The Bachelor of Arts consists of 24 units with the following options available:
Option 1: 8-unit Primary Major
4 x core courses* (4 units)
1 x 8-unit primary major
12 x student elective units from the following combinations:
Combination 1: 1 x second 8-unit major from within the Bachelor of Arts or from across the University, subject to pre-requisites AND 1 x 4-unit minor OR 4 x units of elective courses
Combination 2: 2 x 4-unit minors AND 4 x units of elective courses
*Refer to specific major core course requirements for the 8-unit Counselling Practice Major
Option 2: 12-unit Extended Primary Major
4 x core courses (4 units)**
1 x 12-unit extended major
8 x student elective units from the following combinations:
Combination 1: 1 x second 8-unit major from within the Bachelor of Arts or from across the University, subject to pre-requisites
Combination 2: 2 x 4-unit minors
Combination 3: 1 x 4-unit minor AND 4 x units of elective courses
**Refer to specific major core course requirements for the 12-unit Psychology Major
Students are required to complete a minimum of four (4) Level 3 courses as part of this program.
Second major, minor and/or elective courses from other UniSQ undergraduate programs:
Students may select a major, minor and/or elective courses from other UniSQ undergraduate programs (each major below lists the complementary options). These have been established in collaboration with other schools to add value and align with career outcomes in priority areas. Students are encouraged to consider the recommended combinations in selecting second majors, minors, and/or electives. Students may select a second major, minor, and /or electives from UniSQ undergraduate programs not listed below, subject to meeting prerequisite requirements and with the approval of the Program Director. Typically, students tend to consider a second major, minor or elective courses from the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Note: Bachelor of Arts graduates also have the option of completing an Honours year in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program. An Honours degree is recognised internationally as extending intellectual depth and skills in research, analysis and writing. To discuss entry requirements and eligibility, students should contact either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Program Directors.
Please note that only the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Extended) and English Literature majors are offered on campus at Springfield.
Please note that only the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Extended), Drama, Legal Studies, and Psychology majors are offered on campus at Toowoomba.
Core Courses 4 Units
Core Courses Students complete the following four (4) core courses for all majors except Counselling Practice and Psychology.4 Units
HAC1100 - Creating Impact1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course HAC1000 OR Course HAC1003)
OL
OL
OL
ON
ON
HAC1004 - Storytelling1 Unit▸ Requisites
Program Requisites Anti-requisite: HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
OL
ON
ON
HAC2000 - Technology and Identity1 Unit▸ Requisites
Program Requisites Anti-requisite: PSY2020 Motivation and Emotion for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
OL
OL
HAC3001 - Careers1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
Core Courses - Counselling Practice Major Students completing the Counselling Practice Major as their primary major are required to complete the following four (4) core courses.4 Units
HAC1100 - Creating Impact1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course HAC1000 OR Course HAC1003)
OL
OL
OL
ON
ON
HAC1004 - Storytelling1 Unit▸ Requisites
Program Requisites Anti-requisite: HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
OL
ON
ON
HAC3001 - Careers1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
PSY1040 - An Introduction to Cultural Safety in Practice1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course PSY1030 OR Course NUR1203)
ON
OL
OL
OL
ON
Core Courses - Psychology Major Students completing the Psychology Major as their primary major are required to complete the following four (4) core courses.4 Units
PSY1102 - Interpersonal Skills1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course CDS1001Program Requisites Anti-requisite: CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences or HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (BSCP). | Anti-requisite: HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator or HAC1100 Creating Impact for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). | Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSWK) program must enrol in the Online offering of PSY1102
ON
OL
ON
HAC1004 - Storytelling1 Unit▸ Requisites
Program Requisites Anti-requisite: HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
OL
ON
ON
STA1003 - Fundamental Statistics1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course STA1004Requisites Prior to 2024 Enrolment is also not permitted in STA1003 if STA2300 has been previously completed.
