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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Develop specialised knowledge in your chosen major, learn to think critically, sharpen your communication, research and problem-solving skills, and undertake a thesis or research project.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
2052, 081748G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $41,120 total

About this course

Develop specialised knowledge in your chosen major, learn to think critically, sharpen your communication, research and problem-solving skills, and undertake a thesis or research project.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
  • Bachelor of Arts from the University (or equivalent) in a relevant major, or an extended major or the relevant Honours entry courses; and
  • have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the Head of School for specific fields of study); or
  • satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other Entry Requirements
  • The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
  • Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.
Prerequisites
  • Bachelor of Arts from the University (or equivalent) in a relevant major, or an extended major or the relevant Honours entry courses; and
  • have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the Head of School for specific fields of study); or
  • satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other Entry Requirements
  • The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
  • Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - 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 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 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 Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

Please note, the closing date and application requirements for Honours can vary between Schools.

Please refer to the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Honours website for the relevant administering School contact details.
For Honours in Psychology, please refer to the School of Psychology website for further information.

The following Fields of Study have an early closing date for Semester 1 applications:

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Communication and Cultural Studies
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Late applications may be considered in some circumstances. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information.

Only the following fields of study are available for commencement in Semester 2:

  • Ancient History
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Sports Studies
  • Studies in Religion
Additional application information

Please note, the closing date and application requirements for Honours can vary between Schools.

Please refer to the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Honours website for the relevant administering School contact details.
For Honours in Psychology, please refer to the School of Psychology website for further information.

The following Fields of Study have an early closing date for Semester 1 applications:

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Communication and Cultural Studies
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Late applications may be considered in some circumstances. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information.

Only the following fields of study are available for commencement in Semester 2:

  • Ancient History
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Sports Studies
  • Studies in Religion

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Get one-on-one guidance while working with a supervisor to develop, write and submit a thesis or research project.
  • Gain relevant experience that will prepare you for postgraduate study.
  • Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field.

Career pathways

Take our quick quiz to explore some of the countless careers you could pursue with a Bachelor of Arts, and learn which majors can help you get there. Possibilities include:

  • Anthropologist
  • Museum curator
  • Archaeologist
  • Chinese translator/interpreter
  • Arts journalist
  • Political analyst
  • Digital media specialist
  • Correspondent/Journalist
  • Music journalist
  • Community planning and policy adviser