Arts graduates are recognised by employers for their advanced skills in problem-solving and their ability to make ethical judgements.

Macquarie’s Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations. 

So you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. 

This approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth and honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching.

If you haven't yet decided on your major, you can begin your studies without selecting one. 

You can choose a major from the following list after your study commences.

• Ancient History
• Anthropology
• Applied Ethics
• Chinese Studies
• Creative Writing
• Criminology
• Croatian Studies
• Education
• English
• French and Francophone Studies
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• German Studies
• Indigenous Studies
• International Relations
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Media, Culture and Communications
• Modern Greek Studies
• Modern History
• Music Studies
• Performing Arts and Entertainment Industries
• Philosophy
• Politics
  Psychological Science
• Russian Studies
• Social Justice
• Sociology
• Spanish and Latin American Studies

Key features

• Start your degree with foundational studies
• Combine majors and get a competitive edge

       Tailor what you study by combining Macquarie majors. Choose one or two from over 20 majors or a wide range of units.

• Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills

       Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities.

• Enjoy learning in the brand-new arts precinct.

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• None.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (other schools)  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

India:

• Indian AISSC     65-69%
• Indian HSSC     65-69%
• Indian ISC        65-69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.