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

This dual program allows you to combine studies in the unique and innovative Bachelor of Social Science program with a wide range of majors in the arts.

The future of work is unknown, with people and enterprise skills in increasing demand across all industries. UQ’s Bachelors of Arts / Social Science graduates are ideally placed to thrive and adapt to this changing environment.

The Bachelor of Arts provides you with creative and critical thinking skills that help you build a portfolio of capabilities that can be transferred across industries.

With one of the most comprehensive course offerings in Australia, you'll have the opportunity to explore the subjects you love by choosing from more than 40 study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages.

In the Bachelor of Social Science, you'll explore how to address pressing social issues – such as poverty and inequality, racial injustice, health and illness, and the social impacts of climate change – at local, national and international levels.

Career possibilities

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