Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2000
Faculty
Campus
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2009*
12/77
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2010 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
707001 B Arts
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 5423
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2000
Faculty
Campus
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 001942A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 19300
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Arts?
A Bachelor of Arts degree gives you a better understanding of how human beings make, recognise, and argue about life's meaning and the values that support civilisation. A BA graduate is someone who has gained skills and knowledge, not just in a subject area but also in written communication, critical thinking, and problem solving and can apply these skills in many different jobs, careers and life situations.
The program provides graduates with highly developed skills in written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding. The program offers courses in the core disciplines of humanities and social sciences. Students can choose from a wide range of majors, tailoring the degree to suit their own particular career aspirations. The program is also available in dual degree format with a range of other UQ degrees. The honours program requires an additional year and calls for greater specialisation in a chosen area at a high standard of scholarship.
What you can study
The BA offers a wide choice of academic subject areas in the core disciplines of humanities and social sciences. Students tailor the degree to suit their own career aspirations - there are many majors from which to choose. Students undertake two single majors, or a more concentrated extended major and a minor, plus a range of electives.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies
- Ancient History
- Ancient History/History
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Classical Languages
- Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- English Language and Communication
- English Literature
- Film and Television Studies
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German
- History
- Indonesian
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Islamic Studies
- Italian
- Japanese
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Logic and Philosophy of Science
- Mathematics
- Media, Communication and Cultural 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
- Bachelors of Engineering/Arts
- Bachelors of Music/Arts
- Bachelors of Arts/Education(Secondary)
- Bachelors of Journalism/Arts
- Bachelors of Science/Arts
- Bachelors of Arts/Social Science
- Bachelors of Economics/Arts
- Bachelors of Business/Arts
- Bachelors of Business Management/Arts
- Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts
- Bachelors of Communication/Arts
- Bachelors of Commerce/Arts
- Bachelors of Arts, Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelors of Arts/International Hotel and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts/Laws
- Bachelor of Arts/Education (Middle Years of Schooling)
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2010 admissions.
QTAC code(s)
707001 B Arts
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Additional application information
The Bachelor of Arts must be completed at the St Lucia campus. However, an option exists for students to commence, and complete the first semester of the program at the Ipswich campus. Students at the Ipswich campus are only able to undertake #8 of introductory courses at that campus. For further information about entering the Bachelor of Arts via the Ipswich pathway, please search for 2249 (program code for the Bachelor of Arts (Ipswich).
EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Because of the flexible nature of the BA degree program, BA students are ideally placed to participate in UQ's student exchange program. Many areas of study within the BA offer formal exchange programs to overseas Universities.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001942A
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Accreditation body
Australian Psychological Society Ltd
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 5423
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 19300
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
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 course list.
Fees calculator
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.
Fee rules
View the 2010 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Arts
Careers
The Bachelor of Arts provides a broad, flexible education and is excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Many employers, especially in large organisations, look for people with the skills an Arts degree provides. Some specialised areas of study lead to careers in specific fields such as psychology, linguistics, or languages. Other areas are general training for professional/semi-professional careers in fields such as economics, English and information technology.
Other career opportunities exist in: Administration; Advertising; Art galleries and museums; Consulting; Consumer affairs; Cultural organisations; Diplomatic and trade services; Education; Environmental protection and management; Event coordination; Film and television; Finance; Foreign affairs; Fundraising; Government; Human resource management; Information management/technology; Insurance; Labour unions; Marketing; Media and entertainment; Politics; Public affairs; Public relations; Publishing and research; Real estate; Recreation and leisure; Research; Retail; Social services; Sociology; Sports coordinating; Statistics; Translating/interpreting; Travel and tourism; Welfare; Writing
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Arts
To complete the Bachelor of Arts, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the 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:
- either two single majors or one extended major and a minor in a different field and the balance of electives from Part A or Part B or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
Students are also requested to note the following policies:
- a course can only count towards one major;
- first #8 must be from Part A or Part B;
- minimum of #28 at advanced level courses;
- no more than #32 may be from a single field;
- may not enrol on a cross-institutional basis prior to the completion of #16 in the program;
- must complete #8 at the home campus prior to enrolling in courses at another campus.
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 the Bachelor of Arts.
