Arts ATAR cutoffs in Queensland
37 arts courses at 8 institutions in Queensland, from 97.50 down to 53.85. Double degrees are included. Cutoffs are the lowest selection rank offered a place in QTAC's semester 1, 2026 offers.
A selection rank includes adjustment points, so some students got in with a lower ATAR. Cutoffs move every year, so treat them as a guide and check each course's prerequisites before you put it in your preferences.
Every arts course, highest first
| Course | Cutoff | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) · UQ, St Lucia | 97.50 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 90.70 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts · Griffith, Gold Coast | 88.30 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details. |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 85.40 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 84.65 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts · Griffith, Brisbane City | 83.65 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details. |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 82.00 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 80.60 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws · UNE, Armidale | 80.35 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
| Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 78.60 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 78.15 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) · UQ, St Lucia | 75.45 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science · UQ, St Lucia | 75.00 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Program under review.) · UQ, St Lucia | 74.15 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/ Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 74.00 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Business Management/Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 73.80 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 73.40 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) · ACU, Brisbane | 72.15 | No subject prerequisites listed. |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts · UniSC, Sunshine Coast | 71.75 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · CQUniversity, Online | 70.50 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · UQ, St Lucia | 70.00 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science · JCU, Townsville | 69.85 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws · JCU, Cairns | 68.30 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science · UNE, Armidale | 67.50 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · UNE, Armidale | 67.20 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws · JCU, Townsville | 67.15 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · JCU, Cairns | 66.65 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business · Griffith, Brisbane South (Nathan) | 64.35 | Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details. |
| Bachelor of Arts · Griffith, Brisbane South (Nathan) | 63.25 | Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details. |
| Bachelor of Arts · Griffith, Gold Coast | 63.15 | Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details. |
| Bachelor of Arts · JCU, Townsville | 62.50 | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · UniSQ, Online | 62.45 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · ACU, Brisbane | 59.95 | No subject prerequisites listed. |
| Bachelor of Arts · UniSC, Moreton Bay | 59.85 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · UniSQ, Springfield | 58.85 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · UniSQ, Toowoomba | 58.25 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years |
| Bachelor of Arts · UniSC, Sunshine Coast | 53.85 | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years |
Prerequisites from QTAC course pages, 2027 entry, read 2 November 2026. Each course page has the full requirements and ways in if you're missing a subject.
Which of these could you get into?
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