Bachelor of Arts
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
A three-year arts degree at UWA's Perth campus (ranks shown), also offered at Albany. UWA's minimum rank for 2026 entry was 70.00. The only requirement is English competence (a scaled score of 50 in English, Literature or EAL/D ATAR, or a C grade).
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 UWA 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 | 75.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.00 | 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
Majors span the humanities, social sciences and languages, including English and literary studies, fine arts, French, gender studies, German, history, political science and international relations, psychological and behavioural sciences, Spanish, and work and employment relations. UWA also offers assured pathways from the Bachelor of Arts into the Juris Doctor, the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and the Master of Translation Studies for high achievers.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in writing, editing and publishing roles across WA media, government and the not-for-profit sector.
- Many alumni pursue policy and research positions in the WA public service or NGO sector across Perth.
- Common further-study pathways include teaching, law (graduate JD) and a research Honours year.
Typical first jobs
- Policy officer in WA Government graduate programs (Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Department of Communities)
- Editorial assistant in publishing and content roles across Perth
- Communications adviser at WA state agencies and Perth not-for-profits
- Electorate officer or political adviser at WA Parliament
- Research assistant at think tanks, the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and Perth NGOs
- Project coordinator in arts organisations such as the Perth Festival and AGWA
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in policy, communication, community and cultural roles, or continue to Honours or a postgraduate course such as the Juris Doctor or Master of Teaching.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy reading 100 plus pages a week and writing long-form essays
- People comfortable defending an argument in small tutorials
- Those willing to design their own pathway across two majors
- Students considering law, journalism, policy or postgraduate teaching
- Independent learners who can manage unstructured study time on the Crawley campus
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want a structured timetable with clear career outcomes from day one
- Those who prefer technical problems with single correct answers
- Anyone hoping to avoid 2000 to 3000 word essays
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Western Australia website and on TISC before applying.