OL
OL
OL
ON
ON
ON
ON
HAC2000 - Technology and Identity1 Unit▸ Requisites
Program Requisites Anti-requisite: PSY2020 Motivation and Emotion for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
OL
OL
Primary Major and Selective Options Students complete 20 units from the following two (2) options20 Units
Option 1 8 Units
8-unit Primary Major Select one (1) major from the list below8 Units
Anthropology
Core
ANT1001 - Cultural Diversity: an Introduction to Anthropology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
ON
ANT1000 - World Archaeology: An Introduction1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ANT2002 - Culture, Illness and Health1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ANT2005 - Culture, Religion and Belief1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ANT2007 - Ethnographic Methods: Making Anthropology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ANT3006 - Indigenous Peoples in the Nation State1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ANT3011 - Cultural Heritage Management1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course ANT3009
EXT
ANT3012 - Material Culture and Museums1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course ANT3009
EXT
Archaeology
Core
ANT1001 - Cultural Diversity: an Introduction to Anthropology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
ON
ANT1000 - World Archaeology: An Introduction1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ANT2008 - Archaeological Laboratory Methods: Analysis and Interpretation1 Unit▸ Requisites
ANT2010 - Archaeological Field Methods1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course ANT1000
EXT
ANT3000 - Archaeology of Indigenous Australia1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course ANT1000
OL
ANT3011 - Cultural Heritage Management1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course ANT3009
EXT
ANT3012 - Material Culture and Museums1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course ANT3009
EXT
Counselling Practice
Core
PSY1010 - Foundation Psychology A1 UnitNo requisites
ON
OL
OL
ON
PSY1102 - Interpersonal Skills1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course CDS1001Program Requisites Anti-requisite: CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences or HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (BSCP). | Anti-requisite: HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator or HAC1100 Creating Impact for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). | Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSWK) program must enrol in the Online offering of PSY1102
Course Anti-requisite Course COU1002Requisites Prior to 2024 Anti-requisite: CDS1002
ON
OL
PSY1020 - Foundation Psychology B1 UnitNo requisites
ON
OL
OL
ON
PSY2050 - Facilitation and Negotiation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Program BPSH AND Course PSY1102)Transition Arrangements Transition pre-requsite CDS1001 or CDS1002 for students in the BSCI (Counselling) major. Students from other programs who wish to take this course will need permission from the examiner.
ON
OL
PSY2010 - Social Processes of Behaviour1 Unit▸ Requisites
CWR2001 - Fairy Tales and Other Forms1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course CWR1001
OL
CWR2003 - The Writing Life1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course CWR1001
OL
Selection This final-year project course gives you the opportunity to work directly on projects designed to build a work-ready portfolio. Students choose one (1) of the following.
Program Requisites Students must have completed 16 units in their program
OL
OL
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Core
CRI1111 - Criminology1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Enrolment is not permitted in CRI1111 if LAW3471 has been previously completed.
ON
ON
OL
OL
ON
ON
CRI1121 - Crime and Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
Selection Units Select five (5) of the following courses:
CRI2212 - Police and Society1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI2211 - Crime, Justice and the Media1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI2213 - Youth, Deviance and Juvenile Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI1122 - Race, Diversity, Crime and Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI1123 - Punishment and Reform1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI3312 - Green Criminology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
EDU3325 - Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect for Helping Professionals1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course EDU5325
OL
OL
LAW3479 - Family Violence and Child Protection Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course CRI1121 OR Course LAW1111)Requisites Prior to 2024 Pre-requisite: LAW1111 or CMS1000 or HAC1000
OL
CRI3311 - Investigating Crime1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI3321 - Criminal Minds: Forensic and Criminal Psychology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
LAW3491 - Law and Justice Placement1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Program LLBP OR Program BALW OR Program BCLW OR Program BZLW OR Program ADCJ OR Program BART)Program Requisites Students enrolled in LLBP or BALW or BCLW or BZLW must have successfully completed a minimum of 8 LAW units prior to submitting the Placement Proposal..
Students enrolled in ADCJ or BART must have successfully completed a minimum of 8 CRI units prior to submitting the Placement Proposal.
