Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)

Australian Catholic University - North Sydney (MacKillop)

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Overview

Applicants must be enrolled in full-time study to be eligible for the Ramsay Scholarship.

The Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) provides students with a rigorous and stimulating intellectual program in which they engage with western philosophy, history, literature, politics, art and culture. Students develop a deep understanding of the great works, ideas and movements within the western intellectual tradition in the core of the program. Students also take a major in one of drama, English, history, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, theological studies or visual arts. The degree fosters skills that prepare students for leadership roles in the private and public sectors including government, business, social enterprise and the arts.

Offers will be made to applicants based on high ATAR results and will also be assessed against other criteria, namely 'Ramsay attributes' (ie potential to make a positive contribution in Australia and the world as demonstrated through the applicant's resume, references and personal statement).

Prerequisites

English (Advanced) (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).

Majors

Areas of study

Drama, English, history, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, theological studies, visual arts.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Research and policy work for government and NGOs, publishing and editing, work with arts and cultural organisations and careers as university scholars.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.199.95
Median rank to receive an offer92.994.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer87.690.85

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Australian Catholic University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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