Bachelor of Arts
at University of Tasmania, Tasmania.
UTAS's three-year Bachelor of Arts (course code A3A), offered on campus in Hobart and Launceston and online, with majors such as criminology, ancient languages and Chinese studies. Applications go directly to UTAS; check the UTAS course page for current entry scores.
Lowest selection rank
UTAS 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.
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 the Tasmanian State Service graduate programme
- Electorate officer for a Tasmanian state or federal MP
- Communications officer at the Department for Education TAS
- Research assistant in a not-for-profit (Anglicare Tasmania, TasCOSS)
- Editorial and content roles at the Hobart Mercury or The Examiner
- Project officer in a Tasmanian local council (Hobart, Launceston, Burnie)
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
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 Hobart or Launceston tutorials
- Those willing to design their own pathway across two majors
- 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 clear career outcomes from day one
- Those who prefer technical problems with single correct answers
- Anyone hoping to avoid 2000 to 3000 word essays
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Tasmania website before applying.