About Bachelor Of Arts in Victoria University

Overview

Follow your passions and drive your career forward, gaining essential workplace skills and knowledge in your Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Victoria University.

An arts degree is the ideal preparation for today's fast-changing world. You'll develop specific skills for your chosen career, along with research, writing and communication expertise, which are essential in a broad range of work environments.

Turn your passion into your career by selecting units of personal interest.

Bachelor of Arts students complete one or two majors, which will be listed on your qualification. VU specialises in these areas, with expert lecturers and current course content:

• Communication Studies
• Digital Media
• History
• Literary Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Visual Art
• Writing.

This course offers maximum flexibility if you are undecided about career choice. It lets you combine units from different areas to create a base of knowledge that you can to draw on when applying for work in various fields.

Our Bachelor of Arts is distinctive for its focus on academic disciplines that are engaged with the workplace and community. You'll benefit from our strong network of community and industry partners, and practical and workplace learning.

We have a dedicated discipline minor Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community that will give you knowledge needed for working with Aboriginal communities.

Opportunities for applied learning include:

• digital media labs
• psychology labs
• studio spaces (music, TV and radio)
• exhibitions and public presentations in our community space, VU at MetroWest
• publications such as the student-produced Offset creative arts journal.

Practical learning opportunities

We offer on-the-job learning for students through a wide range of industry partners that have included Malthouse Theatre, Penguin Books, Beat Media, ABC, Channel 10, SBS, St Vincent de Paul, local councils and the Parliament of Victoria.

In your third year of the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects with our industry and community partners. You can make valuable industry connections before you even graduate.

You’ll develop skills in organisation, teamwork and project management. Past examples include:

• Big West Festival
• Doutta Gala Aged Care Services mural
• Melbourne Fringe Festival
• Parliamentary internship
• Footscray Centenary
• Offset creative arts journal.

Careers in arts and humanities

Our BA provides a strong foundation for a range of exciting careers in the humanities, creative arts and social sciences. Your skills in communication, research, critical analysis and teamwork will be highly sought after, and are transferable to almost any workplace. You may choose to do further study, as many professional careers are best served by graduates with a generalist first degree.

You'll be prepared for a wide range of roles in government or the public service, community and non-government organisations, business, education and media.

VU Bachelor of Arts graduates often go on to work in the following areas:

• journalism, writing or strategic communications
• teaching (a popular choice following completion of a Masters of Teaching)
• creative arts administration
• public service and policy work
• community sector
• creative arts
• software development
• corporate management.

Salaries

The average salary for an Arts graduate is A$42,962 – A$86,349 (PayScale).(external link)

Career options with this qualification are varied. For example, these are the average annual salaries in Australia for:

• community arts worker - $62,556 (JobOutlook(external link))
• journalist/writer - $67,600 (JobOutlook(external link))
• program/project administrator - $72,124 (JobOutlook(external link)).

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :      Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL        :     Overall score of 67. Section score no less than:Listening: 12, Speaking: 18, Reading: 15, Writing: 21
• PTE             :      Overall score of 50-57 (no section score less than 50)

Victoria University Highlights

Victoria University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The average tuition fees and other expenses at Victoria University vary depending on the course and level of study. Here is a general overview of the estimated costs for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The tuition fees for international students at Victoria University range from approximately AUD$24,000 to AUD$40,000 per year, depending on the course and level of study.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC varies depending on the duration of your course and your chosen provider, but it generally ranges from approximately AUD$500 to AUD$2,000 per year.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation will depend on whether you choose to live on or off campus, as well as the type of accommodation you choose. On-campus accommodation ranges from approximately AUD$200 to AUD$400 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD$150 to AUD$350 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Melbourne will depend on your lifestyle and spending habits. As a general guide, you should budget for approximately AUD$20,000 to AUD$25,000 per year to cover expenses such as food, transportation, and entertainment.

It's important to note that these are only estimates, and the actual costs may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Additionally, domestic students may have different fee structures and funding options available to them. It's recommended to check the university's website for more detailed information on tuition fees and other expenses.