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Important dates 2022
 JANUARY         1 January                      New Year’s Day
                                                                                                Contents
                 3 January                      New Year’s Day public holiday
                 26 January                     Australia Day holiday                           Welcome to UQ                                          1
                 29 January                     Summer Semester ends**
 FEBRUARY        14–18 February                 Orientation Week                                Our global reputation                                 2
                 21 February                    Semester 1 starts
                                                                                                Pioneering change                                     4
 MARCH           31 March                       Census date (Semester 1)
 APRIL           15 April                       Good Friday                                     Transforming your learning                            6
                 18 April                       Easter Monday
                                                                                                Industry relevant                                     8

                                                                                                                                                           Welcome
                 18–22 April                    Mid-semester break
                 25 April                       ANZAC Day holiday
                 26 April                       Semester 1 resumes
                                                                                                A truly global network                               10
 MAY             2 May                          Labour Day holiday                              Game-changing graduates                               12
                 31 May                         Semester 2 application closing date*
                 30 May–3 June                  Revision period                                 The perfect place to study                           14

                                                                                                                                                           to UQ
 JUNE            4–18 June                      Examination period                              UQ St Lucia                                          16
                 18 June                        Semester 1 ends
                 18 June–25 July                Mid-year break                                  UQ Gatton                                            18
 JULY            11–15 July                     July graduations**
                 18–22 July                     Mid-year Orientation Week                       UQ Herston                                           19
                 25 July                        Semester 2 starts
 AUGUST          8 August                       Royal Queensland Show holiday (Gatton)
                                                                                                PROGRAMS                                             20    Studying at The University of
                 10 August                      Royal Queensland Show holiday
                                                (St Lucia and Herston)
                                                                                                Using the Programs section                           22
                                                                                                                                                           Queensland can be a transformational
                 31 August                      Census date (Semester 2)
                                                                                                                                                           experience.
 SEPTEMBER       26–30 September                Mid-semester break                              UQ programs quick reference                          24
 OCTOBER         3 October                      Queen’s Birthday holiday
                 4 October                      Semester 2 resumes
                                                                                                Dual programs quick reference                        25
                                                                                                                                                           It’s an opportunity to meet people who will become
 NOVEMBER        31 October–4 November          Revision period                                 Pathways to UQ                                       26
                 5–19 November                  Examination period                                                                                         lifelong friends, exchange ideas with other bright minds,
                                                                                                • English language pathways                          28
                 19 November                    Semester 2 ends                                                                                            and learn from Australia’s most awarded teachers.
                 28 November                    Summer Semester starts **                       • Foundation Year pathways                           30
                 30 November                    Semester 1 application closing date*                                                                       You will gain knowledge and skills that will help you
                                                                                                Agriculture and Environment                          32
 DECEMBER        5–23 December                  December graduations**                                                                                     excel, no matter where your life and career takes you in a
                 26 December                    Boxing Day holiday                              Architecture, Planning and Design                    36
                 27 December                    Christmas Day holiday
                                                                                                                                                           rapidly changing world. It’s an investment in your future.
                                                                                                Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences                 40    When you join us, you’ll be studying alongside like-
*Some programs have earlier closing dates
**These dates are provisional – please check the Academic Calendar at                          Business, Economics and Law                          44    minded students who come from all over Australia and
   uq.edu.au/events for final dates                                                                                                                        around the world to study here. The curiosity, creativity
                                                                                                Education                                            48
                                                                                                                                                           and entrepreneurial spirit of our students are part of
                                                                                                Engineering and Computing                            52    what makes employers seek out UQ graduates.
Disclaimer                                      designed to protect the interests of students
The information in this Guide is accurate       coming to Australia on Student visas. The       Health, Behavioural Sciences and Medicine            56    As a global top 50 university, UQ has championed
at March 2021. However, the University has      legislation aims to protect and enhance
many programs and courses, and refreshes        Australia’s reputation for quality education,   Science and Mathematics                              64    creative thinking for more than 100 years to solve
and updates its programs and course             to provide tuition protection and support
                                                                                                                                                           problems facing humanity. We don’t just teach the latest
offerings from time to time and without         the integrity of the Student visa program.      Areas of study                                       68
notice. It is your responsibility to visit      The University of Queensland, in providing                                                                 research: our research pioneers are industry leaders who
future-students.uq.edu.au for up-to-date        education services to overseas students,        Admission requirements                               74    discover the latest breakthroughs, and make a positive
information.                                    complies with the National Code of Practice
All costs and fees quoted in this publication   of the Department of Education and              • Subjects                                     Fold-out    difference in people’s lives around the world.
are in Australian dollars (A$) except where     Training and the Universities Australia code
                                                of ethical practice.
                                                                                                • Entry score                                  Fold-out
otherwise indicated.                                                                                                                                       UQ is passionate about enriching its entrepreneurial
2021 fees for UQ programs are provided as       CRICOS Provider 00025B                          • English                               Fold-out and 75
a guide only. 2022 fees are expected to be                                                                                                                 ecosystem and creating leaders of the future. We
                                                ESOS Act
available on future-students.uq.edu.au from     internationaleducation.gov.au/                  How to apply                                         76    support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey,
mid-2021                                        Regulatory-Information/Pages/
ESOS compliance
                                                                                                                                                           working alongside staff and alumni, and connecting with
                                                Regulatoryinformation.aspx
The provision of education services to          Privacy
                                                                                                                                                           a wide range of global experts.
international students by Australian                                                            LIFE AT UQ                                           78
                                                The University complies with Australian and
education institutions is governed by the                                                                                                                  University isn’t just about study though – you’ll also have
Education Services for Overseas Students
                                                Queensland privacy laws and guidelines.         Accommodation                                        80
(ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code           Privacy                                                                                                    fun here. UQ is renowned for our vibrant campus culture,
of Practice for Providers of Education and      uq.edu.au/terms-of-use                          International student support                        82    our clubs and societies and our world-class sporting
Training to Overseas Students 2018.             This publication was produced in March
The ESOS Act and related legislation is         2021 by The University of Queensland.           Cost of living                                       84    facilities, where you’ll truly enjoy your recreation time
                                                                                                                                                           while making friends for life.
                                                                                                Fees and expenses                                    85
                                                                                                                                                           No matter what your reason for being here, you are sure
                                                                                                UQ partners                                          86
                                                                                                                                                           to enjoy UQ’s long-standing traditions, while creating
                                                                                                UQ terminology                                       88    some new ones of your own.
                                                                                                Index                                                89    I look forward to hearing about the positive impact you
                                                                                                Find out more                          Inside back cover   create in your time with us and beyond.

