As a Bachelor of Arts student, you will enjoy flexible pathways, develop in-demand skills1 and gain broad career outcomes.
Employment options for BA graduates are many and varied, with employability strengthened further by your chosen areas of specialisation. Primary career outcomes include:
- Local, state and commonwealth public service
- Non-government organisations
- Higher education
- Media and communications
- Arts and cultural organisation
Over 85% of recent Humanities graduates in Australia work full-time, casual or part-time. Specific Arts study areas also enjoyed similar employment outcomes: Languages and Psychology (84%), and Social Sciences (81%)2. Additionally, there are also a range of opportunities for graduates to complete further study or research.
Careers by major/minor
Ancient History
The following list provides some examples of job titles that might be suitable for graduates with an Ancient History minor. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Archaeological Excavator
- Architectural Historian
- Archivist
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Cultural Interpreter
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Exhibitions Officer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Historian
- History Teacher
- Linguistic Analyst
- Museum/Art Gallery Curator
- Publications Officer/Editor
- Speechwriter
- Translator
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a minor in Ancient History.
- Art Dealer
- Commissioning Editor
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Linguist
- Management Consultant
- Media Presenter
- Mediator
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Office Administrator
- Playwright
- Poet
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Political Scientist
- Tour Guide
Chinese (minor)
The following list provides some example jobs for the Chinese minor. Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
- Cultural Development Officer
- English As A Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a minor in Chinese.
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- International Exchange Coordinator
- Linguist
- Linguistic Analyst
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Tour Guide
- Tourist Information Officer
- Translator
- Voice or Vocal Coach
Education (minor)
The following list provides some example jobs available to those minoring in Education. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, and some may require further study.
- Public service
- Museum and art gallery education
- School Learning Support Officer (SLSO)
- Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA)
- Trainer
English and Writing
The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates majoring in English and Writing. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Artist-in-Residence
- Copywriter
- Critic
- Cultural Development Officer
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- English As A Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
- English Teacher
- Festival/Events Co_ordinator
- Journalist
- Media Officer
- Media Officer
- Media Presenter
- Playwright
- Poet
- Publications Officer/Editor
- Screenwriter
- Songwriter
- Speechwriter
- Stage Manager
- Technical Writer
- Transcript Typist
- Travel Writer
- University Lecturer/Academic
- Writer
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for graduates with a major in English and Writing.
- Arts Manager
- Broadcast Journalist
- Commissioning Editor
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Media Analyst
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Narrator
- Office Administrator
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Public Relations Officer
- Publishing Distribution Officer
Film, Media and Cultural Studies
The following list provides some example jobs available to those majoring in Film, Media and Cultural Studies. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, and some may require further study.
- Archivist
- Arts Administrator
- Casting Director
- Copywriter
- Critic
- Cultural Development Officer
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Exhibitions Officer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Media Analyst
- Media Officer
- Media Officer
- Media Presenter
- Museum/Art Gallery Curator
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Producer
- Publications Officer/Editor
- Screenwriter
- Script Supervisor
- University Lecturer/Academic
- Writer
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for graduates with the skills gained majoring in Film, Media and Cultural Studies.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
- Art Dealer
- Arts Manager
- Brand Manager
- Broadcast Journalist
- Campaign Manager
- Cinema/Theatre Managers
- Commissioning Editor
- Cultural Interpreter
- English Teacher
- Foreign Correspondent
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Lighting Operator/Technician
- Market Research Analyst
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Narrator
- Office Administrator
- Playwright
- Political Advisor
- Production Director / Manager (Artistic)
- Public Relations Officer
- Tour Guide
French
The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates of the French major. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, and some may require further study.
- Cultural Development Officer
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- English As A Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
- Immigration Officer
- International Admissions Officer
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Translator
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a major in French.
- Commissioning Editor
- Development Manager (International Aid)
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- International Aid/Development Worker
- International Exchange Coordinator
- Lawyer
- Linguist
- Linguistic Analyst
- Media Presenter
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Tour Guide
- Tourism Manager
- Tourist Information Officer
- Travel Consultant
- Travel Writer
- Voice or Vocal Coach
Gender and Sexuality Studies
German
The following list provides example jobs for the German major. Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require more than an Arts degree.
