This degree focuses on human cultures, values and beliefs that will broaden minds through challenging ideas and fostering transferable skills that are highly valued across all sectors – qualities such as communication, analysis, critical thinking and problem solving. The course develops cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of how to build creative capacities and effective communication. Students have the opportunity to apply those skills to the real world through community engagement as they delve deeper into contemporary social and environmental justice issues. In addition to arts majors, shared majors from across the University are available in this course. Students can choose to exit the course early with an Associate Degree of Creative Writing, following the successful completion of 16 required units. This course is also available online; contact Southern Cross University. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Arts at Southern Cross University.