EXT
EXT
EXT
Drama
Drama
THT1001 - Making Theatre History 1: Classic Plays in Context1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Anti-requisite: THE1001
OL
ON
THT1002 - Making Theatre History 21 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course THE1002
OL
ON
THT1003 - Theatre in Communities1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Anti-requisite: THE1003
OL
ON
SCA2001 - Cultural Responsibilities and Creative Communities1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
SCA2002 - Arts Business: Making and Managing Your Arts Career1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
THT2004 - Theatre and Adaptation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course THT1001
OL
ON
THT3003 - Dramaturgy and Dramatic Responsibility1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course THT1001 AND Course THT1002)
OL
ON
THT3004 - The Body as Story1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course THT1001 AND Course THT1002)
OL
English Literature
Core
ENL1000 - Introduction to Literature1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
ON
ON
ENL1002 - Contemporary Fiction1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
ENL2006 - Literature for Young Adults1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ENL2011 - Australian Literature1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course ENL1001
OL
ENL2010 - Fantastic Fiction: From Gothic to Speculative Literature1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course ENL2004 OR Course ENL2007)
OL
ON
ENL3000 - Modernism1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course ENL1000
OL
ENL3009 - Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature1 Unit▸ Requisites
CLI3301 - Climate and Environment Risk Assessment1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Students cannot enrol in CLI3301 if completed CLI6001 in the MSCN prior to 2024
OL
CLI3302 - Adaptation to Climate Change1 UnitNo requisites
OL
REN3301 - Biodiversity and Conservation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course REN1201 OR (Course REN2201 AND Course BIO2100)
OL
ON
First Nations Australia
Core
FNA1001 - First Nations Philosophy and Perspectives1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Anti-requisite: ISE1000
OL
OL
ON
FNA1002 - First Nation Perspective of Australian History1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Anti-requisite: ISE2000 and EMP2030
OL
FNA1003 - Australian Politics and the First Nations' Experience1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
FNA2001 - First Nation Identity, Diversity and Protocols1 UnitNo requisites
OL
FNA2002 - First Nations Expression and Representation in Arts and Media1 UnitNo requisites
OL
FNA2003 - First Nations Current Issues and Debates1 UnitNo requisites
OL
FNA3001 - Decolonisation and Indigenous Standpoint Theory1 UnitNo requisites
OL
FNA3002 - First Nation Advocacy and Allies1 Unit▸ Requisites
Program Requisites Pre-requisite: Students must have completed 16 courses in their program
OL
History
Core
HIS1000 - Ancient World History1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
HIS1005 - Australian History1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course HIS1001 OR Course HIS2000)
OL
ON
HIS2006 - Revolutions and the People's Voice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
HIS2008 - Total War: WWII and the 20th Century1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course HIS3002
OL
HIS3004 - Interpreting the Past1 UnitNo requisites
OL
HIS3007 - Private Lives, Public Histories1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course HIS2007
OL
International Relations
Core
INR1003 - Human Security1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course INR3005
OL
ON
INR2001 - Australian Foreign Relations1 UnitNo requisites
OL
INR2000 - Global Foreign Policy1 UnitNo requisites
OL
INR2003 - Strategy and Security1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course INR3003
OL
INR3006 - Terrorism and Defence1 UnitNo requisites
OL
Selection This final-year project course gives you the opportunity to work directly on projects designed to build a work-ready portfolio. Students choose one (1) of the following.
Program Requisites Students must have completed 16 units in their program
OL
OL
Legal Studies
Core
LAW1115 - Legal History1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Enrolment is not permitted in LAW1115 if LAW1114 or LAW1202 or HIS1115 has been previously completed.
ON
ON
OL
OL
ON
ON
LAW1111 - Australian Legal System1 UnitNo requisites
ON
ON
ON
OL
OL
OL
ON
ON
ON
Selection Units Select six (6) of the following courses (at least two (2) courses must be at Level 3):
LAW1121 - Criminal Law and Procedure1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Co-requisite Course LAW1111
ON
OL
OL
ON
LAW2211 - Constitutional Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course LAW1111Course Co-requisite Course LAW1115Requisites Prior to 2024 Students meet the LAW1115 requirement if they have previously completed HIS1115
LAW2222 - Public International Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course LAW1111 AND Course LAW1121)Course Co-requisite Course LAW1121
ON
OL
OL
ON
INR2001 - Australian Foreign Relations1 UnitNo requisites
OL
LAW3421 - Family Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course LAW1111
OL
LAW3405 - Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course LAW1111 AND Course LAW1121 AND Course LAW1115)Requisites Prior to 2024 Pre-requisite: LAW1111 and LAW1121 and (LAW1115 or HIS1115 or LAW1114)
Not offered
LAW3479 - Family Violence and Child Protection Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course CRI1121 OR Course LAW1111)Requisites Prior to 2024 Pre-requisite: LAW1111 or CMS1000 or HAC1000
OL
ENL3007 - Law and Literature1 UnitNo requisitesNot offered
Music
Core
MUI1013 - Decoding Music1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Enrolment is not permitted in MUI1013 if MUI1007 has been previously completed.
OL
MUI1006 - Musical Contexts: Popular Music1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course MUI2006
OL
MUI1011 - Digital Composition1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
MUI2002 - Popular Songwriting1 UnitNo requisites
OL
SCA2001 - Cultural Responsibilities and Creative Communities1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
SCA2002 - Arts Business: Making and Managing Your Arts Career1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
MUI3013 - Musical Craft1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course MUI1013Course Anti-requisite Course MUI3011Program Requisites Students must normally be completing their final year of study
PHT1010 - Professional Photography Techniques and Principles1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
ON
JRN1030 - Reporting the News1 UnitNo requisites
OL
OL
PHT1011 - Digital Imaging Essentials1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course PHT1010 OR Course PHT1000 OR Course PHT1001)Course Anti-requisite Course PHT2002
OL
ON
PHT2000 - Professional Photographic Genres and Styles1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course PHT1000 OR Course PHT1001 OR Course PHT1011)
OL
JRN2009 - Features and Investigation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course JRN3003 OR Course JRN3200)
OL
CCI1002 - Content Creation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course JRN1020 OR Course PRL1006)
OL
OL
ON
Selection This final-year project course gives you the opportunity to work directly on projects designed to build a work-ready portfolio. Students choose one (1) of the following.
