Arts & Humanities degrees in Australia
There are around 297 undergraduate Arts & Humanities degrees across 35 Australian universities. They typically take 3 years of full-time study and cover areas like cultural studies, international relations, political science, research design, communication. Figures are approximate and generalised, not official.
Typical length
3 years
3 years
Indicative fees
mid (~$11–16k/yr)
mid (~$11–16k/yr)
Universities
35
35
Programs
297
297
Universities offering Arts & Humanities
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Adelaide | SA | 40 | sociology, cultural studies, international relations, political science |
| Curtin University | WA | 22 | cultural studies, international relations, communication, anthropology |
| Griffith University | QLD | 17 | political science, research design, policy analysis, communication |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 15 | research design, english language, research projects, creative arts |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 13 | literary theory, classical studies, japanese language, creative arts |
| Australian National University | ACT | 12 | research design, international relations, political science, cultural studies |
| Deakin University | VIC | 11 | communication, international relations, intercultural communication, professional practice |
| The University of Western Australia | WA | 11 | philosophy, career development, professional practice, professional identity |
| University of Notre Dame Australia | WA | 10 | |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 10 | literature, classical studies, renaissance history, international relations |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 9 | language, creative writing, arabic language, linguistics |
| Monash University | VIC | 9 | international relations, cultural studies, research design, australian indigenous cultures |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 9 | society, mathematics, communication, political science |
| University of New England | NSW | 9 | communication, linguistics, research design, language |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 8 | literary theory, art, visual communication, postcolonial literature |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 8 | arts, work placement, creative arts, creative practice |
| Flinders University | SA | 7 | political science, international relations, government, geopolitics |
| The University of Melbourne | VIC | 7 | cultural studies, creative writing, film production, global citizenship |
| Charles Darwin University | NT | 5 | |
| Macquarie University | NSW | 5 | cultural studies, arts, international relations, global citizenship |
| RMIT University | VIC | 5 | cultural studies, visual communication, creative practice, photography |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 5 | arts, research design, research projects, professional practice |
| Bond University | QLD | 4 | |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 4 | creative arts, professional practice, performance, theatre |
| Federation University Australia | VIC | 4 | professional practice, work placement, career development, literacy education |
| The University of Sydney | NSW | 4 | cultural studies, asian languages, chinese language, language |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 4 | cultural studies, creative writing, creative practice, digital media |
| Australian Catholic University | Multi-state | 3 | english language, communication, professional writing, ethics |
| Murdoch University | WA | 3 | indonesian, language diversity, professional practice, linguistics |
| Central Queensland University | QLD | 2 | communication, literary theory, creative writing, visual communication |
| Queensland University of Technology | QLD | 2 | |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 2 | cybersecurity, information assurance, computer networks, software engineering |
| Western Sydney University | NSW | 2 | |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1 | research design, creative arts, educational research methods |
By state
- Arts & Humanities in New South Wales — 9 universities, 61 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Victoria — 7 universities, 52 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Western Australia — 5 universities, 50 programs
- Arts & Humanities in South Australia — 2 universities, 47 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Queensland — 6 universities, 35 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Australian Capital Territory — 2 universities, 16 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Tasmania — 1 universities, 13 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Northern Territory — 1 universities, 5 programs
- Arts & Humanities in Multiple states — 1 universities, 3 programs
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Arts & Humanities degree in Australia?
Undergraduate Arts & Humanities degrees in Australia typically take about 3 years of full-time study.
How much does a Arts & Humanities degree cost in Australia?
Indicative domestic fees for Arts & Humanities degrees in Australia are typically in the mid (~$11–16k/yr) range (approximate, not official).
Which universities offer Arts & Humanities in Australia?
Around 35 universities offer Arts & Humanities in Australia, including The University of Adelaide, Curtin University, Griffith University, UNSW Sydney, University of Tasmania.
What do you study in a Arts & Humanities degree?
Common areas include cultural studies, international relations, political science, research design, communication, sociology.
Approximate, not official. Confirm details with the university before applying.