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Bachelor of Arts
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Arts gives an excellent training in clear and rigorous thinking,
valued in the professions, the public service, and in the educational
and business worlds. Graduates can be expected to have flexible,
broadly-based skills in writing, analysis of information, research
and policy-making, and will be able to shift from one occupation
to another more easily than those with highly specialised skills.
Where can our graduates go?
- Advertising and Marketing
- Broadcasting
- Community Agencies & Administration
- Defence forces
- Education
- Human Resources
- Insurance
- Intelligence analysis
- Journalism
- Law enforcement
- Legal Industry
- Libraries and archives
- Media
- Medical Ethics & Administration
- Politics
- Private Sector (Corporate 'generalist' Graduate Programs)
- Public relations
- Research
- State and Commonwealth public sector
- Trade Unions
- Travel and Tourism
| One Bachelor of Arts Graduate gained a position as a Human Resources Assistant:
"I have some administrative tasks such as filing, managing accounts,
and managing the Human Resources Intranet site. I also provide new employees
with an induction, I manage two committees and corporations study assistance,
and am also involved in administering and evaluating on-line training courses."
They advise: "Make sure that you take advantage of all the programs
that the University offers particularly the WorkReady program and the mentor
scheme because these two programs enabled me to get the job that I did.
Work experience is very valuable." |
Some Occupations
- Policy Analyst
- Research Officer
- Media Advisor
- Research Assistant
- Project Officer
- Social Planners
- Administrative Officer
- Advocacy Support Worker
- Journalist
- Policy Advisor
- Welfare Officer
- Housing Support Officer
- Community Development Worker
- Community Visitor
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Teacher
- Writer/Author/Editor
- Advocacy
- Ethicist
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Trainee/Officer
- Personal Advisor
- Administrative Service Officer
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Administrator
- Education Officer
- Welfare Professional
- Librarians and Archivist
- Human Resources Manager
- Recreation, Art and Cultural Development Officer
- Public Relations Officer
- Australian Youth Ambassador for Development
Potential Employers
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT
The Commonwealth Department of Finance and Administration (Finance) plays
a vital role at the centre of Government and our work impacts on most
parts of Australian society.
Finance helps by:
- Driving performance at all levels to improve the quality and delivery
of the Commonwealth budget
- Supporting improved and more efficient Government operations, and
- Providing high level support and services to Senators, Members of
Parliament and their staff.
If you want to work in an organisation that is involved in major national
decisions, implementations and reforms then the Department of Finance
and Administration is the place to be. Wish such a diverse portfolio you
can position yourself to reach great heights in your career in either
the public or private sector. Work with an organisation that values flexibility,
innovation and a strong professional ethos.
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- State and Commonwealth Government Departments (for example: Australian Customs Service, Department
of Justice, Australian Public Service-Department Employment and Workplace
Relations, Transport SA, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Correctional Services, Office of Crime Statistics and Reseach, Centrelink), and local
councils
- Telstra
- Optus
- Qantas
- SA Brewing
- Westpac
- Minter Ellison
- Hyatt Regency
- Olympic Dam Tours
- Ayers Rock Resort
- Flight Centre
- ACTU
- AAMI
- EDS
- SA Police Force
- Universities
- Community Agencies
Dual Award: Flinders/TAFE-SA
This innovative program enables students to undertake a Bachelor of Arts degree
at Flinders and a vocationally oriented course of study at TAFE in four years
instead of the five years required to complete the two separately. The TAFE
options are:
- Advanced Diploma in Business (Marketing)
- Diploma of Business Administration
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- Advanced Diploma of Business (Human Resources)
- Advanced Diploma of Business Management
To find out more visit the Admissions
Website
Some Specialist Pathways
Below are some examples of specialised pathways for Arts students according
to the major streams of study. This list is not exhaustive. Note that some positions
may require further study and/or experience.
