Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts

Course Details

The Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts provides students with an integrated understanding of the influences which have shaped the development of human culture, especially Western culture. Students learn invaluable skills such as analysis, synthesis and critical thinking, as well as proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and developing rational arguments.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: For the first two years, students will study core units in history, literature, philosophy and theology. In their third year, students are required to complete two science units and six elective units. Students may elect to complete a major by choosing four out of the six third-year electives from a single discipline. The curriculum is integrated in two ways. First, the units of study in each discipline build upon each other from year to year; the concepts mastered in first year reappear and inform the content studied in second and third year. Second, the disciplines are integrated with each other, allowing students to make connections between them each semester. For example, students learn not only about the times in which Shakespeare lived (history) and what he wrote (literature), but also how theological and philosophical debates of his time helped shape his work. Full-time students (studying four units per semester) will finish the degree in three years. Time frames for part-time students will vary.

Located in the heart of Western Sydney, the beautiful grounds and charming buildings of Campion College provide a peaceful and warm home for students wishing to reside on campus. All student accommodation facilities are located on-site and provide the perfect environment for study, reflection and communal living. Student life at Campion involves a large variety of programs and activities. Starting with Orientation Week, there are trips to the city and the beach as well as opportunities to explore the beautiful surrounds of Sydney. Throughout the year activities vary enormously. For those interested in sport, we have facilities for volleyball and soccer. The soccer field hosts various competitions throughout the year. Debating and public speaking competitions are both popular. Other activities include camping trips, chess competitions and evenings around the fire in winter. There are opportunities to perform at various evening concerts, and our annual spring ball is one of the highlights of the social calendar.