Bachelor of Arts
at Federation University Australia, Victoria.
A three-year arts degree at Mount Helen (Ballarat) and online (ranks shown are for Mount Helen). Federation's guaranteed ATAR for 2027 entry is 50. VCE prerequisite is a Units 3 and 4 study score of at least 20 in any English.
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 FedUni 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 | 51.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 53.35 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 50.45 | 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
Students study the humanities, media and social sciences while building critical thinking, ethical thinking and communication skills. Majors include behavioural studies, business, community work, criminal justice, digital cultures, education, English, heritage studies, history, Indigenous studies, sociology and visual arts (on campus at Camp Street, Ballarat).
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 community, policy, media, heritage and museum roles, or continue to teaching and 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 Federation University Australia website and on VTAC before applying.