Bachelor of Arts
at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
A three-year arts degree at Murdoch Perth. TISC lists each major separately: ranks shown are for history (86.65 in 2024 reflects a small intake); most majors sit at Murdoch's 70.00 minimum. Murdoch has no subject prerequisites beyond English competence; any listed subjects are recommendations only.
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 Murdoch 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 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 86.65 | 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
Applicants choose a major such as Asian studies, community development, English and creative writing, history, Indonesian, international aid and development, Japanese, philosophy, politics and international studies, sociology, sustainable development, theatre and creative production, or tourism and events. The Arts can be combined with Laws.
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 or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications or media officer
- Editorial assistant or content writer
- Electorate or ministerial 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 community, policy, cultural and communication roles, 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 argument
- Students who like forming a position and defending it in writing
- People drawn to history, politics, culture or languages
- Independent learners comfortable with light contact hours
- Students wanting flexibility to combine two interests in one degree
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clearly defined job at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- People who prefer maths-heavy or laboratory-based study
- Students who need a tightly structured timetable and contact hours
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Murdoch University website and on TISC before applying.