The Bachelor of Arts is a creative course develops your understanding of political science, ethics, culture, history, and differing perspectives in modern human society. An education in the humanities will equip you with the skills to shape institutions and contribute to policy debates through frameworks for understanding social value.
You will strengthen your written and oral communication skills, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, preparing you to move into speciality fields and participate in multidiscipline and global workforce. A Bachelor of Arts degree from CDU will ensure a well-informed understanding of Northern Australia and South-East Asia that values citizenship and our place in the world.
During the course, you can choose to explore a range of interest areas, including:
- history
- philosophy
- political science
- literary studies
- communications
- languages (Chinese, Greek and Indonesian)
- indigenous knowledge systems
- indigenous culture
The course is suited to students seeking productive, innovative and interdisciplinary skills to solve complex or 'wicked' problems, as well as skills needed to improve social outcomes important in driving business success. A humanities education will equip students with transferrable research skills such as qualitative analysis and effective communication skills in the public sector. A Bachelor of Arts degree from CDU will lead to employment in industries such as education and training, health care, social assistance, public administration and areas to do with cultural life. |