Bachelor of Arts

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Updates and advice on changes to the Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts has recently been reviewed and some changes made may affect the way you structure and complete your studies.

I am an existing student continuing in the Bachelor of Arts, what do I need to do?

Students continuing in the Bachelor of Arts will be able to complete the requirements that were in place the year they commenced. The planners provided below will assist you to plan out the remainder of your major. You may also apply to change to the new program requirements. Please discuss with the CASS Student Office whether this is the right choice for you.

Students completing a major in the School of Politics & International Relations or the School of Music

If you are completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Human Rights, International Relations, or Political Science with the School of Politics and International Relations, please refer to the information session and planners here.

If you are completing a major in Composition, Composition for Film and Video Games, Music Technology, Musicology, or Performance with the School of Music, please refer to the information session and planners here.

I am a new student and haven't started my degree yet. What does this mean for me?

Welcome to the ANU community! All new students must follow the program requirements for the year they were admitted to their degree. If you need help planning your study, please contact the CASS Student Office.

All majors in the Bachelor of Arts have been reviewed, but not all needed to make changes. The following majors haven't changed and therefore do not have completion planners:

Art History and Curatorial Studies
Asian Studies
Economic Studies
Mathematics
Pacific Studies
Persian
Psychology
Sanskrit Language

If you have questions, or if you need help to map out the remainder of your study, please contact the CASS Student Office.

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Ancient Greek

Completion planner for the Ancient Greek Major

Anthropology

Completion planner for the Anthropology Major

Arabic

Completion planner for the Arabic Major

Archaeology

Completion planner for the Archaeology Major

Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender

Completion planner for the Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender major

Asian History

Completion planner for the Asian History Major

Australian Indigenous Studies

Completion planner for the Australian Indigenous Studies Major

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Biological Anthropology

Completion planner for the Biological Anthropology Major

Chinese Language

Completion planner for the Chinese Language Major

Chinese Studies

Completion planner for the Chinese Studies Major

Classical Studies

Completion planner for the Classical Studies Major

Criminology

Completion planner for the Criminology Major

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Demography

Completion planner for the Demography Major

Development Studies

Completion planner for the Development Studies Major

Digital Humanities

Completion planner for the Digital Humanities Major

English

Completion planner for the English Major

Environmental Studies

Completion planner for the Environmental Studies Major

French Language and Culture

Please note that the French Language and Culture major and minor have been updated to French Studies. The codes have changed to FRNS-MAJ and FRNS-MIN in 2025. Some courses in French Studies have been re-coded to provide a more logical sequence.

Completion planner for the French Language and Culture Major

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Gender, Sexuality and Culture

Completion planner for the Gender, Sexuality and Culture Major

Geography

Completion planner for the Geography Major

German Language and Culture

Please note that the German Language and Culture major and minor have been re-established in 2025 as German Studies (GRMS-MAJ/MIN). Course codes in some language courses have also been reviewed and realigned for clarity across all European languages. Please see the relevant planners for more information.

Completion planner for the German Language and Culture Major

Global Security

Completion planner for the Global Security Major

Hindi Language

Completion planner for the Hindi Major

History

Completion planner for the History Major

Human Evolutionary Biology

Completion planner for the Human Evolutionary Biology Major

Human Rights

Completion planner for the Human Rights Major

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Indian and South Asian Studies

This major has been replaced with the South Asian Studies Major (SASS-MAJ) from 2025. As many courses are listed in both majors, students may choose to complete either the Indian and South Asian Studies or the South Asian Studies Major. For further information, please contact the CASS Student Office.

Completion planner for the Indian and South Asian Studies Major

Indonesian Language

Completion planner for the Indonesian Language Major

Indonesian Studies

Completion planner for the Indonesian Studies Major

International Communication

Completion planner for the International Communication Major

International Relations

Completion planner for the International Relations Major

Italian Language and Culture

Please note that the Italian Language and Culture major and minor have been renamed Italian Studies. The codes have changed to ITLS-MAJ and ITLS-MIN in 2025. Some European language courses have also been re-coded to provide a more logical sequence. Please see the relevant planner for more information.

Completion planner for the Italian Language and Culture Major

Japanese Language

Completion planner for the Japanese Language Major

Japanese Linguistics

Completion planner for the Japanese Linguistics Major

Japanese Studies

Completion planner for the Japanese Studies Major

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Korean Language

Completion planner for the Korean Language Major

Korean Studies

Completion planner for the Korean Studies Major

Latin

Completion planner for the Latin Major

Linguistics

Completion planner for the Linguistics Major

Middle East Politics and Security

Completion planner for the Middle East Politics and Security Major

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Completion planner for the Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Major

Music

The Music Major (MUSY-MAJ) has been re-named as Music Studies (MUSS-MAJ) in 2025 and now includes a slightly different structure. Students who commenced their studies in 2024 or prior may choose to complete either major and students are encouraged to indicate your choice in ISIS as soon as possible so CASS can provide you with tailored support. The planner below reflects the Music Major (MUSY-MAJ).

Completion planner for the Music Major

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Northeast Asian Studies

Completion planner for the Northeast Asian Studies Major

Peace and Conflict Studies

Completion planner for the Peace and Conflict Studies Major

Philosophy

Completion planner for the Philosophy Major

Political Science

Completion planner for the Political Science Major

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Screen Studies

Please note that the Screen Studies major and minor have been disestablished from 2025. Students who commenced their studies in the Bachelor of Arts in 2024 or before can still complete a major or minor in screen studies as part of their program. If you are intending to do this, we strongly encourage you to select your major/minor in ISIS now. This will help the CASS Student Office identify you and provide timely support as needed.

Completion planner for the Screen Studies Major

Completion planner for the Screen Studies Minor