Bachelor of Arts
at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
A three-year arts degree at ECU Joondalup. The 2024 rank is for the former Mount Lawley Bachelor of Arts; from 2026 TISC lists each major separately (politics and international relations was 73.70; other majors had too few offers to publish). No prerequisites.
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 ECU 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.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 TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students apply for a major in English, history, human behaviour, media and cultural studies, politics and international relations, or sociology. None has subject prerequisites. The degree builds critical thinking, research and communication skills for careers in media, government and non-profit organisations.
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 or project officer in WA state government
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications or media officer
- Editorial assistant or content writer
- Electorate or political staffer
- Community-sector programme coordinator
- Marketing or social-media coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in media, government, policy and community organisations, or continue to Honours, 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 and defending arguments in writing
- People drawn to politics, language, history or culture
- Independent learners comfortable with light contact hours
- Students keen to combine study with community or internship work
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job title 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 many contact hours
Related courses at ECU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Edith Cowan University website and on TISC before applying.