Bachelor of Arts
at Flinders University, South Australia.
A three-year arts degree at Bedford Park with more than 20 majors; first year can be studied fully online. The 2026 figure is the lowest selection rank for Semester 1, 2026 ATAR-based offers from Flinders' course profile; Flinders' guaranteed entry ATAR is 65. There are no SACE prerequisites or assumed knowledge.
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 Flinders 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 | 52.85 | satac.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 SATAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students tailor the degree around more than 20 majors across the humanities and social sciences, with small classes and an emphasis on careers and skills development, including critical thinking and problem solving.
Placement and industry experience
Practical experience is available within the degree, including work-integrated learning topics and internships.
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 the South Australian or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications, media or content officer
- Editorial assistant or journalist
- Electorate or ministerial staffer
- Community-sector program coordinator
- Museum, gallery or heritage assistant
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in communications, policy, community services and research, 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 history, politics, culture, archaeology or language
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables
- Writers who want to build a research portfolio toward Honours
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 high 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 Flinders University website and on SATAC before applying.