Learning through the Humanities and Social Sciences, you will gain the critical and intellectual skills you will need to encounter an ever-changing future with flexibility, creativity, compassion, and curiosity.
You can experience Tasmania through place-based learning, including the opportunity to learn from Indigenous knowledge holders, and enrich your studies through immersive overseas travel experiences and work-readiness opportunities.
Our expert lecturers will help you to explore our history and discover new places, learn to influence cultural and social change, and think critically, ethically and creatively to envision better futures. Discover who you can be in the world. Forge your own path with a Bachelor of Arts.
Discover study options to match your interests
Already know you want to study the Bachelor of Arts and have a specific area of interest in mind? Visit the course page to explore how this degree can help you achieve your goals.
Still deciding? Where does your curiosity lead you?
We’ve curated examples to help you align your interests and curiosity with the perfect study path.
Make sense of critical global issues
Investigate the issues that drive the modern world. Confront our society’s deepest social, political, moral, and ethical questions. Understand the functions and dysfunctions of our human world – and learn analytical and critical skills to change it for the better. To meet the political, moral and environmental challenges of our time head-on, have a look at the majors below.
Learn from expert lecturers for any topic
Be taught by field-leading researchers and creative practitioners across diverse fields of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Gain policy experience with public sector internships
Get credit towards your degree with a Tasmanian Parliament or Public Service internship.
Explore topics critical to our region and neighbours
Study research-led subjects including sustainability, food cultures and policy, Australian and South-East Asian politics, and more.
Read More about how you can make sense of critical global issues
Study options for making sense of critical global issues
Our Bachelor of Arts presents a winding avenue that can take you from industry to industry, role to role, all based on your interests and passions. As a graduate, you’ll have a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience that means you are never limited to a single career path.
We've curated a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to match some study options with your passion for making sense of critical global issues. This is designed to get you started, then once your learning journey is underway, you'll be empowered to take your studies in any direction that interests you.
Each of these study options can be studied in the courses listed below.
Did you know Mandarin Chinese is the second-most spoken language after English in Australian homes? Do you want to discover the beauty of this language? Our experienced and enthusiastic lecturers will guide you on a journey to explore this fascinating and popular language and its rich culture, and acquire practical communication skills through theme-based lessons.
Whether you decide to study on-campus or online, you’ll be studying in a welcoming and supportive learning environment with rich opportunities to interact with fellow students and native speakers. No prior knowledge is required.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Explore the meaning and impact of gender, race, and sexuality on our lives. Assumptions about sex, gender and race have influenced everything, from our most fundamental understandings of what it is to be human, to ancient poetry, to contemporary fashion.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Understanding the interactions between diverse environments, places, and societies is fundamental to addressing climate change, economic inequality, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and landscape vulnerability. We combine diverse environments with student-led and problem-based fieldwork. Graduates will gain skills to work in a wide variety of environmental and social professions.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
After studying Indonesian, you’ll learn that our close neighbour has an extraordinary literary history. Learning Indonesian is an intellectual passport to one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting and diverse cultures. Many of Australia's key national interests, from security and borders to agriculture and trade, are heavily dependent on Indonesia. As we strengthen our strategic relations with Indonesia, the importance of your knowledge will also grow.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Media and communication connect every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Our graduates are sought by many industries looking for people whose understanding of media goes beyond their own favourite shows and social media accounts. Open doors to a wide range of exciting careers.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts. In addition to studying a media and communications major, we also offer a Bachelor of Media and Communication.
What makes for a meaningful life? What is the nature of the world, or our own existence? What makes for a just and fair society? Philosophy explores fundamental questions about the human condition.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Politics, Policy and International Relations (PIR) major includes units on political and international concepts, theories, and ideologies, combined with real-world case studies. Students explore major forces shaping society, such as war and peace, democracy and authoritarianism, and genocide and justice.
