Bachelor of Arts
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
A three-year arts degree at UniSC Sunshine Coast (ranks shown), Moreton Bay (59.85 in 2026) and online. No prerequisites; English is recommended.
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 UniSC 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 | 53.85 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 50.80 | 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 build their own program from majors in creative writing and publishing, criminology and justice, English, geography, history, international studies, Japanese studies, journalism, screen media, sociology, sustainability and society, and theatre and performance. The degree develops communication, critical thinking, research and writing skills.
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 local government
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications, media or content officer
- Editorial assistant or community journalist
- Community-sector programme coordinator
- Electorate or member-of-parliament office staffer
- Marketing or events 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, community, government and creative roles, or continue to Honours, 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, communication or culture
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables
- Students who value small classes and a regional campus community
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 tight structure and many contact hours
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of the Sunshine Coast website and on QTAC before applying.