Arts Majors Humanities at UWA …your passport to the world
This presentation Arts majors Careers for Arts majors Interesting opportunities in Arts
Majors available in Arts Anthropology & Sociology History Medieval & Early Modern Studies History of Art Archaeology Music Studies Human Geography & Asian Studies Planning Philosophy Chinese Indigenous Knowledge, Political Science & Classics & Ancient History History and Heritage International Relations Communication & Media Indonesian Social & Applied Studies Psychology Italian Studies Specialist Music Studies English & Cultural Studies Japanese Work & Employment French Studies Law and Society Relations German Studies Linguistics
Majors available in Arts History Anthropology & Sociology Medieval & Early Modern Studies History of Art Archaeology Music Studies Human Geography & Asian Studies Planning Philosophy Chinese Indigenous Knowledge, Political Science & Classics & Ancient History History and Heritage International Relations Indonesian Communication & Media Social & Applied Studies Psychology Italian Studies Specialist Music Studies English & Cultural Studies Japanese Work & Employment French Studies Law and Society Relations German Studies Linguistics
Humanities Areas of study that examine the human condition by examining belief systems, creative expression, historical realities and cultural norms. Focuses on understanding meaning, purpose and furthers the appreciation of historical and social phenomena.
Classics and Ancient History (includes Latin & Ancient Greek) Classics and Ancient History is the study of the languages, literature, history, art and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. Greeks and the Romans struggled with many of the same crucial issues as we do: globalisation, the ‘ clash of civilisations ’ , and the decline of great powers. http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/majors/bp001/mjdclahs
Languages (European & Asian Languages*) French Chinese German Indonesian Italian Japanese http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/majors?listmode=bydegree * Korean units available and soon to be a major
English and Cultural Studies Explores many areas of reading, writing and performance including the study of literature, film, theatre and creative and professional writing. Includes units in the literary history of Britain, America, Australia and postcolonial societies; creative writing and theatre; popular culture and film; and critical theory. Emphasis on developing an understanding of how we communicate and of diverse forms of representation across time, culture and media. http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/majors/bp001/mjdegcst
History Introduces you to the complexities involved in a range of historical periods and requires you to use imagination as well as reason. It requires you to judge historical interpretations and to pit your own interpretation against those reached by other students. History will challenge you through lots of arguments and shared discoveries Introduces you to the way we create the collective memory of the human race. http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/majors/bp001/mjdhisty
Medieval and Early Modern Studies Explores the culture and history of Europe between the 5th and 18th centuries. If you are inspired by tales of the Vikings, moved by the drama of Shakespeare, intrigued by medieval castles and cathedrals, fascinated by the Renaissance, or curious about gender and sexuality throughout history, this could be the major for you. http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/majors/bp001/mjdmdems
Philosophy Allows you to explore a vast range of influential ideas, from the ancient philosophers from India, China and Greece, right down to cutting-edge contemporary work on pressing ethical issues, the nature of mind and artificial intelligence. Involves thinking about some of the big questions we ask during our lifetime. Does God exist? Do the sciences tell us the truth about the world? How can we say what we mean? Are other people's experiences like our own? What does it mean to be conscious? What are emotions and how are they relevant to our lives? http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/majors/bp001/mjdphily
What can you do with a Humanities major?
Some examples of career pathways • Classics and Ancient History – Writer, Archivist, Heritage officer • Asian & European Languages – Interpreter, Journalist, Teacher, Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer • English – writer, teacher, human resources, librarianship • History – Museum Curator, Policy Advisor, Politician, Teacher, Writer • Medieval and Early Modern Studies – Archivist, Media Producer, Arts Administrator • Philosophy – Strategic thinking and understanding the big picture, medical ethics, journalism, public service, community relations
What sorts of jobs do graduates with Arts majors do? It ’s not easy to stereotype Arts major graduates… Juvenile Justice Officer Business Analyst Policy Advisor Client Relations Consultant Project Manager Community Development Officer Recruitment Consultant Electoral Officer Research Officer Editor Senior Project Officer Executive Research Officer Social Worker Family Support Worker Student Exchange Adviser Graduate Officer Training Manager Health Promotions Officer Tax Consultant Heritage Officer Urban Designer Industry Development Manager Web Designer Journalist
Arts in business contexts Jan Stewart, Bachelor of Arts with majors in History and Psychology, UWA Former CEO of Lottery West, Jan managed a business with a turnover of $680 million and an annual direct grants budget of $100 million which goes to more than one thousand different Western Australian community groups each year.
Alexandra Wright Jo Horgan General Manager Founder of Mecca Voyager Estate Winery, Cosmetics, French major English major
Tim Minchin Shaun Tan Musician and Comedian, Writer and Illustrator English major Academy Award Winner, Fine Arts & English majors
Where do Arts majors go ? Education Health Government Other Private Source: Graduate Careers Council of Australia
Will you find a job?
UWA Graduate Outcomes Over the past ten years UWA graduates have consistently been the best at gaining full-time employment when compared with graduates from other Western Australian universities, and have matched or exceeded national graduate employment rates. “ An arts degree is now perhaps the hottest credential in the world of business. ” Harvard Business Review
Top 10 Graduate Skills Written and oral communication Analytical skills Problem-solving Decision making Think creatively Think and reason logically Co-operation and teamwork Work with minimum supervision Question accepted wisdom and be open to new ideas Capacity to apply/adapt knowledge to new situations
Not in the Bachelor of Arts? If you study one of the other Bachelor courses at UWA then you can still study Arts units. These can: allow you to complete an Arts major as a second major meet Category A or B broadening requirements be general elective units
What can I study in Arts? • Start with level one units - e.g. ANTH1001, FREN1403 • All advanced language units and some music units have prerequisites • Most Arts majors (degree specific major) require students to complete COMM1901 Communication Practice as a complimentary unit • Otherwise take your pick! • Check the pathway for your major in the UWA Handbook • Ask for help if you need it!
Arts Practicum • Workplace project-based unit • You get: Hands-on experience which complements your studies Opportunity to put into practice the skills learned in your Arts degree Professional networking • Students placed in over fifty organisations, including media, the Arts, government and private partners • Upper level unit
Exchange - your passport to the world… 87 partner Universities throughout North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region Increase your cultural awareness and global understanding
Help if you need it…. Arts Student Office is open weekdays for general queries 9am-4pm
A final thought about Arts… “ does not train you for a single career path — it does much more than this…. you will acquire the skills of critical thinking, communication and the ability to integrate information, ideas, and opinions from a variety of sources and perspectives, as well as the ability to engage in independent research. But more importantly, we will arouse your curiosity and foster your creativity, enabling you to acquire a lifelong cultural awareness and a passionate love of learning and investigation from your encounter with other civilizations and the world ’ s greatest thinkers and achievers ” Lynda Garland, http://www.une.edu.au/humanities/
Thank you for your interest in Arts
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