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Undergraduate programs
arts, creative arts,
International Studies
& music
2013

WHY
SHOULD I
CHOOSE
UQ?
Because we offer excellent teaching, in a world-class environment,
with exceptional opportunities for an experience you will always remember.
THE UQ ADVANTAGE
Choice of programs
UQ has the most comprehensive range
of high-quality programs in Queensland,
with 350+ programs and more than 4000
courses offered at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. You can also undertake
an undergraduate (concurrent) diploma
in languages, global issues or music
performance at the same time as you are
completing your bachelor degree.
Excellent
teachers
UQ has won more national teaching awards
than any other university in the country.
The University has more than 2700 highlyqualified
academic staff dedicated to
teaching and research, many of whom are
recognised internationally as leaders in
their fields.
Successful
graduates
UQ has a tradition of leadership in all
spheres of society, both here and overseas:
we include a Nobel Laureate, an Oscar
winner, two Governors-General, several
governors, scores of politicians and Olympic
athletes, and countless businesspeople,
researchers, and inventors among our
graduates.
Leading research
With eight research institutes on-site,
UQ is one of the country’s top three research
universities across many 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
UQ is in the top 100 of all universities
worldwide, as measured through a
combination of three key global university
rankings – Times Higher Education, Shanghai
Jiao Tong, and QS World University. UQ is
also one of only three Australian members of
Universitas 21, a select international network of
comprehensive, research-intensive universities.
Great careers
UQ qualifications are highly regarded by
Australian and international employers, and
the employment rate and starting salary 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.
Top facilities
UQ is constantly upgrading its teaching
facilities to meet the needs of both students
and industry. We have an active building
program, one of the world’s fastest
information networks, one of the country’s
best research libraries, and modern teaching
spaces that enable the use of the latest
technology.
Campus lifestyle
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
UQ Arts experience 2
Quick reference guide 3
The UQ Arts advantage 4
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF ARTS 6
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS 8
BACHELOR OF
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 10
BACHELOR OF MUSIC 12
Majors 14
Concurrent diplomas 20
Dual degree programs 21
Program pathways 22
International opportunities 23
Study tours 24
Money matters 27
Scholarships 28
International students 31
Admission information 32
Cover Image:
Photo taken during 2011 Arts Study
Tour ARTT2116: Art and Architecture
in Venice
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UQ Arts Experience
“Enriching experiences are
valuable in forming your
views on the world, so take
every opportunity to meet
as many people from all
over the world.
In the third year of my
BA, I went on exchange
to the Universidad de las
Américas Puebla in Mexico.
The academic experience
there was fantastic.
During my trip, I worked
with Indigenous rural
communities in the north of
the state of Puebla.
In this photo, I’m
celebrating ‘Día de los
Muertos’ (Day of the Dead).
Undertaking a UQ Arts
degree has led me to so
many opportunities, the
most amazing was my study
abroad exchange to Mexico.
UQ has opened so many
doors and given me so many
good experiences. I am so
glad I chose to study here.”
Felicity Shapland
Bachelor of Arts (Spanish,
Geography)
Geoffrey Rush
UQ Alumnus, Academy Award winner
and 2012 Australian of the Year
The areas of
humanities and
social sciences are
two of the most
exciting areas to
study at university.
Regardless of your specialisation, our courses will inspire
you and enrich your tertiary education experience.
For over 100 years, students have been studying and
enjoying Arts disciplines at UQ.
Today, an Arts education offers more career options
than any other field. From the foundation areas of history
and philosophy, to languages or economics, you will
encounter the wisdom embodied in culture, literature
and music and cutting-edge thinking about society and
human behaviour.
As a broad and diverse collection of academic
disciplines, UQ Arts examines how we construct our
aesthetic, intellectual, religious, social, and political
worlds, and looks comparatively at the differences in
such constructions across times and places, and for
different people.
As students start to understand how to make meaning
from these seemingly disparate elements, they embrace
new ideas and levels of independence and with the help
of lecturers and researchers, they begin to form their
intellectual identity.
What will yours be?
Academic Programs Quick reference guide
Qtac
Code
degree
(bachelor of)
duration
(full-time)
delivery location
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prerequisites
707001 Arts 3 Internal St Lucia 10 81 English 6
707009 Arts (first semester
only)
Internal Ipswich 15 69 English 6
707501 Creative Arts 3 Internal St Lucia 10 81 English 8
707111 International
Studies
3 Internal St Lucia 10 81 English 10
723002 Music 4 Internal St Lucia n/a n/a English and Music
A pass in AMEB Grade 5 Theory or Musicianship (or
equivalent) plus a minimum practical requirement of a
pass in Grade 7 AMEB (or equivalent) will satisfy the
music prerequisite. Applicants must also undertake an
audition/interview and musicianship test.
See page 21 for dual degrees
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UQ Arts offers students the
largest choice of majors, a wider
range of resources and access to
more award-winning teachers
and researchers, of any other
university in Queensland.
Exceptional
Opportunities
Innovative curriculum, honed by industry links
and research, ensure our programs provide
students with exceptional opportunities for
employment and a university experience like
no other.
WIDEST RANGE
OF Majors
Our nationally and internationally recognised
Bachelor of Arts degree offers one of the
largest ranges of humanities and social
science majors in Australia – totalling nearly
50 (see page 14). Students are also given a
large choice of study options in the Creative
Arts, International Studies and Music bachelor
degrees.
DUAL DEGREES
UQ’s programs in Arts are linked, via dual
degrees, to all the other main areas of study.
You can, for instance, combine the BA with
degrees in Law, Business Management,
Science, Journalism (and ten others). UQ offers
more opportunities for dual degrees than other
local universities and students increasingly
prefer this approach to tertiary studies (About
60 percent of all BA students are enrolled in a
dual degree program). Dual degree programs
are offered in Arts, Music, and Creative Arts.
The UQ Arts advantage:
FLEXIBILITY
Sometimes students don’t know which major
to choose when they commence the BA
program. With its generous electives list, the
Bachelor of Arts is the most flexible program at
the University.
STUDY TOURS
The Faculty has a number of study tours
available to students. Groups travel to Greece,
Italy, Australia’s Top End, Southeast Asia,
Japan and China. These international study
tours are just some of the many broadening
experiences available to UQ Arts students.
THE EMPLOYMENT
EDGE
Our degrees are portable and the skills you
acquire, such as the depth of knowledge of
your chosen fields, effective communication,
critical thinking, and ethical awareness, are
transferable. This makes you adaptable for a
dynamic career in a knowledge society. You
have control over and responsibility for your
education in these degrees. You make the
choices, but we’re here to assist you to do so
wisely and in line with your interests and goals.
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The UQ arts
Advantage
Enhanced
vocational skills
You work independently, manage your own
time, undertake your own investigations,
learn to analyse rather than merely absorb
information, and to communicate what you’ve
discovered in an effective way. A number
of our courses offer you opportunities to
enhance your vocational skills, for example,
through applied history projects, designing
qualitative surveys, preparing policy briefs and
government reports, museum internships, and
archaeological digs.
SUPPORT FOR
STUDENTS
Academic Administration Officers are available
throughout semester and provide support and
advice to all students – whether you’re a firstyear
student finding your feet or a third-year
student needing a graduation check. Staff are
able to advise on academic progression and
student matters. First-year Bachelor of Arts
students have exclusive access to the awardwinning
BA First-Year Site including Facebook
and blog.
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FACILITIES
The Faculty of Arts offers outstanding print and
electronic library facilities, among the best in
the southern hemisphere. The University offers
well-equipped lecture and seminar rooms and
specially designed collaborative learning centres,
where group learning is supported by integrated
audio and visuals. There are practical learning
spaces including the Geoffrey Rush Drama
Studio, Antiquities Museum, and University Art
Museum. The Hive is a special networking and
social learning space for Arts students in the
main Social Sciences and Humanities Library.
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Arts
Bachelor of
Arts
Duration
Location
Delivery mode
Entry requirements
2012 entry score
QTAC code
Dual programs
Honours
CRICOS Code
3 years full-time. Parttime
equivalent available
to Australian permanent
residents and citizens
St Lucia, Ipswich (first
semester only)
Internal
Queensland Year 12 or
equivalent; English
St Lucia – OP 10/Rank 81;
ATAR 78.85
Ipswich – OP 15/Rank 69;
ATAR 65.20
St Lucia – 707001
Ipswich – 707009 (First
semester pathway program
only)
See page 21 for codes
Available as an extra year
of study
001942A
The UQ Arts Advantage
UQ’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers students:
– Queensland’s largest choices of Arts
majors (see page 14)
– practical experience combined with a
strong theoretical understanding, to not
only help you get your first job but also
build your career
– a flexible program, where you can add a
concurrent diploma or another degree
– excellent employment opportunities
strengthened by UQ’s world-class
reputation
– award-winning academic administration
officers, lecturers, and researchers
– specialised Arts learning spaces, such
as The Hive in the Social Sciences and
Humanities Library.