The PIR major gives students a clear pathway to understand, research, and find solutions to key local, national, and global issues. It focuses on three essential skills for creating change: evidence-based thinking, research using multiple methods, and policy analysis that works across different contexts.
In the final year, students apply these skills through independent research, projects, and internships in areas that interest them. Graduates are prepared for careers in policy analysis, program evaluation, and research, leading to leadership roles in government, business, and community organisations.
Why do we think, react and interact as we do? When you study psychology, you begin to understand the science behind human behaviour – and how this science can be used to solve problems. Psychological Science covers everything from how the brain functions, to how social and environmental factors shape our behaviours.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Sociology questions established views of reality that we all take for granted. It also provides clearer and more complex understandings of social life. Studying Sociology equips you with the skills to think critically about the world around you, as well as the ability to apply different perspectives to your decision-making and planning.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
In this new major, you will gain skills and techniques to help create sustainable societies. You’ll learn to identify sustainability-oriented impacts of decisions, as well as come up with effective solutions. This new major can be applied to a variety of study areas, including economics, arts, agricultural science, and ICT. It is also a great option to combine with another major, complementing specialist skills in the pursuit of a sustainable future.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts.
Course options
The Bachelor of Arts is the ultimate, flexible university degree, and you can tailor it to explore your interests and discover a wide range of career possibilities. It is an opportunity to pursue what you loved in high school or branch out into areas you've never had the opportunity to explore.
Other study options
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts, enrol to focus on eight units and undertake one of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Associate Degree in Arts
The Associate Degree in Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first two years of your Bachelor of Arts, or you may enrol to focus on all 16 units and undertake two of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Diploma of Languages
In addition to studying a major in one of the courses above, you can also study one of our language options via the Diploma of Languages. This can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with another degree.
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of the few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching.
This study option will accelerate your career, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4 years.
This double degree is available for Semester 1 entry only.
The Bachelor of Arts combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit:
Advance your career and change your life with our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Interpret the world through arts and culture
Imagine new worlds and enrich the present through narrative and performance. Practice human connection, insight and wellbeing through creative arts. Find the important stories about who we are, where we have come from, and where we are going. If you are passionate about the power of the arts to make change, we have a major for you.
Learn from expert lecturers for any topic
Be taught by field-leading researchers and creative practitioners across diverse fields of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Develop your creative practice and industry connections
Learn from award-winning novelists, arts practitioners, and theatre-makers, connect with acclaimed writers and artists, and perform in state-of-the-art facilities.
Engage with our contemporary cultural sector
Undertake field trips, site visits, and Work Integrated Learning with partners including TMAG, QVMAG, Mona Foma, The Unconformity, and Ten Days on the Island
Read more about how you can interpret the world through arts and culture
Study options for interpreting the world through arts and culture
Our Bachelor of Arts presents a winding avenue that can take you from industry to industry, role to role, all based on your interests and passions. As a graduate, you’ll have a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience that means you are never limited to a single career path.
We've curated a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to match some study options with your passion for interpreting the world through arts and culture. This is designed to get you started, then once your learning journey is underway, you'll be empowered to take your studies in any direction that interests you.
Each of these study options can be studied in the courses listed below.
For those passionate about both languages and ancient history, our Ancient Languages program provides the opportunity to learn the beautiful and fascinating language of Latin. Discover just how much influence the language spoken by the ancient Romans has on the modern world.
