Bachelor of Arts
at Western Sydney University, New South Wales.
A three-year (six years part-time) arts degree taught at Bankstown City, Parramatta and Penrith. No subject prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English (Band 4). Students can take an APAC-accredited psychology major alongside humanities and social science majors.
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 WSU 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 | 60.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 60.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 60.05 | uac.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 UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Arts is built around majors and minors chosen from a wide list that includes anthropology, childhood studies, creative writing, criminology and criminal justice, culture and society, drama, economy and markets, English, geography and urban studies, global business, heritage and tourism, history and political thought, Indigenous Australian studies, innovation and change, international English, international relations and Asian studies, Islamic studies, languages (Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese), linguistics, music performance, musicology, organisations and work, peace and development studies, philosophy, psychology and sociology. A psychology testamur major of 14 psychology subjects fulfils the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) three-year sequence, so an Arts student can still move into an accredited fourth year in psychology. Optional internships, volunteering with community or industry organisations and local or overseas study tours are available.
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.
Professional accreditation
- Psychology major meets the APAC three-year sequence requirements
Typical first jobs
- Policy officer in NSW and Federal government graduate programs
- Editorial assistant in publishing, content and communications
- Communications adviser at NGOs and corporates
- Electorate officer or political adviser
- Research assistant at universities, think tanks and NGOs
- Project coordinator in not-for-profits and arts organisations
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates can add an Honours year, move into a Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) to become a teacher, or take a graduate-entry law or social work degree. Students who complete the 14-subject psychology major can apply for an accredited fourth year in psychology, the step before provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy reading 100 plus pages per week and writing long-form essays
- People comfortable defending an argument in small tutorial groups
- Those willing to design their own degree across two majors and free electives
- Students considering law, journalism, policy or postgraduate teaching
- Independent learners who can manage unstructured weekly time blocks
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want a structured timetable with one clear career outcome from day one
- Those who prefer technical problems with a single correct answer
- 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 Western Sydney University website and on UAC before applying.