Bachelor of Arts
at Deakin University, Victoria.
A three-year arts degree at Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and online, with more than 30 majors and minors (ranks shown are for Burwood; Waurn Ponds' 2026 figure was 61.80). VCE prerequisite is a Units 3 and 4 study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL (or 25 in EAL).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Deakin Bachelor of Arts for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.25 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 60.20 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 60.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through VTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Majors and minors include anthropology, criminology, education, children's literature, creative writing, literature, film and television studies, gender and sexuality studies, history, Indigenous studies, international relations, media and communication, philosophy, politics and policy studies, sociology and visual communication design. Availability of some majors differs by campus. Some majors, such as criminology and history, can also be applied for as their own VTAC course codes.
Placement and industry experience
Deakin's employability units connect students with internships and hands-on programs in professional settings, and can be taken for credit within the degree.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in writing, editing and publishing roles across media, government and the not-for-profit sector.
- Many alumni pursue policy and research positions in the public service or NGO sector.
- Common further-study pathways include teaching, law (graduate JD) and a research Honours year.
Typical first jobs
- Policy officer in Victorian or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications or media officer
- Editorial assistant or journalist
- Electorate or political staffer
- Community-sector programme coordinator
- Marketing or content coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in communications, policy, community services, media and research, or continue to Honours, a Master of Teaching or other postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who enjoy long-form non-fiction and academic writing
- Students who like building arguments and defending them in writing
- People drawn to politics, history, language or culture
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables
- Writers who want to develop a research portfolio
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job outcome at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based subjects
- People who need tight structure and contact hours
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Deakin University website and on VTAC before applying.