Your passionate and engaging lecturers will have you reading Latin from the very first class, as you begin a journey through the basics of Latin grammar all the way to rich and diverse literature written by the Romans themselves. No prior knowledge is required, and you will be supported throughout by the best quality digital resources.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Learn to understand the ever-changing nature of human societies, as well as the things that bind humanity together. You’ll explore topics in mythology and religion, drama, history, classical epic, and more.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Engagement with music, visual arts, dance and other creative art forms can change people’s lives. It brings joy and self-confidence, as well as improved mental and physical wellbeing. In this major, you can learn about global developments in this emerging interdisciplinary field.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
When you study language and culture, you get a better understanding of the world around you. You’ll also dive into the key elements of poetry, narrative, theatre and filmmaking. Reading texts from fiction and poetry to theatre, film, television and the internet, you’ll discover how to analyse works and genres in their cultural and historical contexts.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Historians are like detectives. They question, analyse and interpret evidence from the past. Studying history is diving into the unexpected and the unknown. By understanding our past, you’ll also learn to create a better future.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Have you grown up surrounded by brands like Nintendo, Sony, Toyota, Shiseido, Uniqlo, Studio Ghibli? Would you like to know more? We offer a combination of language and cultural studies units to help you both learn the Japanese language, and build skills in communication, cultural awareness, and problem solving.
Taught by academics who are experts in Japanese popular cultures, literature, and gender studies, you gain critical insights into the subject matters of your interest, and how the language reflects them.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Media and communication connect every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Our graduates are sought by many industries looking for people whose understanding of media goes beyond their own favourite shows and social media accounts. Open doors to a wide range of exciting careers.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts. In addition to studying a media and communications major, we also offer a Bachelor of Media and Communication.
Studying Theatre and Performance, you’ll work on events and projects that bring together our vibrant community of students, staff, artists, and industry. With us, you’ll develop your theatre making skills in performance, design and writing, showcasing your work in public productions.
Course options
The Bachelor of Arts is the ultimate, flexible university degree, and you can tailor it to explore your interests and discover a wide range of career possibilities. It is an opportunity to pursue what you loved in high school or branch out into areas you've never had the opportunity to explore.
Other study options
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts, enrol to focus on eight units and undertake one of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Associate Degree in Arts
The Associate Degree in Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first two years of your Bachelor of Arts, or you may enrol to focus on all 16 units and undertake two of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Diploma of Languages
In addition to studying a major in one of the courses above, you can also study one of our language options via the Diploma of Languages. This can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with another degree.
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of the few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching.
This study option will accelerate your career, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4 years.
This double degree is available for Semester 1 entry only.
The Bachelor of Arts combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit
Advance your career and change your life with our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
See the past to shape the future
Explore the ways that global events, forces and ideas shaped our world. Situate people and their decisions through the context of place and time. Discover traces of heritage and culture embedded in place. Analyse the present, and the future, through the prism of history. If you seek to understand the ways our world is shaped by our past, then look into one of these majors.
Learn from expert lecturers for any topic
Be taught by field-leading researchers and creative practitioners across diverse fields of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Explore our unique history by engaging with preserved heritage sites
Learn on palawa country, and visit UNESCO world heritage sites, in person or through virtual tours
Engage with our contemporary cultural sector
Undertake field trips, site visits, and Work Integrated Learning with partners including TMAG, QVMAG, Mona Foma, The Unconformity, and Ten Days on the Island
Read more about how you can see the past to shape the future
Study options for seeing the past to shape the future
Our Bachelor of Arts presents a winding avenue that can take you from industry to industry, role to role, all based on your interests and passions. As a graduate, you’ll have a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience that means you are never limited to a single career path.
We've curated a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to match some study options with your passion for seeing the past to shape the future. This is designed to get you started, then once your learning journey is underway, you'll be empowered to take your studies in any direction that interests you.
Each of these study options can be studied in the courses listed below.
For those passionate about both languages and ancient history, our Ancient Languages program provides the opportunity to learn the beautiful and fascinating language of Latin. Discover just how much influence the language spoken by the ancient Romans has on the modern world.
Your passionate and engaging lecturers will have you reading Latin from the very first class, as you begin a journey through the basics of Latin grammar all the way to rich and diverse literature written by the Romans themselves. No prior knowledge is required, and you will be supported throughout by the best quality digital resources.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Did you know Mandarin Chinese is the second-most spoken language after English in Australian homes? Do you want to discover the beauty of this language? Our experienced and enthusiastic lecturers will guide you on a journey to explore this fascinating and popular language and its rich culture, and acquire practical communication skills through theme-based lessons.
