What majors are in the Bachelor of Arts?

UQ Bachelor of Arts students can major in Chinese, Chinese Translation and Interpreting, Indonesian, Japanese, Japanese Advanced, and/or Korean. We also offer a minor in Russian.

As part of your UQ Bachelor of Arts, you can major in French, French Advanced, German, Italian, and/or Spanish. We also offer a minor in Russian.

• Gain a deeper understanding of the English-speaking world and English-language culture with an English major.
• Take a deep dive into novels and other written works with an English Literature major.
• Prepare to teach English overseas with an English as an International Language major.
• Investigate the roots of English and all language with a Linguistics major.

Develop rich connections with First Nations peoples and communities with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies major. This major will help you become a creative, critical-thinking citizen ready to create positive change in any industry or role you pursue. Learn more.

Enrich your understanding of Australia’s identity, history, society and challenges with an Australian Studies minor. You’ll gain a deep sense of what makes Australia unique and what has influenced our country’s culture – excellent knowledge to take into a wide range of careers, from politics and diplomacy to business and tourism. Learn more.

Becoming a global citizen can equip you with the skills and worldly knowledge to create real change at home. With an International Relations major, you’ll graduate with a greater awareness of cultural differences and a rich understanding of Australia’s role in global affairs. And that’s just the beginning. Learn more.

Knowing what causes conflict and what can resolve it is key to building a better, more peaceful society. The Peace and Conflict Studies major covers topics like humanitarian intervention, reconciliation processes, international peacekeeping, and conflict-prevention strategies. Learn more.

Crime influences the overall quality of a society, and it isn't just about how much crime happens. Factors like why crime occurs and how perpetrators are treated can also have a huge impact on a community. In the Criminology major, you’ll learn how criminal justice systems work while developing the skills to implement evidence-based crime policies and practices. Learn more.

Enhance your perspective of the world and society with a Sociology major. Your studies will explore how factors such as gender and ethnicity, socioeconomics, education and religion shape us as people and communities – as well as how understanding these influences can help you overcome the barriers and issues in our society. Learn more.

Passionate about fighting for social justice and improving the status of women and girls around the world? The Gender Studies minor could be a perfect addition to your Bachelor of Arts program – especially if you’d love to work in public policy, politics, analysis or research. Learn more.

Equip yourself with the practical skills and knowledge to address issues, both local and global, with a Political Science major. You’ll graduate with a flexible skill set and a comprehensive understanding of political processes – perfect for a career in defence and intelligence, government and policy, humanitarian and community services, or diplomacy and foreign affairs. Learn more.

Explore the impact culture has on humanity’s past, present and future with an Anthropology major. In this major, you’ll get to investigate the causes, consequences and potential solutions of issues all over the world – as well as problems closer to home. Learn more.

One way to make positive change in the world is through understanding morals and the roots of why people think and behave the way they do. In a Philosophy major, you’ll get to explore key ideas about ethics while also building practical logic skills such as how to evaluate theories and construct clear, persuasive arguments. Learn more.

Studying an Economics major can help you understand the constantly evolving world around you, putting you in a better position to respond to risks and opportunities whenever and wherever they arise. You’ll also develop a keen understanding of how society is shaped (and can be improved) by the availability of resources, as determined by economics, development, globalisation, and sustainability. Learn more.

If you’ve got a passion and/or talent for the written word, hone your skills and turn them into a career by majoring in Writing, English Literature, or Professional Writing and Communication.

Share information and keep you fellow citizens well informed with a Journalism and Mass Communication major, or always stay one step ahead of emerging online trends with a Media and Digital Cultures major. Either way, you’ll acquire a versatile set of skills for telling and spreading stories across all kinds of platforms.

In addition to the well-rounded Music major, the UQ Bachelor of Arts also offers a Popular Music and Technology major (great for aspiring audio engineers and producers) along with a minor in Music Psychology (an excellent way to combine your love of music with a passion for helping people).

