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Bachelor of Arts at Macquarie University, Australia is a 3-year arts degree at North Ryde. Start with foundational core units in humanities and critical thinking, complete the Arts capstone, and specialise through 12 arts majors spanning anthropology, language studies, creative writing, English, indigenous studies, media, philosophy, and sociology.
Study at a university ranked #126 worldwide and #11 in Australia, with QS Arts and Humanities ranked #112 globally and #10 in Australia, Philosophy ranked #18 worldwide, and 23 subjects ranked in the top 200 worldwide.
Start your degree with foundational studies, showcase technical and transferable skills to employers, and enhance your studies in the brand-new arts precinct at Macquarie’s Faculty of Arts.
Indicative total fees are AU$ 123,710 (AU$ 123,600 tuition + AU$ 110 application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include ATAR 70, UEC B6 average from the best four academic subjects, STPM 5 points from the best three academic subjects, and A Levels CDD. IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 is required.
Career outcomes include journalist, communications specialist, museum curator, marketing manager, policy adviser, researcher, and writer roles.
Study at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least three months before your February or July course start.
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Macquarie University ranks #112 worldwide and #10 in Australia for Arts and Humanities in QS World University Rankings by Subject, reflecting strong teaching and research across philosophy, languages, English, media, and social sciences at North Ryde.
Start your degree with foundational studies through core zone units in essential arts, humanities and the world, and critical thinking before specialising through your chosen major at Macquarie’s Faculty of Arts.
Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills through PACE professional experience, media internships, public relations campaigns, and the Arts capstone at North Ryde.
Enhance your studies, boost employability, and get a competitive edge while enjoying learning in the brand-new arts precinct at Macquarie University North Ryde campus.
The Bachelor of Arts offers 12 arts majors at North Ryde. Select a category to view majors and subject rankings.
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Macquarie University, Australia.
Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Macquarie University, Australia typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Macquarie University, Australia’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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The Bachelor of Arts is completed over 3 years of full-time study at North Ryde, with February and July intakes. Complete the core zone, capstone, and electives, then specialise through one of twelve arts majors. Expand each section for indicative units.
Core zone courses establish essential arts units, humanities and the world, and critical thinking at Macquarie University Bachelor of Arts. You will build the interdisciplinary literacy and analytical foundations expected before specialising through your chosen arts major at North Ryde. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The capstone unit Arts Capstone integrates your arts knowledge through advanced research and professional practice, connecting major-specific studies with graduate communication and critical inquiry expectations at Macquarie University Faculty of Arts. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
Elective units include PACE social cultural and ethical action, PACE public relations and social media constructing campaigns, PACE media internship, and the international exchange experience option set, building professional experience and global perspective alongside your arts major. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Anthropology major develops cultures and societies introduction to anthropology, weird Australia, food across cultures, cults saints shamans religion and society, mad bad sad anthropological perspectives, anthropology power and politics, development studies, and ethnographic research methods for cultural heritage and research careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Chinese Studies major combines strategic communication and cultural narratives, language literature translation intercultural perspectives, and progressive Chinese language units from introductory through advanced levels, international studies project, and screens images ideas for bilingual communication and Asia-Pacific careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Creative Writing major covers literature modern and contemporary, an introduction to creative writing, literature and the visual, creative writing short-form fiction, writing genre fiction, publishing poetry and short stories, popular fiction, and novel and novella writing for publishing and media careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Critical Indigenous Studies major examines introducing indigenous Australia, Dharug Ngurra, Pacific pop culture, indigenous queer studies, indigenous histories and knowledges, indigenous research methodologies, indigenous queer theory and practice, and settler colonialism decolonisation and indigenous futures for policy and community roles. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The English major develops literature medieval to modern, literature modern and contemporary, the human story heart mind and body in early literature, revolution evolution humanity literature and change in the long nineteenth century, historical fiction and a passion for the past, popular fiction, critical approaches to literature, and literary responses to global issues for writing and education careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The French and Francophone Studies major combines strategic communication and cultural narratives, language literature translation intercultural perspectives, and progressive French language units from introductory through advanced levels, international studies project, and screens images ideas for francophone communication and international careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The German Studies major combines strategic communication and cultural narratives, language literature translation intercultural perspectives, and progressive German language units from introductory through advanced levels, international studies project, and screens images ideas for German-language communication and European careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Japanese Studies major develops exploring Japanese literature, Japanese studies in action, and progressive Japanese language units from introductory through advanced levels, Japanese media and culture, and social issues in contemporary Japan for Asia-Pacific communication and cultural exchange careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Media, Culture and Communication major examines visual media and communications, media technologies, radical media, health bodies media, streaming TV, screens images ideas, mobile cultures, and forensic media for journalism, broadcasting, and digital media careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Philosophy major covers the philosophy of human nature, happiness goodness and justice, the ethics and moral psychology of good and evil, knowledge language and power, philosophy of psychology, art aesthetics and social philosophy, theories of justice, and consciousness and self for policy, research, and public sector careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Sociology major develops introduction to sociology understanding contemporary society, understanding everyday life, social research methods, theorising societies, economic life inequality and society, the urban century movement cities and space, exploring everyday life and culture, and self and society for research and policy careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
The Spanish and Latin American Studies major combines strategic communication and cultural narratives, language literature translation intercultural perspectives, and progressive Spanish language units from introductory through advanced levels, international studies project, and screens images ideas for Latin American communication careers. You will develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills through foundational humanities units, PACE professional experience, and your chosen major pathway at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in the brand-new arts precinct at North Ryde campus.
Macquarie University, Australia offers February and July intakes for this degree at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Macquarie University or our advisors.
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Official source: Intake dates are set by Macquarie University, Australia and may change.
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