Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts (OUA) course will provide you with core transferable skills alongside a range of disciplinary knowledge. Arts graduates are highly sought after by employers because arts courses ensure that you develop your adaptability and ability to help shape change and prepare you for a multifaceted career or further study. As a BA graduate you will turn your passion into a career and explore your interests in depth. Depending on the major chosen to study with the Bachelor of Arts, your career options could include:

archivist

arts manager

business manager

communications officer

entrepreneur

historian

international development adviser

journalist

lobbyist

multimedia specialist

museum officer

project manager

social change activist

social/market researcher

teacher (after further study)

television/film producer

writer

Higher education via OUA

• 4 OUA Undergraduate subjects at pass level from any OUA provider; OR
• 2 OUA Undergraduate subjects at credit grade level from any OUA provider

Secondary education

A competitive ATAR of 75, a Selection Rank of 75 or equivalent  OP of 12.

Work and Life

Detailed information regarding alternative Macquarie Admissions pathways can be found here:
http://www.mq.edu.au/study/find-a-course/undergraduate/macquarie-entry

English Proficiency Requirements

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification
   

For more information see English Language Requirements.

Special requirements

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University and OUA offer a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others.

All unit materials are delivered fully online. Students with special needs can apply for alternative assessment arrangements. Contact us at https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-admin-services.

If you have completed prior study at Diploma level or higher, you may be eligible for credit towards your Bachelor at Macquarie which can reduce the duration of your program.

For more information see our Recognition of Prior Learning page or submit an enquiry.

The Bachelor of Arts (OUA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study. No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts. You will be given the opportunity to turn your passion into a career while developing a strong set of core transferable skills valued by industry and the society. In consultation with industry, the Bachelor of Arts (OUA) places a strong emphasis on skills for success in the 21st century workplace. You will be taught by active researchers, leading academics and award winning teachers.

Recommended Study Pattern

CORE ZONE: 16 subjects

Essential Subjects: Complete the following 4 subjects:

• ABSX1000 Introducing Indigenous Australia
• ARTX1000  Humanities and the World
• PHIX1037   Critical Thinking
• ARTX3500   Arts Capstone*

*Capstone Subject

Major: 8 Subjects

Choose a major from the course's major schedule.

Minor: 4 Subjects

Choose a minor which corresponds to a major from the course’s major schedule. At least 2 of these subjects must be at 2000 level or above.

FLEXIBLE ZONE

Electives: 8 Subjects

You can use your flexible zone to enrol in any subject for which you meet the pre-requisites. You may also use your flexible zone to complete a second major or minor(s).

Total Subjects required: 24

A core zone essential unit or elective unit cannot be double counted towards a core zone major or specialisation in the same course.

Please note:

On completion of admission you are bound by the University Terms and Conditions and must comply with present and future By-laws, Rules, Codes, and Policies, Procedures and Schedules of Macquarie University.

The degree will normally be three years in duration for full-time students, but part-time students may take longer to complete subjects towards the BA degree.

Award Requirements

To qualify for a Bachelor of Arts degree through Macquarie University students must meet the following requirements :

• students must complete 24 subjects of study,
• Students must complete the 4 essential subjects.
• complete 8 subjects for the major chosen,
• complete 4 subjects for the minor chosen,
• complete any other 8 subjects.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students must complete 8 subjects from their chosen major.

Students can choose to study from ten BA Majors:

1. Ancient History
2. Applied Ethics
3. Creative Writing
4. English
5. Indigenous Studies
6. International Relations
7. Modern History
8. Philosophy
9. Politics
10. Sociology

Minor - 40 credit points

Choose one minor from the following options:

Ancient History

Applied Ethics

Creative Writing

English

Indigenous Studies

International Relations

Modern History

Philosophy

Politics

Sociology

Electives

• Students are required to complete 8 electives.
• Students can use choose to enrol in any subject for which they meet the pre-requisites. This includes Macquarie subjects or any OUA undergraduate subject.
• Students may also complete a second major or minor(s).

Students are eligible to register for the Macquarie Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing 2 OUA higher education subjects with a credit average or passing at least four subjects. These subjects can be completed with any OUA provider. Students must follow the degree structure in place at the time of their BA registration with the University. Registration is free for all students.

Please be advised that as from Session 1, 2020, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and HECS are not available for this degree for new students. However, subject to your eligibility, other HELP loans may be available. Students who have already been admitted into a Commonwealth Supported Place will not be affected by this change.

Note:

Once you have been admitted into your degree, you must enrol in at least one subject in the study term immediately following admission, and you must remain enrolled past the census date. If not, your admission will lapse and you will need to re-apply for the degree again. Deferment is not available for OUA students.

https://students.mq.edu.au/study/faculties/open-universities-australia/degree-information.

Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy will not be permitted to register in Macquarie University degrees offered through OUA. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Students who complete their studies and submit the I Expect to Complete form via ask.mq.edu.au in Semester 1 may be able to graduate at the following September ceremony. Students who complete and submit the form in Semester 2 or Semester 3 may be able to graduate at the following April ceremony.

Changes as from 2021:

• A new Core list of subjects has been introduced.
• One new major has been introduced: Applied Ethics
• Students can now complete a Minor using subjects from the Major Schedule

From 2020 the Macquarie unit codes have changed. All units previously studied under the old unit code will be recognised as equivalent.

Students who have been admitted into a degree program prior to 2020 will follow the degree structure in place at the time/year of their degree registration with Macquarie University. Please refer to the study plans of the year you have been admitted into the degree.

All subjects previously studied under the old subject code will be recognised as equivalent. The current 4 digit subject codes will replace the old subject codes.

Program Structures

• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• pre-2020
• 2020

Please contact https://ask.mq.edu.au if you need to seek academic advice.