What can I study?
The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year degree.
In the program you choose two areas of
study. This can include two majors or an
extended major plus a minor. UQ’s BA has
one of Australia’s most comprehensive
course offerings, so you will be able to
choose from a wide selection of majors
to tailor the program for your own career
aspirations.
BA majors feature compulsory first year or
“gateway” courses to introduce you to the
area of study and compulsory third year or
“capstone” courses to provide coherence
to your learning. A capstone course ties
together the key learning outcomes that
you are expected to have gained within the
major. This innovative approach helps to
ensure your step-by-step progress in your
chosen area(s) of study.
Can I enhance my BA studies?
Yes, you can and we encourage you to do
so!
– Have you considered combining a BA
with another degree at the university?
A list on page 21 details all the dual
degree options available. The additional
skills and knowledge gained in a dual
degree program give you a competitive
edge in the workplace and significantly
broaden your career possibilities.
– You could enrol in a concurrent
diploma. Diplomas are offered in music
performance, global issues or languages
(choose from 9).
– Go on Study Abroad or enrol in an Arts
Study Tour. Last year study tours were
organised for Japan, China, Greece, Italy
and Australia’s Kakadu.
– Think about combining majors in
innovative ways. For example, combine
a Music major with an Information
Technology major and create a pathway
to a career in music technology or
combine Philosophy and Geography and
lead debates about climate change and
sustainability.
Can I gain practical experience
while I study?
Various internships are available to BA
students in areas including: Ancient History,
Drama, History, Sociology, Anthropology,
Philosophy, Political Science and English.
Internship courses are designed to foster
the development of skills and competencies
in a work situation and in most cases
provide an opportunity for a short-term
placement in industry.
Brooke Wylie, Bachelor of Arts
(Political Science, International
Relations)/Bachelor of Journalism,
found her dream job in Canberra as
Media and Communications Advisor
and is seen here working with Prime
Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard.
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Bachelor degree
Profile
An online support network for new
students
New BA students have access to awardwinning
online support, including blogs
by the Associate Dean (Academic) and
the First-Year Officer. Mentoring by highperforming
senior students is provided via
Facebook.
Where can I work?
The BA sets you on the path of a variety of
career possibilities. You can enter many jobs
directly after completing your BA. Areas of
work, include:
– Government sector
– Foreign affairs and trade
– Indigenous affairs
– International agencies (e.g., UNESCO or
the EU)
– Community sector
– Communications consulting
– Project management
– Advertising/marketing/PR/media/market
research
– Sport and leisure
– Business analysis and research
– Event planning and management
– Arts curatorship
– Festival and event management
– Music production/broadcasting
– Theatre direction and production
What are the study options after
graduating?
An Honours program is a value-added
degree which tells an employer that
you have an enhanced skill-set and the
determination and ability to work at a higher
level. Many employers, such as the Public
Service and banks, are now demanding that
applicants for positions have an Honours
degree. The Honours degree is also the
pathway to Research higher degree study,
an MPhil or PhD. Alternatively, you may
want to further your studies in an articulated
postgraduate coursework program, such as
the Writing, Editing and Publishing Program
or Museum Studies.
“The best thing about studying at UQ
was being able to take part in a student
exchange through UQ Abroad. My
exchange to Germany has been the
highlight of my life so far.
UQ staff were very helpful when it
came to choosing a suitable exchange
university, which was not at all easy
considering the number of partner
institutions on offer!
I am currently on the Japanese
Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
and living in the Niigata Prefecture.
I am an assistant language teacher at
three primary schools and one middle
school. My duties differ from school
to school. At my middle school, I am
responsible for creating and conducting
English language activities. Each
activity takes around half a school
period, after which I move to the next
class. Each week I spend an entire
period with each year five and six class,
in addition to various classes with the
lower years.
Since gaining some exposure to
translation and interpreting, I have
become interested in those fields and
would like to work towards a career
that utilises them in some aspect.
I would urge current students to
seriously consider spending at least one
semester overseas. I am certain it would
be an enriching experience.”
Geoffrey Windle
BA(Hons) (Japanese)
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Creative Arts
Bachelor of
Creative Arts
3 years full-time. Parttime
Duration
equivalent available
to Australian permanent
residents and citizens
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode Internal
Entry requirements
Queensland Year 12 or
equivalent; English
2012 entry score OP 10/Rank 81; ATAR 78.85
St Lucia – 707501
QTAC code
Dual program: BCreative
Arts/BEducation (secondary)
– 707901
Dual programs See page 21 for codes
Honours
Available as an extra year
of study
CRICOS Code 065375J
The UQ Creative Arts Advantage
– Lecturers who are award-winning
artists, published authors, accomplished
musicians and working actors who help
nurture students into the national and the
global artistic community
– Museums to immerse students in
the creative arts disciplines. At the
St Lucia campus alone, UQ features
three museums: of Art, Antiquity and
Anthropology.
– State-of-the-art teaching facilities include
teaching rooms, the Geoffrey Rush Drama
Studio and the UQ Art Museum.
What can I study?
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCreatArts)
is a three-year degree which develops
core skills and knowledge in the theory
and practice of creative arts disciplines. In
the program, students choose two areas
of study: one major from the practice-rich
areas of Drama, Music or Writing and a
second major from a broader range of study
areas, including:
– Art History
– English
– English Literature
– Film & Television Studies
– Media Studies
– Popular Music
The BCreatArts majors feature compulsory
gateway and capstone courses to introduce
you to the area of study and provide
coherence to your learning. A capstone
course ties together the key learning
outcomes that you are expected to have
gained within the major. This innovative
approach ensures your step-by-step
progress in your chosen area(s) of study.
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Can I enhance my studies?
Yes, you can and we encourage you to do
so!
– Students who wish to teach in the
creative arts sector can also undertake
a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) as
part of a dual degree with the Bachelor of
Creative Arts.
– You could enrol in a concurrent
diploma. Diplomas are offered in music
performance, global issues or languages
(choose from 9).
– Go on Study Abroad or enrol in an Arts
Study Tour. Last year study tours were
organised for Kakadu, Japan, China,
Greece and Italy.
Can I gain practical experience
while I study?
During your program, you are offered
performance and practical opportunities,
along with studio and gallery visits. Creative
Arts students also have the option to
participate in music ensembles, drama
groups, book launches and performances.
Various internships are also available in
areas of Drama and English.
Where can I work?
If you want a career in the creative arts
industry, a world of opportunity is available
at UQ. The Bachelor of Creative Arts has
been designed for students wanting to
work across the areas of arts management,
writing, publishing, theatre, film, galleries,
museums and the music industry. Careers
developed from this program include:
– Actor
– Writer
– Musician
– Curator
– Orchestra Manager
– Critic
– Art gallery Director
– Arts manager
– Editor
– theatre or film director
– Film maker
– Public policy in the arts
– Screenplay writer
What are the study options after
graduating?
You may be interested in completing an
Honours year or you may want to further
your studies with a Master of Arts in Writing,
Editing and Publishing or a Graduate
Certificate in Creative Writing.
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International studies
Bachelor of
International Studies
3 years full-time. Parttime
Duration
equivalent available
to Australian permanent
residents and citizens
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode Internal
Entry requirements
Queensland Year 12 or
equivalent; English
2012 entry score
St Lucia – OP 10/Rank 81;
ATAR 81.05
QTAC code St Lucia – 707111
Honours
Available as an extra year
of study
CRICOS Code 070284C
UQ’s Bachelor of International
Studies offers students:
– a study abroad semester for a truly
international experience
– Queensland’s largest choice of language
majors
– excellent employment opportunities
strengthened by UQ’s world-class
reputation
– award-winning student administration
advisors, lecturers, and researchers
– study options designed to provide a
context to transnational issues and global
understandings
This program gives students the tools
to follow and assess current political
and economic events and changes,
while providing an historical and cultural
background, essential to understanding the
current global environment.
