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The UQ advantage The University of Queensland enjoys a long tradition of success – here are some excellent reasons to make UQ your university in 2012.
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You will find one of the most comprehensive ranges of high quality programs in Australia at The University of Queensland, with around 375 programs and more than 4000 courses offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
UQ has won more national teaching awards than any other university in the country. The University has more than 2600 highly-qualified academic staff dedicated to teaching and research, many of whom are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields.
Successful graduates
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UQ has a tradition of leadership in all spheres of society, both here and overseas: we include a Nobel Laureate, an Oscar winner, two Governor-Generals, several governors, scores of politicians and Olympic athletes, and countless businesspeople, researchers, and inventors among our graduates.
UQ boasts some of Australia’s best and brightest inquiring minds and is one of the country’s top research universities across any measures, including annual PhD graduations, commercialisation of discoveries, industry collaboration, Excellence in Research for Australia survey results, and funds received from both government and the private sector.
international reputation
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In 2010, QS World University Rankings placed UQ in the top 50 universities in the world. Times Higher Education rankings 2010 placed UQ in the top one percent worldwide. The University is also one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21, a select international network of comprehensive, research-intensive universities.
UQ qualifications are highly regarded by Australian and international employers, and the employment rate for UQ graduates is considerably higher than the national average. The multitude of programs reflects the diversity of career opportunities available to graduates, and the industry links ensure success.
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UQ is constantly upgrading its teaching facilities to meet the needs of both students and industry. Our building program provides access to industry and research professionals in facilities like the recently completed Pharmacy Australia Centre for Excellence at Woolloongabba and the $100m Veterinary School at UQ Gatton.
You will enjoy the sense of community that pervades UQ’s cosmopolitan campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich, Gatton and Herston. The campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful and well-equipped in Australia, and offer excellent sporting and cultural facilities plus a broad range of social activities.
contents 2 Welcome to UQ 3 Why choose Social and Behavioural Sciences? 4 State-of-the-art facilities at your fingertips 6 The UQ Anthropology Musuem AREAS OF STUDY 7 Anthropology 8 Archaeology 10 Communication 12 Criminology and Criminal Justice 13 Development 14 Health and Society 15 Human Services 16 International Relations 17 UQ student gains first-hand experience of Timor politics 18 An Ekka-ordinary experience 19 Journalism 20 Peace and Conflict Studies 21 Political Science 22 Psychology 24 UQ Advantage allows African adventure 25 Public Policy 26 Public Relations 27 UQ student to research fingerprint error 28 Social Science 30 Social Work 32 An experience like no other 33 Social Policy 34 Sociology 35 Reporting from Capitol Hill 36 What do we mean? 37 Undergraduate diplomas 38 Admission information 39 Money matters 40 International students 41 Further study at UQ 42 Scholarships 43 Overseas opportunities 44 Quick Reference Guides
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Welcome to UQ Studying with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is your gateway to a world of opportunities. Our focus is on people - how they live, work, and interact in their family, community and different societies. So whether you’re interested in solving human rights injustices, inspiring new generations, unlocking the secrets of the past or developing new communities, we have a program for you. We offer you practical, industry-focused programs; state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities; and access to award winning teachers and researchers – many who are world leaders in their fields.
We believe in a global society and the importance of exploring the world while you study, so we encourage you to live and study overseas for one or two semesters of your degree. We are a vibrant and multicultural community with a global perspective. This makes for a diverse cultural life on campus and provides opportunities for international networking. We offer bachelor degrees in Education, Communication, Human Services, Journalism, Psychological Science, Social Science, and Social Work. You can also study many of our disciplines through a Bachelor of Arts.
It is people that make a difference in this world. You can be one of them when you study social and behavioural sciences at UQ. I invite you to explore this prospectus, and hope to welcome you to The University of Queensland.
Professor David de Vaus Executive Dean
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Journalism students Rayna Mishua and Peter de Kruijff in the Journalism and Communication Ideas Centre
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Our graduates are in strong demand by Australian and international employers. The knowledge and skills gained through top quality programs give our graduates a competitive advantage in the job market.
We offer a variety of postgraduate study and research areas to enable you to develop your studies further and enhance your career opportunities in your chosen field. Our courses are academically rigorous to ensure you have the right knowledge to apply in diverse situations and build a foundation for lifelong learning.
Leaders creating leaders Our teaching staff have been nominated for, and won, numerous Faculty, University and Australian teaching awards. This means that you will learn from some of Australia’s best and most highly regarded teachers.
Rewards for outstanding students We reward our top students by inviting them to be part of our prestigious Dean’s Scholar Program. The program provides outstanding students with a number of benefits and specialised opportunities not available to all students.
Go global We encourage our students to spend one or two semesters overseas to broaden their perspective and gain additional skills while enhancing their value to employers. We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to allow students to take advantage of this opportunity.
Practical experiences while you study Our students are given unique opportunities for on the job internships where they gain valuable hands-on experience which can lead to employment after graduation. Students who undertake internships during their degrees develop practical skills, build self-confidence, and gain competencies in the workplace.
Making the transition to university smoother We understand that making the transition to university study can sometimes be difficult and we have implemented a number of initiatives to help our new students settle in. These include lunchtime workshops on how to make the most of your time at university and student mentors in a number of our Schools.
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State-of-the-art State-of-the-art facilities at your fingertips To help you get the most out of your university experience, UQ has injected more than $3 million towards $5 dynamic, state-of-theart teaching and learning facilities.in the social and facilities behavioural sciences.
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We understand the needs of our students have evolved and changed over time. To cater We understand that the needs of our students for this our new Student Learning Centre, has evolved and changed over time. To cater the Kakadu Room, delivers modern facilities for this changing landscape our new Student incorporating the latest technology while Learning Centre, the Kakadu Room, delivers promoting collaboration and learning amongst modern, leading edge facilities incorporating students. the latest technology while promoting Inspired by Kakadu National Park and the collaboration and learning among students. Australian Outback, the Kakadu Room reflects Inspired by Kakadu National Park and the a calming and inspiring atmosphere. The Australian Outback, the Kakadu Room reflects space includes fixed and moveable furniture, a calming and inspiring atmosphere. The which allows students to adapt the space to space includes fixed and moveable furniture, their needs. There are two booths with large which allows students to adapt the space to screens, laptop connections, hard-wired and their needs. There are two booths with large wireless internet access, and audio/recording screens, laptop connections, hard-wired and equipment for group work. There are also four wireless internet access, and audio/recording fixed computers, and printing facilities. The equipment for group work. There are also four flexibility of the room and its equipment enables fixed computers, and printing facilities. The students to use the space in different ways for flexibility of the room and its equipment enables different learning purposes. students to use the space in different ways for different learning purposes. The Hive The HiveSciences is a collaborative space for Social and learning Humanities Arts, Social Science and Humanities students Library Student Centre in the Social Sciences and Humanities Library. This new Centre is a collaborative learning The contemporary, purpose-built space space for students in the Social Sciences enables students to work independently or and Humanities Library. The contemporary, in groups. The installation of state-of-the-art purpose-built space enables students to work Sound Domes allows students to view study independently or in groups. It is also accessible material on the flat screen monitor without during the evenings and on weekends and disrupting surrounding study groups. This area gives students access to UQ’s award winning is also accessible during the evenings and on library. weekends and is the access point to UQ’s award winning Library.
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Archaeology equipment UQ has the only Archaeology program in Queensland and one of only two programs of its kind in Australia, incorporating scientific archaeology. To ensure our students are gaining the most from their studies, UQ has invested in a wide range of archaeological equipment including laboratory basic laboratory equipment, equipment, such as such as additional microscopes, new digital cameras for microscopes, along with faster computers that can handle advanced technologies and programs. New teaching and reference materials, and storage cabinets have also been acquired, so students can handle actual specimens required for the identification of prehistoric archaeological remains.
Nathan Wright using the archaeology equipment
McElwain Courtyard Rainforest Space A new collaborative learning environment has been created as an informal space for student learning. The indoor-outdoor space reflects the serene nature of a rainforest and allows for individuals or groups to gather for small group work, presentations and quiet individual study. Features of the innovative new space include wireless internet access, tiered decks with seating for up to 80 students and covered shade sails allowing year round use. With kitchen facilities and a BBQ, the space is able to be booked for student clubs and other faculty events.
McElwain Courtyard Rainforest Space
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The University of Queensland Anthropology Museum Located in the School of Social Science, the UQ Anthropology Museum houses an important collection of around 24,000 items – the largest of its type in Australia. It celebrates the cultures and societies of Oceania, concentrating on Australian Aboriginal and Melanesian peoples’ works. There are also items from Polynesia and Micronesia and a collection from Northern Thailand. About 5000 photographs are included as part of the collection. The Museum collection is a valuable and relevant teaching and research resource for academics, students and the public. Regular exhibitions are aimed at providing an understanding of, and stimulating debate about, inter-cultural issues across a wide range of audiences and disciplines. The Museum collection is an important source of cultural heritage for many individuals and communities and the Museum provides information, loans and reproduction of photographic material for exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally. For more information visit www.socialscience.uq.edu.au/anthmuseum
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anthropology How can I study Anthropology? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
What is Anthropology? Anthropology is the study of diverse human life and experience in different parts of the world. Anthropologists study cultures in all their richness, in settings that are both distant from and familiar to the researcher. Anthropology addresses the way cultural traditions continue and change over time and how we can understand and explain human beliefs and behaviour.
What will I study? A wide variety of courses are offered. Training relates to employment in industry and government departments, museums, organisations interested in undertaking various land, environment and cultural heritage related research, as well as social impact assessments, gender impact studies and evaluation projects. Introductory courses are: – Introduction to Anthropology: People, Cultures and Society – Anthropology of Current World Issues: An Introduction
Advanced courses include: – Anthropology of Aboriginal Australia – Medical Anthropology – Political Ecology: Knowledge, Resources and Rights – Aboriginal Heritage: Anthropological and Archaeological Perspectives
What job can I get? Anthropology teaches people how to understand cultural difference, so graduates can be employed in government, industry or community organisations working with people of many diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. In Australia, this could mean work on migrant or ethnic issues, on how and why people may be prepared to adopt new technologies, or on resolution of Aboriginal native title claims and negotiation of resource developments like mining, tourism and fishing. International work might involve economic and social development in Pacific Island countries, attitudes to environmental conservation across the globe, or corporate attempts to engage with the wide range of societies in Asia.
Diversifying livelihood along the coast, Maputo, Mozambique
Career areas include: Aboriginal Land Councils and consultancy firms
Native Title Researcher, Project Officer, Cultural Heritage Manager
Government Departments (eg Health; Natural Resources, Parks & Wildlife; Environmental Protection Agency; Indigenous Affairs; Environment & Heritage)
Policy Advisor & Researcher, Positions associated with land, environment and cultural heritage, Liaison Officers, Mediators and Facilitators
International Development (eg AusAID, NGOs)
Aid Project Officer, Researcher, Country Officer
Museums
Museum Director, Curator, Collection Manager, Community Liaison Officer
Education
Teaching Anthropology in universities and Social Science in schools (in conjunction with education qualifications)
Tourism
Cultural Interpretation, Tourist Operator or Manager, Site Officer
Health
Medical Anthropologist (cross-cultural health issues)
Business/Private sector
Consumer Researcher, Human Relations Manager, Researchers in corporate culture
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ARCHAEOLOGY How can I study Archaeology? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
Through hands-on experience, students learn the skills needed to uncover the secrets of our past. The Archaeology program offers a range of exciting and useful courses for those wanting a career in archaeology as well as those people in industry and government departments interested in undertaking land, environment and cultural heritage research.
