What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Arts at UNSW Sydney?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Arts at UNSW Sydney was 83.00 for the 2026 intake, which rose 3.00 on 2024 (80.00). 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 | 83.00 | +3.00 |
| 2024 | 80.00 | +7.70 |
| 2023 | 72.30 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 72.30 (2023) to 83.00 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Arts at other New South Wales universities
Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Arts, UNSW had the 1st 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 UNSW Kensington built from two majors, or a major and a minor, across the humanities, languages and social sciences. There is no assumed knowledge; English Advanced is recommended. UNSW Canberra also offers a separate Bachelor of Arts (2026 rank 75.00).
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $55,000 to $70,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 83.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Arts at UNSW?
- Not exactly. 83.00 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 83.00. 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 UNSW gone up or down?
- It rose 3.00 between the 2024 intake (80.00) and the 2026 intake (83.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 72.30 (2023) to 83.00 (2026).
- How does UNSW compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Arts?
- Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Arts, UNSW had the 1st highest. The highest was UNSW at 83.00.