Profile
“After KOMSTUDY in Japan, I realised
how much I had actually learnt in my
studies and how well I was able to apply
it. I also realised that it was okay to
make mistakes and learn from them.”
Leah Roberts
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)/Bachelor of
Science (Microbiology)
What can I study?
The Bachelor of International Studies is
a three-year (equivalent full-time) degree
program which provides you with an
interdisciplinary grounding in the cultural and
communicative aspects of globalisation. This
program offers students a comprehensive
range of courses which focus on major
issues in international and global studies,
drawing on a range of disciplinary
perspectives, including politics, economics,
anthropology, sociology, and cultural and
language studies. Students are required to
undertake a language major and spend a
compulsory study abroad semester at one of
UQ’s many international partner institutions.
Students select a language major:
Chinese, French, German, Indonesian,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
And a second major from:
Asian Studies, Economics, History,
International Inequality & Development,
International Relations, Peace & Conflict
Studies
All the majors in the Bachelor of International
Studies feature compulsory gateway and
capstone courses to introduce you to the
area of study and provide coherence to your
learning. A capstone course ties together
the key learning outcomes that you are
expected to have gained within the major.
This innovative approach ensures your stepby-step
progress in your chosen area(s) of
study.
Can I enhance my studies?
Have you considered studying a concurrent
diploma with your degree? You could enrol in
a concurrent diploma in music performance,
global issues or languages (choose from 9).
While you need to have a language major
in this degree, why not add on a Diploma in
Languages to study a second language?
What are the skills I will graduate
with?
The core components of this degree
are language skills and cross-cultural
awareness, as well as knowledge and skills
in specific disciplines with an international
focus. UQ’s Bachelor of International Studies
will provide you with a broad knowledge of
cultural and world issues and prepares you
for a career in the global workforce.
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Profile
Where can I work?
The Bachelor of International Studies will
prepare you for a wide range of careers
in international agencies, governmental
organisations and the global private sector,
both in Australia and around the world.
This degree program also facilitates careers
working with international non-profits or
global institutes, such as UNESCO, UNICEF,
or the World Health Organisation. Some of
the areas that students may like to work in,
include:
– International Drug Control and Crime
Prevention
– Legal Affairs
– Public Policy
– Social Affairs
– Global Statistics
– International Advocacy
– Translator/Interpreter
– Diplomatic Services
– Trade Services
– Consular Services
– International Education Services
– International Communication Services
– Economic Affairs
– Humanitarian Aid
What are the study options after
graduating?
You may be interested in completing an
Honours year or you may want to further
your studies through UQ’s Master of
International Studies.
“Before submitting my QTAC preferences,
I toyed with the idea of studying a
BA/LLB, majoring in International
Relations and Political Sciences, and
then maybe a Diploma of Languages
(German) on top.…ridiculous. (I would
be studying for almost seven years!)
Then I came across the Bachelor of
International Studies.
This degree is perfect: it seemed like it
had been designed for me! In just three
years, you complete the degree with two
majors; one, a language and the other
is selected from a list of internationallyorientated
majors.
But what really makes my program
special? Six months compulsory study
overseas at one of the 150 universities
(in 37 different countries) UQ has
connections with!
For me, I hope that my majors will
lead either into Ambassadorial work
in Germany or Europe or more
ambitiously at the United Nations
but with this degree, potential career
options are innumerable and the sky is
the limit!”
For students not knowing exactly
which program to choose at university,
Rhiannon says it’s more important to
know yourself.
“Follow your heart and listen to your
head. I was considering studying law,
but I knew deep down it wasn’t where
my interests and ambitions lay. Work
hard, know what you want, and give
your absolute best.
People like to ask me: “…And how’s
UQ…?”. To this question, I shake my
head and smile, ready to bombard
the person with a 45 minute in-depth
explanation of my experiences, but the
answer that always makes it out first?
Amazing. Just, amazing.”
Rhiannon Nelson in London
Bachelor of International Studies
(German, International Relations)
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Music
Bachelor of
Music
Duration
4 years full-time
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode Internal
Audition/interview, Senior
Entry requirements English, and Senior Music or
equivalent.*
2012 entry score
By audition, interview and
entry score
QTAC code 723002
Dual programs See page 21 for codes
Honours
Available as part of the
program to eligible students
CRICOS Code 001956F
*As a guide, AMEB (Australia Music Examinations
Board) Grade 7 practical examination and Grade
5 Theory or Musicianship (or equivalent results
from another examination board) may be taken as
notionally required equivalent levels.
UQ’s Bachelor of Music program is
designed to:
– prepare students to become professional
musicians
– equip students to perform with
confidence as soloists or members of an
ensemble
– provide an understanding of European
art music and selected music of other
traditions, and
– enable students to meet the requirements
for professional registration in music
education (through the Bachelor of Music/
Bachelor of Education)
The Bachelor of Music (BMus) program
provides foundations in performance,
music history, music techniques and aural
musicianship, leading to later specialisation
in Performance, Composition, Musicology,
Composition and Musicology, Performance
and Musicology and Music Education.
The program is taught by the School
of Music, one of Australia’s leading music
institutions. Over the last decade the
School has played an increasing role within
the music discipline nationally and holds
a leading position in graduate studies,
performance, composition, musicology,
music education, and music therapy.
Teachers of the program are acclaimed
nationally and internationally as performers,
composers, musicologists, music therapists,
and researchers.
What can I study?
The Bachelor of Music is intended for
students wishing to pursue a professional
career in music, and integrates the
development of practical skills with
theoretical and historical musical knowledge.
All first-year students take practical study
and may continue to do so into second
year depending upon their first year results
(alternatively they may take small group
tuition in second year).
In the first two years you will also take
courses in music history, techniques and
aural training, plus electives from popular
music or non-music courses. For your
final two years, you choose one of several
majors:
– Composition
– Music Performance
– Musicology
– Composition and Musicology
– Performance and Musicology
Can I enhance my BMus studies?
You might consider adding study in another
area and completing a dual program. The
Bachelor of Music is able to be studied with
education through the Bachelor of Music/
Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Profile
Joe is a freelance musician and composer
of concert music and film scores. His work
is performed throughout Australia by
choirs and chamber groups.
He is recognised as one of Australia’s
best young composers and was recently
awarded the prestigious Brian May
Scholarship for Film Music. The award
presents Joe with $80,000 and the
opportunity to study a Masters of Music
Degree in Scoring for Film and Multimedia
at NYU Steinhardt.
He will leave for New York soon.
“UQ offered me the chance to study both
composition and piano in my first two
undergraduate years, which was very
appealing to me.
Also, because of UQ’s reputation and
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balance of music academia as well as
performance, I felt that there was more
opportunity for me to hone my craft as a
composer and a musicologist.
I still believe to this day that this was the
right decision, and I am convinced that UQ
offers the most thorough academic music
program in Queensland with brilliant
lecturers and instrumental and academic
staff of the highest quality.
It has been the rigorous academic training
I received at UQ that has ensured most of
my success.
My advice for new students is to endeavour
to make the absolute most of your UQ
experience!”
Dr Joseph Twist
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Doctor of Philosophy (Music)

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Profile
UQ Music graduate, Karin Schaupp
is acclaimed by critics as one of the
most outstanding guitarists on the
international scene. She performs
widely on the international stage as a
recitalist, concerto soloist and festival
guest, and has given countless recitals
in Australia, Europe, Asia, the US,
Mexico and Canada.
Her collaborations have included the
ARIA award-winning Saffire, The
Australian Guitar Quartet with Slava
Grigoryan, Gareth Koch and Leonard
Grigoryan; the World Guitar Trio, with
Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Christopher
McGuire; Genevieve Lacey (recorders);
Flinders Quartet; and Katie Noonan
In October 2012, Karin (sitting in picture
with Katie Noonan) will join Katie to
tour Australia with their performance
“Songs of the Southern Skies”.
Karin Schaupp
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Master of Music
Can I study music outside the
Bachelor of Music?
UQ students can study music through the
following programs:
– Bachelor of Arts (Music and Popular
Music major)
– Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
(Secondary)
– Bachelor of Creative Arts
– Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of
Education (Secondary
– Diploma in Music Performance
Can I gain practical experience
while I study?
Practical skills are enhanced through master
classes, student performances, debates,
lectures and seminars on performance
related topics. Activities in the program may
encompass solo performance, jazz groups,
choral performances, chamber music,
world music, early music and contemporary
ensembles.
Where can I work?