What is Archaeology? Archaeology is the scientific study of our human past. Archaeologists search out and excavate ancient sites and examine their artefacts and environmental contexts to gain clues about how various peoples and cultures developed and changed through the ages. Archaeologists at UQ undertake research of international importance and their varied interests take them into the field in Australasia, the Pacific (Hawaii, Easter Island), the Mediterranean and Near East (Pompeii, Turkey), the Maya region of Central America, India, and France.
In Australia they study the archaeology of 50,000 years of Aboriginal settlement as well as the post-European colonisation period. Through hands-on experience in courses, students learn the many skills needed to uncover secrets of our past through directed exercises in the field, the Archaeological Science Laboratory and the Anthropology Museum. Archaeology at UQ offers a range of exciting and useful courses for those wanting a career in archaeology as well as those people in industry and government departments interested in undertaking various land, environment and cultural heritage related research and evaluation projects.
What will I study? Students will study major themes including our early human ancestors, the development of farming, the rise of cities and ancient civilisations, the human settlement of Australia and the Pacific Islands, archaeological science and forensics, ancient technology and the conservation of our cultural heritage. Introductory courses include: – Discovering Archaeology – Doing Archaeology
Archaeology lecturer Dr Patrick Faulkner with third year student Nathan Wright
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Bianca Rack and Joanne Shanahan
Advanced courses include: – Forensics: the archaeology of death and crime scenes – World Prehistory – Archaeology of the Pacific Islands – Field Archaeology – Historical Archaeology – Cultural Heritage Management – Environmental Archaeology – Ancient Technologies
In addition to developing strong research, analytical and communication skills, students will learn practical field and laboratory skills vital to a career in archaeology. Such skills include how to find and excavate archaeological sites, how to analyse pottery, stone and other material culture, how to identify and analyse human and animal bones, how to use microscopes and computers in laboratory work and how to conduct cultural heritage field research. You will learn to solve problems as an independent researcher as well as a member of a focused research team and how to present research findings in a professional format suitable for publication.
What job can I get? In the modern world, most Archaeologists obtain jobs connected with cultural heritage and its conservation, and this is true for the several hundred Archaeologists working in Australia. Many are employed by the public service, large corporations and private archaeological consultancy firms to undertake archaeological investigations of development sites. Some are employed by museums and others gain teaching and research positions in universities.
Career areas include: Public Service: Federal, State and local Government (eg. Forestry; Environmental Protection; Mining and Energy; National Parks; Water Resources; Heritage, Planning and Development)
Heritage Director, Archaeologist, Heritage Project Supervisor, Heritage Officer, Site Recorder, Site Database Manager, Field Officer, Community Liaison Officer
Archaeological consulting firms
Chief Executive Officer, Project Manager, Field Manager, Field Assistant, Researcher
Large corporations (BHP, Rio Tinto etc)
Archaeologist – various levels, Project Manager to Field Assistant
Engineering/environmental consultants
Archaeological Consultant, Cultural Impact Assessor, Heritage Assessor, Field Assistant
Aboriginal land councils
Field Officer, Evaluation Officer, Applied Research Officer
Museums
Curator, Assistant Curator, Artefact Collections Manager, Researcher, Conservator, Display Designer, Education Officer
Universities
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor, Research Fellow, Research Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Field Archaeologist
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communication How can I study Communication? – Bachelor of Communication Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 741001 – Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Arts Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 741201 – Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 8/Rank 86; ITI 84.20 QTAC code: 741301
Communication is an expanding area of employment and the Bachelor of Communication teaches you how to fit into a wide range of careers in government, business or the community sector.
What is Communication?
What will I study?
Communication lies at the heart of our contemporary information economies. Consequently, studying communication prepares you for a whole host of exciting careers in the mass media, the world of corporate communication, government communication or community media. Learning to become a communication professional prepares you to become an expert communicator, a leader of public opinion, and positions you as someone able to work at the forefront of our rapidly changing communication-driven society.
The courses you will study cover a wide range of communication forms, including the mass media, the Internet, and written and visual texts. You will study a core set of compulsory courses that teach you about the central features of the communication process. The flexibility of the program allows students to specialise in areas of interest thereby tailoring their own career path. Students may also study some courses from a wide range of non-communication programs taught at the University. Students acquire an array of knowledge and skills highly sought after by employers. Below are the majors you may specialise in: – Communication, Media and Culture: combines the study of basic language and communication with the study of contemporary culture and everyday life. Students consider a range of everyday situations and interactions, and analyse popular cultural texts including television, radio, Internet and print sources as well as the cultural identities, spaces and practices associated with these. – Mass Communication: courses cover the impact of mass communication on society; analysis of populations and audiences; understanding of media cultures; political communication; communication of stereotypes, racism, prejudice; and global communication.
Communication students Candace Houghton, Adeline Xin Yue Koh and Jessica Doyle in the Ideas Centre
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– Organisational Communication: learn forms of communication within and between organisations; and learn the art of influence and persuasion. Students become adept at evaluating and improving the design of paper and electronic communication systems. Courses offer an understanding of concepts of advertising, public relations, corporate identity and intercultural communication. – Public Relations: learn the theories of public relations and communication, understand the importance of the management of stakeholder relationships and reputation, acquire skills in public opinion analysis, learn to identify and manage organisational issues, and develop a crisis management plan. Gain the skills required to research, plan, and implement a strategic public relations campaign. These skills range from objectives, stakeholder identification, and strategies and tactics, to budgeting and evaluation. Students will gain an understanding of how globalisation and new media impacts public relations practices, and learn about the legal and ethical frameworks for the profession.
What job can I get? Communication is an expanding area of employment and the Bachelor of Communication teaches you how to fit into a wide variety of careers in government, business and the community sector. Employment exists in digital media, government and business communication and in community service organisations where you will have skills in writing, design, production and strategising in a wide range of media formats. These formats include the Web, advertising, public relations, organisational communication, social marketing, publishing, event management, mediation, consultancy and training in intercultural, interpersonal and crisis communication.
“For me the best part of UQ’s Bachelor of Communication was its flexibility. The program took in courses from so many different discipline areas such as Journalism and Communication, Psychology, and Arts. I could choose courses that interested me from many different fields as electives. UQ’s teaching and research staff focused on excellence and encouraged students to do the same. It sounds corny, but there is a particular work ethic that I picked up to achieve the best results. It’s not just about marks but also about learning, analysing and delivering your best.” David Hill Content Editor and Special Projects Manager, Wotif Group, Milton Office.
Some of the courses you may study include: – Introduction to Communication and Cultural Studies – Mass Communication and Society – Introduction to Film and Television Studies – Introduction to Visual Communication – Mass Media, Spin and Public Opinion – Media Issues Management – Public Relations Writing – Art of Communication – Introduction to Web Design – Celebrity Culture
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criminology and Criminal Justice How can I study Criminology and Criminal Justice? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
What is Criminology and Criminal Justice? Criminology is the scientific study of crime. Criminologists seek to understand the causes, consequences and prevention of crime. Studies in criminology include how the law, the criminal justice system, governments and other social institutions in society, function to address crime. At UQ, we focus on the social dimensions of crime and our responses to crime (such as policing and the law), and study the way crime and the criminal justice system are shaped by social values, institutions and processes.
– Bachelor of Social Science Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 12/Rank 76; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 747001
In undertaking criminology or criminal justice at UQ, you will develop an understanding of the social patterns and causes of criminality and the operations of the criminal justice system in dealing with this activity.
What will I study? A wide variety of courses are offered. Examples of courses in Criminology are: – Introduction to Criminology – Youth and Deviance – Punishment and Society – Advances in Criminological Theory
Courses with a Criminal Justice focus include: – Introduction to Criminal Justice – Police and Society – Psychology of Law and Justice – Indigenous Politics and Policy – Crime and Public Policy
What job can I get? Criminology and Criminal Justice graduates can pursue professional careers in policing, private security and corrective services, as well as social policy and research careers in criminal justice.
Career areas include:
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Police/law enforcement agencies, Customs, Immigration
Policing (State and Australian Federal Police), Customs Officer, Immigration Officer
Australian Crime Commission, Crime and Misconduct Commission
Positions in intelligence
Corrections
Institutional or Community Corrections Officer, positions in Youth Offender Programs
Courts
Court Support Officer, Pre-trial Services Officer
Insurance companies
Fraud Investigator, Loss Prevention Officer
Public services departments
Child Safety Officer, Crime Prevention Officer
Education
Teaching Criminology/Legal Studies (in conjunction with education qualifications)
Victims services, youth services
Youth Worker
Government departments
Policy Advisor, Policy Researcher, Crime Prevention Specialist
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development How can I study Development? – Bachelor of Social Science Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 12/Rank 76; ITI 73.40 QTAC code: 747001 – Bachelor of International Studies Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 9/Rank 83; ITI 81.05 QTAC code: 707111
What is Development?
What will I study?
Development studies at UQ are concerned with providing an understanding of the social, cultural, economic, political and ethical dimensions of development theory and practice. The Development major will provide students with a social science perspective on international inequality and community level development problems. It focuses on strategies to address poverty and inequality, and the impacts of economic progress on society, community groups, Indigenous peoples and the environment. Students engage in critical evaluation of strategies to address international inequality, enhance community development and respond to the varied effects of development on the social and physical environment. Issues covered include concepts of development, poverty and inequality, Indigenous rights, gender and development, environmental sustainability, security and development, and the social and political implications of globalisation, and consider how and why these issues may be related. The major will offer students the knowledge and skills to analyse social and economic issues and develop, implement and evaluate policy solutions.
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has adopted a multidisciplinary approach to Development studies with a number of schools teaching into the program. Some of the courses you may study include: – Introduction to International Inequality and Development – Globalisation and Development in Post-Colonial Societies – Community Development: Local and International Practices – Development Practice and Social Impact – Politics of Development – Globalisation and International Political Economy – Conflict Prevention and Resolution – World Women – Sociology of the Environment – Political Ecology: Knowledge, Resources and Rights In third year, Bachelor of Social Science students will undertake an applied research project linking them with organisations such as government departments, international aid agencies and community-based centres located in the areas of international and community development. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of International Studies must undertake a compulsory study abroad semester at one of UQ’s partner institutions, to further enhance their international and intercultural awareness.
What job can I get? This area of study caters for those who are preparing for careers in government and nongovernment organisations (NGOs) focused on the social and economic needs of those in disadvantaged communities in developing and developed countries. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills for employment in international and community development, democratic institution building, rebuilding communities in post-conflict situations, environmental policy making, and social impact assessment.
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Health and Society How can I study Health and Society? – Bachelor of Social Science Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 12/Rank 76; ITI 73.40 QTAC code: 747001
Gain awareness of the critical social determinants of health in local and global contexts, and the value of social research in addressing health problems.
What is Health and Society? Health and Society is comprised of a multidisciplinary mix of courses focused on social inequalities in health and illness, the workings of health systems and services, and health promotion. The work of social scientists focuses attention upon the political and economic factors, and the cultural and social conditions that have led to widening inequalities in access to health within and between nations, and the factors that can make a difference to the health and welfare of poor and vulnerable groups. Issues range from sanitation and health promotion, gender inequalities in health, and education and employment of health practitioners to climate change and food security.
The study of Health and Society equips social scientists to work alongside health practitioners, researchers and planners in a variety of clinical, community and policy contexts to develop better ways of delivering health services, and improving community and personal capacities to prevent and respond to poor health outcomes.
