BA (DHM5) in Ballarat Australia | Federation University Australia

This degree offers comprehensive studies spanning humanities, media, and social sciences while equipping you with essential workplace skills. Whether pursuing journalism covering environmental crises, shaping social policy in various sectors, or managing museum collections, Federation's Bachelor of Arts opens diverse career pathways.


Students commencing the Bachelor of Arts in 2023 will benefit from an innovative co-creation opportunity during their final year, collaborating with industry partners through our cooperative education approach. This model gives graduates a competitive career advantage while supplying regional employers with work-ready professionals.


The BA curriculum emphasizes cultural studies and modern societal analysis, prioritizing the development of versatile skills for professional and personal growth.

Students select one primary specialization from:
• History
• Indigenous Studies
• Literature
• Media and Screen Studies
• Sociology
• Writing


Supplementary major and minor options feature:
• Criminal Justice
• Community Work
• Education
• Visual Arts (Arts Academy - Ballarat and Gippsland)
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Web Project Development
• Behavioural Studies
• Visual Culture (minor only)