Graduates of the UQ Music programs are
equipped for a wide range of careers which
include:
– Orchestral and vocal performance
– Composer
– Arranger
– Music education
– Music research and criticism
– Music journalism
– Music programming
– Conducting
– Arts administration
– Music librarianship
– Broadcasting
– Recording engineer
– Music promoter
– Festival planning and management
– Concert planning and management
What are the study options after
graduating?
Music Therapy is available as a
postgraduate Masters qualification following
the completion of the Bachelor of Music,
Bachelor of Arts, or other approved
qualification. You can also study a Master of
Music (MMus) and develop music and music
education research skills and knowledge
designed to meet the professional
development needs of those working in
school-based music education, independent
studio music education, or community
music education.
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Majors
Across the Faculty’s four
undergraduate degrees,
we offer majors and
minors that can be added
to broaden your area of
specialty.
Majors are used to add structure to your
studies. Some majors are offered in more
than one program of study. The table at
right shows the possibilities. If there is a
major you would like to take in addition to
those in your degree, consider adding a
diploma to your studies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Ancient History
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art History ✔ ✔
Asian Studies ✔ ✔
Chinese ✔ ✔ ✔
Classical Languages ✔ ✔
Composition
Composition and Musicology
Criminology
Drama ✔ ✔
Economics ✔ ✔
English ✔ ✔
English Language and Communication
English Literature ✔ ✔
Film and Television Studies ✔ ✔
French ✔ ✔ ✔
Gender Studies
Geography
German ✔ ✔ ✔
History ✔ ✔
Indonesian ✔ ✔ ✔
Information Technology
International Inequality and Development
International Relations ✔ ✔
Italian ✔ ✔
Japanese ✔ ✔ ✔
Journalism and Mass Communication
Korean ✔ ✔ ✔
Linguistics
Mathematics
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies
Media Studies
Music ✔ ✔
Music Performance ✔ ✔
Peace and Conflict Studies ✔ ✔
Performance and Musicology
Philosophy
Political Science
Popular Music ✔ ✔
Psychology
Public Policy
Religion (Studies in)
Russian ✔ ✔ ✔
Sociology
Spanish ✔ ✔ ✔
Sports Studies
World Literatures and Cultures
Bachelor of
Arts
Writing ✔ ✔
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Bachelor of
Creative Arts
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Bachelor of
Music
Diploma in
Music
Performance
Diploma in
Languages
Bachelor of
International Studies
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Major
DESCRIPTIONS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Studies
Be introduced to the cultures and lifestyles
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, past and present. You will gain
a deep understanding of Indigenous
perspectives of everyday life in Australia
today as well as the major social, economic
and political events and processes in
Australia’s history. Students are taught
by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
teachers as well as non-Indigenous staff,
who encourage an understanding and
appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander societies.
Ancient History
In this major you will learn in depth about
the history, literature, religion, philosophy,
social customs, art and architecture of the
ancient civilisations and cultures of Greece
and Rome. Studies will range from the
beginning of recorded human history to
the Early Middle Ages. Some of the course
topics include: The Early Roman Empire,
The Rise of Ancient Greece, Myth, Magic
and Religion, and Alexander the Great.
Ancient History/History
This major offers you a wider breadth of
history by giving them the opportunity to
study both Ancient History and History.
You will examine the early Mediterranean
cultures including their literature, religion,
philosophy, social customs, art and
architecture and how they inform our
understanding of society today. You will be
given the tools to interrogate the past and
will learn how to enter into dialogue with the
forces that have shaped the world.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human life and
experience in all its diversity and richness,
ranging from small-scale Indigenous
peoples to the modern capitalist world
system with all its globalising processes.
It draws on other disciplines, including:
human biology, ecology, linguistics, history,
politics and psychology, in its approach.
Some of the courses in this major cover
Human Evolution, Material Culture and
Cultural Heritage Management.
Archaeology
Archaeologists search for and excavate
ancient sites to examine artefacts to
scientifically study human history. They
then use the found items to gain clues
about how various peoples and cultures
developed and changed through the Ages.
Students in this major can study topics,
such as: the Archaeology of Australasia,
Archaeology of the Pacific Islands or The
Rise & Fall of Maya Civilisation.
Art History
Art History is the study of artistic objects
across a variety of cultures and times,
including paintings, sculptures and modern
works. Art History spans the world’s history,
from prehistoric to modern times. Whether
you like to observe Aboriginal paintings or
Botticelli angels, you will study visual arts
that challenge your creative side and allow
you to think intellectually about all art forms.
Asian Studies
This major provides a flexible way of being
introduced to the Asian region, through
the study of the diverse cultures, histories,
and political and economic systems in
the region and how they impact Australia.
The teaching in this major is arranged
around the primary goal of understanding
the context of Asia and the Pacific, its
relationship to Australia and the region’s
place in the world. All Asian Studies
courses are taught in English, however, if
you possess regional language skills, they
will complement your learning.
Chinese
Learning Chinese at UQ opens a window
to understanding Chinese culture and the
Chinese way of life. A rapidly changing
society with a history dating back to the
17th Century BC, China is also a multiethnic
society consisting of 56 ethnic
groups with a rich heritage of cultural
diversity. In recent decades China has
played an increasingly active and significant
role in world culture, economy, and
politics. The Chinese language is a key to
understanding the redistribution of power in
the Asia-Pacific region. Courses span topics
such as writing, speaking and language and
technology.
Classical Languages
UQ’s Classical Greek and Latin courses
provide students with reading and writing
skills in two of the world’s oldest languages.
Both languages have traditionally held a
central position in Western education and
remain important for the study not only of
the Greco-Roman world but also of the
languages, ideas and literatures of societies
produced by the classical world. This
major is ideal for students studying a dual
program, as it will enhance studies in law,
science or languages.
Composition
Music composition students receive weekly
individual tuition with regular opportunities
for class and ensemble concerts. Learn
how to structure a musical piece and
understand the process of creating a new
piece of music.
Composition and Musicology
You will receive weekly individual tuition
in composition, along with opportunities
to participate in practical activities and
ensembles. At the same time, students will
have the opportunity to develop skills and
knowledge in areas of music scholarship,
including: studies in music history, techniques,
ethnomusicology, historical performance
practice, and music analysis, culminating in
the completion of an individually supervised
thesis (at honours level) or research project.
Criminology
Criminology is an interdisciplinary field in the
social and behavioural sciences, drawing
on the areas of sociology, psychology and
psychiatry, anthropology and law. The
criminology major at UQ is distinguished
by its theoretical and methodological focus
on crime and public policy. The major
is strongly underpinned by sociological
theories, and students undertaking this
major become highly trained in social
research methods and critical thinking, and
learn to examine crime and its regulation
within the context of social, economic and
political shifts in contemporary society.
Drama
The drama major at UQ is designed for
students who want to be in the dramatic
world but want a theoretical understanding
of how it works. UQ selects and trains
students at a tertiary level, preparing them
for careers in theatre, film and television and
the arts. In this study area, you will learn how
to interpret theatre through time and space.
UQ is the only place in Australia that offers
this specialised approach. Teaching staff
include educators, industry professionals and
internationally-recognised writers.
Economics
An economics major teaches students
ways to understand markets, national
economies, and approaches for analysing
and interpreting data. Within the discipline of
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economics there are several main areas of
study – microeconomics, macroeconomics
and econometrics. Many economics staff
at UQ are recognised for their teaching
excellence. Within this major, you can study
courses such as: Experimental Economics,
Financial Markets, Health Economics or
Microeconomics.
English
English is the medium of communication,
business and entertainment for millions of
people around the world. From films and
plays to songs and novels, from the day’s
news to an evening’s television, it lets us
formulate and convey our particular visions
of the world and our desires to celebrate or
improve it. With an English major, you grasp
the core of contemporary culture. Students
are taught to learn, think, and write critically
about the ways that many forms of cultural
production—manuscripts and printed
books; films, television, and digital media;
magazines and sport—both reflect and
shape our world.
English Language and
Communication
As the world’s most global language, the
English language permeates almost all
aspects of our daily social lives, from
face-to-face interaction to professional
presentations, from emails to report writing.
The English Language and Communication
major combines a study of the structural
organisation of the English language with its
role in communication practice to explore
the many ways English can be used. The
courses in the major are designed to
develop an awareness of language as a
central part of communication, as well as
an awareness of the role of English in cross
cultural contexts.
