Bachelor of Arts
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
A new three-year Bachelor of Arts at Kelvin Grove and online, first offered for 2027 entry, focused on technology, culture and society. There are no prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English (Units 3 and 4, C). As a new course it has no lowest selection rank yet.
Lowest selection rank
QUT has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The degree develops critical and creative thinking in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on how technological change shapes society. Majors include community education, writing in a digital world, creative industries, digital storytelling for social impact, disaster, justice and community recovery, storytelling, digital culture and games, public and social policy, technology for social good, and crime and the media. It builds capabilities in analysis, digital and information literacy, communication, project planning and collaboration.
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 or media officer
- Editorial assistant or content coordinator
- Electorate or political staffer
- Community-sector program 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 can move into communication, policy, community and digital content 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 or social questions
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables
- Students who want to combine majors and shape their own path
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear 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 Queensland University of Technology website and on QTAC before applying.