Cover photo: Hitasha Sigh, Talina Bayeleva and Andrew White
                                                                                                                                                           Professor Deborah Terry AO
Photographer: Sam Scoufos                                                                                                                                  Vice-Chancellor and President

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46th                                62nd                                       54th                                          No. 1 MBA
    Our global                                                 in the world
                                                               QS World University
                                                               Rankings, 2021
                                                                                                   in the world
                                                                                                   Times Higher Education World University
                                                                                                   Ranking, 2021
                                                                                                                                              in the world
                                                                                                                                              Academic Ranking of World Universities,
                                                                                                                                              2020
                                                                                                                                                                                             for student quality in the world
                                                                                                                                                                                             The Economist, Full-time MBA Ranking 2021

    reputation                                                 No. 3                               22nd                                       91%                                            57th
                                                               university in Australia             in the world                               overall international                          in the world
                                                               for research                        QS Best Student Cities Ranking, 2020       student satisfaction                           QS Graduate Employability
                                                                                                                                              International Student Barometer, 2018          Rankings, 2020
                                                               Research Nature Index Table, 2020

                                                               More national teaching
                                                               awards than any other
                                                                                                                          rating
                                                                                                   for student demand, staff
                                                                                                                                              100%
                                                                                                                                              of broad research fields
                                                                                                                                                                                              280,000
                                                                                                                                                                                              graduates, from 170 countries
                                                               Australian university               qualifications, teaching quality,          above world standard
    Ranked Top 5 in the world in 2 subjects*                                                       learning resources and overall             Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018
                                                                                                   experience Good Universities Guide, 2021
    Top 30 in 10 subjects*

      3rd                 Sports-related Subjects

      5th                 Mineral and Mining Engineering

     14th                 Environmental Sciences

    22nd                  Petroleum Engineering

    23rd                  Education

    23rd                  Psychology

    23rd                  Hospitality and Leisure Management

    25th                  Agriculture and Forestry

    26th                  Civil and Structural Engineering

    28th                  Veterinary Science

    *QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2020

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Pioneering change
                                                                                                                                                                                         At UQ, we are at the frontier of knowledge creation.
                                                                                                                                                                                         We are one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities.
                                                                                                                                                                                         The calibre of our research and the impact of our innovations is
                                                                                                                                                                                         addressing many of the cultural, economic and social challenges
                                                                                                                                                                                         facing the world today.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Discover our latest innovations and the technology behind
                                                        419                                               100         %                                  Heron Island Research
                                                                                                                                                         Station, located on the
                                                                                                                                                                                         them. Be inspired by our world-leading researchers, and
                                                                                                                                                                                         understand what it takes to pioneer change.
                                                awards worth over $290 million                of our research fields                          Great Barrier Reef, is internationally
                                                UQ is the number one recipient of             are above world standard.                       renowned for coral reef research and
                                                Australian Research Council Fellowships       (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018)   student training in marine sciences.       Innovations for the world                      Pioneering your future
                                                and Awards in Australia.                                                                                                                 We are a global research leader in             We bring the latest ideas and research into
                                                                                                                                                                                         biosciences, nanotechnology, engineering,      the classroom to place you at the frontier
                                                                                                                                                                                         sustainable development and social science.    of knowledge. You will learn from world-
    World’s first
                                                                                                                                                         94%
                                                                                                                                                                                         Our innovations are impacting millions of      renowned researchers. Our international
                                                                                                          Our Institute for Social                                                       people around the world.                       reputation means we attract some of the
    university to be                            UQ researchers are named among the
                                                                                                          Science Research analyses
                                                                                              society’s ‘big’ issues including social         of international students at UQ are        • Molecular clamp technology: UQ's next        best minds in the world to the University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        – including presidents, prime ministers,
    powered by 100%                             world’s most influential. 34 UQ researchers   disadvantage, employment, education,
                                                                                              sustainability, social wellbeing, health
                                                                                                                                              satisfied with UQ's expert lecturers,
                                                                                                                                              learning environments and technology.
                                                                                                                                                                                           generation vaccine technology will be
                                                                                                                                                                                           critical in addressing emerging illnesses    international authors and ground-breaking
                                                have been named in the prestigious 2019
    renewable energy                            Highly Cited Researchers List.                and housing.                                    (International Student Barometer, 2018)
                                                                                                                                                                                           and pandemic threats in the future.
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Gardasil® cervical cancer vaccine:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        researchers – who will inspire you to break
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        through barriers.
                                                                                                                                                                                           More than 270 million doses administered     World-class facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                           in 130 countries, saving an estimated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Our eight globally recognised research
                                                                                                                                                                                           120,000 lives annually.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        institutes are home to more than 1500
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Conservation: software developed by          specialists continuing UQ’s tradition of
                                                                                                                                                                                           UQ has enhanced conservation planning        research leadership with the latest in
                                                                                                                                                                                           globally in areas like the Great Barrier     equipment and instrumentation, laboratories,
                                                                                                                                                                                           Reef and the Galapagos Islands.              scientific services and training, and support.
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Triple P Positive Parenting Program:         Additionally, we have research centres located
                                                                                                                                                                                           helps millions of children and families in   throughout Queensland, taking advantage of
                                                                                                                                                                                           28 countries and 22 languages.               the state's diverse ecosystems and climate.
                                                                                                                                                                                         • MRI machines: UQ technology is used in       research.uq.edu.au/research-infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                                                           the majority of the world’s MRI machines,
                                                                                                                                                                                           facilitating production of faster and more   3MT® (Three Minute Thesis)
                                                                                                                                                                                           accurate images, and therefore improving     Founded by UQ, 3MT has been adopted by
                                                                                                                                                                                           diagnostic quality.                          more than 800 universities in 86 countries
                                                                                                                                                                                         • GroundProbe: mine-safety technology          around the world. The 3MT competition sees
                                                                                                                                                                                           that is used by some of the world’s          our research students pitching their exciting
                                                                                                                                                                                           largest mining companies.                    ideas to industry leaders, alumni and global
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Food security: UQ works with the             leaders in three-minute presentations. Each
                                                                                                                                                                                           Queensland Government to enhance             year, winners are awarded a range of prizes
                                                                                                                                                                                           the drought tolerance of sorghum, an         including research travel grants.
                                                                                                                                                                                           important cereal in sub-Saharan Africa.      threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Nanopatch: a revolutionary needle-free
                                                                                                                                                                                           method of delivering vaccines being
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Summer and Winter
                                                                                                                                                                                           developed in the UQ spin-out company,        Research Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                           Vaxxas.                                      Enhance your employability, extend your
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Latch-On: gives the gift of literacy to      knowledge of an area of interest, and
                                                                                                                                                                                           people with intellectual disability in       develop your analytical, critical thinking and
                                                                                                                                                                                           Australia and across the globe.              communication skills by participating in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the Summer or Winter Research Program.
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Water use: our technology has changed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Successful applicants are eligible for
                                                                                                                                                                                           practices in global water and sewerage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        funding to support their participation
                                                                                                                                                                                           utilities, saving hundreds of millions of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in the program.
                                                                                                                                                                                           dollars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        employability.uq.edu.au/research
                                                                                                                                                                                         uq.edu.au/research/impact

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Transforming
    your learning
    Our teachers are the most highly awarded in the country.
    Recognised for transforming the way students learn at
    university, they will inspire and guide you with the latest
    knowledge and ideas.
    You will put theory into practice in workplace settings,
    expanding your understanding and contextualising your studies.

