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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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Applications for both the 2026 Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation, and the associated UOW Ramsay Scholarship have closed.

Outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation application will be sent to all applicants in the week of 6 October, 2025.

If you applied for the UOW Ramsay Scholarship, you may be required to sit an interview. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Friday 19 September 2025, and interviews will be held on Saturday 27 September 2025. 

Check the UOW Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation Course and Scholarship page for more information and important dates.

Applications for both the 2026 Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation, and the associated UOW Ramsay Scholarship have closed.

Outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation application will be sent to all applicants in the week of 6 October, 2025.

If you applied for the UOW Ramsay Scholarship, you may be required to sit an interview. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Friday 19 September 2025, and interviews will be held on Saturday 27 September 2025. 

Check the UOW Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation Course and Scholarship page for more information and important dates.

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Student ?
Year
2026
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
85
IBAS ?
32.75
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
UAC: 751901
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.

Assumed Knowledge 
UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English. 

Recommended Studies 
Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced and History Extension. 

  • Recent Secondary Education

    If you are a current high school student in Australia, or you’ve finished high school recently, your admission to UOW will also be based on your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or International Baccalaureate admissions score (IBAS).

    Other high-school qualifications UOW considers for entry include:

    • GCE A-Levels
    • New Zealand NCEA Level 3
    • Overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications See UOW Admissions for more information

    See UOW Admissions for more information.

    The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 85. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive.

    Selection Rank adjustments

    Adjustments are used to increase your Selection Rank. Factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes may be taken into consideration. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.

  • Higher Education Study

    For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.

  • Work and life experience

    Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognised pathway programs, such as the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC). For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

More detail

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.

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

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

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