Bachelor of Music (Honours) and BA - Political Science [Extended Major] in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

Enhance your career opportunities by pairing the Bachelor of Arts with your music studies. This combined program equips you with professional musical training while deepening your expertise in humanities and social sciences, culminating in specialized research within your chosen Music (Honours) discipline. Select from over 40 study areas to craft a skillset tailored to your interests. You can customize your program by selecting majors and electives within each degree component. For specific program details and major requirements, consult the Bachelor of Music (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts guidelines. A dual degree with the Bachelor of Arts opens doors to limitless learning possibilities, preparing you for diverse future paths. Choose from 40+ study areas spanning humanities, social sciences, and languages, taught by renowned performers, composers, and researchers. Build versatile skills that will serve you throughout your professional journey across various industries.

The political science major offers students a thorough grasp of societal perspectives and global dynamics; structures of power and governance; democratic conflict resolution; and political identity formation. Students will gain expertise in political theories, institutions, cultural influences, civic participation, and democratic systems. Graduates will develop skills in democratic problem-solving, independent analysis, written and verbal communication, collaborative decision-making, and policy application. They'll emerge as adaptable critical thinkers capable of examining issues from multiple perspectives, engaging in civic leadership, and translating knowledge into real-world political action and influence.