
Bachelor of Arts
Overview
One degree. Endless opportunities. Discover your passion while equipping yourself with the skills to succeed in the changing, global workplace.
The future of work is unknown, with people and enterprise skills in increasing demand across all industries. UQ’s Bachelor of Arts graduates are ideally placed to thrive and adapt to this changing environment.
As an arts student you'll develop your own innate sense of curiosity, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, and graduate ready to tackle an uncertain future in an uncertain world.
With one of the most comprehensive course offerings in Australia, you have the opportunity to explore the subjects you love by choosing from more than 45 study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages.
History gives you perspective; philosophy allows you to think and form arguments; music and theatre bring thoughts and feelings to life; while languages and social science allow you to explore different worlds and cultures.
You can even combine your Bachelor of Arts with 17 other undergraduate degrees including law, engineering, science or business, and complete 2 degrees in a shorter time.
The Bachelor of Arts provides you with creative and critical thinking skills that help you build a portfolio of skills and capabilities that can be transferred across industries such as government, healthcare, education, business and finance, and higher education.
You'll have access to a range of internships, work experience opportunities and fieldwork tailored to your career aspirations. These will allow you to develop professional skills, build powerful networks, and learn how to thrive in the future workplace.
Program highlights
- Develop the transferable skills essential to long-term job success across multiple sectors for your entire career.
- Choose from more than 45 study areas across the arts, humanities, social sciences and languages.
- Take the opportunity to study overseas at one of our international partner universities for up to one year while still gaining credit towards your degree.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
- Ancient Greek
- Ancient History
- Ancient History/History
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Fieldwork
- Studios
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- The Brain and Behavioural Sciences
- Creative Writing: Narrative Fiction
- Introduction to Criminology
- Discovering Archaeology
- Art in the Modern World
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Arts as a part of these dual programs:
- Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts
- Bachelors of Arts / Social Science
- Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Arts
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts
- Bachelors of Music / Arts
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Arts
- Bachelors of Business Management / Arts
- Bachelors of Journalism / Arts
- Bachelors of Communication / Arts
- Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Commerce / Arts
- Bachelors of Economics / Arts
- Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts
- Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Science / Arts
Career possibilities
Take our quick quiz to explore some of the countless careers you could pursue with a Bachelor of Arts, and learn which majors can help you get there. Possibilities include:
- Forensic linguist
- Cultural heritage manager
- Humanitarian aid worker
- Arts festival director
- Communications adviser
- Gallery curator
- Content producer
- Creative director
- Cyber criminologist
- Museum curator
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian Psychological Society
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
Entry score threshold
ATAR / Rank | IB |
---|---|
70 | 25.5 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Arts are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Arts for Semester 1, 2025
Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
---|---|---|
Highest | 99.95 | 99.95 |
Median | 82.75 | 83.9 |
Lowest | 65.5 | 70 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2025:
Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | 119 | 17.9% |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 24 | 3.6% |
(C) Work and life experience | 22 | 3.3% |
(D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 277 | 41.7% |
| <5 | <5 |
| <5 | <5 |
International students | 221 | 33.2% |
Total | 665 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Additional application information
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Majors and minors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$14,459
2025
Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.
$14,459
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $45,792
2025
Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.
AUD $45,792
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Arts are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Arts is 2000.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Arts is 707001.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Arts is 707001.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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