What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Arts at James Cook University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Arts at James Cook University was 62.50 for the 2026 intake, which rose 2.25 on 2025 (60.25). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62.50 | +2.25 |
| 2025 | 60.25 | - |
Range over these 2 intakes: 60.25 (2025) to 62.50 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Arts at other Queensland universities
Of the 6 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Arts, JCU had the 4th highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year arts degree at Townsville (ranks shown), Cairns (66.65 in 2026) and online. The prerequisite is English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or EAL (Units 3 and 4, C).
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time, online.
- Prerequisites or assumed knowledge: English.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $55,000 to $66,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 62.50 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Arts at JCU?
- Not exactly. 62.50 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 62.50. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Arts at JCU gone up or down?
- It rose 2.25 between the 2025 intake (60.25) and the 2026 intake (62.50). Across the 2 published intakes listed here it ranged from 60.25 (2025) to 62.50 (2026).
- How does JCU compare with other QLD universities for Bachelor of Arts?
- Of the 6 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Arts, JCU had the 4th highest. The highest was CQU at 70.50 (2026).