Participation in higher education

UniSQ is committed to widening the participation and accessibility of higher education in the community. Through a number of initiatives including equity programs, events, scholarships and education pathways, we aim to support employees and students to achieve their full potential.

Our student cohort is diverse, with 75% of our students choosing to study online. We also support a large mature-aged population as well as students from rural and remote areas, non-English speaking backgrounds, students with disability and students from low socio-economic status backgrounds. To assist these groups in accessing higher education, we offer a range of pathway programs.

UniSQ is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the further education of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We provide various types of support services, programs and initiatives for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community including:

Indigenous Connections
Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program
College for First Nations.

We recognise that our students are entering an ever-changing and increasingly competitive workforce. To support and prepare our students in making the transition from university to employment, we offer a range of career development support including our:

Career Mentoring Program allow students to enhance their skill set, network and learn about their chosen industry under the guidance of an experienced industry professional.
Making Career Choices program aims to improve the access, participation and success of students from communities under-represented in higher education. The program offers career development workshops and career education information sessions facilitated by our qualified and experienced Career Development Practitioners.

Build Your Future

Build Your Future is a self-paced resource on career planning which begins by focusing on what a career actually is, how the workforce operates and what skills you need to be successful.

Understanding who you are, your values, strengths, interests and your career influences will help you make an informed decision about your study and career pathways.

The modules are self-paced and you can log in as many times as you need to access the information, videos and activities.

Build your future now

UniSQ is committed to creating an equitable and accessible environment for our students and employees with disabilities. To assist individuals with a disability to achieve their goals, we offer a range of support services and programs.

Incarcerated students and their Education Officers are able to access support from one of our Student Relationship Officer.

Find out what we offer to incarcerated students.

Additional information

Social Justice Strategic Plan

Disability Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan