Bachelor of Arts

About the course

UNSW’s Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree that lets you explore humanities and social sciences while building strong communication, critical thinking and research skills. You can shape your study around your interests, combine areas through majors and electives, and develop cultural and global perspectives valued across industries. This is a three-year Bachelor Degree in Arts & Humanities. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that value analysis, writing and people skills across government, media, community organisations and business. Common pathways include policy and program support, communications and content roles, marketing and public relations, research assistance, education-related roles and arts and cultural administration. Outcomes vary by major within this Bachelor Degree in Arts & Humanities. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)