English Literature
Literature expresses how we feel about
ourselves and others and stimulates both
intellect and imagination. Here at UQ, the
study of English Literature provides not only
a rewarding challenge and active pleasure,
but also the foundation of a critical and
cultural awareness that will remain with you
for life. This major gives you an excellent
knowledge of a chronological range of
texts, from medieval times to contemporary
popular culture and creative writing, while
allowing you to tailor your program to meet
your individual enthusiasms.
Film and Television Studies
UQ’s Film and Television major aims to
create film and television experts out of its
students, equipped with specific languages
and means to critique and analyse. In this
major, you will explore the film and television
cultures of Australasia, Germany, Russia,
Australia and the areas of Screenwriting,
Television and Popular Culture, and Video
Production.
French
The French language is still today one of
the most widely spoken languages in the
world. It is estimated that it is used by 77
million people as their first language and
that it is spoken by a total of 128 million
people. No matter what career you choose
to pursue, if you’re working in a global
economy, knowledge of French will always
be an advantage. It is one of the diplomatic
languages of the world and is used as
one of the official languages in many
organisations such as the European Union,
the International Olympic Committee and
the United Nations. In this major, students
can study courses such as Introduction to
French, French for Business, French Theory
or Francophone Cultures.
Gender Studies
Gender Studies is an exciting and
developing area that has been the focus
of theoretical and practical innovation
for several decades. At UQ it is a
specialised field that brings innovative
theory and research techniques to the
study of women’s lives, their status in
various societies, and the dilemmas and
contradictions in gender relations and
sexualities. Spanning a number of critical
topics across the discipline, the aim of this
major is to increase student’s capacity for
rigorous gender analysis and to promote
awareness of its relevance in historic,
economic, political, social and scientific
contexts.
Geography
A career in geography has never been
more relevant or important to society and
its future. With the Earth’s population set
to expand from six billion to nine billion in
the next 50 years, humans will influence
and be influenced by the environment
more than ever before. The world will need
professionals who are able to monitor
and assess changes in the environment.
Geographers study patterns and processes
of natural and built environments and of
human activities, and their causes and
consequences. They collect, analyse and
report this information to enable informed
decision making to take place. Geographers
are actively involved in addressing many of
today’s big issues such as climate change
and population growth.
German
Germany and other German-speaking
countries have made major contributions
in a number of areas – science, music,
literature, philosophy, psychology, sociology,
architecture and technology. Despite the
widespread use of English, 140 million
people speak German worldwide and it
remains an important language in science,
the arts, trade and technology. Whether
you have studied German at high school or
never studied it at all, it is possible for you to
study German at UQ.
History
History is one of the most exciting
disciplines to study at university. History
reaches broadly into different aspects of the
human experience and considers societies
and civilisations across the globe. Historians
insist that the past must be understood on
its own terms; any historical phenomenon –
an event, an idea, a law, or a dogma for
example – must first be understood in its
context, as part of a web of interrelated
institutions, values, and beliefs that define
a particular culture and era. At UQ, topics
within this major include: Great Empires,
Genocide, Global History, The Foundations
of Europe and Islamic Civilisation.
Indonesian
The Indonesian language is one of the
most widely spoken languages in the
world. Courses covering Indonesian
history, politics, culture and society are
offered through the Indonesian major.
Many students of Indonesian combine
their program with a major in Asian studies
where they are able to study Asian societies
from a comparative perspective. Indonesian
at UQ is available for beginning, advanced
and native-speaking students. It can be
taken as a major or as an elective subject in
a semester.
Information Technology
In this major, you will have the opportunity
to focus on different aspects of computer
systems: writing programs, designing web
information systems. You will come to
understand how communication devices
or applications operate. This major gives
students the necessary tools, techniques
and knowledge to facilitate a strong
understanding of the many facets of
ICT with the opportunity to explore other
disciplines.
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International Inequality and
Development
This major introduces students to the
relationship between global development
and inequality and covers key issues,
concepts and approaches to global
development and poverty.
International Relations
The International Relations major
encompasses the causes and
consequences of a world divided among
different countries. Its elements include
diplomacy, foreign policy analysis, strategic
studies and military affairs, peace-keeping
and war-making, ethical issues such as
human rights and refugee asylum, aspects
of international political economy and trade,
and transnational issues such as nuclear
weapons, terrorism and environmental
cooperation.
Italian
You can study Italian language and
culture as a cross-institutional student
through Griffith University. This major
includes language courses from beginner
to advanced levels as well as contentbased
courses (mostly delivered in Italian)
exploring contemporary society, cinema,
media, music, literature, politics, popular
culture and food culture. The studentcentred
teaching approach promotes not
only the development of linguistic and
cultural competences but also personal
language learning strategies, reflective
independent learning and research-based
learning. You will explore Italian though
new communication technologies such as
blogs and wikis, as well as in face-to-face
meetings with native speakers.
Japanese
The Japanese language is spoken by 127
million people around the world in economic
pursuits, government, the media, education,
research, artistic fields, sports and tourism.
A student who studies Japanese therefore
has many opportunities to engage in a
diverse range of pursuits across many
different industries. Students studying
Japanese tend to have a deep appreciation
of different ways of thinking of history and
traditions and are willing to challenge
themselves, which also benefits their
studies in other disciplines.
Journalism and Mass
Communication
In this major, you can study in the areas
of mass media, media convergence
and international journalism. It prepares
graduates for jobs where critical
understanding, flexibility, research,
analytical and communication skills are
required (including careers in journalism,
the entertainment industry, mass
communications and the media). This major
will be attractive to students who want to
study journalism and mass communication
but wish to combine their studies with other
disciplines.
Korean
Korean is spoken by more than 67 million
people around the world. As the number
of new learners has increased rapidly in
the past decade, Korea has grown to
be one of the world centres of academic,
economic, technical, cultural, and political
interest. Throughout this major, you will
gain insight into many cultural, historical,
anthropological aspects of Korean culture.
Students can study areas such as Korean
Popular Culture, Foundations of Korean
Language, and Translating and Interpreting.
Linguistics
The Linguistics major focuses on the study
of language, its uses and applications
in society. It aims to make connections
between theoretical, descriptive and
applied studies which address problems
and issues in human communication.
The major holds close relationships with
other disciplines in the Humanities, so
students can enhance other disciplines
of study. You will study courses in the
structure of language and will examine
sounds (phonetics and phonology), words
(morphology), sentences (syntax) and
meaning (semantics) and the complex
interactions between these properties.
Mathematics
Mathematics is one of the oldest
disciplines and many mathematicians
continue to develop the field with statistics,
modelling and computational skills, and
the latest computer technology, to solve
problems in the physical and biological
sciences, engineering, information
technology, economics and finance
sectors. UQ offers a wide range of courses
in mathematics and its applications. In
first year, you will study essential topics
in calculus, linear algebra and differential
equations. In later years, courses
emphasise new ideas in maths, and
include recent applications in coding
and cryptology, mathematical physics,
mathematical biology, bioinformatics and
finance.
Media, Communication and
Cultural Studies
You will develop an understanding of the
background, communicative processes
and meanings of popular culture through
a range of texts (newspapers, magazines,
radio, television and new media) and
will consider their operation in everyday
cultures.
Media Studies
Media Studies involves the critical study
of various aspects of the media. The
courses in this major consider newspapers,
magazines, radio, film, television and new
media in order to develop an appreciation
of how these operate in our culture and
how the industries that produce them,
the audiences that consume them, and
the institutions that interact with them, all
function.
Music
Music is one of the most powerful and
evocative art forms. The music major will
help you to understand music’s diverse
social and historical meanings and well as
providing you with a key to its written and
aural complexities. You will approach the
study of Western art music in a challenging
and engaging way, incorporating critical
perspectives and historical knowledge along
with written and aural skills. Students taking
the extended major will have a choice of
two streams: a musicological stream which
further develops the aspects described
above, and a professional stream which
includes a specially developed suite of
courses designed for students pursuing the
professional fields of Music Education or
Music Therapy.
Music Performance
Students receive individual tuition on
their instrument or voice, in addition to
ensemble preparation. Practical skills are
engaged through master classes, student
performances, debates, lectures and
seminars on performance related topics.
Career opportunities for graduates are
in solo, chamber, orchestral, vocal, or
accompanying performance.
