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Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice & Enterprise)

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Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice & Enterprise) (BART)
CRICOS: 009258A
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Engage with community groups and become an advocate for human rights and welfare, environmental and social justice, and personal agency. 
  • Learn how to develop the best social outcomes for communities, and acquire the critical appraisal, communication and conflict resolution skills needed to deliver community welfare and social justice.
  • The Social Justice and Enterprise major is intended for those who want to work with people, in the public sector, non-government organisation and others, to deliver community advocacy and social justice. Complementary areas of study include legal studies, politics, history, business, international relations and education.

Further study

If you have completed a Bachelor of Arts, you can enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research.

Career outcomes

  • Graduates offer insights into health, community, industry, and a range of other social priorities related to social justice.
  • Career outcomes include working in government, the private sector, and with communities in relation to policy and planning, community development, education, advocacy and the like.

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study UniSQ's UniReady courses TPP0122 and TPP0123, or the English for Academic Purposes EAP2 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry, there are pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Option 1
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 8-unit major 8
A second 8-unit major 
and 1 x 4-unit minor
or 4 x 1-unit elective courses 		12
Total 24

 

Option 2
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 8-unit major 8
2 x 4-unit minors
and 4 x 1-unit elective courses 		12
Total 24

 

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Other majors

Double degrees

You may like to study the Bachelor of Arts as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28840
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28840

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 009258A

Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study.
Apply direct to UniSQ
Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 
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