    Best place to learn in Australia                Teaching for the future
    We are committed to your learning and           Our courses are designed in consultation
    enabling you to become a creative, adaptive     with learning design teams to maximise                           More national teaching
    and innovative problem-solver in today's        your employability when you graduate.                  awards than any other Australian
    workplace. In the most recent Australia-        Our teachers also consult students in their            university.
    wide survey designed to assess how              decision-making and planning processes
    satisfied international students were with      to ensure course material is exciting, fresh
    their university, we received above 88 per      and transformative. We offer courses and
    cent satisfaction in the following areas:       programs on edX, one of the most reputable                     Three UQ academics in the
    • Overall student satisfaction                  online course platforms in the world, so you           School of Psychology received the
                                                    can expand your networks, gain new skills              Australian Award for University Teacher
    • Good teachers
                                                    and follow your curiosity.                             of the Year in 2020.
    • Quality lectures
                                                    edx.org/school/uqx
    • Performance feedback
    • Managing research                             Practical learning
    • Topic selection                                                                                                Other national awards
                                                    You will apply knowledge in practical settings.
                                                                                                           received by UQ Academics in
    • Program content                               From our marine research station at Heron
                                                                                                           2020 included two Awards for
                                                    Island and our veterinary science centre at
    • Learning support                                                                                     Teaching Excellence and an
                                                    Gatton to the Business School in Brisbane’s
    • Virtual learning                                                                                     Emerging Leader Award (Australian
                                                    city centre and our medical centres located
    • Laboratories                                                                                         Financial Review Higher Education
                                                    in hospitals throughout Queensland, we
                                                                                                           Awards). UQ Programs, Indigenous
    • Learning spaces.                              immerse you in environments where learning
                                                                                                           Health Education and Workforce
                                                    and making a difference meet.
    Source: International Student Barometer, 2018                                                          Development, and the Faculty of
                                                                                                           Business Economics and Law’s Student
                                                    Quality Indicators for Teaching
    Transforming your knowledge                                                                            Employability Team received national
                                                    and Learning (QILT)                                    recognition.
    Our teachers write the books that are
                                                    Of the prestigious Group of Eight
    used for teaching. They produce research
                                                    (Go8) universities, UQ is #1 for overall
    papers every year, they contribute to
                                                    student experience. UQ ranked well
    international conversations in their fields
                                                    above the national average in teaching                         The ‘Leading High Performing
    and their work appears in the media
                                                    quality, learning resources, and full-time             Teams / Business Leadership
    and influences government policy. This
                                                    employment outcomes. Endorsed by the                   MicroMasters program' led by the UQ
    knowledge is brought into the classroom so
                                                    Australian Government, the results are                 Business School was a finalist for the 2019
    you can address the latest issues, ideas and
                                                    based on undergraduate student experience              edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in
    challenges with their support.
                                                    surveys. The QILT provides assurance that              Online Teaching and Learning.
                                                    students are satisfied with their learning
                                                    and campus experiences, including UQ’s
                                                    facilities and student support services.
                                                    itali.uq.edu.au/evaluation/external-surveys
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Expand your mindset with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                UQ Ventures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ventures.uq.edu.au

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        At UQ, we encourage every student
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        to get involved with the Ventures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        entrepreneurship community. Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        are free for all UQ students, and will help
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        you to develop entrepreneurial skills,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        connect with like-minded students and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        create your own path. Programs are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        complemented by a wide range of events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and competitions throughout the year,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        including "hackathons", industry events,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        alumni get-togethers, workshops, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        pitch nights.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Curious where Ventures can take
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        you? You’ll find the people, tools and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        opportunities to help bring your ideas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        to life. There’s support at every stage of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        your Ventures journey – from flexing your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        creative muscles to launching a startup.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Introductory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gain the skills and mindset to innovate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        like an entrepreneur.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Our introductory programs will help you

    Industry relevant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        to get inspired, learn core entrepreneurial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        skills, immerse yourself in UQ’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        community of entrepreneurs and give you
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the confidence to take your first steps in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        your Ventures journey.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Skills Applied
    As a locally and globally                   Partner to companies                              • Fangyuan Company (China) and                     • Engineering, Architecture and IT:              • Extra-curricular opportunities:                 Put your knowledge into practice by
                                                                                                    CODELCO (Chile): these two huge copper             the Meet a Mentor program connects               with UQ's range of entrepreneurship             solving real industry problems.
    connected university, UQ                    We build partnerships with leading
                                                                                                                                                       third-and-fourth-year undergraduate
                                                                                                    producers are funding a five-year research                                                          programs students can access local and
    provides many opportunities                 international companies. Our teachers work                                                                                                                                                              Challenge your ideas and make
                                                                                                    professorship at UQ around copper                  students, one-on-one, with experienced           global internships and work experience.
                                                on commercial challenges and bring their                                                                                                                                                                them reality by applying your new-
    for students to apply                       experiences into the classroom. As UQ’s             smelting.                                          alumni and industry professionals.               Through Ventures, you can build                 found entrepreneurial skills with our
    knowledge gained in the                     partnerships with companies develop, so do        • EY: UQ researchers are collaborating with        • Health and Behavioural Sciences: ten             entrepreneurial capabilities and mindset,       intermediate program offerings.
                                                                                                                                                       clinics providing healthcare, rehabilitation     solve industry challenges and pursue
    classroom to the real world.                internship and research opportunities for           EY on the importance of innovation as a                                                                                                             Test and validate the fit between your
                                                students and researchers.                           driver of organisational productivity in           and nutrition services to the general            business or social impact opportunities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ideas and market needs while developing
    You will have access to                     • Neusoft: UQ has an agreement with the             the oil and gas sector in Australia.               public expose our students to the latest in                                                      a sustainable business model for your
                                                                                                                                                       equipment, tools and care.
    work-integrated learning,                     largest IT solutions and services provider      • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority:                                                                                                           product or service.
                                                  in China to promote research collaboration                                                         • Humanities and Social Sciences:
    entrepreneurial courses, local                                                                  UQ provides ongoing pioneering research                                                                                                             Advanced
                                                  and provide internships for students.             to protect the Great Barrier Reef’s                internships, field trips and placements in
    and global internships and                                                                                                                         Brisbane, interstate and overseas are part                UniQuest, UQ’s commercialisation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Our programs can help you to gain global
                                                • Siemens: provided more than $500 million          precious marine species such as coral reef
    volunteer positions to boost your                                                                                                                  of course credit for humanities and social                                                       connections, or support you to launch
                                                  of software to UQ to enable students to           communities and turtles.                                                                                     company, has helped start up
                                                                                                                                                       sciences students. The HASS Connect                                                              your own startup.
    confidence, capabilities                      access advanced technology, building their                                                                                                          more than 100 companies and raise
                                                                                                                                                       Mentoring Program brings you together          US$32 billion in gross product sales.             Take your entrepreneurship journey
    and résumé.                                   skills in digital and data-driven industries.   Workplace learning                                   with industry professionals from many                                                            overseas with our Startup AdVentures.
                                                • Leo Pharma Denmark: UQ has an                   Internships, placements and networking               diverse careers. Work with your mentor
    A wide range of free                          ongoing scientific collaboration with           will be part of your study experience at UQ          to explore your career pathways and get
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Our intensive global, virtual or domestic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Since 2003, we have been              internships are with some of the world's
    entrepreneurship programs                     the pharmaceutical company to better            through work-integrated learning. Grow your          practical advice.                                                                                most vibrant startups from thriving San
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  in partnership with Boeing,
    are available to complement                   understand and treat skin cancer.               entrepreneurial mindset and employment             • Medicine: students undertake placements        the world’s largest aerospace company.            Francisco, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tel Aviv,
    your studies, and to help you               • Australian Government: UQ helped                network before you even graduate.                    in hospitals and clinics around the world                                                        and Singapore.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Boeing Research & Technology–Australia
                                                  the government to create a national             • Business, Economics and Law: our staff             where they are trained and mentored by
    build a network, take on new                                                                                                                                                                      (BR&T–A) is located at our St Lucia campus.       Accelerate your startup and gain equity-
                                                  compliance framework for export controls.         work with a diverse portfolio of international     doctors and healthcare specialists.            Boeing collaborates with UQ researchers           free funding to take your business or
    challenges and bring your                                                                       organisations such as KPMG, Accor, Bank
                                                • Johnson & Johnson (J&J): UQ researchers                                                            • Science: our researchers work with industry    and students on the latest ideas in               social enterprise to the next level with the
    ideas to life.                                are collaborating with J&J immunology             of America, Colliers International, Deloitte,      partners including the peak industry           aerospace, so you can learn from their            iLab Accelerator program.
                                                  scientists to discover and develop a new          EY, Flight Centre, Goldman Sachs, Google,          councils for cotton, fisheries, horticulture   discoveries and setbacks in the classroom
                                                  treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.               HSBC and Virgin.                                   and forestry, as well as Rio Tinto and BHP.    or directly from Boeing staff.

