Bachelor of Arts
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A flexible three-year arts degree at Nathan (ranks shown) and the Gold Coast (63.15 in 2026). No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Griffith Bachelor of Arts for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63.25 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 63.30 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students shape their own program from majors including Chinese, creative writing, economics, history, human geography, Indigenous studies, Islam-West relations, Italian, Japanese, journalism, language and society, literary studies, political science and public policy, psychology, screen studies, sociology, Spanish, strategic communication and theatre. Some cross-disciplinary majors, such as economics and psychology, require foundation courses in first year. Applicants below the rank may be offered a Griffith diploma pathway that leads into second year of the degree.
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
- Policy or project officer in Queensland or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications, media or content officer
- Editorial assistant or journalist
- Electorate or political staffer
- Community-sector programme coordinator
- Marketing or social-media coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in communication, policy, community and media roles, or continue to Honours, a Master of Teaching or other postgraduate study.
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 writing
- People drawn to politics, history, culture, language or criminology
- Independent learners comfortable with light, self-directed timetables
- Writers who want to develop a research and portfolio base
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clearly defined job title at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based subjects
- People who need tight structure and high contact hours
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.