Bachelor of Arts

The Griffith University Bachelor of Arts develops student skills as they progress through each level of the degree. You will have the communication, analytical and critical thinking skills for a dynamic career in a wide range of industries.  Depending on your choice of majors, you could pursue a career in management, leadership, journalism, public relations, policy making, research and analysis, writing and communications or a higher degree in a discipline of your choice. You may also be eligible to apply for entry to a graduate teacher preparation degree which may lead to further career opportunities in education and teaching.

Higher education via OUA

• Successful completion of the Humanities Pathway

OR

• At least 2 OUA undergraduate units or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0, completed in the last 12 months at the time of application for admission

Secondary education

A Rank of 65.00 or an ATAR Score of 65.00

Work and Life

More in depth information regarding Griffith entry requirements can be found at the below website:
https://www.qtac.edu.au/courses---institutions/universities--tafes---colleges/griffith-university

Students may be able to receive credit for previous studies conducted at other institutions. For further information please contact the Open Universities Australia Officer, Griffith (OUA) Services at Griffith University.

A prospective student who has previously completed or partially completed a degree, may be eligible for a CSP and may also be eligible for credit transfer. For more information, please visit the following web page: 
​https://www.griffith.edu.au/apply/credit-for-prior-learning-and-articulation

Be prepared for a future career as an innovator, communicator and creator. With our innovative majors you can tailor your degree to both your professional pursuits and your personal interests, creating a unique skill set that could help you secure your dream job.

You will gain the understanding, insight and skill to find and communicate creative solutions to important world issues. You will develop advanced writing and presentation skills as well as research and project management skills. You will also learn about societies and cultures, past and present.

You will have the option to develop specialist expertise in contemporary fields such as journalism and public relations, or more traditional fields such as sociology, history and literary studies to name some.

Recommended Study Pattern

This degree is an OUA Pathways course, which means there is a recommended series of subjects that, once successfully completed, can be credited towards this degree. To commence the Pathway for this degree, simply select subjects from the Pathway stream below.

Students who aren't taking part in OUA Pathways are recommended to follow this study pattern:

1. Start with the level 1 core subjects
2. Choose a major sequence and complete all level 1 subjects first
3. Complete level 1 elective subjects chosen from the recommended electives list below the majors, or any other subject from the program not already selected.
4. Complete the subjects from your level 2, then level 3 major sequence
5. Complete level 2, then level 3 elective subjects chosen from the recommended electives list below the majors, or any other subject from the program not already selected.

The Literature major does not have a level one subject that must be followed. Students who wish to complete this major must choose at least one level 1 subject from the relevant discipline before moving on to their level 2 major subjects.

Award Requirements

A student must complete 24 subjects or their equivalent, comprised of the following elements:

• The degree will normally be of three year duration for full - time students. Part time students enrolled prior to 2016 may take up to 10 years to accumulate subjects towards the degree. However part time students commencing from 2016 will have 8 years to accumulate subjects towards the degree.
• At least eight subjects must be Griffith University subjects studied via Open Universities Australia
• A student must complete four core subjects at Level 1, and one core subject at Level 2
• A student must complete either one or two major sequences of six subjects each from Art History, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, History, Journalism, Literature, Media Studies, Public Relations, Screen Culture or Sociology, with at least two subjects at 3rd year level in each major
• The remaining elective subjects for the degree can be made up from a combination of Level 1, 2 and 3 subjects
• A maximum of ten subjects can be taken at first year level over the entire degree
• A minimum of six subjects must be taken at third year level over the entire degree.
• Note: In accordance with the University's Credit Transfer Policy and notwithstanding the amount of credit which may be given towards the Bachelor of Arts, a student undertaking this program is required to completed a minimum of 8 subjects of second and third year level offered through Griffith University which are part of the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements which have not been credited towards another award.

This degree offers you the opportunity to specialise in:

• Art History
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Literature
• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Public Relations
• Screen Culture
• Sociology

Students are required to register with Griffith University for this award by completing a registration https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/Griffith-OUA-Study-Plan.html for a study plan by paying the required fee. The non-refundable $150 registration fee is payable when the registration is submitted.

The $150 fee is not applicable to students who have accepted a Commonwealth supported place.
 

Changes in 2022:

LHS157 Research and Writing for Journalism has replaced CMM18 News and Politics in the Journalism and Public Relations majors.

Students can count either LHS157 OR CMM18 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

LHS155 Introduction to Communication and Journalism has replaced CMM129 Styles and Genres of Journalism in the Journalism major

Students can count either LHS155 OR CMM129 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

LHS155 Introduction to Communication and Journalism has replaced CMM127 Introduction to Public Relations in the Public Relations major

Students can count either LHS155 OR CMM127 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

Changes in 2021:

Students can count either LHS156 OR CMM16 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

Students can count either LHS34 OR HUM33 towards their program, depending what they have already completed. Students completing LHS34 have one less unit to complete.