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Bachelor of Arts

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: QTAC311031UniversityStudy area: Society and Culture, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMay 2026 · Townsville · QLD

Course overview

This course allows students to choose from a range of study areas and specialise or combine disciplines to suit their career aspirations. Students will gain skills in contemporary communication, critical evaluation and analysis of evidence and ideas, and designing solutions to complex problems as well as a sound understanding of cultural diversity and ethics. Study areas include: Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminology, Design and Creative Arts, English, History, Human Geography, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology Studies, and Sociology. Students can combine online study with on-campus study. JCU Offer Guarantee: JCU offers guaranteed admissions to most courses if a minimum ATAR is achieved. Learn more here: Guaranteed Admission at JCU. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Arts at JCU.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Arts/B Business; B Arts/B Laws; B Arts/B Science.

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Career Opportunities
Archaeologist, arts administrator, community worker, environmental consultant, journalist, political adviser, social researcher, writer.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students23
#2025
Higher education entry13 · 56.5%
56.5%
School leavers (ATAR)5 · 21.7%
21.7%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways0 · 0.0%
0.0%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • TownsvilleQLDJanuary 2026
  • TownsvilleQLDMay 2026
  • TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2025
  • TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2026
  • TownsvilleQLD