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Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation - Bachelor of Creative Arts

Develop your creativity. Broaden your global perspective. Engage with influential works.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
85
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2026
Code
UOW: 3251

Overview

Embark on a unique philosophical adventure where you’ll explore the ideas, texts and questions that have shaped Western traditions of thought, while exploring and honing your own creativity. 

Throughout the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation you will engage directly with major works of philosophy, literature, art, politics, science and religion in small, discussion-based classes. It’s for students who want to be challenged: to learn how to think, not what to think. 

In the Bachelor of Creative Arts, you will gain the skills to become a practicing artist; to develop practical skills in your chosen discipline, as well as the theoretical knowledge to understand how creative art functions in contemporary cultural, political and artistic environments. 

This degree also offers generous scholarship opportunities valued at up to $20,000 per annum for up to three years, as well as an opportunity to engage in a bespoke scholarly experience.  

See the course handbook for more information.

A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.

UOW Ramsay Scholarship
The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation has generously donated funding for scholarship opportunities with a value of up to $20,000 per annum for up three (3) years.

Scholarship recipients will enjoy access to a dedicated study lounge, small class sizes, academic mentoring and an opportunity to engagement in a bespoke scholarly experience.

You are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship opportunity if you are a high-achieving student applying to study the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation, and believe you demonstrate the UOW Ramsay Scholar Attributes.

Scholarship – How to apply and Eligibility

Reminder: The Course application and Scholarship application are two separate applications.  

UOW Ramsay Scholarship applicants must complete the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation online application, and then secondly complete the UOW Ramsay Scholarship online application.

The scholarship application requires applicants to submit a 1-page CV, as well as a written essay.

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Admissions information

For admission in 2026, all applicants must apply for this course via the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation’s application portal. Applications are only accepted online and will close at 11.59pm AEST on Monday 8 September 2025.

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$17640 (2026)$141120 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Indicative enrolment

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2024.

Student profile table
Applicant background 2024 intake 2024 intake (%)
Higher education study 14 32%
Vocational education & training study 0 0%
Work & life experience 0 0%
Recent secondary education
ATAR Only N/A N/A
ATAR plus additional criteria N/A N/A
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) 30 68%
International students 0 0%
All students 44 100%

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

ATAR profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

ATAR profile table
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024 ATAR Selection Rank
Highest rank to receive an offer N/A N/A
Median rank to receive an offer N/A N/A
Lowest rank to receive an offer N/A N/A

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More information

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