The history and emerging trends of film and TV paint a fascinating picture of our world’s past and potential futures. With a Film and Television Studies major, you’ll learn to critically analyse and examine this media from a variety of perspectives. You’ll graduate ready for a career in film culture, festivals and events, education, publicity, marketing, or film distribution. Learn more.

Expand your perspective by seeing the world and its history through the unique lens of art. The Art History major will equip you with a wide knowledge of art traditions and a strong visual literacy, setting you on the right track for a fulfilling career in private galleries and public art institutions or as a curator, arts writer, registrar or education officer. Learn more.

UQ’s Drama major is one of Australia’s most comprehensive curriculums, allowing you to examine, experience and create a wide variety of theatre. You’ll get to work with world-leading practitioners in specialised studio facilities. Learn more.

Prepare to make a positive impact on the global stage by majoring in International Relations, Political Science, or Peace and Conflict Studies. Each of these majors provides a unique perspective on the way the world works, equipping you with the skills to be a well-informed and effective global citizen.

Enhance your perspective of the world and society with a Sociology major. Your studies will explore how factors such as gender and ethnicity, socioeconomics, education and religion shape us as people and communities – as well as how understanding these influences can help you overcome the barriers and issues in our society. Learn more.

An understanding of different philosophies and religions can better equip you to work with diverse communities, whether around the globe or closer to home. Making meaningful change in the world means considering the perspectives and attitudes of everyone. Majoring in Philosophy or Studies in Religion can help you achieve this.

Population growth and climate change are some of the trickiest challenges the world faces today. Graduates with a Geography major are uniquely positioned to take their skills and knowledge into roles that address these issues. You may find yourself working in a field like wildlife conservation, natural resource management, transport and planning, or ecotourism. Learn more.

So much of what is right – and wrong – in the world comes down to numbers and statistics. Studying an Economics major can shine some light on how societies around the globe are impacted by factors such as resource availability, while a Mathematics major can equip you with the practical and algorithmic skills to tackle some of the world’s most complex issues.

If you’ve got a passion for the past, the UQ Bachelor of Arts provides plenty of options for exploring it in detail. Enrol in a History major, an Ancient History major, or a combined Ancient History / History major.

Combine your fascination with history and love of languages by learning about some of the world’s oldest languages. With a UQ Bachelor of Arts, you can study an Ancient Greek major or a Latin major.

Visit historic locations around the world, excavate dig sites, work with ancient materials in a lab, and curate significant artifacts in museums… this enthralling career path starts with an Archaeology major. You’ll learn about all kinds of archaeological techniques and methods, from conducting your own field surveys to interpreting collections. Learn more.

Explore the impact culture has on humanity’s past, present and future with an Anthropology major. In this major, you’ll get to investigate the causes, consequences and potential solutions of issues all over the world – as well as problems closer to home. Learn more.

Develop a strong understanding of morals across time and the roots of why people think and behave the way they do. In a Philosophy major, you’ll get to explore key ideas about ethics while also building practical logic skills such as how to evaluate theories and construct clear, persuasive arguments. Learn more.

Graduates with a Psychology major can improve people’s quality of life and help them cope through hard times, through roles such as behavioural therapists, community health officers and mental health practitioners. Learn more.

Crime influences the overall quality of a society, and it isn't just about how much crime happens. Factors like why crime occurs and how perpetrators are treated can also have a huge impact on a community. Graduates with a Criminology major often find work as a correctional case officer, family services specialist, fraud investigator, crime prevention officer, and many other roles that enable you to support individuals and benefit your community. Learn more.

Enhance your perspective of the world and society with a Sociology major. Your studies will explore how factors such as gender and ethnicity, socioeconomics, education and religion shape us as people and communities – as well as how understanding these influences can help you improve the lives of people you treat/work with. Learn more.

Take your passion for sport and turn it into a career that helps people with a Sports Studies major. You’ll learn about the important role sport plays in people’s lives, as well as how social factors can influence their participation and motivation. Learn more.

Give back to the next generation of students by equipping yourself to become a high school teacher in legal education. With a Legal Education Studies major, you’ll have the chance to be a positive influence on students as you help create the lawyers of tomorrow. Learn more.