What will I study? The courses you will study in Health and Society provide you with an understanding of the social determinants of health in local and global contexts, and the value of sound social research in addressing health problems. Some of the courses you may study include: – Introduction to Health Illness and Society – Human Bodies, Culture and Society – Sex, Drugs and Disease: Health of the Marginalised – Health Promotion: Perspectives and Practice – eHealthcare – Medical Anthropology: Local and Global Perspectives – Health Economics Honours level study in Health and Society can be undertaken in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) program and in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program in a range of disciplines including anthropology and sociology. Health and Society courses also provide a sound basis for Masters programs in Social Science, Social Planning, Development Practice, and Public Health.
What job can I get? Graduates find employment in the health sector in government departments, hospital-based research and planning units, and community health programs. A background in the study of Health and Society can also lead to employment in fields such as child and youth services, migrant support, community-based employment programs, home and community care for the aged, and disability support. Recent graduates have found employment across Australia and overseas.
Diane Gipey, a UQ graduate and Community Capacity Manager for the Northern Territory Government, on a trip to three communities to discuss various issues such as volatile substance abuse, and alcohol and drug use
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human services How can I study Human Services? – Bachelor of Human Services Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 13/Rank 74; ITI 71.10 QTAC code: 746009 – Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Arts Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 746301
What is Human Services? The Bachelor of Human Services provides a pathway into a wide range of employment opportunities in fields such as: – the corrections and justice system – youth services – working with Indigenous communities – child and family welfare, including child protection – mental health – disability services – services to the older population – community development – housing and homelessness services – women’s services – counselling and personal support – employment and income security – working with refugees and immigrants In all of these areas, there are a wide range of employment opportunities for human services workers who have the knowledge and skills taught in the Human Services program. These are challenging and rewarding jobs for people who want careers that involve working with people and addressing important social issues.
What will I study? The UQ Human Services program is unique, in that it allows you to combine an in-depth study of your field of interest with practical skills and techniques gained through a recognised human services program. By drawing on courses offered by UQ’s long established and highly regarded Arts Faculty, you will be able to study up to eight courses (subjects) in your preferred field, and have this recognised as a major when you graduate. Your major is combined with skill-based courses and hands-on experience in agencies that employ human services practitioners. You will graduate job-ready, and well positioned to make a significant difference in your chosen profession.
Available majors include: – Applied Psychology: study the application of psychology in areas such as mental health, workplace settings, education or sport. – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies: gain your knowledge from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers first-hand as well as from non-Indigenous staff who work closely with Aboriginal communities. Bachelor of Human Services graduate Duncan Smith – Criminology: learn to examine crime and its regulation in the context of What job can I get? social, economic and political shifts within The human services industry is growing rapidly our society. and employment prospects are excellent. There – Sociology: study social change, modern is a great diversity of employment opportunities society and culture, social institutions and including both full-time and part-time work, the relationship between people and the and outstanding opportunities to enjoy a environment. career that is both personally rewarding, and – Peace and Conflict Studies: understand the has the potential to make a real difference causes of political conflict and pathways to in people’s lives. Human Services graduates peaceful solutions. work in government departments such as – Public Policy: what are the political, Disability Services Queensland and Child institutional, economic, social and Safety Services, and in community and churchideological forces that shape Australia and based organisations. There are opportunities how do they inform public policy? for work in both Australia and overseas. The professional titles of human services workers Learning in the workplace are extremely varied. Examples include: An attractive feature of the Bachelor of Human – Youth Development Officer Services is that students have the opportunity – Youth Worker to ‘learn through doing’. In the second – Child Safety Support Officer and third years of the program, students – Outreach Worker are assigned to organisations where they – Community Development Officer learn about working in the human services – Program Coordinator industry from experienced professionals. – Case Worker These workplace experiences provide a great – Case Manager opportunity to apply the knowledge and – Project Officer skills acquired through your studies. Often Human Services graduates can become these workplace experiences lead directly to fully qualified Social Workers after a further employment opportunities after graduation. 18 months of study in UQ’s Master of Social Most students really enjoy ‘on-the-job’ learning Work Studies. They are also eligible to apply for alongside their university studies. postgraduate study in Counselling and other related fields.
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international relations How can I study International Relations? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001 – Bachelor of International Studies Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 9/Rank 83; ITI 81.05 QTAC code: 707111
Students wishing to pursue careers in international relations may consider joining organisations such as the United Nations Student Association in order to gain further exposure to the issues facing the international community.
What is International Relations? The study of International Relations at UQ is designed to: – introduce students to the major trends shaping the world around them and therefore affecting their own lives – train students in how to conceptualise and apply key approaches to the norms and policies that drive contemporary international politics – help students make sense of and situate current events in proper analytical, historical and global context, and
– incorporate such training into the development of tangible professional opportunities. The courses you will study seek to integrate significant problems of international political economy, foreign policy analysis, international security studies, international relations theory, international organisations and international law and ethics into a more unified analytical framework.
What will I study? Studies in International Relations equip students with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to understand, analyse and evaluate events and issues both domestically and internationally. Some of the courses you may study as an International Relations student include: – Introduction to International Relations – Introduction to International Inequality and Development – Introduction to Political Ideas – International Organisations and Political Cooperation – Human Rights and International Politics – Terrorism and Insurgency in World Politics – Australian Foreign Policy – Foreign Policies of the Great Powers – International Relations of East Asia – Conceptions of World Politics – Globalisation and International Political Economy – Intelligence and National Security
What job can I get? Graduates find employment with Australian Government departments such as Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, as well as with State agencies concerned with trade and economic development. International organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) also seek graduates with these areas of specialisation, as do employers in the private sector with interests in international business. Career options include: – policy-making and advisory positions within Federal and State Government departments – diplomatic postings abroad, and – advisory positions within business and trade organisations.
Rotary World Peace Fellow Maria Fernanda Salina at the United Nations in Geneva
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UQ student gains first-hand experience of Timor politics International Relations student, Jo Sampford, never guessed her attendance at a small Oxfam forum in Brisbane would lead to working in the office of Timorese President and Nobel Peace Laureate, Dr Jose Ramos-Horta. However Jo soon found herself travelling to Dili with 10 other young Australian students to embark on a nine-month internship as part of the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program, an AusAID funded youth volunteering initiative. She was placed in the Presidential Office, working on the President’s international relations and peace-building agendas. “Our projects varied from working in the government departments to the sprawling UN mission to small NGOs in different sectors, which include human trafficking, environment, health, employment services, women, and the arts.
“My work was incredibly broad, from drafting letters and press releases to facilitating relationships between stakeholders,” Jo said. “I was asked to write to the then PM Kevin Rudd regarding the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference and condolence letters to the head of countries that encountered natural disasters, such as the Haiti earthquake. “I also focused on two headline tourism and sporting events: the Tour de Timor mountain bike race and the inaugural Dili City of Peace International Marathon,” she said. Throughout her internship, Jo learnt a lot and gained insight into the different spheres of Timorese government, diplomatic corps, the development sector, and the community at grassroots level. “I think the most important thing is to blend humility with energy and really apply yourself to listening and learning as much as possible from academics, practitioners, and from the people and places you hope to contribute to,” she said.
For students who are looking for more experience while studying, Jo believes they must “get out there and get engaged”. “There are lots of local activities in Brisbane and the rest of Australia that provide ample opportunities to develop your skills. “It’s good to go along to public lectures and forums to get the news and information and be sure to volunteer wherever you can,” she said. The internship really made an impact on Jo and helped her decide what path to take after graduation. “There is a common saying in Timor that ‘those who taste the coconut juice are bound to return’, so after my graduation, I plan to return to East Timor to give back what I have gained. “Building on the model UN program we’ve established at UQ, I hope to initiate a Diplomacy Skills Training Program with students of the National University of East Timor in partnership with the UN Mission,” she said.
Jo Sampford with Dr Jose Ramos-Horta
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An Ekka-ordinary experience Three young UQ journalists experienced the other side of the 2010 Ekka after a successful stint as reporters for Channel Nine. Final-year Bachelor of Journalism students Sarah Greenhalgh, Philippa Coore and Alex Taylor filed dozens of stories as interns for the network during the 10-day event. “We were very much accepted as part of the Nine team and our footage was often used for their main bulletin,” Ms Greenhalgh said. Based in the purpose-built RNA newsroom, the group was supervised by UQ Industry Consultant Bruce Redman who shot the stories and assisted with editing and post-production.
Mr Redman, a 30-year television industry veteran, was impressed with the standard of work the students produced. “They were right in there among the crowds, the cows and even the political celebrities. Some nights we worked until almost midnight just to get the story done,” he said. The stories were uploaded to the Ekka’s official website, ninemsn.com, YouTube and the School of Journalism and Communication’s own digital news site. “It was truly an invaluable experience – we had the opportunity to engage in practical work and experience daily deadline pressures. As a result, I gained a real insight into the world of online and TV news broadcasting,” Ms Greenhalgh said.
Industry Consultant Bruce Redman and journalism student Philippa Coore at the Ekka
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In addition to the antics of sideshow alley and entertainment in the main ring, the students received a surprise lesson in political reporting courtesy of the Federal Election. Former Labor leader Mark Latham confronted Prime Minister Julia Gillard on the campaign trail, sending the media into a frenzy. “We were right in the middle of the media pack with the PM and Mark Latham, which became the story of the day,” Ms Coore said. Mr Redman said the school hoped to extend the Ekka experience next year to include radio, print and online internship opportunities.
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journalism How can I study Journalism? – Bachelor of Journalism Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 8/Rank 86; ITI 84.20 QTAC code: 737001
2011 entry score: Qld – OP 8/Rank 86; ITI 84.20 QTAC code: 730101
– Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Journalism Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 8/Rank 86; ITI 84.20 QTAC code: 741301 – Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Arts Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia
Journalism students can enhance their formal studies in a number of ways, for example through membership of the Journalism and Communication Student Association (JACS), an independent body run by students for students, and by participating in workshops, seminars, and discussions involving leading journalists and media figures.
– Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws Duration: 5.5 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 2/Rank 97; ITI 96.75 QTAC code: 737102 – Bachelor of Business Management/Bachelor of Journalism Duration: 4.25 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 8/Rank 86; ITI 84.20 QTAC code: 711101
What is Journalism? Journalism has never been so exciting or challenging. New frontiers in information gathering and dissemination are opening up, providing previously unforeseen opportunities for journalists. Journalists today don’t just write a story. They take photographs, compose audio and video, develop websites and much more. In addition they must understand their audiences and produce content that is relevant to a diverse range of needs. To do this, journalists of the future need to be multi-skilled, adaptable, resourceful and creative.
What will I study? The University of Queensland has developed its journalism program with the future needs of journalism and journalists in mind. The curriculum develops critical understandings of the role of journalism in society as well as high order and relevant practical production skills. In addition to world-class researchers in the fields of journalism and communication, the School engages a number of Industry Consultants with expertise in television, print, online and radio journalism, as well as producers, film makers, media managers and public relations specialists. Using industry-standard software and equipment, UQ Journalism students extend
Bachelor of Journalism student Stephanie Gall in the Journalism and Communication Ideas Centre
their theoretical knowledge by gaining soughtafter skills in field recording and camerawork, editing of sound, vision and pictures, digital and paper publishing, and multi-platform distribution. Students also gain valuable insights into current production values and practices through the on-site Media and Production Support team, and Industry Consultants drawn from leading media outlets. This extensive investment in multi-skilling leads to a ‘future-proof’ Journalism or Communication degree, with graduates well versed in the rapid march of technology and the inevitable change this brings. Housed in state-of-the-art premises, The University of Queensland’s School of Journalism and Communication has invested in journalism for the future. So if you want to be a journalist, UQ is your university.
