FAQs

Common Questions & Answers about the course

Up to what stage can a student switch to a different major if they decide their original choice isn’t the right fit?

Students are encouraged to explore a range of available Majors, with the formal selection of their preferred stream not required until March of Year 2. Your academic adviser will provide support in reaching your decision around the best choice of major for you.

Is there a particular reason the Arts programme is structured over four years rather than three? And is there an option for students to complete it in three years by taking additional credits?

Opting for a four-year arts degree over a three-year one gives you more time to explore different subjects, discover new interests, and develop a wider range of valuable skills like critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. This extra year allows for a deeper, more well-rounded education that can better prepare you for a future where jobs are constantly changing, making you more adaptable and giving you more career options down the line, even for jobs that don't exist yet. The formal selection of their preferred stream is not required until the conclusion of Year 2 and the extra year allows them the freedom to choose their preferred path. It would not be possible to offer this flexibility without the extra year.