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A truly global
                                                                     While you are at UQ                              Short-term experiences                           Global business connections
                                                                                                                      Whilst studying at UQ, you can participate       At UQ you will join a global network of
                                                                     Our partnerships = your exchange                 in short-term global and virtual study           more than 286,000 graduates, many of
                                                                                                                      experiences scheduled during the semester        whom are leaders in their fields, including

     network
                                                                     As a UQ student, Brisbane or Gatton is just
                                                                                                                      breaks. You can immerse yourself in a new        more than 15,400 PhDs in 170 countries.
                                                                     the first stop on your overseas adventure.
                                                                                                                      culture for two to eight weeks to enhance        You will benefit from an extensive graduate
                                                                     Grow your global network through UQ’s
                                                                                                                      your academic learning and employability.        network, strong industry partnerships and
                                                                     student exchange program by studying up to
                                                                                                                      If you are looking at expanding your             many notable alumni.
                                                                     two semesters of your degree at one of our
                                                                                                                      practical skill set through short-term           alumni.uq.edu.au
                                                                     180 partner institutions in 41 countries.
                                                                                                                      experiences, opportunities for Domestic,
     As an international student, you know the importance            You will gain program credit while expanding     Virtual, and Global Internships are available.
                                                                                                                                                                       Relationships changing the world
     of thinking and acting globally. At UQ, so do we.               your world perspective, enhancing your
                                                                                                                      employability.uq.edu.au/
                                                                     employability, developing your network,                                                           Global connectivity is at the heart of UQ’s
     Our worldwide partner and alumni networks give you the          and maybe even learning a new language.          get-experiences                                  vision to create knowledge leadership for
     international opportunities and connections to enhance your     While on exchange, tuition fees at the host                                                       a better world. From renewable energy
                                                                     university are waived as you remain enrolled     Incoming exchange and study abroad               technologies and sustainable mining
     learning, life skills and employment prospects from the start   at and pay fees to UQ. Please see page 87 for    Even if you are partway through a degree at a    practices, to disease control and child
     of your degree to long after you graduate.                      a full list of UQ partners.                      non-Australian university, with our incoming     psychology, our international collaborations
                                                                     employability.uq.edu.au/                         exchange and study abroad programs you           are working towards a cleaner, healthier
                                                                     get-experiences                                  can still study at UQ for one or two semesters   and happier future. Explore our impact
                                                                                                                      and gain credit for your degree back home. If    around the world.
                                                                     Unlock new languages                             your university has an exchange agreement        global-engagement.uq.edu.au
                                                                     In a global economy, the ability to              with UQ, you are eligible for the Incoming
                                                                     communicate with a wide range of people is       Exchange program. If your university is not
                                                                     invaluable. Want to brush up on your language    partnered with UQ, you can apply to UQ as a
                                                                     skills? Current undergraduate students can       Study Abroad student.
                                                                     study a Diploma in Languages alongside any       uq.edu.au/studyabroad
                                                                     UQ degree. Language classes are also offered
                                                                     to students and the public at our Institute of   Global Startup AdVentures
                                                                     Modern Languages where you can choose            Learn alongside a startup in some of the
                                                                     from more than 30 different languages.           world’s most vibrant startup hot spots —
                                                                     ICTE                                             including Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv and
                                                                                                                                                                       We are members of the prestigious
                                                                     icte.uq.edu.au                                   San Francisco. AdVentures include a full
                                                                                                                                                                       Group of Eight coalition in Australia and
                                                                     Institute of Modern Languages                    scholarship.
                                                                                                                                                                       the leading global network of research
                                                                     iml.uq.edu.au                                    ventures.uq.edu.au/                              universities, Universitas 21.
                                                                     School of Languages and Cultures                 startup-adventures
                                                                     languages-cultures.uq.edu.au

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Game-changing
     Ms Deborah Riley (pictured)
     Bachelor of Design Studies
     Ms Deborah Riley is a four-time Emmy-
     award-winning production designer and

                                                                                             graduates
     art director. Her portfolio includes award-
     winning film and television sets like Game
     of Thrones, Moulin Rouge! and The Matrix. In
     2013, she secured a position as Production
     Designer for cult TV series Game of Thrones,
     a show which has been widely cited as one
     of the most successful television shows in                                              Our research, teaching and connections prepare you to forge
     history due to its film-like production values
                                                                                             an exciting career. Outside the classroom you can access our
     with intricately detailed set design and
     elaborate locations. During this time, she                                              career resources and networking events, and participate in our
     managed an art department in excess of                                                  Employability Award to expand your capabilities and mindset.
     100 people, across multiple countries. Her                                              When you graduate, you will be ready for any challenge.
     work on
     Game of Thrones has won her four
     consecutive Primetime Emmy awards for
     Outstanding Production Design.