Whether you decide to study on-campus or online, you’ll be studying in a welcoming and supportive learning environment with rich opportunities to interact with fellow students and native speakers. No prior knowledge is required.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Explore the meaning of justice and the best ways to respond to criminality. You’ll analyse the role of the media, the contribution of parliaments, and what really happens at crime scenes and in court rooms. We look at everything from cybercrime, murder and theft, through to corruption and environmental crime.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
When you study language and culture, you get a better understanding of the world around you. You’ll also dive into the key elements of poetry, narrative, theatre and filmmaking. Reading texts from fiction and poetry to theatre, film, television and the internet, you’ll discover how to analyse works and genres in their cultural and historical contexts.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Historians are like detectives. They question, analyse and interpret evidence from the past. Studying history is diving into the unexpected and the unknown. By understanding our past, you’ll also learn to create a better future.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Studying Theatre and Performance, you’ll work on events and projects that bring together our vibrant community of students, staff, artists, and industry. With us, you’ll develop your theatre making skills in performance, design and writing, showcasing your work in public productions.
Learn to understand the ever-changing nature of human societies, as well as the things that bind humanity together. You’ll explore topics in mythology and religion, drama, history, classical epic, and more.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Course options
The Bachelor of Arts is the ultimate, flexible university degree, and you can tailor it to explore your interests and discover a wide range of career possibilities. It is an opportunity to pursue what you loved in high school or branch out into areas you've never had the opportunity to explore.
Other study options
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts, enrol to focus on eight units and undertake one of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Associate Degree in Arts
The Associate Degree in Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first two years of your Bachelor of Arts, or you may enrol to focus on all 16 units and undertake two of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Diploma of Languages
In addition to studying a major in one of the courses above, you can also study one of our language options via the Diploma of Languages. This can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with another degree.
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of the few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching.
This study option will accelerate your career, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4 years.
This double degree is available for Semester 1 entry only.
The Bachelor of Arts combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit
Advance your career and change your life with our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Contribute to a just society
Consider what it means to live a good life, and how to build a just world. Examine the causes of inequality and injustice. Analyse human practices, beliefs, and systems to develop initiatives and agendas for change. If you want to work towards a fair, reasonable and sustainable future, we have a major for you.
Learn from expert lecturers for any topic
Be taught by field-leading researchers and creative practitioners across diverse fields of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Gain policy experience with public sector internships
Get credit towards your degree with a Tasmanian Parliament or Public Service internship.
Understand ethical, political, and cultural issues that drive inequality and enable justice
Explore and question the social, political, and cultural challenges affecting the places where you live, work, play and study.
Read more about how you can contribute to a just society
Study options for creating positive social change
Our Bachelor of Arts presents a winding avenue that can take you from industry to industry, role to role, all based on your interests and passions. As a graduate, you’ll have a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience that means you are never limited to a single career path.
We've curated a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to match some study options with your passion for contributing to a just society. This is designed to get you started, then once your learning journey is underway, you'll be empowered to take your studies in any direction that interests you.
Each of these study options can be studied in the courses listed below.
Explore the meaning of justice and the best ways to respond to criminality. You’ll analyse the role of the media, the contribution of parliaments, and what really happens at crime scenes and in court rooms. We look at everything from cybercrime, murder and theft, through to corruption and environmental crime.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Explore the meaning and impact of gender, race, and sexuality on our lives. Assumptions about sex, gender and race have influenced everything, from our most fundamental understandings of what it is to be human, to ancient poetry, to contemporary fashion.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Understanding the interactions between diverse environments, places, and societies is fundamental to addressing climate change, economic inequality, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and landscape vulnerability. We combine diverse environments with student-led and problem-based fieldwork. Graduates will gain skills to work in a wide variety of environmental and social professions.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
What makes for a meaningful life? What is the nature of the world, or our own existence? What makes for a just and fair society? Philosophy explores fundamental questions about the human condition.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Politics, Policy and International Relations (PIR) major includes units on political and international concepts, theories, and ideologies, combined with real-world case studies. Students explore major forces shaping society, such as war and peace, democracy and authoritarianism, and genocide and justice.