Musicology
This area includes a wide range of studies in
music history, techniques, ethnomusicology,
historical performance practice, and music
analysis.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Studies in peace and conflict are
assuming increasing importance, locally
and internationally, and within nations
as governments and non-government
organisations struggle to find ways of
resolving conflicts without recourse to
violence. The objective of the peace and
conflict studies major is to provide you with
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an understanding of the causes of political
conflict and the possibilities of finding
peaceful solutions to them. This requires
development of diagnostic tools for the
analysis of social and political situations, a
capacity to engage in and understand the
evaluation of alternative courses of action
and political analysis skills.
Performance and Musicology
you will receive individual tuition for your
instrument or voice, with opportunities to
participate in ensemble work and at the same
time have the opportunity to develop skills
and knowledge in areas of music scholarship,
including studies in music history, techniques,
ethnomusicology, historical performance
practice, and music analysis, culminating in
the completion of an individually supervised
thesis (at honours level) or research project.
Philosophy
Philosophy examines fundamental problems
such as the scope and limits of human
knowledge, the ultimate constituents of
reality, the sources of value and obligation,
and the nature of correct reasoning.
Political Science
Political Science includes studies of
political structures, processes and policies
in Australia and 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.
Popular Music
The courses offered in the Popular Music
major will help you to understand your
own response to music and the society in
which you live, they will help you to express
yourself in writing and in music production,
and they will inspire you to consider and
experience the power and wonders of
music.
Psychology
Psychology is a broad ranging discipline
which incorporates both the scientific
study of human behaviour and its biological,
cognitive, and social bases, and the
systematic application of this knowledge to
applied problems. Training in psychology
involves not only the acquisition of
information, but also the development
and cultivation of analytical skills which are
valuable personally and professionally.
Public Policy
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.
Religion (Studies in)
Religion and spiritual ideas have shaped
and will continue to shape many societies
across the globe. You now have the
opportunity to expand your religious
and spiritual horizons, increase your
knowledge of these traditions and ideas,
and develop critical methods of evaluating
them. Studies in Religion offers courses by
highly enthusiastic teachers in the areas of
Western and Eastern religious traditions,
spiritual practices and religious thought, in
the psychology of religion, in new religious
movements, and in the original languages of
the sacred texts of Buddhism, Christianity,
Hinduism and Islam.
Russian
With almost 200 million native speakers
in Europe and Asia, Russian is truly an
international language. It is also a gateway
to one of the world’s great cultures. Your
major will combine a comprehensive
language acquisition program from
beginner’s level with studies in many other
aspects of Russian culture. Learning to
understand how the Russian State has
expanded, and how Russian society has
evolved will give you an appreciation for
Russian culture.
Sociology
The sociology discipline at UQ has a
longstanding tradition and is widely
recognised as the leader in sociological
scholarship in Australia. Students who
complete a specialisation in sociology
will develop a distinctive set of skills and
experiences that are highly sought after by
employers. These include rigorous training
in research methods and an ability to
apply critical thinking and evidence-based
research to understand a broad range
of phenomena (such as; social change,
modern society and culture, contemporary
social institutions and the relationship
between people and the environment).
Spanish
Spanish is the first language of more
than 400 million people and the second
language of millions more in Europe, the
United States, Brazil, Asia and North
Africa. Due to demographic and political
factors, Spanish is now a de facto
second language in the United States,
Brazil, and virtually all the smaller states
in the Caribbean and Central/South
America. Spanish is an official language
in international bodies such as the United
Nations and World Bank. With Australia’s
increased exposure to the world economy
and competitive labour market, being fluent
in a world language like Spanish will give
you highly employable communication
skills. There is also a strong tradition in
the areas of Spanish and Latin American
literature and culture, which our courses
will explore.
Sports Studies
Sports studies provides you with an
understanding of the sport and leisure
industries from sociological, historical,
economic and psychological perspectives.
You will undertake courses in the social
science and humanities areas of the study
of sport as well as courses relating to the
sociology of sport and the human body in
society. The growth in the sport, physical
activity and health industries over the
past two decades has created a range
of employment opportunities in the areas
of social policy, journalism, management,
marketing, planning and development,
education, and psychology. Sports Studies
graduates currently hold leadership
positions with state and national sporting
teams, the media and international sporting
organisations.
World Literatures and Cultures
The World Literatures and Cultures major
provides you with insights into some of
the major literary works and other cultural
expressions from a wide selection of
world cultures. It aims to provide an
international perspective on the fields of
literary and cultural studies, and in addition
to make you aware of the many different
contexts, histories and modes of cultural
understanding. All works are studied
in translation (English), with no foreign
language requirement.
Writing (WRITIX2320)
There’s a knack to producing writing worth
reading, and that’s what this major will
help you to achieve. You will develop a
fundamental and substantial understanding
of how language works at the word,
sentence, paragraph, and document
level. You will learn strategies for designing,
structuring, writing, and revising on paper
and online. Whether you are aiming to be
a creative or a corporate writer, this major
will train you to produce compelling, careerenhancing
writing in a variety of fiction and
non-fiction genres.
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Connection Industry
connections
with industry
“Where else in the country can you run a radio station as part of
your degree? UQ offers an experience that no other university can:
a chance to be a journalist while you study.
There is a large practical component of the program; I’ve attended
Bluesfest, Soundwave, interviewed over 100 acts (including the
likes of Sum41, Bliss&Eso, LostProphets, Lamb of God and
Slipknot), and have run a daily news program live-to-air.
My degree has already landed me freelance journalism
opportunities with Soundwave and other media outlets. I currently
have a steady workload outside of my degree and intend to work as
a producer/presenter for radio.
But on a theoretical level I’m now able to analyse media theory
to apply to journalistic practice.
My advice for anyone wanting a career in the media
would be to get involved. Start producing a portfolio
now – JACradio and TV are great places to begin”.
“I chose to study
Journalism in the
BA because of
the outstanding
facilities, the strong
practical focus and
the connection with
industry that the
program offered.”
Alexander Campbell
AKA Xan The Music Man
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Diplomas in music performance, languages and global issues allow you to
extend your studies into personal or career interest areas. If you are a UQ
undergraduate, in any degree program, you can, with the permission of your
Faculty, enrol in one of these diplomas, thus adding further value to your degree.
Concurrent
DIPLOMAS
Diploma in
Languages
Languages are a passion for many students
and can open many doors. The Diploma in
Languages enables students to pursue this
passion, to benefit from the advantages that
the knowledge of a language can bring in
a global economy, as well as receiving an
additional academic qualification. Whether
you are studying Architecture, Speech
Pathology, Pharmacy, or Engineering, you
can now also study any of the languages
offered at UQ which will help qualify you
for a wide range of exciting international
career paths. You may even study ancient
languages, such as Latin and Greek. As all
of the languages have both beginners’ and
more advanced streams, this program will
suit students who have studied a language
at high school and want to increase their
proficiency, as well as students who have
not previously studied a language other
than English.
What language can I study?
The Diploma is available in Chinese,
French, German, Indonesian, Japanese,
Korean, Russian, Spanish and Classical
Languages. The Diploma will usually be
completed at the rate of one language
course per semester plus two other courses
undertaken during the period of a three-year
degree program. For a four-year degree, the
Diploma will usually be completed at the
rate of one language course per semester.
The Language advantage at UQ
The School of Languages and Comparative
Cultural Studies at UQ is recognised as one
of Australia’s leading language institutions.
Promoting intercultural communication and
understanding, the School is dedicated to
excellence in the teaching and research of
major world languages and the cultures in
which they are spoken. UQ is also home
to a number of language clubs and events
which encourage students to meet and
practise their language skills with native
speakers.
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Diploma in Music
Performance
The Diploma provides an excellent
opportunity for students to maintain or
develop their interests and skills in music
ensemble training which encourages
vigorous and enthusiastic participation
enabling experience to be gained through
participation in ensemble rehearsals and
performances. Ensembles work towards
developing excellence in rhythmic accuracy,
pitch discrimination, acquiring a full
dynamic range, and developing musical
style and vitality through a variety of
rehearsal techniques employed by each
ensemble director.
What can I study?
Students will be able to develop and
practise performance skills in an orchestral
setting, as well as develop other musical
techniques and knowledge.
The Music Advantage at UQ
The School of Music at The University
of Queensland is recognised as one of
Australia’s leading music institutions. Over
the last decade it has played an increasing
role within the music discipline nationally
and now holds a leading position in
graduate studies, in composition, music
education, twentieth century music and
music therapy. Other areas of specialisation
include musicology and practical studies.