     Jian-Peng (JP) Then                                                                     Careers Service                                    Employer Events and Expos
     Bachelor of Business Management /                                                       Our award-winning Careers Service can              With multiple employers events
     Bachelor of Economics                                                                   help you plan your career, develop your            throughout the year, you can speak with
                                                                                             capabilities and gain that competitive             future employers from a diverse range of
     Within the first seven months of co-founding
                                                                                             edge. We offer workshops in how to find            industries and backgrounds to find the
     Crosstown Doughnuts in the United
                                                                                             work, network, write a résumé, excel in            right job for you. Most employers offer
     Kingdom, JP Then had his products stocked
                                                                                             interviews, apply for a job, and leadership        roles in graduate recruitment programs
     in leading supermarkets and on premium
                                                                                             and presentation techniques.                       and some offer vacation work, internships,
     international flights. Graduating during the
                                                                                             employability.uq.edu.au/find-a-job                 work experience, scholarships and co-
     height of the Global Financial Crisis with
                                                                                                                                                op programs. We also help you to find
     the goal of becoming an entrepreneur, JP
                                                                                             Career Portals                                     volunteering opportunities at UQ and
     credits the success of his current venture to
                                                               Our free online course                                                           within the wider community to give back
     his ability to adapt to a changing and fast-                                            UQ offers an exclusive online job board for its
                                                               EMPLOY101x will help you                                                         and boost your career prospects.
     paced environment. During the COVID-19                                                  students and graduates featuring vacation
     pandemic, JP sought ways to give back to the     unlock your career
                                                       Testimonials      potential
                                                                     updated       and
                                                                              10/01/19       work, volunteer work, internships, and
     community and used Crosstown Doughnuts           market yourself to employers.                                                             Employability Award
                                                                                             graduate employment opportunities from
     to launch several initiatives to help National   edx.org/course/unlocking-your          over 3000 employers. Our Global Grad careers       The Employability Award gives undergraduate
     Health Services workers and other businesses.    employability                          search portal is just for international students   students the chance to build capabilities that
                                                                                             with Australian and international companies        future employers value, such as leadership,
                                                                                             posting work opportunities regularly.              teamwork, communication, problem solving,
     Dr Hooman Baghaie
                                                                                                                                                and cultural awareness. To qualify for the
     Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)                    UQ is ranked 57th in            studenthub.uq.edu.au (login required)
                                                                                                                                                Award, you must complete 100 hours of
     A decade after moving from Iran to                      the world for graduate          globalgrad.uq.edu.au
                                                                                                                                                work experience, 100 hours of volunteering,
     Australia with his family, Dr Hooman             employability (QS Graduate
                                                                                                                                                and five supplementary activities then
     Baghaie is now working as a successful           Employability Rankings, 2020).         Student-Staff Partnerships                         communicate your skills and potential through
     dentist on Queensland’s Gold Coast. His                                                 Enhance your employability and networks            an application process. It’s free to join and is
     life experiences have led him to value the                                              by collaborating with staff as equal               awarded upon graduation.
     importance of giving back, and through his                 UQ’s student employability   partners and mutual learners. The Student-         employability.uq.edu.au/award
     studies at UQ Dr Baghaie volunteered in                    and careers services have    Staff Partnerships Program consists of
     East Timor and Cambodia, and in Australia        been recognised with multiple          three streams: SSP Projects, Student
     with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He         national and international awards.     Representation and Student Voices. In SSP
     was the valedictorian of his class and                                                  Projects, you will influence real change at
     received numerous awards including the                                                  the University by redesigning courses, co-
     Pierre Fauchard Award in recognition of his                                             facilitating events, or evaluating courses or
     character and work ethic.                                 The UQ International          initiatives. Become a student representative
                                                               Student Ambassador            and contribute to the governance and
                                                               program gives high-           decision-making processes at UQ or have
                                                      achieving international students       your voice heard by contributing your
                    Read more of                      the opportunity to represent the       perspectives via a feedback forum.
                    Deborah Riley's story             University in a range of paid roles.   employability.uq.edu.au/
                                                                                             student-staff-partnerships

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The perfect                                                                                   We offer one of the best campus
                                                                                                   experiences in the world in a location
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              +21° to +28°c
     place to study
                                                                                                                                                               Brisbane named                                                                                       Brisbane's population is
                                                                                                   renowned for its relaxed and safe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2.4 million
                                                                                                                                                               Australia’s coolest city
                                                                                                   lifestyle, subtropical climate and                          (Forbes, 2019)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              average maximum temperature
                                                                                                   vibrant and diverse culture.                                                                                               most days of the year                 people

     BRISBANE                                          Sport                                                 Getting around                                    GATTON
     Brisbane, the home of UQ’s St Lucia and           Brisbane’s amazing weather and sporting               One of the best views of Brisbane is from a       Gatton, the largest town in South-East
     Herston campuses, is the capital city of          facilities make physical activity a must. Kayak       CityCat – a ferry service that runs along the     Queensland’s Lockyer Valley, is the home
     Queensland and its economic and cultural          along the Brisbane River, rock climb your             river from UQ’s St Lucia campus to the city       of the UQ Gatton campus. Bordered by
     hub. Young and progressive, the city is           way to the top of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs,          and the riverside suburb of Hamilton. Brisbane    unspoilt mountain ranges and located only
     fast becoming a centre in the Asia–Pacific        ride along kilometres of riverside cycle paths        also has an extensive bus and train network       one hour's drive from Brisbane, Gatton
     for business, investment, major events            or participate in the extensive social sport          that makes it easy to get around. A ‘go card’     has a culturally diverse population of
                                                       opportunities available across Brisbane. If you       will allow you to travel on all Brisbane public   approximately 7000 people. UQ Gatton
     and education. It is also home to over 200
                                                       prefer to spectate, cheer for your local team         transport at discounted student prices.           students enjoy a laidback, country lifestyle
     nationalities and 220 languages.
                                                       when you attend a rugby union, rugby league,                                                            in a close-knit community.
                                                                                                             Around Brisbane
     Entertainment                                     cricket, 'Aussie Rules', tennis, or football match
                                                                                                             When you want to head out of the city, there
     Brisbane has a great live music scene that can    at one of our famous sporting stadiums.
                                                                                                             is plenty to discover. Head south for the
     be discovered in Fortitude Valley and West                                                              famous golden sands of the Gold Coast and
     End. For comedy, live theatre and dance,
                                                       Food
                                                                                                             Byron Bay; north for the quiet beaches of the
     head to the Brisbane Powerhouse and the           With just under a third of Brisbane’s
                                                                                                             Sunshine Coast, the world's oldest rainforest,
     Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).         population born overseas, you can find cuisine
                                                                                                             and the majestic Great Barrier Reef; west
     The Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is one of        from almost every culture. From affordable            for charming outback towns; or east for
     the best modern art galleries in the country,     lunchtime and ‘Cheap Tuesday’ offers, to              the spectacular Moreton Island, Stradbroke
     and keep an eye out for the Brisbane Writers      reasonably priced cafes, pubs, restaurants and        Island and Fraser Island. Sydney, Cairns and
     Festival and the Brisbane Festival that attract   farmers’ markets, there is plenty to choose           Melbourne are all short flights away. There is
     international artists from across the globe.      from and plenty of new culinary experiences           so much to explore on your doorstep.
                                                       to be had. You can always enjoy a picnic                                                                Find out more about living in Queensland
                                                       with friends and use the city's free barbecue                                                           future-students.uq.edu.au/university-life/living-in-brisbane
                                                       facilities in one of our scenic parks by the river.
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UQ St Lucia
                                                                                                                                  Considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the
                                                                                                                                  world, our main campus is a vibrant mix of old sandstone
                                                                                                                                  buildings, modern architecture, parklands and lakes.
                                                                                                                                  It is a city within a city with everything you
                                                                                                                                  need to study, live and relax.

