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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Information is valid for students commencing in 2004

Summary
Duration	3 year(s) full-time (or part-time equivalent) Domestic students may undertake the program on a part-time basis.
Commencing Semesters	Semester 1 Semester 2
Program Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Arts
	48
	2000
/ 2004	7/87
Delivery Mode	Internal
Campus	St Lucia
Courses	See the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of this program.

Program description

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers over 2000 courses in the core disciplines of humanities and social sciences. BA students can choose from more than 50 majors tailoring the degree to suit their own particular career aspirations. The BA is also available in dual degree format with a wide range of other UQ degrees.

Program objectives

The Bachelor of Arts program aims to provide graduates with strongly developed skills in the key performance areas of written communication, problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding.

Information for prospective students:

	Domestic Students
Admission Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirements:	Year 12
Prerequisites:	English
QTAC Code:	QTAC code(s): 707001 BA St Lucia CSP
How to Apply:	Click here for application procedures for domestic students
Additional Information for International Students:
Fees:
	These are indicative annual fees. A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Closing date:
Enquiries:
Name	Faculty of Arts
Email:	Arts@uq.edu.au
Phone or Online:	61 7 3365 1333

Plans/Specialisations

NOTE: Information on this page relates to the Bachelor of Arts - (St Lucia). There may be other plans in this program not listed here. A search on Bachelor of Arts should list all plans.

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the plan(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

» Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies
» Ancient History
» Ancient History/History
» Anthropology
» Archaeology
» Art History
» Asian Studies
» Chinese
» Classical Languages
» Communication and Cultural Studies
» Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
» Criminology
» Drama
» Economics
» English
» English Language and Communication
» English Literature
» Film and Television Studies
» French
» Geography
» German
» History
» Indonesian
» Information Technology
» International Relations
» Islamic Studies
» Italian
» Japanese
» Journalism & Mass Communication
» Korean
» Linguistics
» Logic and Philosophy of Science
» Mathematics
» Media Studies
» Music
» Peace and Conflict Studies
» Philosophy
» Political Science
» Popular Music
» Psychology
» Public Policy
» Russian
» Sociology
» Spanish
» Sports Studies
» Studies in Religion
» Women's Studies
» Writing

Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Arts

Honours

The honours program requires an additional year of study. Honours programs are offered in all discipline areas. The objective of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is to produce graduates who will be able to think clearly, flexibly and critically, and be able to weigh up evidence and arguments and make rational choices. Graduates should be able to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing; be able to work cooperatively in a team; and be able to demonstrate a depth of understanding in one or more fields of knowledge. The Honours Program also prepares students for further study at the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level.

Study options

EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Because of the flexible nature of the BA degree program, BA students are ideally placed to participate in the University of Queensland's student exchange program. The program offers students the opportunity to study at a wide range of overseas universities for a semester or a year.

INTERNSHIPS: Interships aimed at providing students with an inisight into the workforce are available to BA students in a number of areas, including Journalism, Political Science, Media Studies. Entry is based on academic performance and availability of placements.

Careers

Graduates of the BA find employment in a wide range of fields, with future directions dependent on the chosen area of study. Some specialised areas of study lead in specific directions, such as Psychology, Journalism or Archaeology. Other areas of study such as History, Communications, Political Science, Economics, and Geographical Sciences, provide the basis for careers within Australia and overseas, in government, business, media, and humanitarian fields, for example - Policy Officers, Economic Development Managers, Television Research Analysts, and Humanitarian Field Officers. The ability to undertake a variety of courses in a diverse range of areas provides the opportunity for broad intellectual and practical skills development.

Based on specialisation
Publicity Officer, Receptionist, Recreation Officer, Retail Manager, Sociologist, Sports Commentator, Flight Attendant, Marketing Officer, Psychologist, Publisher, Exhibitions Officer, Feature Writer, Guide Coordinator, Help Desk Operator, Human Geographer, Mathematical Statistician, Media Presenter, Music Critic, Trade Union Official, Travel Consultant, Archaeologist, Public Servant, Computer Operator, Environmentalist, Field Assistant, Journalist, Museum Curator, Author, Personnel Clerk, Sales Manager, State Public Servant, Statistician, Criminologist, Cultural Heritage Officer, Database Administrator, Career Planning Officer, Training Officer, Advertising Specialist, Arts Administrator, Public Relations Officer, Social/Cultural Anthropologist, Sports Administrator, Broadcaster, Columnist, Employee Relations Officer, Film and Television Editor, Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer, Sub-editor, Aboriginal Affairs Administrator, Applied Anthropologist, Retail Buyer, Historian, Advertising Manager, Personnel Manager, Economist, Hotel and Motel Front Office Clerk, Industrial Relations Officer, Mathematician, Musician, Network Support, Writer, Anthropologist, Arts & Cultural Planner, Cultural Development Officer, Hotel and Motel Manager, News Reporter, Union Organiser, Bi-lingual Guide,

For more information on job opportunities, please refer to the plans/specialisations above.

Information for current students

To complete a program :

To complete follow the rules to Bachelor of Arts, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the Program list and according to the Rules for the program. Links to these are listed below. Students should also be aware of other University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page

A student is required to obtain #48, comprising:

#32 from Part A of the BA List including -
two single majors or one double major; and
at least #20 at advanced level
No more than #6 may be included for courses in which the student has received a grade of 3.

Students are also requested to note the following policies:

A course can only count towards ONE major.
A student must include at least #8 from Part A of the BA List in the first #16 of enrolment.
A student in the Bachelor of Arts may not enrol on a cross-institutional basis prior to the completion of #16 in the program.

Full details of all the courses listed in the BA majors are available in the Course Descriptions section on mySI-net.

Refer to BA rules for further information.

See the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of this program.

Program Rules for the Bachelor of Arts:
- Rules for the Bachelor of Arts
- University Rules

Fees

To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the program list above.
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.

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