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A young woman examines an artefact in the UQ Art Museum

Today's passion, tomorrow's profession

Turn your curiosity into a career.

Your dream career starts with a Bachelor of Arts

By studying the things you love, you'll be laying the foundations for an exciting and fulfilling career.

More than 45 study areas

Build a program across arts, humanities, social sciences and languages that suits your interests and ambitions.

17 dual programs

Combine your Bachelor of Arts with another program and graduate with 2 in-demand qualifications.

#1 in Queensland for Arts and Humanities

Stand out to potential employers with a degree from Queensland's largest university.

What will you do with your Bachelor of Arts?

The core skills you'll learn in a Bachelor of Arts can open doors to all sorts of interesting careers.

Unsure where the BA can take you? Try the Arts Discovery Quiz.

Children's author Leisa Stewart-Clarke

Doing what you think you should do or what might look good on a CV is never going to fuel your interests or creativity in the long run. It's passion that powers success.

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, children's author
BA (International Relations) / Bachelor of Journalism
Gallery owner Nicholas Smith

My BA (Honours) and volunteering at the University of Queensland Art Museum gave me the skillset and network to get my foot in the door, and out into the world.

Nicholas Smith, art gallery owner
BA (Honours) (Writing, Philosophy, Art History)
Zoe McDonald

My BA helped me get here by teaching me ... how to ask important questions, and how to effectively communicate – core skills I use every day in my job.

Zoe McDonald, government communications advisor
BA (International Relations, Political Science, Economics) / Bachelor of Journalism

What's it like to study a BA?

Hear from a current student about what makes the Bachelor of Arts such an exciting and versatile degree.

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Dual degrees with a Bachelor of Arts

Studying arts alongside another program
4-minute read
Bachelor of Arts majors
Study tips

What's the best Bachelor of Arts major for you?

9-minute read
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Careers

Bachelor of Arts employability myth busters

Sorting the facts from fiction for arts graduate outcomes
3-minute read

Contact us

Do you have questions about the Bachelor of Arts? We can help. Get in touch with the Future Students team.