The PIR major gives students a clear pathway to understand, research, and find solutions to key local, national, and global issues. It focuses on three essential skills for creating change: evidence-based thinking, research using multiple methods, and policy analysis that works across different contexts.
In the final year, students apply these skills through independent research, projects, and internships in areas that interest them. Graduates are prepared for careers in policy analysis, program evaluation, and research, leading to leadership roles in government, business, and community organisations.
Why do we think, react and interact as we do? When you study psychology, you begin to understand the science behind human behaviour – and how this science can be used to solve problems. Psychological Science covers everything from how the brain functions, to how social and environmental factors shape our behaviours.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Sociology questions established views of reality that we all take for granted. It also provides clearer and more complex understandings of social life. Studying Sociology equips you with the skills to think critically about the world around you, as well as the ability to apply different perspectives to your decision-making and planning.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
In this new major, you will gain skills and techniques to help create sustainable societies. You’ll learn to identify sustainability-oriented impacts of decisions, as well as come up with effective solutions. This new major can be applied to a variety of study areas, including economics, arts, agricultural science, and ICT. It is also a great option to combine with another major, complementing specialist skills in the pursuit of a sustainable future.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts.
Course options
The Bachelor of Arts is the ultimate, flexible university degree, and you can tailor it to explore your interests and discover a wide range of career possibilities. It is an opportunity to pursue what you loved in high school or branch out into areas you've never had the opportunity to explore.
Other study options
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts, enrol to focus on eight units and undertake one of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Associate Degree in Arts
The Associate Degree in Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first two years of your Bachelor of Arts, or you may enrol to focus on all 16 units and undertake two of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Diploma of Languages
In addition to studying a major in one of the courses above, you can also study one of our language options via the Diploma of Languages. This can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with another degree.
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of the few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching.
This study option will accelerate your career, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4 years.
This double degree is available for Semester 1 entry only.
The Bachelor of Arts combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit
Advance your career and change your life with our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Develop intercultural connections
Consider the ways that language helps to shape human identity. Critically engage with cultural and linguistic difference. Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and connect with different points of view. If you are eager to explore the world through language and intercultural learning, we have a major for you.
Learn from expert lecturers for any topic
Be taught by field-leading researchers and creative practitioners across diverse fields of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Learn languages taught by academics with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Expand your horizons through learning a new language, or take an international exchange opportunity and immerse yourself in a new place.
Explore topics critical to our region and neighbours
Study research-led subjects including sustainability, food cultures and policy, Australian and South-East Asian politics, and more.
Read more about how you can develop intercultural connections
Study options for developing intercultural connections
Our Bachelor of Arts presents a winding avenue that can take you from industry to industry, role to role, all based on your interests and passions. As a graduate, you’ll have a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience that means you are never limited to a single career path.
We've curated a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to match some study options with your passion for developing intercultural connections. This is designed to get you started, then once your learning journey is underway, you'll be empowered to take your studies in any direction that interests you. Each of these study options can be studied in the courses listed below.
For those passionate about both languages and ancient history, our Ancient Languages program provides the opportunity to learn the beautiful and fascinating language of Latin. Discover just how much influence the language spoken by the ancient Romans has on the modern world.
Your passionate and engaging lecturers will have you reading Latin from the very first class, as you begin a journey through the basics of Latin grammar all the way to rich and diverse literature written by the Romans themselves. No prior knowledge is required, and you will be supported throughout by the best quality digital resources.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Did you know Mandarin Chinese is the second-most spoken language after English in Australian homes? Do you want to discover the beauty of this language? Our experienced and enthusiastic lecturers will guide you on a journey to explore this fascinating and popular language and its rich culture, and acquire practical communication skills through theme-based lessons.
