Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2249
Faculty
Campus
Ipswich
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2009*
17/66
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2010 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
707009 B Arts
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 5310
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).
This program is not available to international students.
Why study the Bachelor of Arts?
The courses available at Ipswich are designed to provide a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts at St Lucia.
What you can study
There are five courses available at Ipswich in the areas of Communication, English, History, Philosophy and Music.
Courses Offered in semester 1, 2010 include:
COMU1000, ENGL1800, HIST1201 and PHIL1013.
Note: there are no Arts courses offered in the second semester at the Ipswich campus.
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)
707009 B Arts
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Additional application information
Commencing students at the Ipswich Campus are only able to undertake #8 of introductory courses at that campus.
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 5310
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.
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
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.
