Course overview
Students learn to identify and analyse social concerns and problems, develop positions on social issues, and propose possible interventions. The Arts component provides skills in written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal understanding. It offers a choice of subject areas in the humanities and social sciences. The Social Science component provides expertise to develop strategies and help find solutions to social issues in the local, national and international arenas. Graduates have key skills such as problem-solving, effective written and oral communication, information processing, creative and critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, social research skills, and computer literacy. For more information, visit Bachelors of Arts/Social Science at UQ.
Course record
Majors
Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science. Note: The Bachelor of Arts Sociology Major is not available in this dual degree.
Career Opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
25-28Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, 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 students24
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
- St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
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