Whether you decide to study on-campus or online, you’ll be studying in a welcoming and supportive learning environment with rich opportunities to interact with fellow students and native speakers. No prior knowledge is required.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Learn to understand the ever-changing nature of human societies, as well as the things that bind humanity together. You’ll explore topics in mythology and religion, drama, history, classical epic, and more.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
When you study language and culture, you get a better understanding of the world around you. You’ll also dive into the key elements of poetry, narrative, theatre and filmmaking. Reading texts from fiction and poetry to theatre, film, television and the internet, you’ll discover how to analyse works and genres in their cultural and historical contexts.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Historians are like detectives. They question, analyse and interpret evidence from the past. Studying history is diving into the unexpected and the unknown. By understanding our past, you’ll also learn to create a better future.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
After studying Indonesian, you’ll learn that our close neighbour has an extraordinary literary history. Learning Indonesian is an intellectual passport to one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting and diverse cultures. Many of Australia's key national interests, from security and borders to agriculture and trade, are heavily dependent on Indonesia. As we strengthen our strategic relations with Indonesia, the importance of your knowledge will also grow.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Have you grown up surrounded by brands like Nintendo, Sony, Toyota, Shiseido, Uniqlo, Studio Ghibli? Would you like to know more? We offer a combination of language and cultural studies units to help you both learn the Japanese language, and build skills in communication, cultural awareness, and problem solving.
Taught by academics who are experts in Japanese popular cultures, literature, and gender studies, you gain critical insights into the subject matters of your interest, and how the language reflects them.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, Diploma of Arts, and Diploma of Languages.
Politics, Policy and International Relations (PIR) major includes units on political and international concepts, theories, and ideologies, combined with real-world case studies. Students explore major forces shaping society, such as war and peace, democracy and authoritarianism, and genocide and justice.
The PIR major gives students a clear pathway to understand, research, and find solutions to key local, national, and global issues. It focuses on three essential skills for creating change: evidence-based thinking, research using multiple methods, and policy analysis that works across different contexts.
In the final year, students apply these skills through independent research, projects, and internships in areas that interest them. Graduates are prepared for careers in policy analysis, program evaluation, and research, leading to leadership roles in government, business, and community organisations.
Course options
The Bachelor of Arts is the ultimate, flexible university degree, and you can tailor it to explore your interests and discover a wide range of career possibilities. It is an opportunity to pursue what you loved in high school or branch out into areas you've never had the opportunity to explore.
Other study options
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts, enrol to focus on eight units and undertake one of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Associate Degree in Arts
The Associate Degree in Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first two years of your Bachelor of Arts, or you may enrol to focus on all 16 units and undertake two of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Diploma of Languages
In addition to studying a major in one of the courses above, you can also study one of our language options via the Diploma of Languages. This can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with another degree.
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of the few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching.
This study option will accelerate your career, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4 years.
This double degree is available for Semester 1 entry only.
The Bachelor of Arts combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time.
Further study options
Once you've completed one of the above degrees, you may wish to continue with further study. This can be to deepen your knowledge in a particular area, or to pick up complementary skills that open up new career paths and make you even more competitive as a graduate.
For honours course information, please visit
Advance your career and change your life with our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Support and empower people
Help people to thrive through understanding diverse human perspectives and backgrounds. Foster welfare, justice and health through analysing and applying theoretical and practical models. Practice being an agent for change. If you want to support human wellbeing, we have a major for you.
Learn from expert lecturers for any topic
Be taught by field-leading researchers and creative practitioners across diverse fields of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Find solutions to our biggest challenges in environment, health, welfare, and inclusion
Address the needs of our present and the future by engaging with critical concepts and taking action for social change.
