About the course

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation will expose you to ideas that have been inspiring people since their inception — in Ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment and the Modern Era. You will have the unique opportunity to directly engage with a carefully curated selection of some of the most influential works in the Western tradition of thought and art.

　　You will philosophically reflect on questions about art, literature, science and religion while also investigating such topics as the nature of selfhood, truth, reason and wisdom. You will discover how great ideas and art can shape us - our understanding of ourselves and the world - and how ideas can make a difference for good or ill.

　　You will develop informed and reasoned views about significant contemporary concerns, such as the value of democracy, benefiting from your acquired knowledge of the history of ideas. You will become acquainted with diverging perspectives from within various Western traditions of thought and art as well as under-represented voices and perspectives from outside of those traditions.

　　You will choose one major from the following: Archaeology and Ancient History, Creative Writing, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Sociology, English Literatures, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations, Global Sustainable Development. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (February), 2024	Wollongong
Autumn (March), 2025	Wollongong
Autumn (February), 2026	Wollongong

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wollongong

High School Degree. All Official Transcripts. IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550. ATAR-SR - 93. IB SCORE - 35.

　　

English language requirements

　　8.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 115.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Wollongong. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　201st / 1250

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