Staff members of the School are acclaimed
nationally and internationally as performers,
teachers, composers and researchers.
Diploma in Global
Issues
The Diploma in Global Issues will be
attractive to students who wish to pursue a
career in an area where global perspectives
on the environment and economic, political
and social change will be advantageous.
Students enrolled in this program will gain
an understanding of the interconnectedness
between individuals, societies, and countries.
One exciting feature of this program is the
opportunity to undertake part of your studies
at another university, preferably overseas,
thereby taking advantage of UQ’s extensive
international connections.
How to enrol in a diploma
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
Dual
Programs
Dual programs enable you to study for two degrees
at the same time.
A dual program gives you the flexibility to
study several areas of interest at once. The
additional knowledge and skills gained give
you a competitive edge in the workplace
and significantly broaden your career
possibilities. Dual programs can also be
completed more quickly than two separate
degrees as the elective component of
each degree is waived. While there is
less flexibility in course choice, there is
the benefit of acquiring two degrees in a
shortened time.
Applicants for UQ dual programs must
satisfy prerequisites and entry score
requirements for both programs. You
apply through normal Queensland Tertiary
Admissions Centre (QTAC) application
procedures.
Why choose a dual program?
1. Better Employability
Dual program graduates are able to
assume leadership roles in non-traditional
Arts careers, increase their job options
due to specialising in two fields instead
of one, and have greater leveraging when
negotiating for salary and promotions.
(Businessweek.com, April 2011)
2. Two degrees are better than one...
with usually only one more year of
study
For example, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Social Science can usually be completed
in four years, not six. Bachelor of Arts/
Laws in five-and-a-half years, not seven.
3. Transferable skills that serve you
well in a variety of careers
Employers value graduates who have
a wider education encompassing more
than one specific area of study.
4. Increase your chances of working
internationally
International firms are looking for
employees who are fluent in a second
language. Combining a language with
your studies not only enhances your
travelling experience but puts you ahead
of many others in securing high-level jobs
with greater earning capacity.
5. Do what you love so you can love
what you do!
You will find plenty of interesting areas
to study in your Arts, Creative Arts,
International Studies or Music degrees,
and these areas which you feel so
passionate about can be easily combined
with other programs.
For further information about dual
programs, visit our website.
Four-year programs
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of International Hotel and
Tourism Management
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Creative Arts/
Bachelor of Education
Five-year programs
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music/
Bachelor of Education
Six-year programs
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Medicine/
Surgery – contact the School of
Medicine for applications to the Year 12
sub quota for the MBBS.
Qtac
Code
707601
707701
711501
711601
741201
714101
733201
730101
711501
707301
707901
707401
717401
723302
723202
707802
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Program Pathways
The following diagram maps out the various study pathways available to students in
combination with, or on graduation from, undergraduate degrees in the Faculty of Arts.
Start – Study – Graduate!
Graduate Diploma in Arts
(Executive)
Add a Concurrent Diploma in:
Languages, Music Performance,
or Global Issues
Add a dual degree*
Bachelor
Diploma of Arts
(Graduate Entry)
Graduate Certificate
Bachelor
(Honours Year)
Graduate Diploma
Master of Philosophy
(by research thesis)
Masters (by coursework)
Doctor of Philosophy
Ryan Goss
Doctoral Student
at Oxford University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Bachelor of Law (Hons)
Miss Nhu Hien
Luong Phan
Second Language Teacher
Master of Arts (Applied
Linguistics)
Dr Sarah Davey
Chesters
Educator
Doctor of Philosophy
(Arts)
Dr Seong Yong Park
Executive Director of
Intangible Culture
Heritage Centre for Asia
and the Pacific, UNESCO
Doctor of Philosophy
(Museum Studies)
Melissa Harper
Musician, Actor, Writer
and Producer
BA (Hons), Masters of
Philosophy (Drama)
Dane Lam
International Conductor
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Master of Music,
Julliard School New York
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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.
INteRNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Learn a language
If you would like to learn a new language,
you can enrol in an IML course while at
UQ. No formal entry requirements are
required and the program will not be
counted towards your degree.
IML, the Institute of Modern Languages,
is a centre within the Faculty of Arts at UQ
St Lucia that offers courses in more than
25 languages, from Arabic to Vietnamese,
at beginner to advanced levels. All four
communication skill areas – listening,
speaking, reading, and writing – are
covered in small, friendly classes for
an exciting cultural experience.
Institute of Modern Languages
www.iml.uq.edu.au
Email iml@uq.edu.au
Phone (07) 3346 8200
UQ Abroad
While at UQ, you can have the exciting experience of studying
on exchange overseas for up to a year, while still gaining credit
toward your UQ degree.
UQ Abroad is an ideal way to combine study and travel. Discover a
new culture first-hand and improve your foreign language skills as you
broaden your career and academic opportunities, establish a worldwide
network of friends, and gain a different perspective on your studies.
Because UQ has many exchange agreements with other institutions,
you will have the choice of more than 150 universities in 37 countries.
Under the exchange, tuition fees at the host university are waived.
You continue to be enrolled and pay fees at UQ and are responsible
for your own airfares, accommodation, personal insurance, and living
costs: you can even apply for a UQ scholarship to help with costs.
If you would prefer a shorter international experience, take advantage
of UQ’s many overseas placements, conferences, internships and
voluntary work opportunities.
UQ Abroad
www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
Email uqabroad@admin.uq.edu.au
Phone (07) 3365 9075 or (07) 3365 8832
David Osgarby
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)/
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Diploma of Languages (Russian)
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Study Tours
Profile
Dr Brown with students in Sparta and Nauplion, Greece
Dr Amelia Brown
ANCH2050 Course Coordinator &
Lecturer in Greek History and Language
“This tour offers so much more than
education on Greek antiquity - it
exposes students to Greece’s modern-day
culture, language, food and landscape
that is different to our own.
It was amazing. I learned so much from
everyone”
Catherine Roth
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
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Whether you are studying
across any of our
undergraduate programs,
consider an Arts study tour.
Study tours are designed to complement
all of our majors and your areas of interest.
For example, tours have been designed for
groups interested in history, philosophy, art
history, Greek language.
Our aim is to provide you with an exciting
learning and social experience - one
that forms the beginning of a life-time of
international experiences.
Our successful study tours draw heavily
on the expertise of UQ academics and
their strong research and community links,
and are supported often by IML language
programs and cultural excursions.
Dr Bubenik with students in Venice
Profile
“I am thrilled to be teaching this course.
As a Renaissance scholar, it is a real
treat to be able to show students
actual works of art, as opposed to
reproductions on a screen!
The city itself is our classroom, with
group visits to numerous churches,
palaces, villas, and neighbourhoods
in order to understand just how
fundamental art and architecture are
to everyday lives.”
Dr Andrea Bubenik
ARTT2116 Course Coordinator &
Lecturer in Art History
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“I chose UQ for its reputation
for Humanities research and
teaching. And I enrolled in
Arts because I love it”.
Sense of
community
Jemima Cowderoy, BA/BEd graduate completed her dual
degree last year. She was named an Arts Faculty Scholar
in 2009, and won a significant cash prize at the 2011
Undergraduate Research Conference.
“In both of my degrees there was a sense of community, with
staff and students collaborating in the exploration and
sharing of ideas.
Courses I undertook in the School of English, Media
Studies and Art History were some of my most useful. Two
second-year subjects in literary theory and another in
American literature were full-on but they taught me skills
and content and work habits that have been indispensable
to me ever since.
The Arts Faculty has been incredibly supportive in helping
me work out my particular research interests.
A highlight of studying Arts at UQ is definitely the SS&H
library, which provides an outstanding range of resources
– the newest publications, classics, obscure texts, archived
studies and easy-to-search articles from scholarly journals”.
If Jemima could give advice to new students, it would
be to “invest the time needed to explore the library’s
resources. Much of your learning as a student will be
accomplished through independent research, guided by
the requirements of your course and the suggestions of
your lecturers and tutors.
Also, look at the course list and consider groups of subjects
that draw your interest – you have a lot of choice with Arts,
and you’re going to learn best if you’re doing something that
interests you.
You want to cover all of the important bases in your field and
you want to come out with a breadth and depth of knowledge,
not just a degree; so don’t run away from a subject just
because it sounds tough or different from what you’re used to.
Studying at UQ means having access to incredible
resources and demanding learning experiences. There’s an
environment of energy and diversity that pushes you to be a
better student but also a better person”.
