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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Arts / Social Science

  • Bachelor

Broaden your horizons and expand your employment prospects by combining the Bachelor of Arts with your social science program.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2505, 029209M
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $164,480 total

About this course

Broaden your horizons and expand your employment prospects by combining the Bachelor of Arts with your social science program.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
7526.5

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2023. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Arts / Social Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Arts/BSocialScience for Semester 1, 2023

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest97.6599.3
Median85.77585.775
Lowest76.9576.95
Who you'll study with

Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2023:

Applicant backgroundNumber of studentsPercentage of all students

(A) Higher education study

721.2%

(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

<5<5

(C) Work and life experience

<5<5
(D) Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
2472.7%
  • Admitted where ATAR and additional criteria were considered
00%
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
00%

International students

00%

Total

33100%

"<5" - The number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Students not accepted in this category.
N/P - Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • If you're curious to learn, a dual degree with the Bachelor of Arts allows you to explore endless opportunities and get ready for almost any possible future.
  • Combine your degree with over 40 study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages.
  • Learn differently and base your expertise on understanding how and why people interact with each other and the world around them.
  • Gain hands-on experience in the real world by undertaking a supervised, yearlong scientific research project.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Community engagement officer
  • Art therapist
  • Student recruitment officer
  • Community support worker
  • English teacher
  • Content creator
  • Journalist
  • Counsellor
  • Policy adviser
  • Project coordinator

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
68.4%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
68.4%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time