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- Design a personalised major to suit you across arts disciplines.
- Study your way with the option to complete your degree 100% online, on campus or from a regional university hub.
- Apply your knowledge through community engagement, internships and industry-connected projects.
- Stand out to employers by building career-ready digital, research and communication skills.
Highlights
- Design a personalised major to suit you across arts disciplines.
- Apply your knowledge through community engagement, internships and industry-connected projects.
- Stand out to employers by building career-ready digital, research and communication skills.
Why choose this course?
The open major gives you the freedom to design a program of study that reflects your interests, values and career aspirations.
You can build units across creative industries, education and social justice to build a unique pathway or focus on a community challenge you care about.
This major is ideal if you have diverse interests or a clear vision for how you want to shape your degree.
Real-world learning
Tackle the defining challenges of our time with a future-focused arts degree that builds ethical awareness and critical insight into today’s global issues.
You’ll study alongside students from a wide range of disciplines, learning how to collaborate ethically and effectively.
You’ll take part in two community engagement units. In your first year, you’ll work with local organisations to understand community needs and opportunities. Later, you’ll apply your skills in a professional setting through a work integrated learning internship, gaining valuable industry experience.
These experiences are designed to help you graduate with practical skills, creative confidence and a strong understanding of how your work can contribute to social impact.
Explore this course
You’ll study:
- Interdisciplinary research and inquiry
- Creative and critical problem-solving
- Applied communication across disciplines
- Ethical collaboration and community engagement
- Designing and articulating a personalised study pathway
Double degrees
Combine your Bachelor of Arts major with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and graduate with two qualifications in just 5.5 years. This option is ideal if you want to pair your disciplinary expertise with legal knowledge to expand your career opportunities across policy, advocacy and governance.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates from this major are prepared for diverse roles across government, industry, NGOs and community organisations. You’ll graduate with adaptable skills in research, communication, ethical judgement and applied problem-solving.
Possible careers
- Community engagement officer
- Cultural programs officer
- Digital campaign designer
- Education outreach coordinator
- Program evaluator
- Research assistant
- Social impact facilitator
- Social innovation coordinator
- Strategic content creator
- Workshop facilitator
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points.
Six core units: 72 credit points
Open Major: 96 credit points of units. The Open Major is comprised of:
24 credit points - core units (CYB111 & BAB301)
12 credit points - level 1 unit options minimum
12 credit points - level 2 unit options minimum
12 credit points - level 3 unit options minimum
36 credit points - any combination of level 1, 2 or 3
QUT You: 24 credit points
Complementary studies 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major; OR
- one 84 credit point second major and 12 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- one 72 credit point second major and 24 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- two 48 credit point minors; OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points of unit options (electives)
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points.
Six core units: 72 credit points
Open Major: 96 credit points of units. The Open Major is comprised of:
24 credit points - core units (CYB111 & BAB301)
12 credit points - level 1 unit options minimum
12 credit points - level 2 unit options minimum
12 credit points - level 3 unit options minimum
36 credit points - any combination of level 1, 2 or 3
QUT You: 24 credit points
Complementary studies 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major; OR
- one 84 credit point second major and 12 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- one 72 credit point second major and 24 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- two 48 credit point minors; OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points of unit options (electives)
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2027.
- Course code
- BA01
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Updates about this course
The Bachelor of Arts (Open Major) is available from 2027
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