- Cultural Development Officer
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- English As A Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
- Immigration Officer
- International Admissions Officer
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Translator
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a major in German.
- Commissioning Editor
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- International Aid/Development Worker
- International Exchange Coordinator
- Lawyer
- Linguist
- Linguistic Analyst
- Media Presenter
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Tour Guide
- Tourism Manager
- Tourist Information Officer
- Travel Consultant
- Travel Writer
- Voice or Vocal Coach
Global Indigenous Studies
The following list provides some example job titles that may be available to graduates with a major in Aboriginal Studies. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Aboriginal Cultural Educational Officer
- Aged and Disability Officer
- Arts Administrator
- Community Arts Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Community Liaison Officer
- Community Project Officer
- Community Services Worker
- Cultural Development Officer
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Immigration Officer
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Museum/Art Gallery Curator
- Native Title Consultant
- Park Ranger
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Social Researcher
- Social Scientist
- Tourism Manager
- University Lecturer/Academic
- Welfare Officer
- Youth Worker
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a major in Aboriginal Studies.
- Archivist
- Art Dealer
- Child Protection Officer
- Counsellor
- Cultural Interpreter
- Ethicist
- Exhibitions Officer
- Health Promotion Officer
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legal Aid Lawyer
- Librarian
- Linguistic Analyst
- Media Planner
- Media Presenter
- Mediator
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Narrator
- Office Administrator
- Political Advisor
- Program Development Officer
- Project Worker
- Tour Guide
- Tourist Information Officer
History
The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates majoring in History. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Archivist
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Cultural Interpreter
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Exhibitions Officer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Historian
- History Teacher
- Museum/Art Gallery Curator
- Publications Officer/Editor
- Social Scientist
- Speechwriter
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a major in History.
- Architectural Historian
- Commissioning Editor
- Court Officer
- Ethicist
- Foreign Correspondent
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Media Presenter
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Narrator
- Office Administrator
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Political Scientist
- Social Researcher
- Tour Guide
- Trade Union Official
Human Geography and the Environment
The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates majoring in Human Geography and the Environment. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Community Development Worker
- Community Project Officer
- Community Services Worker
- Coordinator of Social Services
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Demographer
- Development Manager (International Aid)
- Environmental Geographer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Native Title Consultant
- Park Ranger
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Program Development Officer
- Project Manager
- Project Worker
- Social Researcher
- Transport Geographer
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained during the Human Geography and the Environment major.
- Access and Equity Advisor
- Climate Change Analysts
- Cultural Development Officer
- Cultural Interpreter
- Electorate Officer
- Ethicist
- Grants Officer
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Lawyer
- Market Research Analyst
- Police Officer
- Political Advisor
- Real Estate Appraiser and Researcher
- Tour Guide
- Tourist Information Officer
- Travel Writer
- Urban Designer
- Youth Worker
Japanese Studies
The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates majoring in Japanese Studies. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Cultural Development Officer
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- English As A Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
- Immigration Officer
- International Admissions Officer
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Translator
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a major in Japanese.
- Commissioning Editor
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- International Exchange Coordinator
- Lawyer
- Linguist
- Linguistic Analyst
- Media Presenter
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Tour Guide
- Tourism Manager
- Tourist Information Officer
- Travel Consultant
- Voice or Vocal Coach
Linguistics
The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates majoring in Linguistics. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.
- Cryptographer / Cryptanalyst / Cryptologist / Decipherer
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- English As A Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
- Linguist
- Linguistic Analyst
- Research Scientist
- Social Scientist
- Transcript Typist
- Translator
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for someone with the skills gained from a major in Linguistics.
- Audiologist
- Commissioning Editor
- Computational Linguist
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Instructional Designer
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Media Planner
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Narrator
- Playwright
- Poet
- Speech Pathologist
- Support Worker
- Voice or Vocal Coach
Politics and International Relations
The following list provides some example jobs relevant to graduates majoring in Politics and International Relations. Some of these jobs may require further study, experience or a combination of both.
