- During degree students can specialise in at least one major and one minor from a large list of areas of study.
- Students are also able to take elective courses in other areas of study from within the Faculty of Arts or from other Faculty areas within the University, such as Health Sciences or Commerce.
- The BA offers the opportunity to learn one (or more) of eight languages, irrespective of a student's previous language study.
- Students who wish to further their cultural skills and broaden their experiences can choose to study overseas for one or two semesters with one of more than 100 partner institutions around the world.
- Alternatively, students may wish to study one or more of a variety of short Study Abroad courses.