                                                                                                                                  Food                                                                    Entertainment
                                                                                                                                  UQ St Lucia is full of cafe and food options.                           Discover UQLife to see all that awaits you
                                                                                                                                  From great coffee and bakery food, to                                   on campus and online! Take part in events,
                                                                                                                                  healthy sandwichs and wraps, pizza,                                     experiences and programs to keep you
                                                                                                                                  noodles, bubble tea and juice bars, you                                 engaged, motivated and connected.
                                                                                                                                  won’t go hungry or thirsty. Options include                             There's something on every week.
                                                                                                                                  organic, vegan, vegetarian, and halal food.                             life.uq.edu.au
                                                                                                                                  uqu.com.au/feeding-u                                                    uqu.com.au/entertaining-u
                                                                                                                                  instagram.com/uqfood
                                                                                                                                  instagram.com/uqeats                                                    Fitness
                                                                                                                                                                                                          You’ll be spoilt for choice with a massive
                                                                                                                                  Retail                                                                  range of sporting, fitness and recreational
                                                                                                                                                                                                          opportunities on offer at our St Lucia
                                                                                                                                  You don’t need to leave the campus for your
                                                                                                                                                                                                          campus. Explore Queensland’s largest multi-
                                                                                                                                  shopping. There is a bookshop - where you
                                                                                                                                                                                                          sport complex, featuring dedicated fitness,
                                                                                                                                  can buy new books or sell your secondhand
                                                                                                                                                                                                          aquatic, tennis, and athletics centres, as well
                                                                                                                                  ones - a convenience store, hairdresser,
                                                                                                                                                                                                          as an array of sporting fields and courts.
                                                                                                                                  travel agent, post office, newsagency and
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Play your way with more than 75 sports and
                                                                                                                                  Wednesday markets offering handicrafts,
                                                                                                                                                                                                          activities to choose from, including up to 90
                                                                                                                                  gifts, flowers and fashion.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          weekly group fitness classes, across nearly
                                                                                                                                  uqu.com.au/feeding-u                                                    40 sporting clubs and social sports.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          uqsport.com.au

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UQ
                                                           Gatton
                                                           Our rural campus is located near the
                                                           town of Gatton, 87 kilometres west of
                                                           the Brisbane CBD. It offers a laid-back
                                                           and friendly lifestyle with on-campus
                                                           accommodation, a publicly accessible
                                                           motel and a variety of sporting facilities.

                                                           Food and retail

                                                                                                                           UQ Herston
                                                           Food and drinks can be bought from the Coffee Pod,
                                                           Dining Hall and Walkway Cafe, and you can purchase and
                                                           sell books at our retail bookshop. There is an on-campus
                                                           ATM, a post office, and keep an eye out for the regular
                                                           events for students in the Central Walkway.

                                                           Teaching and research facilities
                                                                                                                           Just three kilometres from the Brisbane city centre,
                                                           The campus houses production animals, horticultural
                                                           fields, a plant nursery, post-harvest facilities, research
                                                                                                                           UQ Herston is the specialist campus for health and
                                                           laboratories and greenhouses, a wildlife facility, specialist   medical teaching and research.
                                                           veterinary and equine hospitals, and some of the best
                                                           animal teaching facilities in the southern hemisphere. The
                                                           community garden is nearly a hectare in size and includes
                                                           garden beds in which students and staff can grow their
                                                                                                                           UQ shares premises with the Royal Brisbane       Library
                                                                                                                           and Women’s Hospital and the QIMR                UQ Herston’s Health Sciences library
                                                           own herbs and vegetables.
                                                                                                                           Berghofer Medical Research Institute, which
                                                                                                                                                                            provides computers, study rooms and
                                                           Fitness                                                         creates a connected and engaged community.
                                                                                                                                                                            meeting rooms, a 24-hour study space,
                                                           Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness, meet new          The campus is home to:                           height-adjustable desks, and access to the
                                                           people, or relax and unwind, UQ Sport Gatton offers an          • Faculty of Medicine                            Queensland Health network.
                                                           ideal opportunity to do it all in one location. There’s both    • School of Public Health
                                                           gym and pool facilities – as well as tennis, basketball,        • School of Dentistry                            Food and retail
                                                           netball and squash courts. There are weekly group fitness       • Herston Imaging Research Facility              You can purchase something to eat or
                                                           classes, sporting clubs and social sports to enjoy.             • Oral Health Centre                             drink from Cafe Dose, the hospital cafes
                                                           uqsport.com.au                                                                                                   or Subway. There is a bank and ATMs on
                                                                                                                           • RECOVER Injury Research Centre
                                                                                                                           • UQ Centre for Clinical Research.               campus, as well as a gift shop, pharmacy,
                                                           Library
                                                                                                                                                                            post office and newsagency, and bookshop.
                                                           UQ Gatton’s recently refurbished library provides
                                                           computers, comfortable furniture and break-out spaces,          Surgical, Treatment and                          future-students.uq.edu.au/university-life/
                                                           individual study spaces with acoustic lining, power and         Rehabilitation Service (STARS)                   campuses-research-sites
                                                           USB connectors, height-adjustable desks, meeting rooms,         The newly constructed STARS is one of
                                                           and a 24-hour study space.                                      the largest tertiary specialist rehabilitation
                                                                                                                           centres in the southern hemisphere. The
                                                           Free inter-campus bus service                                   collaborative community health precinct
                                                           UQ provides a free inter-campus bus service between             is home to more than 30 health facilities,
         Travel time by free inter-campus bus between      UQ Gatton and UQ St Lucia for students and staff.               research institutes and organisations,
         UQ St Lucia and UQ Gatton: 90 minutes (one way)   future-students.uq.edu.au/university-life/campuses-             accommodating more than 13,000 staff,
                                                           research-sites                                                  students and scientists.

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Programs
     At UQ, a qualification or degree is called a program. We offer
     bachelor’s programs, dual programs and honours programs at
     undergraduate level.
     You can receive credit for applicable prior studies and if you don’t
     meet a program’s entry requirements, you can take advantage of
     our pathways to upgrade your academic qualifications or English
     language skills.

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Using the Programs section
                                                                                                                                                              DURATION
                                                                                                                            Program table                                                                     START SEMESTER
                                                                                                                                                              The time it takes to complete a
                                                                                                                            explained                         program when it is studied full-time.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              The academic year at UQ
                                                                                                                                                                                                              is divided into two main
                                                                                                                                                              Full-time: The standard study load is           semesters. Semester 1
                                                                                                                                                              eight units per semester.                       usually starts at the end of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HONOURS AVAILABLE
                                                                                                                                                              Part-time: Part-time study load is              February and Semester 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                              starts at the end of July.           CAMPUS                           The majority of our three-
                                                                                                                                                              less than 75 per cent of the standard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   One of three UQ teaching         year bachelor degrees
                                                                                                                                                              study load (i.e. less than six units            The majority of programs

                                                          1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   sites located at St Lucia,       offer a one year honours
                                                                                                                                                              per semester for most programs).                begin at the start of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Herston and Gatton               program. Most four- or
                                                                                                                                                              International students can only study           semester, and some only
            +                                                             Use the ‘UQ programs quick reference table'                                         part-time if they do not require
                                                                                                                                                              a student visa. All international
                                                                                                                                                                                                              have one start semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                              per year; however, some
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   where the majority of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   lectures are held.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    five-year programs include
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    the honours component.
                                                                          on pages 24–25 to find your program. You
                                                                                                                                                              students on an international student            programs may have an                 Some programs may be             This box shows whether an
         Consider 'doubling up'                                           can also search for a program based on your                                         visa must complete the program                  earlier or later start date or       delivered at UQ’s other          honours year is available as
         A dual program, also called a                                    area of interest on pages 68-73. Alternatively,                                     within the stated program duration.             begin in Summer semester.            teaching sites.                  an extra year of study.
         double degree, allows you to             Choose your program     you can refer to the index on page 89.
         study two degrees at the same
         time – often in a shorter timeframe.
         Many programs also offer the                                                                                                     DURATION         START       INDICATIVE CAMPUS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS                                                                             DUAL
         opportunity to focus on two areas                                                                                                                 SEMESTER    FEE (YEAR 1)                                                                                           HONOURS                  QUOTA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PROGRAMS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              AVAILABLE               PROGRAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AVAILABLE
         of study within the standard                                                                                                                                                             ENGLISH      ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES          ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
         duration of a program. Take a look
         at UQ’s dual programs on page 25,                                To gain entry into a UQ program you
         and areas of study on pages 68-73.

