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Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in the changing job-market. Choose the Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Arts.

The Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.

Modern Language Studies

Study a comprehensive language package by combining a new language with linguistics courses in a single subject. Choose from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Maori, Samoan or Spanish. As you learn to speak and write your new language, you'll also be studying Linguistics - the structure, use and cultural importance of language itself.

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for, and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives-along with your skills in research and analysis-can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria University of Wellington, you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive, and internationally connected society.

Flexibility in your degree

Take advantage of the flexibility Victoria University of Wellington offers. Depending on your degree, you may be able to do a:

Double major-specialise in two subjects in your degree.

Second major from another degree-study a wider range of subjects without doing another degree.

Minor-specialise in a subject without doing as many courses as for a major.

Conjoint degree-this intense programme lets you complete two degrees more quickly, usually in four years, by requiring you to do fewer courses.

Not sure which subject to choose as your major? Our BA encourages you to intentionally explore up to three majors in your first year in order to discover your passions and develop a truly broad base of learning before deciding where to specialise. We will support you to navigate your choices.