International Undergraduate
UQ Guide 2014
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Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Bachelor of
Social Work
Social work is a career for those who have an interest in working with individuals, families and communities, and in addressing
social issues and problems through interpersonal, community and policy practice. Studies in social work consist of studies
on human behaviour, the structure of society, social welfare problems, policies and provision, the theory and practice of social
work, and practical experience in social welfare and community settings. You will have the opportunity to specialise in industry
priority areas of social work practice enabling you to graduate with a minor in Health and Ageing; Child, Youth and Family; or
Mental Health. In both third and fourth years, you will spend several months working in an agency setting under professional
supervision. You will develop specialised knowledge of organisations and skills in social work practice, and begin to articulate
your own framework for professional practice.
PROGRAM
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
2014 ENTRY
SCORE
PROGRAM
DURATION HONOURS
START
SEMESTER
PROGRAM
LOCATION
INDICATIVE
SEMESTER FEE^
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY
2012 001964F See page
72
Four
years
Awarded
based on
the weighted
percentage
of specifc
courses in
Year 4
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia $11,160
IELTS overall 6.5
/ 6 in each sub-
band: see page 74
Admission requirements
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent), including Year 12 English (or acceptable
alternative)
Further study options
Graduate Certifcate in
/ Graduate Diploma in /
Master of Social Work
Closing Date
See page 70
Placements: 980 hours supervised placements: blue card required* (apply three months before frst placement).
(Concurrent)
Diploma in
Global Issues
This is an undergraduate-level multidisciplinary concurrent program taught by UQ in conjunction with the Universities of
Melbourne, British Columbia (Canada), Nottingham (UK), Lund (Sweden), and Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico). The program
is designed to address the demands of undergraduate students who have an interest in global studies and wish to combine this
study with a degree at UQ. You will learn about the current theoretical principles relating to globalisation; be able to evaluate and
synthesise the literature relating to globalisation and its relationship to environmental, economic, political and social change; and
understand the interconnectedness between individuals, societies and countries. You will be expected to complete a portion of
the program through at least one other partner university, whether online or by studying overseas on exchange.
PROGRAM
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
2014 ENTRY
SCORE
PROGRAM
DURATION HONOURS START
SEMESTER
PROGRAM
LOCATION
INDICATIVE
SEMESTER FEE^
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY
1600 N/A N/A
Two
years
part-time
N/A
1 (3 March 2014)
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia $13,480
IELTS overall 6.5
/ 6 in each sub-
band: see page 74
Admission requirements
You must be enrolled in another program offered by UQ
and have completed #16 units of study with a grade
point average of 5 on a 7-point scale
Dual degree programs
This program is studied concurrently with any
other program offered by UQ
Closing Date
31 January
(Semester 1
start) or 30 June
(Semester 2
start) of year of
commencement
* Placements
Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus but you can be expected to travel up to 60 minutes away. Students are generally
placed at Ipswich, Brisbane and the south-east corner of Queensland. You are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before starting your
practice. There will be no extra costs to you in addition to course fees except for incidentals such as travel and daily expenses.
The School of Psychology has a Clinical Program Practicum Handbook that provides additional information about its practicum and school experience
requirements and is available from
Blue card
Working with children check: see glossary on back inside cover. Schools within the Faculty can help you obtain one upon arrival.
** APS registration
An offer in the program will be conditional on gaining probationary or full registration with the Psychologists Board of Queensland, which includes the Board’s
English Language Profciency requirements. This registration must be maintained throughout the program.
^ Indicative full-time fee
Indicative fees are calculated on the basis of full-time fees per semester only and may vary according to your choice of majors and electives and whether studying
full-time or part-time.
* External study
If you are studying on a student visa you can not undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; you can only study from your home country and will
not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
Bachelor of
Social Science
The program will teach you how to develop strategies to address major social challenges facing society at the local, national
and international level. A unique and innovative program, you will gain expertise in social science research design and
implementation, as well as detailed knowledge of a specialised feld of practice. The program comprises a research core, a
major area of study, and elective courses that can be tailored to suit through a range of study plans. Courses provide you with
knowledge and skills related to social issues, how to identify and analyse social concerns and problems, develop positions on
social issues, and propose possible interventions.
PROGRAM
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
2014 ENTRY
SCORE
PROGRAM
DURATION HONOURS START
SEMESTER
PROGRAM
LOCATION
INDICATIVE
SEMESTER FEE^
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY
Majors
Criminal justice • Development •
Health and society • Social and
public policy
2032 025998J See page
72
Three years Additional
year of
study
1 (3 March 2014)
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia $12,220
IELTS overall 6.5
/ 6 in each sub-
band: see page 74
Admission requirements
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent), including Year 12
English (or acceptable alternative)
Dual degree
programs
Arts
Further study options
Graduate Certifcate in
/ Graduate Diploma in /
Master of Development
Practice or Governance
and Public Policy or
International Studies;
Master of Social Work
Closing Date
See page 70