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A Bachelor of Arts is your ticket to a career you're passionate about. Tailor your degree to align with your career aspirations, and enjoy flexible study options. You'll benefit from a personalised learning experience and small class sizes, learning from educators who are leaders in their fields. With a distinct emphasis on careers and skills development, you'll develop the complex critical thinking and problem solving skills that employers are looking for.
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Graduates are suited to employment in many fields given the broad scope of specialisations available.
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From your first year, you can tailor your degree to your interests with a wide range of majors, minors and option topics.
GENERAL
In your first year, you'll study core topics and your choice of major, minor and options topics.
You may study the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
GENERAL
After your first year, you can tailor your degree entirely with major, minor and option topics. This will help you work towards the career of your dreams.
Your second year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
GENERAL
In your third year, you'll deepen your expertise in your chosen area of interest, gaining advanced knowledge and skills.
Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
Make your degree your own by choosing majors and minors from the humanities, arts and social sciences.
MAJORS
MAJORS
MAJORS
Enhance your knowledge, research skills and critical analysis of the world through an Honours year. Through an independent research project and thesis, you can complete your studies in a range of disciplines from humanities, social sciences, languages, culture and creative arts. There are more than 20 areas to specialise in.
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Discover more about Flinders University’s Bachelor of Arts.
Bachelor of Arts
Hear from the BA teaching staff.
“I believe I’m an advocate, ally, and activist all in one, and these classes have given me the words to use and the confidence to find my own voice within these discussions.”
Mackenzie Richardson
Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies/Drama)
“You can study abroad, find internships, make new friends, join social and sporting clubs, and have the flexibility in your learning to still pursue your passions outside of study.”
Will Molloy
Bachelor of Arts
“My biggest tip to prospective students would be to study something you're passionate about - you will enjoy your study so much more, and you will have the motivation to work towards your dream.”
Keeley Dyer
Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology/Medieval Studies)
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Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Course Coordinator - Bachelor of Arts
Professor Kate Douglas
Kate teaches into the English major and specialises in life narrative studies. Her work is engaged with the ways in which people tell stories about their lives and the lives of others as well as the literatures and technologies they use to record these life stories.
We know not everyone begins uni the same way, so we offer a variety of pathways into Flinders.
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If you’re in Year 12, taking the free uniTEST can help boost your chances of getting into Flinders.
Strong results in your Research Project B subject along with your Year 12 results can be considered for entry.
By using three of your best Year 12 grades, you can also gain a place in your course of choice.
Your school’s recommendation about your academic performance may be considered as part of your admission.
The Foundation Studies Program is free and guarantees entry to a range of degrees.
If you’re studying at another university, you may be able to transfer to Flinders based on your Yr 12 results, current GPA or other factors.
Even if you didn’t finish high school (Year 12), you may be able to study at Flinders through your TAFE/VET qualification.
You may be able to complete a TAFE SA course and have guaranteed entry into Flinders.
The TAFE/VET stud you’ve already done may be able to be used as credit towards a Flinders’ course.
The Foundation Studies Program is free and guarantees entry to a range of degrees.
The STAT is a 2-hour multiple choice test that assesses your abilities.
If you completed Year 12 more than two years ago you can still use your results to apply.
Concerned about your ATAR? If it doesn't meet the course requirement, or if you don't receive one, we offer alternative pathways to admission. Contact us to discuss your options—we're here to help.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
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Our registered education agents around the world understand the university system and will guide you through the application process.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your preferences, career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements. We are here to ensure you have everything you need to choose the right degree for you.
If you lack required English proficiency, improve through Flinders University Academy or approved ELICOS providers for direct university entry without IELTS/TOEFL tests.
If you do not meet entry requirements for your desired degree, Flinders University Academy will provide you with a direct pathway into the destination degree of your choice.
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Which field you'll end up working in depends on the majors and minors you select. That is the beauty of the BA. You can explore different topics, tailor your degree to your interests and create your very own unique career path.
Say you were interested in pursuing a career in activism or social change, you could look into majors like gender studies, critical Indigenous studies, sociology or geography and environmental studies.
If your dream is to create documentaries about drug trafficking in Latin America, you may want to explore Spanish, political science or film and television studies.
Want to become a curator at an interactive museum? Maybe study visual arts, medieval studies or digital heritage.
Yes, you absolutely can get a job with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree! While BA degrees are often seen as more general than technical degrees like engineering or computer science, they still prepare you with valuable skills that employers need, especially in areas like communication, critical thinking, writing, research, problem-solving, and adaptability. With the rise of AI these skills are now particularly sought-after.
You can customise your degree with up to 2 majors and a minor. On top of that you can select from a wide range of option topics.
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
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Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.40 | 99.95 |
Median rank to receive an offer | 73.35 | 77.78 |
Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 65.50 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
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Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 46 | 34% |
Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5% |
Work and life experience | 11 | 8% |
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 37 | 28% |
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | 2% |
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 13% |
International Students | 18 | 13% |
All students | 134 | 100% |
Get in touch with us to discuss your preferences, career options, pathways and course and entry requirements. We are here to ensure you have everything you need to choose the right degree for you.
The type of documents you will need for your international application depends on what course you are applying for and which country you are a citizen of. Course requirements are stated on each course webpage. Examples of documentation you might expect to provide for your international application include a copy of personal identification, academic transcripts or a resume.
Once you have received your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter from Flinders University, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible as visa processing times can vary. You will receive your CoE letter after you have applied to study at Flinders, accepted your offer and paid the semester tuition fee.
No. Part-time study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.
No. Online study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.
If you don’t meet our English language or academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through our on-campus pathway provider Flinders University Academy. Alternatively, you can improve your English language proficiency through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
You can apply to study as an international student directly through Flinders University or an authorised agent in your country.
If you are from one of the countries listed here, you are required to apply via an education agent. If you reside onshore in Australia, you will not require an agent even if you are from the countries listed above.
Yes. As a student visa (subclass 500) holder, you and your dependents (family members) can work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study is in session. If you have started a master degree by research or doctoral degree, this rule does not apply to you and working hours are not restricted.
Our dedicated International Student Services (ISS) team provide a range of programs supporting your enrolment, study and social life, as well as a referral service to facilities on campus and within the local community.
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