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                                                                          must have: ‘Minimum’ or ‘Higher-than-
                                                                          minimum’ English language skills, attained
                                                                          an overall minimum entry score in senior
                                                                          schooling equivalent to Queensland Year
                                                                          12, passed particular subject prerequisites,        INDICATIVE FEE (YEAR 1)             ENGLISH                                 ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES                DUAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE             QUOTA PROGRAM
                 Add another dimension to                                 and completed any other program-specific            Tuition fees vary according         All programs require either             You must have completed               Two UQ programs                     A quota program is one
                                                                                                                              to the program. We have             ‘Minimum’ or ‘Higher-                   schooling equivalent to               undertaken at the same              that has limited places
                 your degree                      Check your program's    application requirements.                           provided an indicative              than-minimum’ English                   Queensland Year 12 to gain            time (sometimes known as            available for students,
         Add another dimension to your           admission requirements   You can find each program’s entry                   annual fee for each
                                                                                                                              program in this guide.
                                                                                                                                                                  language proficiency.                   entry into a UQ program.              dual/parallel/combined/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                double degrees).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and entry is usually
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    competitive. Even if you
         degree by studying a concurrent                                  requirements on pages 32–67.                                                            ‘Minimum’ English                       Some programs require
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    meet the minimum entry
                                                                                                                              This indicative amount              language proficiency is                 you to have completed                 This box shows if a
         Diploma in Languages. You can                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              requirements, there is
                                                                                                                              is based on a standard              IELTS 6.5 with a 6 in each              specific subjects (or their           program is available as a
         study the diploma alongside your                                                                                     full-time study load for a          sub-band (or equivalent).               equivalent) at school.                dual program. The dual              no guarantee you will be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    confirmed as having a
         degree and learn or progress a                                                                                       calendar year for the year          ‘Higher-than-minimum’                   Some also have additional             programs are listed in full
                                                                                                                              of commencement.                                                            requirements.                         on page 25.                         place on the program.
         second language (nine languages                                                                                                                          English language
         available). The diploma is made up                                                                                                                       proficiency varies and is
                                                                                                                                                                  higher than ‘Minimum’
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UQ programs quick reference                                                                                                                                                   Dual programs quick reference
      PROGRAM TITLE – BACHELOR OF                                      DURATION      START          CRICOS              2021 FIRST YEAR FEE      INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION   SEE    PROGRAM TITLE – BACHELOR OF                                       DURATION   START      CRICOS     2021 FIRST YEAR FEE   INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION
      (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)                                        (YEARS)       SEMESTER       CODE                (A$)^                    FEE (A$)^                  PAGE   (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)                                         (YEARS)    SEMESTER   CODE       (A$)^                 FEE (A$)^

