Bachelor of Arts
at The University of Queensland, Queensland.
UQ's largest degree: a three-year Bachelor of Arts at St Lucia with more than 45 majors across the humanities, social sciences and languages. The only prerequisite is English (or Literature, English and Literature Extension, or EAL) at 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 UQ 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 | 70.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | 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
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What you will study
Students build the degree from majors and minors across the humanities, arts, social sciences and languages. Majors include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, ancient history, anthropology, archaeology, art history, Chinese, criminology, drama, economics, English literature, film and television, French, gender studies, geography, German, history, international relations, Japanese, journalism, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and writing. The Bachelor of Arts can also be combined with 17 other UQ degrees, including Laws (Honours), Education (Secondary), Science and Business Management.
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 officer in Queensland Government graduate programs and federal departments
- Editorial assistant in publishing, content and communications
- Communications adviser at NGOs, corporates and Brisbane media outlets
- Electorate officer for state and federal members of parliament
- Research assistant at universities, think tanks and policy NGOs
- Project coordinator in not-for-profits and Queensland arts organisations
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
High achievers can add an Honours year and move on to research degrees. Many graduates take a Master of Teaching, a graduate law degree or postgraduate study in communication, policy or international relations.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy reading 100 plus pages a week and writing long-form essays
- People comfortable defending an argument in small tutorials
- Those willing to design their own pathway across two majors and electives
- Students considering law, journalism, policy or postgraduate teaching
- Independent learners who can manage unstructured study time
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want a structured timetable with one clear career outcome from day one
- Those who prefer technical problems with single correct answers
- Anyone hoping to avoid 2000 to 3000 word research essays
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.