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University of New England (UNE)

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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor

In today's dynamic working environment, employers value students who are able to solve real world problems and this degree gives you the opportunity to build distinctive capabilities in your chosen areas of interest in both Arts and Business,...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
BA/BBus, 055750G
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
72.55

About this course

In today's dynamic working environment, employers value students who are able to solve real world problems and this degree gives you the opportunity to build distinctive capabilities in your chosen areas of interest in both Arts and Business, opening up a wide range of career paths.

Graduates who are able to demonstrate a broader global perspective and select from a wide range of specialist areas offered within the Arts and at the same time demonstrate capability in Business, will be sought after by employers for their flexibility and multi-disciplinary skills. The degree will equip you with excellent communication and analytical skills, creativity and adaptability, complemented with solid business knowledge. There are numerous majors available from both Arts and Business that you can combine to suit your career ambitions.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); or

(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arts from UNE; or

(c) hold an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Arts from UNE.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English.

Recommended studies: any two units of Mathematics.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. BA component: demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in core disciplines and areas of study in the arts, humanities social sciences and apply that knowledge in diverse contexts;
  2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of theories, factual content and research procedures and ethical practice in their major or extended major and other fields of study;
  3. analyse, critically evaluate and communicate ideas and solve problems with intellectual independence in their major or extended major and other fields of study including the ability to exhibit key employment and lifelong learning skills;
  4. act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars; and
  5. display highly developed communication skills and, in the case of those students undertaking a language major or extended major, read, write and speak another language with fluency and understand its cultural context.
  6. BBus component: demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of business and management theory and processes and their application to real-world business contexts, including an opportunity to complete a capstone experience, and to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy;
  7. utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders;
  8. apply critical and creative thinking to analyse complex real-world business problems and synthesise materials from a variety of sources in identifying solutions;
  9. identify relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse data and complex business-related issues;
  10. evaluate and demonstrate judgement in formulating responses to complex, social, cultural and ethical issues; and
  11. demonstrate a preparedness to engage in continuous learning and reflection to help inform professional practice and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to generate solutions to business problems.

Career pathways

A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the development of a diverse set of skills essential to the formation of an independent thinker and empowering the individual to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of the modern workplace.

Examples of career paths include management, public relations, public service, education, finance sector, business, human resources, research and analysis, tourism and creative industries. The employability of Arts and Business graduates is a reflection of the skills they acquire during their study.

How to apply

All domestic students apply through the link below

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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International

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