      Advanced Business (Honours)                                      4             1              096015K             $43,888                  $191,993                   46     Agribusiness / Agricultural Science                               4          1          0100493    $43,504               $190,313
                                                                                                                                                                                   Agribusiness / Equine Science                                     4          1          087883G    $43,504               $190,313
      Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)                         4             1              088354B             $43,888                  $191,993                   46
                                                                                                                                                                                   Agribusiness / Wildlife Science                                   4           1         087889A    $43,504               $190,313
      Advanced Humanities (Honours)                                    4             1              092444K             $34,208                  $149,647                   42
                                                                                                                                                                                   Arts / Education (Secondary)                                      4          1          020137F    $33,744               $147,617
      Advanced Science (Honours)                                       4             1, 2           079390F             $43,504                  $190,313                   66
                                                                                                                                                                                   Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management                  4          1, 2       103153D    $40,256               $176,105
      Agribusiness                                                     3             1              037367G             $43,504                  $138,499                   34
                                                                                                                                                                                   Arts / Laws (Honours)                                             5          1          103154C    $41,952               $236,487
      Agricultural Science                                             3             1              0100492             $43,504                  $138,499                   34     Arts / Social Science                                             4          1, 2       029209M    $33,744               $147,617
      Architectural Design                                             3             1              061825J             $45,120                  $143,644                   38     Biomedical Science / Science                                      4          1, 2       092441B    $43,504               $190,313
      Arts                                                             3             1, 2           001942A             $34,208                  $108,905                   42     Business Management / Arts                                        4          1, 2       098326A    $40,256               $176,105
      Biomedical Science                                               3             1, 2           092440C             $43,504                  $138,499                   58     Business Management / Commerce                                    4          1, 2       098327M    $42,272               $184,924
      Biotechnology                                                    3             1, 2           102786A             $43,504                  $138,499                   66     Business Management / Communication                               4          1, 2       089657A    $40,256               $176,105
      Business Management                                              3             1, 2           019886A             $42,272                  $134,577                   46     Business Management / Design                                      4          1, 2       104903G    $44,416               $194,303
                                                                                                                                                                                   Business Management / Economics                                   4          1, 2       098328K    $42,272               $184,924
      Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)                           4             1              092443M             $38,496                  $168,405                   58
                                                                                                                                                                                   Business Management / Education (Secondary)                       4          1          098330E    $39,792               $174,075
      Commerce                                                         3             1, 2           001944K             $42,272                  $134,577                   46
                                                                                                                                                                                   Business Management / Information Technology                      4          1, 2       045400A    $44,416               $194,303
      Communication                                                    3             1, 2           043736D             $34,208                  $108,905                   42
                                                                                                                                                                                   Business Management / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management   4          1, 2       103163B    $42,272               $184,924
      Computer Science                                                 3             1, 2           096359G             $45,120                  $143,644                   54
                                                                                                                                                                                   Business Management / Journalism                                  4          1, 2       098332C    $40,256               $176,105
      Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)                       4             1              091252D             $34,208                  $149,647                   42     Business Management / Laws (Honours)                              5          1          103162C    $43,568               $245,597
      Dental Science (Honours)                                         5             1              082620D             $73,936                  $416,784                   58     Business Management / Science                                     4          1, 2       098333B    $43,200               $188,983
      Design                                                           3             1, 2           102785B             $45,120                  $143,644                   38     Commerce / Arts                                                   4          1, 2       098334A    $40,256               $176,105
      Economics                                                        3             1, 2           001948F             $42,272                  $134,577                   47     Commerce / Economics                                              4          1, 2       098335M    $42,272               $184,924
      Education (Primary)                                              4             1              063937G             $32,352                  $141,528                   50     Commerce / Information Technology                                 4          1, 2       045401M    $44,416               $194,303
      Education (Secondary)+                                           4–5           1              –                   (see page 25)            (see page 25)              50     Commerce / Laws (Honours)                                         5          1          103164A    $43,568               $245,597
      Engineering (Honours)                                            4             1, 2           080734K             $45,120                  $197,383                   54     Commerce / Science                                                4          1, 2       098336K    $43,200               $188,983
      Engineering [Bachelor (Honours) / Master]                        5             1, 2           080724A             $45,120                  $254,346                   55     Communication / Arts                                              4          1, 2       059199D    $34,208               $149,647
      Environmental Management (Honours)                               4             1, 2           082629F             $43,504                  $190,313                   34     Communication / Journalism                                        4          1, 2       059200E    $34,208               $149,647
                                                                                                                                                                                   Computer Science / Arts                                           4          1, 2       103155B    $42,400               $185,484
      Environmental Science                                            3             1, 2           102788K             $43,504                  $138,499                   35
                                                                                                                                                                                   Computer Science / Business Management                            4          1, 2       102790E    $44,416               $194,303
      Equine Science                                                   3             1              087882G             $43,504                  $138,499                   35
                                                                                                                                                                                   Computer Science / Commerce                                       4          1, 2       102791D    $44,416               $194,303
      Exercise and Nutrition Sciences                                  3             1, 2           073759D             $39,536                  $125,867                   59
                                                                                                                                                                                   Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security                       4          1, 2       103152E    $45,120               $197,383
      Exercise and Sports Sciences (Honours)                           4             1              082624M             $38,496                  $168,405                   59
                                                                                                                                                                                   Computer Science / Master of Data Science                         4          1, 2       103169G    $45,120               $197,383
      Health Sciences                                                  3             1, 2           055897K             $37,344                  $118,888                   59     Computer Science / Laws (Honours)                                 5          1          103158K    $44,624               $251,550
      Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)                   4             1              082625K             $38,112                  $166,725                   60     Computer Science / Science                                        4          1, 2       096361C    $44,720               $195,633
      Information Technology                                           3             1, 2           001952K             $45,120                  $143,644                   55     Economics / Arts                                                  4          1, 2       103156A    $40,256               $176,105
      International Studies                                            3             1              070284C             $32,352                  $102,996                   43     Economics / Laws (Honours)                                        5          1          103165M    $43,568               $245,597
      Journalism                                                       3             1, 2           025992D             $34,208                  $108,905                   43     Economics / Science                                               4          1, 2       103166K    $43,200               $188,983
      Languages (Diploma)                                              2             1, 2           CONCURR             $32,352                  $33,323                    22     Engineering (Honours) / Arts                                      5.5        1, 2       080729G    $42,144               $265,769
      Laws (Honours)                                                   4             1              082613C             $43,888                  $191,993                   47     Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology                             5          1, 2       103157M    $44,800               $252,542
      Mathematics                                                      3             1, 2           088347A             $43,504                  $138,499                   66     Engineering (Honours) / Business Management                       5.5        1, 2       080728G    $44,336               $279,592
                                                                                                                                                                                   Engineering (Honours) / Commerce                                  5.5        1, 2       080732A    $44,336               $279,592
      Medicine (Doctor of)                                             4             1              080921G             $81,152                  $355,009                   63
                                                                                                                                                                                   Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science                          5.5        1, 2       096362B    $45,120               $284,536
      Midwifery                                                        3             1              058541C             $34,736                  $110,586                   60
                                                                                                                                                                                   Engineering (Honours) / Design                                    5.5        1, 2       103509C    $45,120               $284,536
      Music (Honours)                                                  4             1              081642F             $34,800                  $152,237                   43
                                                                                                                                                                                   Engineering (Honours) / Economics                                 5.5        1, 2       080725M    $44,336               $279,592
      Nursing                                                          3             1, 2*          050456J             $34,736                  $110,586                   61
                                                                                                                                                                                   Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology                    5.5        1, 2       080731B    $45,120               $284,536
      Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours)                 4             1              078842B             $43,504                  $190,313                   61     Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics                               5          1, 2       088353C    $44,800               $252,542
      Occupational Therapy (Honours)                                   4             1              082621C             $45,360                  $198,433                   61     Engineering (Honours) / Science                                   5          1, 2       080730C    $44,800               $252,542
      Pharmacy (Honours)                                               4-4.5         1, 2           082626J             $45,792                  $200,322                   62     Humanities / Laws (Honours)                                       5          1          103507E    $41,952               $236,487
      Physiotherapy (Honours)                                          4             1              082622B             $46,752                  $204,522                   62     Information Technology / Arts                                     4          1, 2       027273G    $42,400               $185,484
      Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)                     4             1              092442A             $42,272                  $184,924                   47     Information Technology / Science                                  4          1, 2       042119D    $44,720               $195,633
      Psychological Science (Honours)                                  4             1, 2**         084715C             $37,760                  $165,186                   62     Journalism / Arts                                                 4          1, 2       029214C    $34,208               $149,647
      Regional and Town Planning                                       4             1, 2           001960K             $43,504                  $190,313                   38     Journalism / Laws (Honours)                                       5          1          103508D    $41,952               $236,487
      Science                                                          3             1, 2           001961J             $43,504                  $138,499                   67     Mathematics / Arts                                                4          1, 2       088348M    $41,184               $180,164
                                                                                                                                                                                   Mathematics / Business Management                                 4          1, 2       091253C    $43,200               $188,983
      Social Science                                                   3             1, 2           025998J             $32,352                  $102,996                   43
                                                                                                                                                                                   Mathematics / Commerce                                            4          1, 2       088349K    $43,200               $188,983
      Social Work (Honours)                                            4             1              085539F             $32,352                  $141,528                   63
                                                                                                                                                                                   Mathematics / Computer Science                                    4          1, 2       096363A    $44,720               $195,633
      Speech Pathology (Honours)                                       4             1              082623A             $45,632                  $199,622                   63
                                                                                                                                                                                   Mathematics / Economics                                           4          1, 2       088350F    $43,200               $188,983
      Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management                        3             1, 2           103168H             $42,272                  $134,577                   47
                                                                                                                                                                                   Mathematics / Education (Secondary)                               4          1          088351E    $40,720               $178,134
      Veterinary Science (Honours)                                     5             1              082631A             $66,592                  $375,385                   67     Mathematics / Science                                             4          1, 2       088352D    $43,504               $190,313
      Veterinary Technology                                            3             1              087886D             $43,504                  $138,499                   35     Music (Honours) / Arts                                            5          1          089658M    $34,688               $195,539
      Wildlife Science                                                 3             1              087888B             $43,504                  $138,499                   35     Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary)                           5          1          081640G    $34,304               $193,375
                                                                                                                                                                                   Music (Honours) / Science                                         5          1          089659K    $40,016               $225,574
                                                                                                                                                                                   Nursing / Midwifery                                               4          1          062637E    $34,736               $151,957
     ^ Indicative fees for 2022 were not yet available at time of publication. 2021 fees are provided as a guide only. 2022 fees are expected to be available                      Science / Arts                                                    4          1, 2       013827E    $41,184               $180,164
        on future-students.uq.edu.au from mid-2021.                                                                                                                                Science / Education (Secondary)                                   4          1          061063B    $40,720               $178,134
     * Semester 2 intake only available to eligible international students with advanced standing from selected partner institutions.                                              Science / Journalism                                              4          1, 2       043735E    $41,184               $180,164
     ** Semester 2 intake available to international students eligible for advanced standing of 8 units (4 courses) or more.
     + This program is only available as a dual program.                                                                                                                           Science / Laws (Honours)                                          5          1          103167J    $43,808               $276,060

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