Understand ethical, political, and cultural issues that drive inequality and enable justice
Explore and question the social, political, and cultural challenges affecting the places where you live, work, play and study.
Read more about how you can support and empower people
Study options for supporting and empowering people
Our Bachelor of Arts presents a winding avenue that can take you from industry to industry, role to role, all based on your interests and passions. As a graduate, you’ll have a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience that means you are never limited to a single career path.
We've curated a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to match some study options with your passion for supporting and empowering people. This is designed to get you started, then once your learning journey is underway, you'll be empowered to take your studies in any direction that interests you.
Each of these study options can be studied in the courses listed below.
Engagement with music, visual arts, dance and other creative art forms can change people’s lives. It brings joy and self-confidence, as well as improved mental and physical wellbeing. In this major, you can learn about global developments in this emerging interdisciplinary field.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Explore the meaning of justice and the best ways to respond to criminality. You’ll analyse the role of the media, the contribution of parliaments, and what really happens at crime scenes and in court rooms. We look at everything from cybercrime, murder and theft, through to corruption and environmental crime.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Explore the meaning and impact of gender, race, and sexuality on our lives. Assumptions about sex, gender and race have influenced everything, from our most fundamental understandings of what it is to be human, to ancient poetry, to contemporary fashion.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
What makes for a meaningful life? What is the nature of the world, or our own existence? What makes for a just and fair society? Philosophy explores fundamental questions about the human condition.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Why do we think, react and interact as we do? When you study psychology, you begin to understand the science behind human behaviour – and how this science can be used to solve problems. Psychological Science covers everything from how the brain functions, to how social and environmental factors shape our behaviours.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Sociology questions established views of reality that we all take for granted. It also provides clearer and more complex understandings of social life. Studying Sociology equips you with the skills to think critically about the world around you, as well as the ability to apply different perspectives to your decision-making and planning.
Available to study in the Bachelor of Arts, Associate Degree in Arts, and Diploma of Arts.
Studying Theatre and Performance, you’ll work on events and projects that bring together our vibrant community of students, staff, artists, and industry. With us, you’ll develop your theatre making skills in performance, design and writing, showcasing your work in public productions.
Course options
The Bachelor of Arts is the ultimate, flexible university degree, and you can tailor it to explore your interests and discover a wide range of career possibilities. It is an opportunity to pursue what you loved in high school or branch out into areas you've never had the opportunity to explore.
Other study options
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts, enrol to focus on eight units and undertake one of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Associate Degree in Arts
The Associate Degree in Arts is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first two years of your Bachelor of Arts, or you may enrol to focus on all 16 units and undertake two of the majors below, or extend your curiosity and try units from several disciplines.
Diploma of Languages
In addition to studying a major in one of the courses above, you can also study one of our language options via the Diploma of Languages. This can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with another degree.
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of the few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching.
This study option will accelerate your career, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4 years.
This double degree is available for Semester 1 entry only.
The Bachelor of Arts combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit
Advance your career and change your life with our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Career opportunities
Recent University of Tasmania Humanities and Social Sciences graduates had a median salary of $95,894, 16.4% higher than the national average of $80,192.^
Arts and social sciences-related careers are growing across many industries. Some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years are:^^
9.8%
Authors, and Book and Script Editors
12.3%
Social Professionals
Including historians, interpreters and translators.
11.9%
Policy and Planning Analysts
In areas of education, social assistance, and scientific services.
Where a Bachelor of Arts can take you
Studying criminology drove Amanda's passion for social justice, equity, inclusion, and fairness.
"I don’t think it was a linear path, but a windy one that got me there and still makes sense."
Amanda French, former Chief Executive Officer and founder of Dress for Success Tasmania
Find where you’re meant to be
Studying media and communication is just the start of a rewarding journey for Lauren.
“As a first year student, I've only started to get a little taste and I'm so excited for what's to come."
Lauren Foley Bachelor of Arts