SES2203 - Physical Activity and Health1 UnitNo requisites
OL
EDH3256 - Sports Administration, Coaching and Officiating1 UnitNo requisites
OL
BIO3201 - Extreme Physiology and Pharmacology1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course BIO2118 OR Course NSC2500)
OL
Politics
Core
POL1001 - Democracy and Power in Australia1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course POL1000
OL
ON
JRN1010 - Fake News and the Fourth Estate1 UnitNo requisites
OL
FNA1003 - Australian Politics and the First Nations' Experience1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ETH2000 - Ethics in Everyday Life1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
INR2001 - Australian Foreign Relations1 UnitNo requisites
OL
Selection This final-year project course gives you the opportunity to work directly on projects designed to build a work-ready portfolio. Students choose one (1) of the following.
Program Requisites Students must have completed 16 units in their program
OL
OL
Social Justice and Enterprise
Core
SOC1000 - Introduction to Social Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ETH2000 - Ethics in Everyday Life1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
SOC1002 - Building Social Capital1 UnitNo requisites
OL
PRL2002 - Community Consultation and Engagement1 UnitNo requisites
OL
SOC3002 - Social Enterprise and Change-makers1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course HSW3220 OR Course SOC2001)
OL
Selection This final-year project course gives you the opportunity to work directly on projects designed to build a work-ready portfolio. Students choose one (1) of the following.
Course Pre-requisites (Course STA1003 OR Course STA1004)Course Anti-requisite Course STA6100Requisites Prior to 2024 Enrolment is not permitted in STA3200 if STA8005 has been previously completed | Pre-requisite: STA2300 or STA1003 or STA1004 or equivalent as approved by the Examiner
OL
CSC3501 - Data Analysis and Visualisation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course STA3200 OR Course CSC2230)
OL
ON
CSC3250 - Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course CSC2220
OL
ON
ON
CSC3260 - Data Mining Applications1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course CSC2460 AND Course CSC2220)
OL
ON
Criminology & Criminal Justice (Extended)
Core Course
CRI1111 - Criminology1 Unit▸ Requisites
Requisites Prior to 2024 Enrolment is not permitted in CRI1111 if LAW3471 has been previously completed.
ON
ON
OL
OL
ON
ON
CRI1121 - Crime and Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
ON
ON
Selection Units Select nine (9) of the following Courses
CRI2212 - Police and Society1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI2211 - Crime, Justice and the Media1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI2213 - Youth, Deviance and Juvenile Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI1122 - Race, Diversity, Crime and Justice1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI1123 - Punishment and Reform1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI3312 - Green Criminology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
EDU3325 - Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect for Helping Professionals1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course EDU5325
OL
OL
LAW3479 - Family Violence and Child Protection Law1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Course CRI1121 OR Course LAW1111)Requisites Prior to 2024 Pre-requisite: LAW1111 or CMS1000 or HAC1000
OL
CRI3311 - Investigating Crime1 UnitNo requisites
OL
CRI3321 - Criminal Minds: Forensic and Criminal Psychology1 UnitNo requisites
OL
LAW3491 - Law and Justice Placement1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites (Program LLBP OR Program BALW OR Program BCLW OR Program BZLW OR Program ADCJ OR Program BART)Program Requisites Students enrolled in LLBP or BALW or BCLW or BZLW must have successfully completed a minimum of 8 LAW units prior to submitting the Placement Proposal..
Students enrolled in ADCJ or BART must have successfully completed a minimum of 8 CRI units prior to submitting the Placement Proposal.
EXT
EXT
EXT
Psychology
Core
PSY1010 - Foundation Psychology A1 UnitNo requisites
ON
OL
OL
ON
PSY1020 - Foundation Psychology B1 UnitNo requisites
ON
OL
OL
ON
PSY1040 - An Introduction to Cultural Safety in Practice1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course PSY1030 OR Course NUR1203)
ON
OL
OL
OL
ON
PSY2010 - Social Processes of Behaviour1 Unit▸ Requisites