In addition, there are several categories of special admission. No specific Faculty or subject prerequisites apply. Students who intend to enrol in subjects or units under the control of another faculty, as part of an Arts degree, must comply with the subject or unit prerequisites determined by that faculty. In all cases, specific prerequisites are listed in the appropriate Discipline entries. The Bachelor of Arts offers the opportunity for a liberal education.
Students are able to exercise choice across a wide range of disciplines.
In short, the program helps students to operate in a complex and rapidly changing world. In 1995 a review of the Bachelor of Arts course resulted in a new structure which applies to all students enrolling after 1 January 1997. They must select units to meet the requirements for either two major sequences or both a double major and a minor sequence. Details on how to meet the requirements of a major or double major can be found in the 'Unit details' section in this Handbook under the relevant discipline heading. Permission for an overload must be obtained from a sub-dean or an associate dean.