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Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (Liberal Studies)

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Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (Liberal Studies) (BMDS)
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
Intakes
Note: This degree is not available to international students wanting to study on-campus.

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Overview

  • Courses in the Liberal Studies major in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies span across natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. 
  • You’ll learn how to use knowledge and skills from one discipline to problem-solve in another, preparing you for future careers that expect graduates to step outside of their comfort zones.
  • Develop an understanding of how your identity is shaped by society and how you can, in turn, contribute to the evolving structure of society.
  • Create your own unique study path by combining additional courses with the Liberal Studies major from across the University (subject to meeting any pre-requisite requirements) to reach your career goals.

Career outcomes

Graduates from a Liberal Studies major build valuable, transferrable skills and may seek employment in business, government, non-profit organisations, social services, politics, art and entertainment, or educational institutions.

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.

  • Depending on your area of interest, some majors or disciplines may require further 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 with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

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, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 8
Liberal Studies courses 8
1 x second major*
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives
or 8 x electives		 8
Total 24

 

*You can select a second 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies or from the following UniSQ degrees: 

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

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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 28240
On-campus

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

AUD 28240

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: 030303C

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

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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Begin your study journey today with the university rated 5/5 stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

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