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Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Earn a Degree You Can Apply to Any Career

Technology, law, media and commerce now directly affect virtually every career. So employees with broad skill sets are becoming increasingly valuable.

This Griffith University degree gives you broad exposure to media, advertising, business, crime, law, science and more.

Delivered by distance education through Open Universities Australia (OUA), this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere for a qualification that's identical to one received on campus.

Gain a Recognised Degree

  • Identical to on-campus qualification
  • Study anywhere, anytime
  • FEE-HELP available
Quick Course Guide
Qualification Bachelor Degree Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now!
Study time Max time for completion:
10 years
Pre-requisites None
Delivery method Distance education - online Assessment Assignments & exams
Delivered by Griffith University Finance options FEE-HELP available

Become a Multi-skilled Professional

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies gives you maximum flexibility to combine career-related subjects from a wide range of disciplines. With this liberal studies degree, you can have access to units in arts, business, science or technology.

You'll graduate job-ready, with one major and two minors.

Whether you're interested in public sector opportunities like social work, community service and law enforcement, or you have something else entirely in mind, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies course is a perfect fit - because you tailor your program.

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Course Structure

  • Total units: 24
  • Major units: 8
  • Minor units: 8
  • Elective units: 8
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Course Units

  • Art History
  • Australia and the Asia Pacific Region
  • Australian Studies
  • Communications
  • Community Development
  • Criminal Justice
  • Critical and Cultural Studies
  • History and Politics
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Internet Studies
  • Journalism
  • Literature and Composition
  • Philosophy
  • Public Relations
  • Religion Studies
  • Security and Terrorism Studies
  • Society, Life and Learning
  • Sociology
  • Tourism and Visual Culture
  • Accounting
  • Commercial Law
  • Economics
  • Financial Planning
  • HRM
  • Logistics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Sports Administration and Tourism
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Bioscience
  • Biotechnology
  • Computing
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Web Development

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

Did You Know?

Survey results show that a Bachelor Degree increases earnings by about 30%.

Australian Council for Educational Research - Nov 08

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.


Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are six modules available:

  • An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
  • Setting Study Goals and Objectives
  • Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
  • Getting to Know Your Study Materials
  • Scheduling Tasks and Time
  • Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within three hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

  • Student advisers
  • Online forums
  • Study groups
  • Online library resources
  • Online guidance on study skills and writing
  • A dedicated student association

About Griffith University & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This arts course is delivered by Griffith University, in partnership with OUA.

About Griffith University

Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the Asia-Pacific region's most influential universities. Griffith prepares future leaders equipped to manage tomorrow's global issues.

Griffith University is dedicated to providing career-relevant pathways to its students, emphasising professional development and corporate training.

Learn more about Griffith University.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

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