Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies Major

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Gender Studies is a thought-provoking program that interrogates gender, sex, and other categories of difference across contemporary and historical spaces and places. This major provides students with the knowledge and skills to think critically about gender and its intersections, and to analyze the major challenges and changes in gender relations today.

Highlights

• Ranked 1 in Queensland for arts and humanities by the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a variety of careers, including:

• Policy officer
• Government relations manager
• Advocacy officer
• Program delivery and support coordinator

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Online study
• Overseas study

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

• Gender Matters
• The History of Sexuality
• Feminist Philosophy
• Gender and Contemporary Culture

Program Structure

For detailed information on the program structure, including courses and their descriptions, please refer to the university's official program documentation.

University Life

The University of Queensland offers a comprehensive university experience, with a range of support services and activities available to students, including:

• Adjusting to UQ
• Living in Queensland
• Getting prepared to come to Australia
• Campuses and research sites
• Enhance your employability

About the University

The University of Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated, and is committed to reconciliation. For more information about the university, its faculties, schools, and research areas, please refer to the official university website.