What job can I get? Journalism graduates have career opportunities in the main generalist media – newspapers, television and radio – in Australia and overseas. A developed interest beyond journalism can help in securing work in these and the more specialist media, particularly the large and diverse magazine sector. About a quarter of journalists find their first jobs in the regional media. Online communication is expected to provide more employment over the next few years. It is also increasingly common to work as a freelancer, either in your own journalism agency or in a portfolio career. Journalists tend to be versatile and adaptable. The knowledge and skills they develop are widely valued and can be used in a large number of careers, as varied as media, Web development, reality TV, publishing and marketing. Many large corporations employ journalists in a range of communications positions. People with journalism skills are also sought-after by the public relations industry. Despite the highly competitive nature of journalism, UQ graduates have high success rates in securing jobs in all areas of the media. UQ graduates are employed in metropolitan and national newspapers, commercial and public radio and television, news agencies and magazines both in Australia and around the world. Many hold senior positions. As the media and communications industry multiplies and becomes even more important in everyday life, studying Journalism is an excellent way of getting involved. social and behavioural sciences 2012
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peace AND conflict studies How can I study Peace and Conflict Studies? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
Students undertaking Peace and Conflict Studies may wish to consider joining organisations such as Amnesty International or Oxfam to gain more information about, and exposure to, issues affecting the international community.
– Bachelor of International Studies Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 9/Rank 83; ITI 81.05 QTAC code: 707111
What is Peace and Conflict Studies? Peace and Conflict Studies are assuming increasing importance both internationally and within nations as governments and nongovernment organisations struggle to find ways to resolve conflicts without recourse to violence. Studies in this area examine the causes of violence and alternatives to violence. From international to local levels, we examine conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The focus is on contemporary conflicts such as East Timor and Indigenous reconciliation.
What will I study? Peace and Conflict Studies examine a number of social and political issues including international conflict; peacekeeping and peacebuilding; Indigenous politics; ethics and justice; and development politics. Some of the courses you may study as a Peace and Conflict Studies student include: – Introduction to Peace and Conflict Analysis – Ethics in International Politics
Australian forces in East Timor (Photo: Corporal Rachel Ingram, Department of Defence)
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– Conflict Prevention and Resolution – Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism – International Peacekeeping – Conflict and Non-Violent Change – World Women: International Perspectives on Politics and Culture – Politics of Development
What job can I get? Qualifications in Peace and Conflict Studies can lead directly to employment in a range of areas where analytical skills are required to identify better responses to humanitarian and justice concerns, where practical skills of conciliation and negotiation are required and where an understanding of the interconnectedness of the causes of violence is necessary. These qualifications will especially equip students with capacities relevant to careers in such areas as diplomacy (including the United Nations and its affiliates), developing-world aid and development, AusAID, mediation services, defence planning, welfare and public interest work.
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political science How can I study Political Science? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
This major enables you to better understand the politics and policy of your own country, and helps you to understand the significance of world events. There is an option for students of exceptional ability to participate in the internship program, in either the Queensland or Federal Parliament, or with industry organisations. What is Political Science? Political Science includes studies of political structures, processes and policies in Australia as well as other societies, the contemporary ideas, ideologies and theories that determine the framework for political decision-making, and the organisational and diplomatic approaches to cooperation and conflict resolution in the international system. Studies in political science provide students with detailed knowledge of the discipline’s sub-strands and how they may be integrated into a broader understanding of key political processes.
– Power, Politics and Society: Passionate Encounters – Indigenous Politics and Policy – Politics and the Media – Environmental Politics and Policy – Political Thought: Plato to Modernity – Landmarks of Political Science – Political Leadership – Governance and Australian Public Policy
What job can I get? Graduates are employed in both public and private sector organisations that place a premium on skills such as: critical analysis; preparing papers using the protocols and conventions of the discipline; and using verbal communications skills. Career opportunities include but are not limited to: – researchers for members of parliament and not-for-profit organisations – policy advisors and policy makers in the public and community sectors – specialist media commentators
“I currently work in the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department as part of their graduate program. During my graduate year I’ve worked in Family Pathways Branch, Illicit Drugs section of National Law Enforcement Policy Branch and Classification Policy Branch. The breadth of work is diverse and opportunities in the Department range from working in national security to civil justice. The work is high level and every day I am at the forefront of policy development.” Tara Cheyne (Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)/ Bachelor of Journalism)
Impeach for Peace – An emotional movement of heralding antiwar protesters march through the city streets and past the White House in Washington DC, USA 2007. This image by Kate Sprogis was Highly Commended in the School of Political Science and International Studies 2010 Photography Competition
What will I study? Studies in Political Science enable students to study a broad range of courses that cover significant issues, debates and concepts in the field. The major has four main themes – Australian Politics and Policy, Political Theory and Methodology, Global Governance and Political Economy, and International and Comparative Politics. Students completing this major will have a solid understanding of the political issues affecting modern societies and be able to analyse and comment on these issues. Some of the courses you may study as a Political Science student include: – Introduction to Political Ideas – Australian Political Institutions social and behavioural sciences 2012
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psychology How can I study Psychology? – Bachelor of Psychological Science Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 4/Rank 94; ITI 93.30 QTAC code: 757001 – Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)* Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001 * plus one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology – Bachelor of Science (Psychology)* Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 731001 * plus one-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology All programs are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of how people behave, think and feel. It is a broad ranging discipline that spans topics including brain function, memory, conscious experience, lifespan development, social behaviour and the full spectrum of functional and dysfunctional behaviour. Training in psychology involves not only the acquisition of information, but also the development and cultivation of analytical thinking skills, which are valuable personally and in many professions. Many people who study psychology will not go on to become psychologists but should find their training to be relevant and useful in their lives and work. Those who do become psychologists may work in a variety of settings. Clinical psychologists, for example, may work in hospitals where they might assess and treat people with emotional and behavioural problems, or they may work in private practice or clinics. Organisational psychologists may consult independently or work within private and public organisations as human resource professionals, helping to develop a motivated and skilled workforce and to diagnose and solve group and organisational problems. Educational psychologists typically work within schools or the public service, and sports psychologists often work to enhance the performance of teams or individuals. These and many other specialist psychologists may also work as researchers and teachers in universities or be employed as researchers in industry and government agencies.
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Dr Mark Nielsen from the School of Psychology undertaking field research in early childhood development in a remote San Bushman community in the Kalahari Desert
What will I study? The School of Psychology’s course offerings are designed to meet several goals: 1. to provide a foundation of study in psychology to students from many different faculties and schools 2. to educate students across a wide spectrum of psychology 3. to provide students with a foundation for a career in psychology, and 4. to prepare students to conduct independent psychological research. The first goal is met mainly by our three firstyear courses which survey the field and provide students with an introduction to psychological research methods. These courses are: – Introduction to Psychology: Physiological and Cognitive Psychology – Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social and Clinical Psychology – Psychological Research Methodology I Second and third-year courses give students a more detailed knowledge of psychological research and practice. These include: – Psychological Research Methodology II – Neuroscience for Psychologists – Child Development – Social and Organisational Psychology – Learning and Cognition – Psychological Research Methodology III – Principles of Psychological Assessment – Psychological Research: Interpretation and Evaluation
Electives in third-year are available in five areas of specialisation: – Applied/Professional Psychology – Biological Psychology – Cognitive Psychology – Developmental Psychology – Social Psychology Fourth-year provides the insight that comes with advanced study.
What job can I get? Psychology prepares students for a range of career opportunities, including human resource management, mental health services, youth work, relationship counselling, residential care work, family and social services, public service management, private sector administration and management, market research, disabilities services, juvenile justice and corrective services, advertising and statistical research positions. Students contemplating a career as a psychologist should undertake an accredited four-year degree (either a four-year degree or a three-year undergraduate degree followed by an honours year). To gain full psychologist registration with the Psychology Board of Austalia, students complete further studies and/or supervised work experience.
Professional careers in psychology include: – Clinical Psychology: specialising in the assessment, treatment and prevention of a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems. – Clinical Neuropsychology: specialising in the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioural disorders associated with dysfunction of brain process or head injury. – Counselling Psychology: helping individuals, families and other groups with issues related to personal well-being, interpersonal relationships, work, recreation, health, and crisis management. – Organisational Psychology: applying knowledge of the scientific study of human behaviour to the enhancement of organisational effectiveness and productivity and individual well-being. – Sport and Exercise Psychology: helping individuals develop the skills needed to enhance performance, enjoyment and participation in physical activity. – Research/Academic Psychology: applying skills to the advancement and communication of knowledge relating to psychology. – Geropsychology: applying practical knowledge of primary prevention strategies, clinical intervention and rehabilitation for older people. – Health Psychology: learning skills in illness prevention and treatment in public health settings.
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Emma Johnston with a young Tanzanian student
UQ advantage allows African adventure Third year Education and Arts (Psychology) student Emma Johnston has recently returned from the adventure of a lifetime a 20 day trip to Tanzania. This opportunity was made possible by a UQ Advantage Grant, an initiative which seeks to promote student mobility and enhance student participation and involvement in curricular and related activities. Emma recalls her time in Africa as feeling like she was “always on holiday” and by living there, learnt just how important it was to slow life down and enjoy every minute of the day. “Pole pole (slowly slowly) is a great taste of culture here, with everyone walking slowly; chatting to every person they pass. It doesn’t matter if you’re two hours late (or more) to a meeting because it’s all in African time,” Emma said. A highlight of Emma’s trip was the time she spent with a local family, where she gained deeper knowledge and understanding of local
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Tanzanian culture in urban and rural Tanzania. “I stayed with a Kaloleni School Teacher as part of the immersion program for 10 days, living off the same food and sharing the same facilities owned by the teacher. “She had a tiny cement house which was much more advanced than her neighbours, who only had houses of tin, as only one in 10 Africans live in formal housing,” Emma said. Emma left Tanzania with a broad understanding of their education system, having volunteered in three different environments: a private school in Arusha; a government run school assisting with classes in Cultural Studies, History, English and Maths; and a Kili Orphanage Centre. By volunteering in these schools, Emma saw firsthand that unimaginable things are achievable with passion, determination and innovativeness. “The resources and tools teachers were equipped with were minimal - one text book
per class, with 60 students per class and one computer per school. “I was amazed by the ability of the teachers to teach and the ability of the students to learn. Peasant students work harder than any students in primary school that I had ever seen,” she said. Director of the Undergraduate Office, Professor Sushila Chang, highly recommends students make the most of the UQ Advantage Grant program and experience life abroad, as she believes the outside world expects a lot more from graduates than just good grades. “Employers are looking for students who have had extra experiences, such as living abroad. “We hope that UQ Advantage Grants can equip students with the extra experiences they need to take with them from university into their first job, and give them all the exposure they require to make them global citizens and global leaders as well,” Professor Chang said.
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public policy How can I study Public Policy? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
– Bachelor of Social Science (together with Social Policy) Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 12/Rank 76; ITI 73.40 QTAC code: 747001 Public Policy and Social Policy (see page 33) are complementary study areas
What is Public Policy?
What will I study?
Studies in Public Policy are designed to help students come to grips with issues of modern governance in general and with the institutions and processes of public policy in particular. The main focus of studies in this area is on the political, institutional, economic, social and ideological forces that shape Australian governance and public policy. The questions that students completing the major should be equipped to answer include: How do we formulate and analyse economic, environmental, social or foreign policy? Which groups have the most say? How do we understand the complexities of the policy system and make sense of what governments do? Is the public policy process ‘rational’? How do we design better policies? What knowledge and skills do policy-makers need?