- Compliance Officer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Governance Coordinator
- Historian
- Immigration Officer
- Industrial Relations Officer
- International Admissions Officer
- Lobbyist
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Parliamentarian/Member of Parliament/Politician
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Political Advisor
- Political Scientist
- Research Officer
- Social Researcher
- Social Scientist
- Speechwriter
- Trade Union Official
- University Lecturer/Academic
Not all graduates will use their degree in the same way. The transferable skills gained through university study allow graduates to pursue a broader range of career pathways. The list below demonstrates some of the broader possibilities for Politics and International Relations graduates. Again, some of these jobs may require further study or experience.
- Access and Equity Advisor
- Archivist
- Broadcast Journalist
- Business Relationship Manager
- Campaign Manager
- Community Development Worker
- Community Liaison Officer
- Development Manager (International Aid)
- Editorial Assistant
- Foreign Correspondent
- Grants Officer
- Industrial Relations Lawyer
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legal Aid Lawyer
- Management Consultant
- Mediator
- Migrant/Refugee Support Worker
- Office Administrator
- Project Worker
- Secondary Technology Teacher
- Writer
Psychology Studies
Graduates majoring in Psychology Studies can find employment in a variety of roles in many different types of organisations. The list below provides typical job titles for graduates from this major.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
- Access and Equity Advisor
- Aged and Disability Officer
- Careers Counsellor
- Case Manager/Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Community Project Officer
- Community Services Worker
- Counsellor
- Disability Services Manager
- Disability Services Officer
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Health Promotion Officer
- Human Resources Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Learning and Development Consultant
- Lifestyle Coordinator
- Market Research Analyst
- Neuroscientist
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Recruitment Consultant
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Research Scientist
- Residential Care Worker
- Scientific Writer
- Social Scientist
- Support Worker
- Training Officer
- University Lecturer/Academic
- Welfare Officer
- Witness Assistance Officer
- Youth Worker
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for graduates with the skills gained majoring in Psychology Studies.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
- Child Protection Officer
- Customs Officer
- Human Resources Manager
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legal Aid Lawyer
- Management Consultant
- Media Planner
- Mediator
- Medical Technician
- Office Administrator
- Play Therapist
- Player Development Manager
- Police Officer
- Primatologist
- Speech Pathologist
- Statistician
- Training and Development Manager
Sociology and Anthropology
Graduates majoring in Sociology and Anthropology can find employment in a variety of roles in many different types of organisations. The list below provides typical job titles for graduates from this major.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
- Aboriginal Cultural Educational Officer
- Access and Equity Advisor
- Archaeological Excavator
- Community Development Worker
- Community Project Officer
- Community Services Worker
- Coordinator of Social Services
- Cultural Development Officer
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Development Manager (International Aid)
- Disability Services Officer
- Electorate Officer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Media Planner
- Multicultural Community Liaison
- Parliamentarian/Member of Parliament/Politician
- Policy Officer/Analyst
- Political Advisor
- Program Development Officer
- Project Worker
- Research Manager
- Research Officer
- Social Researcher
- Social Scientist
- Sociologist
- Support Worker
- University Lecturer/Academic
- Welfare Officer
- Youth Worker
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for graduates with the skills gained with a major in Sociology and Anthropology.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
- Aged and Disability Officer
- Chaplain/Pastoral Care Worker
- Child Protection Officer
- Client Service Manager
- Commissioning Editor
- Counsellor
- Cultural Interpreter
- Demographer
- Disability Services Manager
- Economic/Social Statistician
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Environmental Geographer
- Ethicist
- Exhibitions Officer
- Grants Officer
- Health Promotion Officer
- Industrial Relations Officer
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legal Aid Lawyer
- Librarian
- Lifestyle Coordinator
- Linguistic Analyst
- Lobbyist
- Market Research Analyst
- Mediator
- Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
- Museum/Art Gallery Curator
- Narrator
- Native Title Consultant
- Office Administrator
- Planning Officer
- Police Officer
- Political Scientist
- Primatologist
- Residential Care Worker
- Trade Union Official
- Travel Writer
- Witness Assistance Officer
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