Bachelor of Arts
at Bond University, Queensland.
A flexible humanities and social sciences degree. Students major in fields such as history, sociology, politics, literature or a language, with broad elective choice across the faculty.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Bond University Bachelor of Arts. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Bond runs three semesters a year, so this Bachelor of Arts can be finished in two calendar years rather than three. First year is broad: you take introductory subjects across two or more disciplines (history, international relations, communication, literature, philosophy, criminology, Asian studies) plus core skills subjects in research and writing. Class sizes are small, so most teaching happens in seminars rather than large lectures. The middle of the degree deepens your major. Expect theory-driven seminars, primary-source analysis and steadily heavier reading, often 100 to 200 pages a week of academic texts. Because intakes run in January, May and September, you can start mid-year and keep moving without waiting for an annual cohort. The final stage is specialisation and a capstone. Many students complete a research project, an internship subject or a study-abroad semester through Bond's exchange partners. Strong students continue into an Honours year, which is the standard entry point to research masters and PhD study in the humanities.
Example first-year subjects
- Introduction to International Relations
- Foundations of Communication
- Modern World History
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Academic Research and Writing
- Introduction to Criminology
How you will be assessed
- Essays (1500 to 3000 words) carrying 40 to 60 per cent of most subjects
- Seminar participation and weekly discussion responses
- Research-based capstone or independent project
- Take-home or seen-question final exams
- Oral presentations and seminar facilitation
- Annotated bibliographies and source analyses
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in writing, editing and publishing roles across media, government and the not-for-profit sector.
- Many alumni pursue policy and research positions in the public service or NGO sector.
- Common further-study pathways include teaching, law (graduate JD) and a research Honours year.
Typical first jobs
- Communications or media officer
- Policy or research assistant
- Electorate or political staffer
- Editorial assistant or content coordinator
- Marketing or social-media coordinator
- Community-sector programme officer
- Junior analyst in a not-for-profit or NGO
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $64,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates either enter the workforce directly or take an Honours year (one extra year with a thesis), which Bond's accelerated calendar lets you reach sooner than at a standard university. Honours is the gateway to research masters and PhD study. Common postgraduate paths from a Bond BA include the Juris Doctor (graduate law, also accelerated at Bond), a Master of International Relations, a Master of Communication and graduate teaching qualifications.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who enjoy long-form non-fiction and academic writing
- Students who like building arguments and defending them in seminars
- People drawn to politics, history, culture or global affairs
- Self-directed learners who want to finish a degree in two years
- Students who value small classes and close contact with teaching staff
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job outcome at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based subjects
- People who need long breaks rather than a year-round study load
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Bond University handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/bond/bachelor-of-arts.