Studying Public Policy equips students with the superior analytical abilities necessary to embark on policymaking and advising careers within the public, private and community sectors. It includes a range of courses focusing on areas such as environment and social policy, political institutions, Indigenous political issues, Australian foreign policy and international development. Some of the courses you may study as a public policy student include: – Introduction to Politics and Public Policy – Australian Political Institutions – Indigenous Politics and Policy – The Government of Queensland – Environmental Politics and Policy – Politics of Law and Justice in Australia – Australian Foreign Policy
– Politics and the Media – Political Leadership – Politics and the Economy – Democratic World Politics – Governance and Australian Public Policy – Issues in Australian Politics The Public Policy major also offers high performing students opportunities to engage in a semester length internship program, which will link them with project work in agencies in the Queensland Public Sector or the Queensland Parliament. The knowledge and skills gained in this major will provide students with the qualities relevant to employment in non-government organisations and the public sector.
What job can I get? The types of organisations that seek graduates with the analytical abilities provided by the Public Policy major include, but are not limited to: all levels of government in Australia; international aid organisations; peak business organisations; interest and lobby groups; welfare organisations; and community groups. Career options include policymaking and advisory positions in government agencies, private enterprise, non-government organisations and international organisations; business-government liaison officers; and community development positions both domestically and internationally.
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public relations How can I study Public Relations? – Bachelor of Communication Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 741001
What is Public Relations? Public Relations (PR) people are communication professionals who plan and deliver strategic advice, information and programs on behalf of their client organisations or individuals. PR is an exciting, dynamic profession which has expanded rapidly over the past decade. PR is about two-way communication with carefully identified target audiences or stakeholder groups. PR people work closely with other communication professionals such as those in journalism, marketing and advertising. Those who study Public Relations enjoy the challenges of establishing and/or maintaining a variety of strategic communication channels between an organisation and its key stakeholders – potential and existing customers, the media, suppliers, creditors, regulators, industry, politicians, communities and competitors – because they seek to understand their audiences. Public and private sector organisations benefit directly from employing public relations practitioners because they bring with them an ability to research, interpret and reflect audience needs.
What will I study? When you study Public Relations at UQ, you’ll learn innovative and real ways to deal with communication issues in any workplace. Our courses involve practical, hands-on workshops, working with the most sophisticated technology available. Within the workshops you learn to solve communication issues and design creative communication campaigns that address the issues that will confront you in the workforce.
Inaugural Cole Lawson Bursary, recipients Rebecca Brown and Lily Howe with School of Journalism and Communication Head Professor Michael Bromley and Margaret Lawson (second from right). The students each received a $2500 prize, for the quality of their applications, study, PR work, and commitment to their careers. Cole Lawson Communications Managing Director, Margaret Lawson, praised the recipients for the high standard of their applications and for being “wonderful young professionals”. She said the bursary aimed to provide practical assistance to the students at an uncertain time in their careers. “Public relations is an amazing profession leading to amazing careers,” she said.
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Some of the courses you may study include: – Introduction to Public Relations – Public Relations Writing – Media and Issues Management – Public Relations Practice and Strategy – Mass Media, Spin and Public Opinion – Mass Media and Society – Public Relations Internship
What job can I get? Studying PR at UQ offers key skills valuable to employers including an ability to think creatively and critically, to evaluate arguments as well as to communicate effectively with other people verbally and in writing. Graduates of the UQ Public Relations program have found jobs in PR consultancies, as in-house PR staff for corporations and non-government organisations, and in local, state and federal government, as well as in
international organisations. The practice of Public Relations includes: – community consultation and engagement – corporate communication – corporate writing and media production – crisis communication – event and exhibition management – fashion and lifestyle PR – government relations – health communication – internal communication within organisations – investor relations – issues management – media monitoring – media relations – media training – promotion and publicity – public education programs – research – sponsorship and fundraising – Web content management The digital revolution has transformed PR practice, and graduates are expected to have high levels of digital literacy. PR is a global industry and graduates can expect to find employment overseas as well as in Australia.
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PhD student Matthew Thompson
UQ student to research fingerprint error UQ PhD student Matthew Thompson has received a prestigious Fulbright Queensland Scholarship to further his research into fingerprint matching accuracy in the USA. In collaboration with experts from the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI, Matthew will determine the accuracy of human fingerprint experts, explore the psychology that affects how well they match prints, and maximise the reliability of evidence in the criminal justice system. “Everyday law enforcement agencies identify thousands of fingerprint matches that can be used as evidence in convicting criminals,” Matthew said. “Contrary to popular belief and TV shows like CSI, computers are not relied upon to match crime-scene fingerprints. Instead, human fingerprint experts decide whether a print belongs to a suspect or not.”
Matthew said there have been few peer-reviewed studies directly examining the extent to which experts can correctly match fingerprints to one another, despite the 100year history of the practice. “Mistakes made to date have resulted in innocent people being wrongly accused,” he said. The Fulbright Scholarship will allow him to carry out his research at the University of California, Los Angeles and work with leaders in the field Dr Itiel Dror and Professor Jennifer Mnookin. Matthew is confident the outcomes of his research will improve the welfare of Australians and Americans by upholding the process of law, and helping to prevent wrongful convictions.
“I’ll work with fingerprint experts in the US to determine the factors – about the person and about the print – that will allow experts to make the most accurate matches,” he said. The prestigious Fulbright program is the largest educational scholarship of its kind, created by US Senator J William Fulbright and the US Government in 1946. Aimed at promoting mutual understanding through educational exchange, it operates between the US and 155 countries. The Fulbright Queensland Scholarship is funded by the Queensland Government and Queensland-based universities. Matthew is one of 26 talented Australians to be recognised as a Fulbright Scholar in 2011.
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social science How can I study Social Science? – Bachelor of Social Science Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 12/Rank 76; ITI 73.40 QTAC code: 747001 – Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707301 Students may also continue their studies at honours level with an individually designed research program, complementary coursework and honours thesis.
Third-year students undertake a supervised research project that is linked with an industry partner, and gain experience in the real world of social research.
What is Social Science? In UQ’s Bachelor of Social Science students learn how to develop strategies to address major social challenges facing society in an increasingly globalised world. Social Science covers a number of fields, and students will have the opportunity to specialise in Criminal Justice; Development; Health and Society; or Social and Public Policy; as well as the opportunity to study a minor field in Communities and Social Change; Cultural Heritage; Environment and Society; Past Civilisations; or Globalisation and International Political Economy.
What will I study? The Bachelor of Social Science at UQ is a unique and innovative program that will give students expertise in social science research design and implementation, and detailed knowledge of a specialised field of practice. Students undertake a set of core courses equipping them with theoretical knowledge and research skills, and include: – Social Being: Personal and Social Identities – Social Being: Power, Structures and Agency – Principles of Social Research – Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods – Research, Planning and Design Third-year students gain experience in the real world of social research by undertaking a supervised research project, related to their specialised field of study, and linked with an industry partner.
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In addition to the set of core courses, Bachelor of Social Science students have an opportunity to specialise in a particular area of interest: – Criminal Justice – gives students the background and skills to critically evaluate how we can better respond to emerging crime problems in our communities. Courses focus on the social factors leading to criminality and the response to criminal behaviour from the justice system. – Development – offers a social science perspective on international and community development issues. Students focus on strategies to alleviate poverty and inequality, and to develop sustainable societies, communities and environments. – Health and Society – provides students with an understanding of the social, cultural, economic and ethical factors influencing health and illness. Courses focus on the way the health system works, and on the skills relevant to becoming a social science worker in the health sector. – Social and Public Policy – provides students with the ability to gain the technical skills required to analyse social and economic issues and develop, implement and evaluate policy solutions. Studies in this major will connect the social sciences to the world of practical politics.
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Honours graduate Karinya Louttit has worked for the National Health Service in Britain on an engagement project, enabling health consumers to have input into the development of healthcare facilities
Some of the courses you may study in these areas of specialisation include: – Punishment and Society – Introduction to International Inequality and Development – Medicine, Markets and Health – Australian Social Policy In addition to the four majors in the program, five minor fields of study are offered: Communities and Social Change; Cultural Heritage; Environment and Society; Past Civilisations; and Globalisation and International Political Economy.
What job can I get? As a Bachelor of Social Science graduate, you will be equipped with relevant and marketable skills including problem solving, effective written and oral communication, information processing, creative and critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, social research skills, and computer literacy. These skills will enable graduates to seek future employment with organisations such as government departments, policing agencies, community service agencies, healthcare providers, NGOs, and in the business/private sector.
Bachelor of Social Science (Development) graduate Banthida Komphasouk currently works for World Vision in Laos. Banthida is the Community Health Coordinator and responsible for the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) project and the Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) project and any other community health related projects required. “ECCD aims to improve maternal and child health and well-being through a participatory family conversation approach,” said Banthida. “I’m now at the stage of mainstreaming ECCD in 32 villages across seven Area Development Projects (ADPs) in the southern province of Savannakhet in Laos. We are also starting to introduce ECCD to three other provinces,
Khammoune, Bolikhamxay and Luangprabang Province.” Banthida was an AusAID funded student from Laos and graduated with first class honours from the Bachelor of Social Science in 2010. “The knowledge, information and experience I gained from my studies at UQ has helped me immensely with my development work here in Laos. This is especially so for the work required in my final honours year. “I really benefitted from the hands-on research, real world experience and analytical skills needed to complete my honours.” Banthida Komphasouk Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
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social work How can I study Social Work? – Bachelor of Social Work Duration: 4 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 13/Rank 74; ITI 71.10 QTAC code: 734001 – Master of Social Work Studies* Duration: 2 years full-time Location: St Lucia * For students who already have an appropriate degree and wish to qualify as a social worker. Entry is direct to the School of Social Work and Human Services.
The practical nature of the field placements help students prepare for the workplace and it is these placements that often help secure employment after graduation.
What is Social Work? Social work is a career for those interested in working with individuals, families and communities, and in addressing social issues and problems through interpersonal, community and policy practice. Social work and social policy play vital roles in contemporary Australia, as issues such as unemployment, an ageing population, and economic uncertainty impact on our society. Most people find themselves facing complexities of our society and sometimes need support and assistance in resolving their problems. The role of Social Workers is to play a key part in developing a society based on social justice, and in redressing situations that disadvantage people. Social Workers aim to stimulate action to change the social circumstances of individuals and groups who are disadvantaged. They also work to alleviate personal pain and distress, and provide direction for individual development and control over life situations.
What will I study? Studies in social work consist of studies on human behaviour, the structure of society, social welfare problems, policies and provision, the theory and practice of social work, and practical experience in social welfare and community settings. Social work is founded on a set of values about people and their social condition. Some of the courses you will study include: – Introduction to Social Work – The Welfare of Australians – Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island Perspectives – Australian Social Policy
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– Human Development and Social Work – Identity and Difference in Social Work Practice – International Social Work – Social Work and the Legal Context – Working in Human Services Organisations – Research and Social Work and Human Services Practice – Moral and Ethical Foundations of Social Work – Community Development You will have the opportunity to specialise in industry priority areas of social work practice enabling you to graduate with a minor in Health and Ageing, Child Youth and Family or Mental Health.
Social Work Practitioners The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional degree that provides you with: – Excellent employment opportunities in Australia and overseas – Flexibility with practice areas – Opportunities to put social justice principles into practice and make a difference to your fellow Australians – A career that gives you the opportunity to impact on local, national, and global social policy; and – Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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Social work student Tanya Vanderiet
What job can I get?
Social Workers are employed in:
Graduates of the UQ Bachelor of Social Work program are employed in government agencies, community organisations, and in private practice. Social Workers may find themselves working: – As advocates and negotiators acting for individuals who are facing discrimination or who are unable to act for themselves – With community groups and local government as community workers in neighbourhoods, where they work to bring about desired changes and develop services needed – With individuals and families facing personal distress or crisis associated with family and personal relationships – With those experiencing loss, trauma and stress in their lives through loss of health, loss of employment or disability – In local, state and federal government departments, where they may be involved in the policy practice, and planning and management of social and welfare services; and – In private practice as family therapists or as counsellors with people wanting to bring about changes in their life.
