Bachelor of Arts
Program code
1021
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$33,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
About this program
BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING.
The Bachelor of Arts degree gives you the freedom to choose majors and minors according to your passions and interests. By doing so, you will develop a unique set of interdisciplinary skills that will set you up for a highly adaptable future across a range of industries. You'll become a creative thinker and clear communicator with a high level of cultural awareness, capable of guiding businesses and organisations through the complexities of modern life.
Industry and expert connections
Work-integrated learning is hard-wired into this degree and you are encouraged to take advantage of extensive industry-relevant experiences such as internships, study tours and other work-integrated learning opportunities.
Graduate outcomes
You'll be prepared for a career across a diverse range of industries, equipped with skills in research, analysis, communication, leadership and critical thinking. You will be a mobile, informed and engaged global citizen, ready to make a difference within any field that you choose. With its emphasis on critical thinking and information literacy, this degree also lays the groundwork for further study in research.
Majors*
- Chinese Language
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast only)
- Drama (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast only)
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Islam-West Relations
- Italian Language
- Japanese Language
- Journalism
- Language, Culture and Society
- Literary Studies
- Security and International Studies
- Popular Culture and Screen Studies
- Psychology (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast only)
- Sociology
- Social Justice
- Spanish Language
- Strategic Communication
The following language majors are available via cross-institutional study:
- French Language (UQ St Lucia)
- German Language (UQ St Lucia)
- Indonesian Language (UQ St Lucia)
- Korean Language (UQ St Lucia)
- Modern Greek Language (Flinders University)
Minors*
- Art History and Theory (South Bank and Gold Coast only)
- Digital Media Production
- Environmental Humanities
- Gender Studies
- Medical Humanities
- Politics and International Studies
- Russian Language (UQ St Lucia)
- Screen Studies
- Security Studies
- Translating and Interpreting for Chinese Speakers
*All majors and minors are taught at the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses except where indicated. Majors can be also taken as minors.
Flexibility
Take control of your time - This degree has intakes in Trimester 1, 2 and 3. So, whenever you're ready to study, we're ready to get you started.
Global mobility
Depending on your major, you may be able to take up overseas learning opportunities through culturally focused courses such as 3610LHS Muslim World Study Tour.
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Arts may be undertaken full-time or part-time at either the Nathan or Gold Coast campus. A full-time student will generally attend 12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes are generally scheduled during the day but some are offered during the evening between Monday and Friday.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts have flexible and adaptable skills that are valued in the workplace. Your highly developed skills in critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving and information analysis will be well-suited to a range of workplaces. Your choice of major will influence the direction of your career. There are a diverse range of job opportunities across an array for sectors for Bachelor of Arts graduates.
Key employment sectors*
- Public Administration and Safety
- Arts and Recreation Services
- Education and Training
- Information Media and Telecommunications
- Retail Trade
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Potential job outcomes
- Creative Writer
- Liaison Officer
- Social Historian
- Museum Curator
- Project Manager
- Researcher
- Social Advocate
- Journalist
- Translator
- Policy Advisor
- Analyst
- Consultant
- Diplomat
- Cultural Critic or Reviewer
- Public Relations Officer
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
Pathways to further study
Students who graduate with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA) may undertake an additional year of study in the Honours program which may qualify the student for further postgraduate studies. Graduates may also be eligible to apply for entry to a graduate teacher preparation degree which may lead to further career opportunities in education and teaching.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Bachelor of Arts (1021)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia