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Bachelor of Arts
La Trobe University
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury-Wodonga | 51^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Melbourne: VCE Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Regional campuses: VCE Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English |
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| Bendigo | 51^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
| Melbourne | 70^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
| Mildura | 52^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
| Shepparton | 61^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
Course Description
This program is an avenue for developing strong analytical and communication skills, and broad-ranging knowledge suited to careers in many fields. Through a new Work Ready stream, students can now add to the standard curriculum by doing subjects designed specifically to help prepare for the workforce. Students can also do volunteer placements or study overseas. In the standard curriculum, students choose to major in at least one discipline, and study it extensively each year. Students can also choose a minor specialisation to develop a secondary area of expertise. Electives are available in a huge range of disciplines, not only in the humanities and social sciences but also in areas such as accounting, computer science, economics and psychology (subject to prerequisites).
Subjects you can Study
Anthropology; Archaeology; Art history; Asian studies; Chinese; Cinema studies; English; French; Gender; Greek studies; Hindi language; History; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; Latin American studies; Legal studies; Linguistics; Media studies; Philosophy; Politics; Sexuality and diversity studies; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre and drama
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Albury-Wodonga
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Bendigo
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Melbourne
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Mildura
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Shepparton
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
In first year, students select eight subjects from a range of disciplines, and choose at least one major from the list below. Students must complete one core subject in each major at each year level. Remaining subjects can be made up of minors and electives. Work Ready BA students choose the work ready stream when enrolling in their degree. Students must complete a total of 360 credit points and a minimum of 180 Work Ready status points throughout their course. Students who have already completed a Bachelor of Arts are not eligible to enrol in a Work Ready Bachelor of Arts. Students must undertake careers workshops in conjunction with the minimum requisite course load.
Entry Requirements
Melbourne: VCE Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Regional campuses: VCE Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English
Comments
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete the VTAC Pi form and provide details of prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course in an essay format. Some Non-Year 12 applicants may also be required to complete an autobiographical essay. Please note: Students undertaking a major in psychology (available at Melbourne, Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses) are not eligible to apply for Honours studies in psychology; eligibility is restricted to students enrolled in La Trobe's Bachelor of Psychological Science and related double degrees.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University perform?
Communications
Who is studying Communications at La Trobe University
| 325 | 15 | 93% | 8% | 90% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Communications graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
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Where do Communications graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Humanities and social sciences
Who is studying Humanities and social sciences at La Trobe University
| 4,759 | 107 | 73% | 27% | 81% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Humanities and social sciences graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
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Generic skills
- Worse
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Humanities and social sciences graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Languages
Who is studying Languages at La Trobe University
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Languages graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
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- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
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- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Languages graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Para-legal studies
Who is studying Para-legal studies at La Trobe University
| 141 | 0 | 65% | 13% | 87% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Para-legal studies graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Para-legal studies graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Creative arts
Who is studying Creative arts at La Trobe University
| 383 | 15 | 72% | 26% | 88% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Creative arts graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Creative arts graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Communications
Where are graduates that studied Communications at La Trobe University?
| 14% | 9% | 77% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Humanities and social sciences
Where are graduates that studied Humanities and social sciences at La Trobe University?
| 38% | 19% | 35% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Languages
Where are graduates that studied Languages at La Trobe University?
| 18% | 9% | 46% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Para-legal studies
Where are graduates that studied Para-legal studies at La Trobe University?
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Creative arts
Where are graduates that studied Creative arts at La Trobe University?
| 20% | 10% | 60% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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