– Centrelink – Child Protection Agencies – Community Corrections – Defence Forces – Disability Services – Drug and Alcohol Support Clinics – Hospitals – Indigenous Health and Welfare Agencies – Legal Centres – Local Councils – Multicultural Agencies – Neighbourhood Centres – Policy Development Units – Private Practice – Refugee Support organisations – Rehabilitation Units – Residential Care – Women’s Refuges, and many other organisations.
Some of our more experienced graduates are CEOs of government and non-government organisations, policy officers, community development workers, overseas aid workers, family therapists, probation officers and juvenile justice workers.
Who will you work with? Social Workers work with individuals, groups and communities, in many different circumstances; abused children, people with disabilities, families, loss and grief, gay and lesbian issues, chronic pain, people with mental health issues, victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, people with eating issues, homeless and marginalised people, survivors of sexual abuse, asylum seekers, frail elderly people, people with drug and alcohol issues.
Further study The School of Social Work and Human Services offers Graduate Certificate, Masters and Research Higher Degree programs covering Social Work, Social Policy, Community Development and Counselling.
“Studying at UQ is a great experience. Not only do you get a quality education and state-of-the-art facilities, but you also get to meet people from all over the globe. UQ is literally a microcosm of the world and I’m glad I made the decision to do my studies here. It’s a dynamic and conducive environment for study. “Social work is a highly marketable profession and everywhere in the world there are people who are in need of assistance and justice, as well as an intervening force in their lives in order for them to progress, better themselves and live quality lives.” thomas Dinala, zimbabwe Bachelor of Social Work
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An experience like no other Bursting with excitement, anxiety, apprehension, and anticipation, social work student Michelle Dang was set to embark on a dream opportunity – a unique international placement experience working with tribal communities in rural India. Joined by four other social work students, Michelle travelled to India in July 2009 to begin a 15-week field education placement as part of her final-year studies in the Bachelor of Social Work. Based in North Andra Pradesh, the students teamed up with local community aid organisation, Laya, to assist Indigenous tribal people to engage in community development projects such as creating sustainability, land alienation and human rights, decentralised energy options and climate change.
Michelle said the placement experience exceeded all expectations. “My time in India was a rich and meaningful journey. I enhanced my personal and professional development and I feel I have gained more self confidence as an emerging practitioner. “My values, beliefs and assumptions were challenged, and I’ve learnt to appreciate and value difference,” Michelle said. “Sharing stories, and engaging with Adivasi communities in a dialogue about their concerns, issues and aspirations was a highlight of my experience, and it reinvigorated my commitment to working in solidarity with the poor and marginalised.” School of Social Work and Human Services Field Education Unit Manager Mark Cleaver said the experience of working at the
The five social work students at Vanantharam, a herbal medicine health care training centre, just out of Addateegata, India.
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grassroots level with the Adivasi communities provided an opportunity for self discovery for all five students. “The placement provided a chance for critical reflection on social work and community work practice in a truly international setting. All of which is fundamental learning for good social work practice,” Mr Cleaver said. “We are thrilled to offer such an exciting and enriching educational experience for our students. “An international placement such as this provides our final-year students with a whole new perspective on practicing social work – it is a wonderful component of our program.” Due to the success of the placement in India, it is anticipated the School of Social Work and Human Services will continue to provide further international opportunities for field placements in India in the future.
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Social Policy How can I study Social Policy? – Bachelor of Social Science (together with Public Policy) Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 12/Rank 76; ITI 73.40 QTAC code: 747001 Social Policy and Public Policy (see page 25) are complementary study areas
Social Policy students will understand the values and ideas underpinning policy, and the impact of policy on issues of equity, fairness and social justice.
What is Social Policy? Social Policy is the study of actions and decisions of government that contribute to the wellbeing of the population and individuals. It involves policy areas such as social security and welfare, disability, health, education, employment services, Indigenous peoples, community services and child protection. The study of Social Policy focuses on understanding the values and ideas underpinning policy and the impact of policy on issues of equity, fairness and social justice. Social policy research critically analyses actual and proposed policy. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of policy, the political dynamics behind policy, and asks the important question of who benefits from government policy?
What will I study? Courses in Social Policy examine the structure and distribution of government policy to assist and enhance the wellbeing of Australians and how these arrangements have changed over time in response to political, social and economic factors. Students also learn about policy implementation and service delivery as important elements in making social policy. Courses focusing on specific areas of social policy include: – Health – Indigenous Peoples – Social and Income Security, and – The Economy and Employment. A final-year course provides students with a simulated policy experience. Students develop a policy proposal in the form of a pseudoCabinet Submission which is sent to the appropriate government Minister.
For Policy Officer Alice Ruxton, the best things about being a UQ student were living on campus, participating in an exchange program, and doing an internship. “Campus life was great, and completing an internship enabled me to secure a job that I’m really enjoying.” Alice, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science, is a policy officer with the National Seniors Australia’s National Policy Office in Canberra. She is responsible for assisting the work of the Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales policy groups; contributing to national policy work through research, writing of submissions, preparing media releases/articles; assisting with lobbying activities at the state and federal level; and working with other non-government organisations. Alice Ruxton Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science
What job can I get? Graduates in Social Policy are well suited for careers in the State and Federal Governments as public servants, policy analysts and advisors to the Minister. Jobs in non-government and community sector agencies and peak advocacy bodies also require Social Policy graduates. Social policy analysis skills are also highly relevant for staff delivering and managing social services.
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sociology How can I study Sociology? – Bachelor of Arts Duration: 3 years full-time Location: St Lucia 2011 entry score: Qld – OP 10/Rank 81; ITI 78.85 QTAC code: 707001
What is Sociology? Sociology’s basic assumption is that social life is orderly – in the sense of being regular, patterned and therefore capable of being analysed. Such order can be found at all levels of social organisation, from the way we exchange greetings in face-to-face encounters or over the telephone, to the way the social class structure is reproduced over time. Even the negative or undesirable features of social life – how arguments start and conclude, as well as more serious matters such as industrial conflict, crime and deviant behaviour – can be shown to be ‘orderly’. Sociology’s goal is ultimately to describe and explain the observed
regularities in social life. Finding out how things occur and how different aspects of social life are mutually connected through careful research is the first step in suggesting how problems can be addressed.
Examples of introductory courses are: – Introduction to Sociology – Gender, Sexuality and Society – Introduction to Health, Illness and Society
What will I study?
Examples of advanced courses are: – Sociology of the Environment – Media, Culture and Society – Sociology of the City
You will study a range of introductory and advanced courses that introduce you to key sociological concepts and theories, research methods for sociology and key substantive areas. Students can choose between a single and extended major and may also do a fourth-year honours program that provides advanced training in sociological research.
What job can I get? Graduates can pursue careers in policy analysis, statistics, research or social planning in government, or in market research and analysis in the private sector.
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Government Departments eg. Communities, Health, Natural Resources, Tourism and Emergency Services
Policy Advisor, Policy Researcher, Social Planning Officer and Research Officer
Communications and Public Relations
Market Researcher, Industry Analyst, Media Relations Advisor and Public Relations Consultant
Media and Advertising
Marketing Consultant, Project Manager and Event Manager
Health Provision
Health Services Manager
Community Services
Counsellor, Lobbyist
Consultancy Firms
Ethics Advisor, Evaluation Officer, Applied Research Officer
Education
Teaching Sociology and Social Science (in conjunction with education qualifications), Education Administrator
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Reporting from Capitol Hill One of the most exciting student internship opportunities offered through the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, is the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, where Australia’s best and brightest are given the opportunity of a lifetime and a chance to head to Washington. The internship allows some of UQ’s most talented students to showcase their future leadership skills whilst undertaking work experience on Washington’s Capitol Hill. The students are placed in a Congressional Office of a member of the US House of Representatives or US Senate each January and February and are exposed to many academic, professional and cultural opportunities. Journalism and Law student, Naomi Lim, was fortunate enough to secure an internship in 2010 and according to her, the experience was “mindblowing.” “The internship unlocked the doors of Capitol Hill — the current political, economic and cultural epicentre of the western world,” she said. Naomi couldn’t wait to take up the challenges of working in the office of high profile US Congressman, John Tierney, and during her eight-week internship found that her theoretical knowledge of government and politics was enriched well beyond the pages of any textbook. “Not only was I impressed by Congressman Tierney’s record as a member of the House of Representatives for the Sixth Congressional District of Massachusetts, but also by the reputation of his office, in particular his press secretary,” she said. During her placement, Naomi gained an insider’s understanding of the American political system, and developed her analytical and communication skills by attending hearings, briefings and press conferences on and off Capitol Hill, as well as undertaking constituent liaison and legislative research. She also spent time exploring Washington DC and the history the city holds. “Visiting the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Museum of American History was an amazing experience. “Seeing the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Magna Carta was incredible. “It’s just mind-boggling trying to comprehend the history contained in that building and that the people who made America actually touched those time-honoured pieces of paper,” Naomi said. SBS Associate Dean (Academic), Associate Professor Julie Duck, believes students gain more than just academic experience from the program. “It’s about the personal experiences they go through and immersing themselves in the reality of a political atmosphere,” Associate Professor Duck said. “It’s about finding opportunities and creating networks – all of which are absolutely invaluable.” As a result of her Washington experience, Naomi was then accepted into the 12-week Hansard Scholars Programme in the United Kingdom. As a Hansard Scholar, Naomi is studying British politics at the London School of Economics and attending seminars with politicians, gaining academic and practical knowledge of the British political system and current debates in UK public policy. She will also complete an internship with a government department, a lobbying group, a non-government organisation or in one of the Houses of Parliament. To find out how you can take part in the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, visit www.uq.edu.au/sbs/washington
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WHAT DO WE MEAN? You will hear a lot of new terms at University: here is an explanation of some of them... Australian (domestic) student
Faculty
Postgraduate programs
A student who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
A major organisational unit within UQ, with responsibility for academic programs, e.g., Faculty of Arts. Faculties may have a number of sub-faculty academic units called Schools, e.g., School of ... The head of a faculty is called an Executive Dean.
Programs studied after graduating from undergraduate degrees which include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters, and doctorates.
Bachelor degree A qualification awarded for the first level of study undertaken at university, generally requiring three to five years of study, depending on the bachelor degree studied. A component of study within a program, similar to a subject at school. Full-time students usually study four courses per semester.
If you are enrolled in a three-year degree, you must undertake additional study to be considered for honours. For four- or five-year bachelor degrees, honours is awarded based on academic performance during the program.
Dual program
International student
Course (formerly known as subject)
A combination of two UQ degree programs undertaken at the same time. These are sometimes called dual degrees, parallel degrees, combined degrees, or double degrees.
Elective A course that you can choose to study from a set of options. Some UQ programs allow electives from outside your main area of study.
Entry scores Undergraduate students are given an entry score based on high school studies or other post-secondary studies. If you complete high school studies in Queensland you are assigned an Overall Position (OP). Year 12 students in other Australian states are assigned an Interstate Transfer Index (ITI). All other students are assigned a rank. Once you have completed a full year of study at UQ, your OP or ITI is converted to a rank based on Grade Point Average (GPA).
Grade point average (GPA) The average grade of your results, weighted by the unit value of each course. GPA is determined on a semester basis and ranges from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
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A student who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, nor a New Zealand citizen, and is enrolled or proposes to enrol at an institution in Australia. Temporary residents of Australia are also classified as international students.
Major/Extended/Dual Major A major or extended major is an area of specialised study within a program, for example, chemistry. A major, extended major, or dual major may be a formal requirement in a program.
