Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts

Learn how to solve theoretical and applied problems across the sciences, engineering, information technology, economics and business, as you discover your passion through arts disciplines that provide the skills to succeed in the rapidly changing international workplace.

This dual degree allows you to develop a thorough understanding of advanced mathematics as you pursue a field in arts of your choosing from a wide range of disciplines.

During your mathematics study you'll gain quantitative and analytical skills, along with a foundation of calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, mathematical analysis and modelling, all of which will prepare you to apply your knowledge in multiple sectors. As a graduate you'll further benefit from UQ’s mathematics research and industry networks, which will widen your career options and help you excel in the mathematical aspects of other disciplines.

Flexibility and choice are at the heart of UQ's arts program, whether your passions and interests lie in languages, politics, world cultures or exploring the past. You can match your study with career ambitions to create a degree that's unique to you, and the transferable skills and knowledge you'll learn – problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and communication – are valuable assets that will make you a highly desirable job candidate.

Program highlights

• Explore advanced logical thinking, conceptual ability, communication systems, data handling and interpretation, and research.
• Hone your talents in the areas that today’s fast-paced economy demands, and get the training that will set you apart in the job market.
• Tailor your arts studies with a choice of more than 45 options in humanities, social sciences and languages, world cultures, politics and much more.
• Immerse yourself in one of Australia's most comprehensive arts faculties, and prepare yourself to engage in an increasingly globalised world.

Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
• Ancient History
• Ancient History/History
• Anthropology
• Applied Mathematics
• Archaeology
• Art History
• Chinese
• Chinese Translation and Interpreting
• Classical Languages
• Criminology
• Data Analytics and Operations Research
• Drama
• Economics
• English
• English as an International Language
• English Literature
• Film and Television Studies
• French
• Geography
• German
• History
• Indonesian
• International Relations
• Italian
• Japanese
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Korean
• Legal Education Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematical Physics
• Media and Digital Cultures
• Music
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Popular Music and Technology
• Professional Writing and Communication
• Psychology
• Public Policy
• Pure Mathematics
• Russian
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Sports Studies
• Statistics
• Studies in Religion
• Writing

Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Gender Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Music Psychology
• Professional Pathways: Humanity and Society
• Studies in Australian Culture