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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Course code: #702

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $29,376 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    000612E

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2025 2025-05-31

Overview

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts at the University of Wollongong will equip you for today’s rapidly changing world. 

You will develop the skills and capacities necessary to understand how the world has come to be the way it is today. 

The disciplines housed in the Bachelor of Arts degree share a common interest in addressing the fundamental questions of human social life. 

What do we need to know to create a better future, and what are the best ways of finding out? 

You will see and appreciate the world afresh, developing the analytical and communicative abilities to enrich life and your community. 

Share in the rich and global dialogue on contemporary human cultures.

Students must select one major and a second major or a minor from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

If you haven't 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.

Majors:

  • Archaeology and Ancient History
  • Community, Culture and Environment
  • Creative Writing
  • English Literatures
  • Environmental Humanities
  • French
  • History
  • Indigenous Studies
  • International Relations
  • Japanese
  • Legal Studies
  • Mandarin for Non-Chinese Background Students
  • Mandarin for Character Background Students
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Writing & English Literature

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,439

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,052
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,063
Tuition 1 person $29,376

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
17
listening
18
writing
17
speaking
18
reading

PTE

62
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia. 

UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.

A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below. 

Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.

Score at time of applicationEstimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks)
IELTSTOEFL5.05.56.06.57.0
6.586    12
6.070  6*1218
5.554 6#121824
5.040 12182430
4.5 1218243036
4.0 1824303642
3.5 2430364248
3.0 3036424848+

* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing 


Academic background and requirement

Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. 

This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

 

China:

  • Gao Kao: 60%
  • Senior High School Year 3: 80%

India:

  • ICSE, CBSE & specified states: 65%
  • Other State Boards: 70%

Iran:

  • Pre-University Certificate: 14

 

Academic Pathways:

  1. University Entrance Program (UEP): has been specifically designed for students who have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor's degree and is also suitable for students who have experienced a significant disadvantage during their secondary school education.
  2. Foundation Studies: is a university preparation course specifically designed for international students who have not completed secondary schooling or met the direct entry requirements for a UOW Bachelor's degree.

Career opportunities

  • Archaeologist and Cultural Heritage Specialist
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Content Writer and Copywriter
  • Editorial Assistant or Content Editor
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Language Instructor or Translator
  • Policy Analyst

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