Program (formerly known as course) A sequence of study involving enrolment, study and graduation, normally awarded with a qualification such as a bachelors degree, graduate diploma, or certificate.
Program code A unique identifying number assigned by the University to a program.
QTAC The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), the central admissions body for all Queensland undergraduate programs.
Semester The University teaching year is divided into three semesters: Semester 1, Semester 2, and Summer Semester. Most programs only require enrolment in Semesters 1 and 2 each year.
Study Abroad
A small group of courses in a discipline. A minor is worth approximately half the value of a major.
A program where students enrolled at an overseas university study at UQ for one or two semesters as part of their home university degrees.
Overall Position (OP)
Undergraduate programs
Minor
Overall Positions, or OPs, provide a State-wide rank order of students (on a 1 to 25 scale, 1 being the highest) based on your achievement in Authority subjects studied for the Queensland Senior Certificate. Your OP shows how well you have performed in your senior studies when compared with the performances of all other OP-eligible students in Queensland.
Usually refers to first-time university programs including diplomas and bachelors degrees.
Unit The value of a course (#). Most courses at UQ are worth two units but some are higher. UQ Terminology www.uq.edu.au/study (see UQ Toolkit)
UndergrADUATE DIPLOMAS Once you are enrolled at UQ, you may decide to undertake a Diploma in either Music, Languages, or Global Studies at the same time as you complete your bachelor degree.
At UQ, you can now study one of three undergraduate diplomas concurrently with your bachelor degree. You may choose to undertake this over an accelerated period, or spread the load across the duration of your degree. Music If you love music, this is the diploma for you — no matter what your main academic interest. You can choose between Music Studies and Ensemble in which you can practise performance skills in an orchestral setting, as well as develop other musical techniques and knowledge; or Popular Music and Music Technology which focuses on the technologies of performance, recording, and distribution of popular music’s different genres. Languages If you are keen to learn a new language, whether for personal interest or to enhance your career prospects in the global economy, you can study the Diploma in Languages. This diploma will suit you if you studied a language at high school and want to maintain your proficiency. But it will also suit you if you have never studied a foreign language: you don’t need any prior experience. The diploma is available in French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
Global Issues The Diploma in Global Issues will appeal to you if you wish to pursue a career in an area where having a global perspective on the environment, economics, politics, and social change will be of advantage. In this program, you will learn how individuals, societies and countries are all interconnected. One exciting feature of this program is the opportunity to make the most of UQ’s extensive international connections through study at one of our partner universities.
How to enrol in a diploma If you are interested in the Diploma in Music or the Diploma in Languages, you can apply for these programs directly to UQ once you have been offered a place at UQ through QTAC. If the Graduate Diploma in Global Issues is your area of interest, you will need to complete one year (16 units) of undergraduate studies before applying. To find out more about undergraduate diplomas, please contact the UQ Admissions Team. UQ Admissions www.uq.edu.au/study Email admissionsenquiries@admin.uq.edu.au Phone (07) 3365 2203
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admission information Admission requirements To gain admission to undergraduate programs, you must satisfy prerequisites and have a sufficient entry score. Alternative entry pathways are available if you do not have a sufficient entry score or are missing prerequisites. See Alternative entry or Improving an entry score (upgrading) in the next column. See What do we mean? on page 36 for definitions of Australian (domestic) and international applicants. Prerequisites Subject prerequisites are the Queensland Year 12 subjects required for individual programs. You may also gain admission to programs with subject equivalents from interstate or overseas schooling, external senior studies, or tertiary studies. Some programs have additional prerequisites, e.g., the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). Entry scores Eligible applicants are selected for admission to a program in order of merit, based on entry scores. Those with the highest entry score are selected first, and so on until the program quota is filled. Entry scores include Overall Positions (OP) and ranks. Current Queensland Year 12 students receive an OP — expressed in a scale extending from 1 to 25. All other applicants are allocated a rank — expressed in a scale extending from 99.90 to 1. This common ranking scale allows different qualification to be compared, for example: −− interstate Year 12 students are allocated a Nationally Agreed Common Index called the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), which is used to calculate a rank −− Australian students who complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) are allocated a Nationally Agreed Common Index called the Combined Rank by QTAC, which is used to calculate a rank −− non-school leavers (including previous Queensland Year 12 students who qualified for an OP) and OP-ineligible Year 12 school leavers are allocated a rank when they apply through QTAC based on previous secondary, tertiary, bridging and preparatory studies, and/or work experience. The minimum OP or rank required for quota places varies from year to year and is determined once quota applications have been processed and places allocated.
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English language requirements If you are from a non-English speaking background, you must provide evidence of English proficiency. This may be achieved through a pass in Queensland Year 12 English (or interstate equivalent) or by other means, as outlined in the Entry Options booklet available from UQ Admissions. Alternative entry If you did not complete Year 12, did not achieve a high enough entry score for your preferred program, or are a mature-aged applicant, there are alternative entry pathways to UQ. Contact UQ Admissions for advice on these alternatives. Improving an entry score (upgrading) You can try to improve your entry score and/ or meet program prerequisites by accepting an offer in a lower preference program. You can then be allocated a new entry rank that, depending on factors such as academic performance, and your history of previous studies, may be higher than your previous rank. Special entry programs If you are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, or have suffered financial hardship or severe disadvantage beyond your control that has affected previously satisfactory results, you may be eligible for special entry to UQ. Contact UQ Admissions for more information. UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme gives current Year 12 high school students bonus points towards their entry score for completing certain approved subjects. Contact UQ Admissions for more information. Programs for High School students UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) provides high-achieving secondary school students with an opportunity to extend their studies in an area of interest and to ‘test drive’ university life. Students accepted into the program can study one UQ course (subject) during Semester One of Year 12. ESP students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to receive one bonus point towards their University entrance rank through UQ’s Bonus Scheme. In addition, most ESP students who later enrol in a relevant UQ degree also receive credit for their completed course. ESP study also counts towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). For more information, visit www.uq.edu.au/guidance/esp
How to apply You can apply for admission to undergraduate programs at UQ through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The QTAC Guide provides essential information on the application process and explains the entry requirements for all programs offered through QTAC. Free copies are given to all current Queensland Year 12 students and some interstate schools. You can also buy a copy from newsagents or through QTAC. For 2012 programs, the deadline for on-time applications is 30 September 2011. Contact QTAC for more information. Current Year 12 students −− lodge an application online through QTAC’s Twelve to Tertiary (TTT) Web application service at www.qtac.edu.au International students studying Year 12 in Australia −− visit www.uq.edu.au/international/ausyear12 for more information on application procedures and entry requirements Other prospective students – lodge an online application using QTAC’s Apply by Web service at www.qtac.edu.au Enrolment Once you have been offered a place in a UQ program, you can formally accept the offer by lodging a response with QTAC. You can then enrol at UQ by using the UQ link from QTAC’s Current Applicant online service. The UQ enrolment website (www.uq.edu.au/enrolment) provides information about the enrolment process to help you get started. QTAC www.qtac.edu.au Phone 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) UQ Admissions www.uq.edu.au/study Email admissionsenquiries@admin.uq.edu.au Phone (07) 3365 2203 International Admissions Section www.uq.edu.au/international Queensland Year 12 students Phone (07) 3346 7376 Interstate Year 12 students Phone 1800 671 980
MONEY MATTERS When planning your study experience, consider the following financial options.
Fees and charges
Financial assistance
When you study at university, you will have to pay fees for each course in which you enrol. Most undergraduate places at UQ are funded partly by the federal government (Commonwealth-supported) and partly by you, and the amount you pay depends on the band level of your course. National priority courses (Mathematics, Science, Statistics) attract the lowest charges. You are eligible for Commonwealthsupported (CSP) funding if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident. International students must pay full tuition fees. At UQ, fees are charged according to the courses you undertake, not the program in which you enrol. Because charges will be levied according to your exact enrolment, it is not possible to publish a fixed annual fee.
Centrelink student services The Federal Government’s Centrelink provides three income-support payments for Australian tertiary students: Youth Allowance, Austudy, and Abstudy. You can apply for these payments at any Centrelink Customer Service Centre. Other schemes include: −− an interest-free advance loan for students, where you are paid part of your allowance as a lump-sum advance −− the Pensioner Education Supplement (PES), which is a payment to certain categories of pensioners commencing study −− the Health Care Card, which enables Commonwealth health concessions, such as low-cost pharmaceuticals, under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Fee Calculator To help you work out your fees for a semester, UQ has developed an online Fee Calculator, available on the Courses and Programs website. The Fee Calculator shows individual course fees and allows you to add them to a list to calculate the overall fee for your enrolment. Before you enrol, Academic Advisors can help you develop a study plan. Fees information www.uq.edu.au/study
Centrelink www.centrelink.gov.au Youth and Student Services Phone 13 2490 Abstudy Phone 13 2317
HECS-HELP If you are a domestic student in a Commonwealth-supported place, you are eligible to receive HECS-HELP. HECS-HELP
allows Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa to defer all or part of their student contribution amounts for repayment when they meet specific income thresholds. This means that you do not start repaying your HECS debt until you earn a certain income level (currently $44,912 per tax year), when it is then taken out of your pay as additional tax. If you pay “up-front”, i.e. at the time of enrolment, you will receive a 20% discount on your fees. Please note that New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents without a humanitarian visa must pay up-front without the discount. FEE-HELP FEE-HELP is a loan scheme available to Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa to help meet tuition fee liability for courses that are not Commonwealth-supported. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of your tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of $108,029 for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, and $86,422 for all other programs (indexed annually). HECS-HELP/FEE-HELP information www.goingtouni.gov.au
Scholarships See page 42.
Fee Calculator www.uq.edu.au/study (see UQ Toolkit)
Living costs As a university student, you will also need to consider other costs of living, especially if you are living away from home for the first time. These include accommodation, books and study requirements, transport, and parking. Fortunately, a wide range of assistance is available. UQU, the Student Union, has a secondhand bookshop, and provides many low-cost entertainment activities. UQ’s Student Services offers help with accommodation and finding a job. And the federal government provides financial support for low-income earners; as well as fee repayment options for students. University of Queensland Union www.uqu.uq.edu.au UQ Student Services www.uq.edu.au/student-services
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international students More than 10,000 international students from over 100 countries currently call UQ home. You are an International student if you are a: −− Temporary Resident (visa status) of Australia −− Permanent Resident (visa status) of New Zealand, or −− Resident or Citizen of any other country.
Eligibility for UQ study For admission into undergraduate programs at UQ, you must have: −− completed recognised upper secondary or equivalent Year 12 studies to the required standard −− satisfied individual program requirements (e.g., specific subject prerequisites, auditions or interviews) −− satisfied English language requirements. If you do not meet these criteria, you might consider taking the foundation year bridging course offered by International Education Services (IES) or English language training offered by the Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE). More information www.uq.edu.au/international www.foundationyear.com www.icte.uq.edu.au
Study Abroad and exchange If you are an international student currently studying overseas at an accredited university, you can study at UQ for one or two semesters as part of the Study Abroad program. If another university has an exchange agreement with UQ, you can study at UQ as an exchange student for one or two semesters. More information www.uq.edu.au/international/exchange www.uq.edu.au/studyabroad
Expenses When you apply for a student visa, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) may ask you for evidence that you
Students Emilita Krisanti Cornain (Indonesia) and Roni Cheriyan (India) in the Biological Sciences Library, UQ St Lucia
have sufficient funds to complete your studies. Expenses to be considered include visa and medical (pre-departure) fees, tuition fees (for full degree or study abroad fees), general living expenses (around $18,000 - $22,000 a year), return airfares, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). More information www.uq.edu.au/international/fees
Services for international students International Student Advisors can help you quickly settle into life as a UQ student. These include picking you up at the airport, helping you find temporary accommodation, organising your orientation, and scheduling your academic preparation sessions. They can also answer your questions about health services, family matters, schooling or childcare, social events, and cultural or religious organisations.
