ANU Open Day

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts, one of the most popular and flexible degrees at ANU.

An arts degree is the perfect choice if you have interests in humanities, creative arts or social sciences. As a Bachelor of Arts student in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, you will have the opportunity to choose from 50 majors and 80 minors that can lead to a variety of careers. You'll have access to a range of study areas, leading academics, and opportunities for real world experience through our partnerships with national cultural, international and political institutions. As part of your degree, you will choose at least one major and one minor. You will have the opportunity to take up an internship or international exchange using your elective units if you choose. The Bachelor of Arts can be easily combined with most other undergraduate degrees at ANU.

Top reasons why you should study a Bachelor of Arts:

• Our international academic discipline rankings are in the top 25 in the world. We also rank number 1 in Australia for eight of our disciplines. There's simply nowhere else to study, but with the best in your chosen field.
• No matter what career path you decide to follow, the skills you will gain from an Arts degree will set you up in every profession. Skills include critical thinking, research, oral and written communication, and the ability to understand and explain important complex national and international issues affecting our world today.
• You have an incredible range of choice not available at other universities - we have almost 50 majors and 80 minors to choose from, ranging from History to Criminology, or a language - a veritable smorgasbord of options to complement your varied interests.

While you are at ANU Open Day don’t forget you can go on a tour of the ANU School of Art and Design, ANU School of Music or our Classics Museum!