Jemima Cowderoy
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (English)/Bachelor of Education
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Money Matters
When planning your study experience, consider the following financial options.
Fees and charges
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 Australian 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 Commonwealth
supported (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 each enrolment
period (e.g., semester or year) according
to the courses you undertake, not the
program in which you enrol and, because
charges are levied according to your exact
enrolment, it is not possible to publish a
fixed annual fee.
Fee Calculator
To help you estimate your fees for an
enrolment period, 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
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 at St Lucia, and
provides many low-cost entertainment
activities. UQ’s Student Services offer help
with accommodation and finding a job.
And the Australian Government provides
financial support for low-income earners, as
well as fee repayment options for all students.
University of Queensland Union
www.uqu.uq.edu.au
UQ Student Services
www.uq.edu.au/student-services
Financial assistance
Centrelink student services
The Australian 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
www.arts.uq.edu.au
– the Health Care Card, which enables
Commonwealth health concessions, such
as low-cost pharmaceuticals, under the
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Centrelink
www.centrelink.gov.au
Youth and student services
Phone 13 24 90
Abstudy
Phone 13 23 17
HECS-HELP
If you are a domestic student in a
Commonwealth supported place, you may
be eligible to receive HECS-HELP.
HECS-HELP allows Australian citizens
or permanent humanitarian visa holders in
Australia to defer all or part of their student
contribution amounts for repayment when
their incomes meet a specific threshold.
This means that you do not start repaying
your HECS debt until you earn a certain
income level (currently $47,195 per tax
year). It is then taken out of your pay as
additional tax.
Each enrolment period, if you pay “upfront”,
i.e. at the time of enrolment, you will
receive a 10 percent discount on your fees.
(Please note that New Zealand citizens or
Australian permanent residents without a
humanitarian visa must pay up-front and do
not receive a discount.)
HECS-HELP information
www.studyassist.gov.au
Scholarships
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MarcuS Daldy
Bachelor of Arts
Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship holder
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Study at university is much easier when you don’t have
to worry about money. Check out what you may be
eligible for before you start.
UQ is committed to enabling all students,
– regardless of background or financial
circumstances – to realise their full
potential. That’s why we offer a wide
range of scholarships to help you fund
your tertiary education.
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. You can
apply for many of them before you start
studying.
Scholarships are not only funded by the
University, but also generously supported
by our industry partners, private donors
and the government. See www.uq.edu.au/
study/scholarships for full details.
Academic scholarships
UQ wants to encourage and attract
high-achieving school leavers who also
demonstrate the potential to be future
leaders, and so has a generous academic
scholarship program in place. Selection
for the three scholarships — UQ Vice-
Chancellor’s, UQ Excellence, UQ Merit
— is 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, including the UQ-Link Access
Scholarships and Indigenous Access
Scholarships (IAS).
For more information, go to www.
uq.edu.au/study/scholarships, click on
Undergraduate Students, and select Equity.
Scholarships for Indigenous
students
As an Indigenous student you have many
scholarships from which to choose,
including the Indigenous Access Scholarship
(IAS), Indigenous Youth Leadership
program, and the Pearl Duncan Teaching
Scholarship. Go to www.uq.edu.au/study/
scholarships, click on Undergraduate
Students, and select Indigenous students
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 before
November via the UQ Sport website, under
High Performance Sport.
Other scholarships
If you are studying at UQ Ipswich or
Gatton, you may be eligible for additional
scholarship opportunities: see www.uq.edu.
au/ipswich/scholarships-and-prizes (for
Ipswich), or www.science.uq.edu.au/
scholarships (for Gatton).
Similarly, a wide range of scholarships is
available across all fields and for all levels
of study, including for summer research
projects. Go to www.uq.edu.au/study/
scholarships, click on Undergraduate
Students, and select Field of study or
Honours or Summer research for full
details.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office
www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships
Email ugscholarships@uq.edu.au
Phone (07) 3365 7113
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.com.au
Phone (07) 3365 6243
Kate DimoU
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health
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It is a wish come
true to come to
Australia
After completing a Master of Linguistics,
Linh won a scholarship to study her PhD at
UQ’s Faculty of Arts for a semester.
Linh’s thesis topic, Spatial and temporal
deixis in Vietnamese, in the School of
Languages and Comparative Cultural
Studies, documents the system of
demonstrative words in Vietnamese (that
is, words like “this” and “that” In English),
which has never been done before.
“It is a wish come true to come to Australia.
I’m impressed by staff, supportive both
administratively and academically.
Everyone is really friendly and helpful.
My friends say to me ‘Linh, you are
overexcited’ and I know I am. There’s just so
many things to do and see.
One of my favourite things to do in Brisbane
is to jump on a bus and visit the Vietnamese
markets. It makes me feel independent and I
can pick up every type of Vietnamese food.”
Thuy Linh Bui,
PhD (Linguistics), Study Abroad student from
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international
students
More than 11,000 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
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 collecting you from
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.
More information
www.uq.edu.au/international-guide
Fees and charges
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 2013 UQ Guide: International
Undergraduate students 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)
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admission information
Admission requirements
To gain admission to undergraduate
programs, you must satisfy prerequisites and
have a sufficient entry score (OP/IB/Rank).
But there are alternative pathways for
entry if you do not meet the requirements,
and you can upgrade your score. See
Alternative entry or Improving an entry score
(upgrading) in the next column.
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
Entry scores include Overall Positions (OP)
and ranks. 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.
The minimum OP or rank required for entry
varies from year to year and is determined
once applications have been processed and
places allocated. While it is difficult to predict
exactly what OP or rank will be needed for
entry to a program, the previous year’s cut-off
points can be used as a guide.
Current Queensland Year 12 students
receive an OP on the basis of their overall
achievement at school in comparison with
other students. OPs are determined by the
Queensland Studies Authority and range
from 1 to 25, with 1 being the highest.
All other applicants are allocated a rank
on a scale of 1-99.9, with 99.9 being the
highest. This common ranking scale allows
many different types of qualifications to be
compared, such as:
– interstate Year 12 students are allocated
a Nationally Agreed Common Index
– 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 – referred to as 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 for tertiary education through
QTAC based on previous secondary,
tertiary, bridging and preparatory studies,
and/or work experience.
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 matureaged
applicant, there are alternative entry
pathways to UQ. Contact UQ Admissions
for advice on these alternatives.
Improving an entry score (upgrading)
If you are not offered a place in your preferred
program and want to improve your entry
score or meet subject prerequisites, you
can accept an offer in a lower preference
program and try to improve your entry score
or meet program prerequisites. This process
is called upgrading.
It involves the allocation of a new entry
rank that, depending on factors such
as academic performance in the lower
preference program and your history of
previous studies, is potentially higher than
your previous rank.
For information about other ways to
improve your entry score, please contact
UQ Admissions.
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.
Most ESP students who later enrol in a
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relevant UQ degree also receive credit for
their completed course. ESP study 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 2013 programs, the deadline for ontime
applications is 28 September 2012.
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. Also check www.
uq.edu.au/startingatuq/ for step-by-step
instructions on enrolment procedures.
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

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
seven kilometres 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. You can
find just about everything you need onsite,
including excellent sporting venues,
shops and cafés.
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 IPSWICH
UQ Ipswich provides a high-quality
teaching and learning environment in a
supportive, friendly campus community.
Students benefit from small classes held
in purpose-designed teaching spaces and
enjoy a range of support, amenities and
recreational services, including a bookshop,
cafés, sports court, oval and gym. UQ
Ipswich is also home to UQ College, a new
academic preparation centre.
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.

Contact details and Further Information
Faculty of Arts
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072
AUSTRALIA
Phone +61 7 3365 1333
Fax +61 7 3365 2866
Email arts@uq.edu.au
Internet www.arts.uq.edu.au
UQ Admissions
JD Story Building
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072
AUSTRALIA
Phone +61 7 3365 2203
Fax +61 7 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:
– UQ Guide: Australian Undergraduate
Students
– UQ Guide: International Undergraduate
Students
– UQ Guide: Australian Postgraduate
Students
– UQ Guide: International Postgraduate
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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Key Dates
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
RNA Showgrounds
Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, 2012
UQ Open Day
UQ St Lucia campus
Sunday, August 5, 2012
UQ Ipswich campus
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
UQ Gatton campus
Sunday, August 19, 2012
QTAC closing date
For on-time applications
Friday, September 28, 2012
Semester 1, 2013
Classes commence
Monday, February 25, 2013
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