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Ms Lynn Tan received the distinguished honour of a Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program. “I chose to study at UQ as it boasts an impressive research profile. It is a member of Universitas 21 and the Group of Eight, on top of being ranked one of the top universities in Australia.”
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Fee-paying students pay tuition fees based on the courses they undertake, regardless of the program in which they enrol. Fee information www.uq.edu.au/international/fees Fee calculator www.uq.edu.au/study/feecalculator
Applying to UQ See the UQ Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students 2012 at www.uq.edu.au/international
Contact details International Recruitment Manager Email (online enquiry form) www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry Phone +61 3 8676 7004 (outside Australia) 1800 671 980 (within Australia)
More information www.uq.edu.au/international-guide
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“UQ is one of the few universities that has a specialised program for psychology, and not just a major in a science or arts program.” “UQ presents a diverse range of opportunities to grow and learn, not only academically, but in all aspects. The people here are so welcoming, I met new friends on my first day on campus and they have become my family, my home away from home ever since.”
further study at UQ Postgraduate programs Queensland Year 12 (secondary school equivalent)
Foundation year (bridging program)
English language studies
Undergraduate program (associate degree/Bachelor/dual program)
Undergraduate honours (coursework and research)
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Coursework Masters
Once you complete an undergraduate degree, you can pursue further study opportunities across a range of disciplines. Postgraduate study at UQ falls under two main categories: coursework programs and research higher degrees. Postgraduate coursework programs involve mostly coursework, including lectures, laboratories, tutorials, assignments and examinations, although there may be some research options available. Research higher degrees require that at least two-thirds of the program is supervised independent research (a thesis). Some limited coursework may be required. UQ postgraduate qualifications can provide you with specialised knowledge, give you a significant advantage in the employment market, enable you to upgrade your qualifications, enhance your promotion potential, or pave the way for a career in academia. Postgraduate study www.uq.edu.au/study
Professional Doctorate
Research higher degree students Carolyn Popp, Vicki Metzis, Chao Feng, and Sue-Ann Tan
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Kelsey Chambers and Joseph Bunton, Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship awardees
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery student Catherine Roth, recipient of an Indigenous Access Scholarship
Caitlin Sargent, physiotherapy student and recipient of a UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship
scholarships Study at university is much easier when you don’t have to worry about money. Find out what’s on offer before you enrol at www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
UQ awards hundreds of scholarships worth millions of dollars each year to students. Scholarships at UQ are awarded for academic excellence, for research purposes, to help you if you have financial difficulty, to assist elite athletes, and to help with the costs of overseas study. They are made possible with the generous support of our donors, external agencies and industry providers.
Academic scholarships UQ wants to encourage and attract highachieving school leavers who also demonstrate the potential to be future leaders, and so has a generous academic scholarship program in place. You will be selected for one of the three scholarships — UQ Vice-Chancellor’s, UQ Excellence, UQ Merit — based on your academic achievement in Year 12, your demonstrated leadership potential, and other achievements.
Equity scholarships UQ has a strong commitment to providing support for you if you are financially disadvantaged and offers a range of equity scholarships to Commonwealth-supported students. These include the UQ-Link Access Scholarships and Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS).
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For more information about these scholarships, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and the application process, please visit the UQ Scholarships website and click on the Scholarships for Australian Undergraduate Students button and select the Equity link.
Scholarships for Indigenous students As an Indigenous student you have many scholarships from which to choose, including the Indigenous Access Scholarship (IAS), UQ Economics Scholarship, and the Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship. See www.uq.edu.au/ atsis/scholarships for full details.
International opportunities If you complete part of your studies as an exchange student through UQ Abroad, you may be eligible for a UQ Student Exchange Scholarship. Jubilee Scholarships as well as the Australian University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific Program (UMAP) are also available.
Sporting scholarships If you are a talented sportsperson you may be interested in applying for a UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship or the Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship. Apply online via the UQ Sport website under High Performance Sport.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office www.uq.edu.au/scholarships Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au Phone (07) 3365 7113 Scholarships at UQ Ipswich www.uq.edu.au/ipswich/scholarships-and-prizes Scholarships at UQ Gatton www.science.uq.edu.au/scholarships UQ Admissions www.uq.edu.au/study/uqlink-entry Email uq.link@admin.uq.edu.au Phone (07) 3365 2203 UQ Abroad www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad/financial-assistance UQ Sport www.uqsport.uq.edu.au Phone (07) 3365 6612
Overseas Opportunities Studying in another country is a great way to learn about the world and broaden your horizons. UQ can help with costs and give you credit towards your degree.
The UQ Abroad program offers you the exciting chance to study overseas for up to a year on exchange, while at the same time gaining credit towards your UQ degree. Having exchange agreements with more than 150 universities in 35 countries — including the US, UK and France — UQ offers a diverse choice and recommends that all students try the experience. You can also take advantage of the many internship opportunities that allow you to live and work in another country while gaining valuable experience that may possibly help you find future employment.
Why go overseas? Spending part of your program overseas opens up an exciting array of opportunities you may never have thought possible and is especially beneficial when combined with foreign language skills that you have learnt. Some benefits of having an overseas study or work-experience include:
Gain academically −− broaden the scope of your degree −− gain a different perspective on your field of study −− discover new career opportunities −− improve your foreign language skills. Personally rewarding −− experience a different culture first-hand −− increase your understanding of the world and gain a global outlook — a quality highly regarded by employers −− make life-long friends from different parts of the world −− learn more about yourself and your capabilities −− study and gain employment overseas. UQ Abroad www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad Phone (07) 3365 9075 Email uqabroad@admin.uq.edu.au
Bachelor of Social Science (Development) student Valerie Van Ballaer at the pyramids in Teotihuacan during her exchange in Mexico.
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Quick reference guides Academic programs QTAC Code CSP
Bachelor degree in [unless otherwise stated]
Duration (years)
Delivery Mode
Location
QLD 2011 OP
QLD 2011 Rank
2011 Interstate transfer index
Prerequisites (QLD Year 12 or equivalent)
Page no.
707001
Arts
3
Internal
St Lucia
10
81
78.85
English
-
741001
Communication
3
Internal
St Lucia
10
81
78.85
English
10
746009
Human Services
3
Internal
St Lucia
13
74
71.10
English
15
707111
International Studies
3
Internal
St Lucia
9
83
81.05
English
-
737001
Journalism
3
Internal
St Lucia
8
86
84.20
English
19
757001
Psychological Science
4
Internal
St Lucia
4
94
93.30
English
22
747001
Social Science
3
Internal
St Lucia
12
76
73.40
English
28
734001
Social Work
4
Internal
St Lucia
13
74
71.10
English
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Social Work Studies (Master)
2
Internal
St Lucia
n/a
n/a
n/a
English, plus a completed degree
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(a)
a) Apply directly to the School of Social Work and Human Services
dual programs QTAC Code CSP
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Bachelor degree in
Duration (years)
Location
QLD 2011 OP
QLD 2011 Rank
2011 Interstate transfer index
4
St Lucia
10
81
78.85
English
28
4.25
St Lucia
8
86
84.20
English, Maths
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Prerequisites (QLD Year 12 or equivalent)
Page no.
707301
Arts/Social Science
711101
Business Management/Journalism
741201
Communication/Arts
4
St Lucia
10
81
78.85
English
10
741301
Communication/Journalism
4
St Lucia
8
86
84.20
English
10/19
746301
Human Services/Arts
4
St Lucia
10
81
78.85
English
15
730101
Journalism/Arts
4
St Lucia
8
86
84.20
English
19
737102
Journalism/Laws
5.5
St Lucia
2
97
96.75
English
19
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UQ CAMPUSES UQ’s campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful and well-equipped in Australia.
UQ ST LUCIA Situated on the Brisbane River just 10 minutes’ drive from the central business district, UQ St Lucia is one of Australia’s most attractive campuses. With its striking sandstone buildings and beautiful parklands, it is the ideal setting for both study and recreation. Students can find just about everything they need, including excellent sporting venues, shops and cafés.
UQ IPSWICH The Ipswich campus offers a personalised learning environment with a unique community feel. Students benefit from small classes held in purpose-designed teaching spaces and also enjoy a range of support, amenities, and recreational services, including a bookshop, cafés, sports court, oval and gym.
UQ GATTON UQ Gatton delivers excellence in agricultural and natural resource sciences in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Just over an hour’s drive west of Brisbane, the campus offers a unique blend of recreational amenities, support services, modern teaching facilities, state-of-the-art laboratories and historic buildings, along with the $100 million School of Veterinary Science.
UQ HERSTON Herston is UQ’s core clinical health teaching and research site. The campus is close to Brisbane city and is located alongside the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital. This co-location demonstrates UQ’s commitment to working closely with health professionals and researchers to deliver innovative and contemporary health education programs.
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Contact details and Further Information Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA Phone +61 7 3365 7487 Fax +61 7 3346 9136 Email sbs@uq.edu.au Internet www.uq.edu.au/sbs
UQ Admissions JD Story Building The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA Phone (07) 3365 2203 Fax (07) 3365 2061 Email AdmissionsEnquiries@admin.uq.edu.au Internet www.uq.edu.au/study
UQ International Admissions JD Story Building The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA Phone +61 7 3365 7941/ 1800 671 980 Fax +61 7 3365 1794 Email study@uq.edu.au Internet www.uq.edu.au/international
QTAC PO Box 1331 Level 2, 33 Park Road, Milton Brisbane Qld 4064 AUSTRALIA Phone +61 7 3858 1222/ 1300 467 822 Fax +61 7 3367 1164 Email qtac@qtac.edu.au Internet www.qtac.edu.au
Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office Phone +61 7 3365 7113 Fax +61 7 3365 7559 Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au Internet www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships
Fees and Commonwealth Scholarships See www.uq.edu.au/scholarships for the latest information.
Disability Unit Student Services Building 21D The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 AUSTRALIA Phone +61 7 3365 1704 Fax +61 7 3365 1702 Email ss@uq.edu.au Internet www.uq.edu.au/student-services/ Disability If you have a disability, please contact a Disability Advisor in Student Services at the start of semester to learn about the services and alternative academic arrangements available to you as a UQ student.
UQ publications UQ Admissions holds several publications that can help you find out more about UQ programs, campuses, student services, admissions procedures and fees: −− Undergraduate Prospectus for Australian Students −− Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students −− Postgraduate Prospectus for Australian Students −− Postgraduate Prospectus for International Students.
Campus tours If you would like to experience UQ through a hosted campus tour, please contact the UQ School Liaison team (details below). Campus tours of UQ Ipswich and UQ Gatton are available all year round. UQ St Lucia tours are provided only during the Queensland school holidays, but you can request a self-guided discovery tour map if you wish to explore the campus yourself at any other time. Phone +61 7 3346 9649 Email school.liaison@uq.edu.au Internet www.uq.edu.au/schools In the event of any conflict arising from information contained in this publication, the material approved by The University of Queensland Senate shall prevail.
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Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) RNA Showgrounds Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2011
QTAC closing date for on-time applications Friday, September 30, 2011
UQ Open Day UQ St Lucia campus Sunday, August 7, 2011
Semester 1, 2012 classes commence Monday, February 27, 2012
UQ Gatton Open Day UQ Gatton campus Sunday, August 21, 2011 UQ Ipswich Open Day UQ Ipswich campus Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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