In addition to these minimum points, students must complete at least one major and one minor in subjects taught by the school. Majors and minors To qualify for the School of Arts, students must complete at least one major and one minor in areas of study taught by the Faculty of Arts. A major is a three-year specialisation in a particular area of study. Students take at least one and up to two majors in the Bachelor of Arts. The choice of major will depend on your academic interests and professional aspirations.
Some areas of study have special requirements for the completion of a major.
See the 'Description of majors' box on the right-hand side. In 2001, students can choose from the following list, however further subjects will become available in later years. Students can take up to two majors in the BA, chosen from Communications and Media Studies, Geography and Environmental Science, or Psychology. Planning your course When planning the Bachelor of Arts, students need to decide which areas of study will suit their academic and career objectives.