environmental sustainability, international relations and more.

This unique multi-disciplined double degree will allow you to hone your passions and immerse yourself in creative and critical thought. We offer more than 20 arts majors and minors for you to choose from, including drama, communication, visual arts, sociology, history, politics and international relations, graphic design, psychology, studies of religion, geography, and English.

To accelerate your learning experience and help you develop a global perspective beyond the classroom, this degree includes a study abroad internship, providing you the opportunity to see the world with new eyes. You can also opt to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside your degree to further enhance your employability.

To ensure this degree works with you, we offer flexible delivery, including online, multimode and on-campus attendance.

Professional experience

You will complete a period of study or work overseas in an area relevant to your studies and interests.

Work placement

You will have the unique opportunity to gain valuable international work experience tailored to your interests and career goals via one of our overseas internship partner organisations. You will also have the chance to study abroad at one of ACU’s 60 partner institutions around the world.

Careers

Career opportunities include:

  • public sector, both local and international
  • government service, including diplomatic service, both local and international
  • the United Nations system and other international organisations
  • social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach
  • politics and international relations
  • global health and community development
  • journalism, including travel journalism
  • travel and tourism

Course details

Course structure

Course map

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Two Arts Majors - Commencing Semester 1

For students who are commencing the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies double degree in 2024 and are completing two (2) Majors.

  • Two Arts MajorsMajor 1 Unit 1 (100 level unit)10 cp
  • Two Arts MajorsMajor 2 Unit 1 (100 level unit)10 cp
  • Bachelor of Global Studies units - Global Studies Specified unitsPOLS104Introduction to International Relations10 cp
  • Bachelor of Global Studies units - Global Studies Specified unitsHIST115Global History: Six Degrees of Separation10 cp
  • Two Arts MajorsMajor 1 Unit 2 (100 or 200 level unit)10 cp
  • Two Arts MajorsMajor 2 Unit 2 (100 or 200 level unit)10 cp
  • Global Studies Specified unitsSOCS101 Global Society and Change ORGlobal Studies Specified unitsGEOG214 Sustainability: The Global Challenge 10 cp
  • Core Curriculum UnitsCore Curriculum Unit 1See ACU Core Curriculum page for details10 cp

One Arts Major and Two Arts Minors - Commencing Semester 1

For students who are commencing the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies double degree in 2024 and are completing one (1) Major and two (2) Minors.

Two Arts Majors - Commencing Semester 2

For students who are commencing the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies double degree mid-year in 2024 and are completing two (2) Majors.

One Arts Major and Two Arts Minors - Commencing Semester 2

For students who are commencing the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies double degree mid-year in 2024 and are completing one (1) Major and two (2) Minors.

Graduate statement

Insight

As an ACU graduate you have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen and a scholar. You embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy. You are empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.

Empathy

As an ACU graduate you value human dignity and diversity. This appreciation is founded on deep reflection, and empathy. You have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples. You can connect with people and cultures and work with community in ways that recognise the dignity of the human person and all cultures

Imagination

As an ACU graduate you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems. You critically analyse information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good. You appreciate the role of innovation and creative thinking in developing a better future for each person and community.

Impact

As an ACU graduate you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups and communities in local and global contexts. You are empowered to positively impact your profession and the community.

AQF framework

Double Bachelor - Bachelor/Bachelor - AQF Level 7

Exit Points

Students who have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Diploma in Liberal Arts can exit with that award.

Overseas study available

Students will have to complete a semester of study abroad, international internship or a semester program in Rome.

Entry requirements

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International applicants

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

English language requirements

Overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.

Adjustment factors

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

Learn more about adjustment factors

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Pathways into course for international applicants

If you don’t currently meet the direct entry requirements for admission to your chosen program, don’t worry. Our range of pathway programs can help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed. 

Find out more about English language programs 

Find out more about the ACU Foundation Studies program 

Find out more about Diploma pathways 

Further study

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or other relevant postgraduate study

Fees

Course costs

  • Unit fee: $3356
  • Average first year fee: $26848
  • Estimate total cost: $107392

The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support. 

Explore your options

Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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How to apply

International applicants

Melbourne

Apply through VTAC

VTAC code 1200212343

Direct application

Apply now

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.

Staff Profile

Dr Ellen Warne

National Coordinator, Programs and Quality Assurance, and Deputy Head of the National School of Arts and Humanities (Victoria)

Dr Warne is a Senior Lecturer in history and the National Coordinator, Programs & Quality Assurance, as well as Deputy Head of the National School of Arts and Humanities (Victoria) at the Australian Catholic University. She has worked as a research fellow investigating the long histories of 'working mothers' in Australia. Dr Warne's major research interest has focused on women in women-only organisations from the suffrage campaigns onwards, including the long-standing debates around 'family values' and contrasting dynamics that required women's political and economic engagement in Australia.

Dr Haydn Aarons

Course Coordinator for Global Studies and Discipline Deputy Head of School, Social Sciences

Dr Haydn Aarons is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology, and Course Coordinator for Global Studies, as well as Discipline Deputy Head of School, Social Sciences at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. A sociologist with specific interests in religion, cultural consumption, health, and rural communities, he has been teaching and researching in Sociology for over twenty years, specialising in quantitative research methods, particularly survey data. Widely published on a range of sociological topics, he has earned national recognition for his work on rural and regional health.

 

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