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Transform your intellectual horizons as you study our carefully curated core curriculum. You will participate in great conversations through which you will engage, in-depth and detail, with some of the most powerful intellectual and artistic works ever produced. 

UOW’s Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation embraces an educational mission to instil a spirit of open inquiry in all of our students. They are equipped to be intellectually humble yet fearless in their evaluation of possible answers to the most challenging and abiding questions. 

Double Degree Options

  • Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Bachelor of Creative Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Bachelor of International Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Subject Descriptions

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation will be well-rounded freethinkers. They will be erudite and articulate; creative and critical. They will value and be capable of virtuous, civil and productive conversation.

The employment and life prospects for graduates with this set of attributes are excellent. There is a demonstrated demand in Australia and globally for graduates who can think critically and creatively and possess excellent social skills.

Study in Wollongong

UOW has eight Australian campuses located across Wollongong, Sydney, and regional centres of the NSW South Coast and Highlands. Liberal Arts is currently offered at our Wollongong campus only. If you're looking to study close to home, take a look at the degrees offered at our other UOW campuses.

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Hear from our students

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation is an engaging degree that encourages deep contemplation. The small class sizes and constant opportunity for discussion fosters a strong sense of community within the cohort. Student Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation