Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)

As a member of a small but distinctive community within the wider University, you'll work to take your knowledge and skills to a higher level. You will:

• enrol in Level 2 courses from first-year
• partner with an academic mentor who will support and encourage your intellectual development

• take a set of courses specifically designed for high-achieving students
• research and write a major independent research project on a topic of your choice

• attend exclusive events such as guest presentations, workshops, seminars, industry talks and social gatherings
• have significant input into the design and running of the Arts' advanced program.

You'll also have the flexibility to tailor your degree to suit your career goals. You can choose to extend your abilities in two majors. Or, take just one and complement it with a set of elective courses focused on developing your leadership and citizenship.

You have no fewer than 32 majors to select from: 

• Anthropology
• Art History and Visual Cultures
• Australian Studies
• Chinese Studies
• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Criminology
• Cultural Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Film Studies
• French Studies
• Gender Studies
• Geography Environment and Population
• German Studies
• History
• Indigenous Knowledges and Society
• Indonesian Studies
• International Development
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Media
• Modern Greek Studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish Studies

Note: You must maintain a GPA of 5.0 or you'll be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Arts.

International Baccalaureate

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Industry Placement

Potential careers

Linguist, Anthropologist, Author, Parliamentary Adviser, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Public Servant, Feature Writer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Manager / Business Management, Non Government Organisation Worker, Diplomat, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Researcher, Sociologist, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Foreign Aid Worker, Journalist, Archaeologist, Arts Administrator, Novelist, Columnist, ...

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

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