Globalisation
The overall objective is to use the subject of globalisation to provide students
with specialist knowledge and a variety of skills that equip them for employment
and for full participation in an increasingly globalised world. This program
has been developed in conjunction with a range of employers, who have indicated
that it will enhance graduates' employability in all aspects where they wish
to apply. See International Studies GradFacts Sheet.
American/Latin American Studies
Cultural, political & economic advice to public and private sectors, Tourism
and travel industries, Teaching, State Public Sector, Journalism, Community
Service Work, International Development Programs. When combined with Language
Studies-Translating and interpreting, Specialist Language Library Work, Bilingual
Information Services, Teaching in Australia and overseas. When combined with
Economics or Commerce it may be useful for employment in organisations involved
in trade, commerce, and marketing services in these regions. With excellent
results also consider the Australian Public Service, for example, the Dept.
of Foreign Affairs and Trade. See International Studies GradFacts Sheet.
Archaeology
Archaeology, Cultural Conservation, Research, Museum Work,
Teaching. See also GradFacts sheet: Archaeology.
Asian Studies
Cultural, political & economic advice to public and private sectors, Tourism/travel
and Teaching. When combined with Asian Language Studies-Translating and interpreting,
Specialist Language Library Work, Journalism, Bilingual Information Services,
Teaching in Australia and overseas, Tourism and travel industries (hospitality,
tour guiding, brochure production, duty free retail, airlines, and attractions).
When combined with Economics or Commerce it may be useful for employment in
organisations involved in trade, commerce, and marketing financial services
in Asia. With excellent results, also consider the Australian Public Service,
for example, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. See International
Studies GradFacts Sheet.
Biological Sciences
See Biology GradFacts Sheet
Computer Studies
Information Systems Assistant, Computer Systems Officer, Customer Service and
Support, Technical Writer, Computer Support Officer.
Criminal Justice
Fields such as: Counselling, Courts Services, Correction Services, Crime Prevention,
Community Agencies, Police Services, Policy Development, Private Security, Psychological
Services, Research, Social Work.
Development Studies
International Human Rights Organisations (eg., Amnesty), International Development
Organisations (Aid organisations-Care Australia, Red Cross, AUSAID etc, United
Nations, Non Government Organisations), Teaching, and Private Enterprises (eg
ethical tourist industry, overseas development consultancies, media). See International
Studies GradFacts Sheet.
Digital Media Studies
The exciting future of media in the 21st Century allows graduates to work in Film, Radio and Television Work, Arts Administration.
Drama
Careers in the performing arts and media such as-Actor, Dancer, Author, Director,
Critic, Film, Radio and Television Work, Arts Administration, Teaching. See
GradFacts sheet: Creative Arts.
Earth Sciences
See Earth Sciences GradFacts Sheet
Business Economics
Client Services Officer, Economist, Graduate Trainee, Graduate Economist, Business
Planner, Investment Adviser. Also see GradFacts sheet: Economics, Business &
Economics, and Business Economics & Government.
English
Publishing (examples include-assistant to product manager, production assistant),
Editorial Work, Copy Writing, Literary & Drama Criticism, Acting, Drama,
Direction & Production, TV & Radio, Announcing, Teaching, Writer. See
GradFacts sheet: Creative Arts.
Environmental Studies
Potential employers include; Local, State and Federal governments, CSIRO, the
Murray-Darling Basin Commission, and multinationals including mining companies
also offer a variety of environmental research or management positions. See
GradFacts sheet: Environmental Management.
Geography
Positions in Overseas Development, Tourism, Real Estate, Intelligence Analysis,
Urban Management, Planning, Local Government, Environmental Management, Teaching,
and Statistical Services. Jobs such as: Geographer, Demographer, Health Planner,
Project Officer. See GradFacts sheet: Geography.
History
Historical Research, Archive Research, Heritage Conservation, Community History
Officer, Research Officer, Curator, Information Officer, Museum Work, Teaching,
Family History Worker, Tutor/Lecturer. In addition, History graduates follow
diverse career paths in public service and private enterprise. They enter Administration,
Politics, Teaching, Health and Welfare Delivery, Libraries and Archives, Advertising,
Marketing, Travel and Tourism, Foreign Affairs, Industry and Commerce, Academic
Research, the Defence Forces, Intelligence Analysis, Law Enforcement and the
Media.
The History Trust of SA is a Statutory Authority. The Trust manages three museums
and a Community History program as part of its wide ranging resposibilities
for ensuring the preservation and interpretation of South Australia's rich and
distinctive history.
CURATORS IN HISTORY
The History Trust of SA is seeking applications for the position of curator
at each of : South Australian Maritime Museum, Migration Museum and the
National Motor Museum in Birdwood.
The curators will be responsible for the development, documentation,
management and interpretation of the Museums collections and the research
and curation component of their public programs.
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International Relations
Political research for Parliament, Politicians, Government Departments, Lobbying
for interest groups, Political Journalism and Teaching. With good results consider
the Australian Public Service. See GradFacts sheet: Politics/Public Policy.
Languages
Translating and Interpreting, Specialist Language Library Work, Bilingual Journalism,
Bilingual Information Services, Teaching in Australia and overseas. Also areas
such as Hospitality, Tour Guiding, Brochure Production, Airlines, and Attractions.
See also GradFacts sheet: Languages
Legal Studies
Administrative Officer, Law Clerk, Claims Manager, Legal researcher, Crime Prevention
Officer. See GradFacts sheet: Legal Studies
Mathematics
See GradFacts sheet: Mathematics
Philosophy
Tertiary Teaching, generalist options may include Public Sector Policy Formulation
and Administration, Journalism. Philosophical views have important political
and moral implications, and philosophically-trained people are increasingly
playing important roles in debates on medical ethics, the environment, women's
issues, industrial relations, business ethics, and cognitive science.
Politics
Political Research for Parliament, Politicians, Government Departments, Lobbying
for interest groups, Political Journalism and Teaching. The Australian or State
Public Service. See also GradFacts sheet: Politics/Public Policy/International
Relations.
Public Policy
See GradFacts sheet: Politics/Public Policy/International Relations
Screen Studies
Artistic, Creative, Technical Roles, Arts Education, Administration.
See GradFacts sheet: Creative Arts.
Sociology
Social Research, Social Policy Formation and Evaluation (for example-health
care, welfare services, law and legal services, housing, community services,
and education), Welfare Work/services delivery, Human Resources Management,
Marketing, Public Relations, Teaching. When combined with further study- Social
Work.
Women's Studies
Women's Officer, Trade Unions, Equal Opportunity, Community Service Work, Counselling
(further qualifications), Journalism, Tutor, Policy Advisor, Political Work,
Social and Policy Planning.
Some Web Sites
Australian Public Sector Graduate Recruitment Programs
COMjobs - a weekly email bulletin which advertises job vacancies and other opportunities for professional communicators in Australia and New Zealand
Graduate Careers Australia - industry career profiles are available on all graduates, Economics, Film and Theatre, History, Human Resources, Women's Studies, Philosophy, Journalism, Social Science Research, Public Sector, Teaching, TESOL and more
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles available for government administration, education
and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details
of Public and private Sector Graduate Recruitment Programs
My Future website - occupation
descriptions, links, career exploration activities, labour market information
etc
South Australian Public Sector Graduate Recruitment program
| Mia Turner completed a Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) and is currently
doing a BA Honours in Criminal Justice. She has worked on contract as a
Project Officer in Higher Education. Her role involves: "Supporting
and assisting other staff, student liaison, event coordination / assistance,
and coordinating / assisting the recruitment of students, preparation programs,
paperwork etc..." In addition, while undertaking her undergraduate
degree she also worked in various areas such as marketing, hospitality and
most recently, recruitment, the latter being a result of studying Psychology
in her first year. Her role in this industry has been to work as an assessor
in the now commonly used Assessment Centres. |
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full- or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research
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