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2021 Undergraduate Programs Advanced Business (Honours) Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) Business Management Commerce Economics International Hotel and Tourism Management Laws (Honours) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) Business, Economics and Law
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students from more than #1 in Queensland
for graduate
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CONTENTS
Why study
Why study with us?
Double your opportunities
Are you an international student?
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with us?
Business School 6
Bachelor of Advanced Business
(Honours) 8
Bachelor of Advanced Finance
and Economics (Honours) 10 Learn with the best governments and international agencies.
Our award-winning lecturers have extensive Your economics program will equip you for
Bachelor of Business Management 12
academic and industry expertise and a meaningful career helping to resolve some
Bachelor of Commerce 14 of the world’s greatest challenges, including
are dedicated to helping you succeed. In
Bachelor of International Hotel addition to class contact time, we offer business productivity and investment
and Tourism Management 16 academic advice, peer-assisted study decisions, the allocation of humanitarian
sessions and employment services to aid, complex environmental issues and the
School of Economics 18 ageing population.
ensure you reach your potential.
Bachelor of Economics 20 * Graduate Destination Survey 2015
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy
Choose business
Challenge yourself and develop the skills Choose law
and Economics (Honours) 22
to thrive in constantly changing and highly UQ Law is proud to be the oldest law
School of Law 24 competitive business environments. UQ school in Queensland and one of Australia’s
Learning beyond the classroom 26 Business School’s vast network of industry leading research-intensive law schools.
contacts means you can develop practical While our teaching methods have changed
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 28 experience and professional connections significantly over time, we have retained an
Mooting 30 through internships at some of the world’s emphasis on traditional educational goals
biggest companies. Studying business and values. We foster a comprehensive and
Getting here 31 opens up opportunities for a wide range sophisticated understanding of the law that
of change-making careers in the public, will see you develop practical legal skills,
Set your career in motion 32 stimulate thoughtful debate – with a focus
private and not-for-profit sectors.
See the world 36 on ethical and social responsibility – and
Choose commerce nurture enthusiasm for the study of law.
Apply for a scholarship 38
Commerce graduates have extensive career
Applying to UQ 40 options in accounting and consulting firms, Choose tourism
Plan your finances 42 public and private companies, financial Gain a rewarding international career in
institutions and government in Australia tourism, hospitality or event management.
Program table explained 44 and globally. Throughout your program, you Tourism blends core business skills and
Study options 45 will develop strong technical knowledge industry knowledge with valuable practical
and skills in critical evaluation and problem- experience, ensuring you receive a well-
solving, along with practical application. rounded education. You will learn to provide
Broaden your opportunities by taking solutions to industry-specific challenges,
part in internships, industry placements such as sustainability, and create meaningful
or international student exchanges change in your chosen field. Our graduates
while working towards an internationally pursue careers in event management, food
recognised qualification that will allow and beverage management, hotel and
you to adapt to, manage and influence the resort management, consultancy, wholesale
dynamic business world. and retail travel and tourism marketing.
Choose economics Get involved
Economics graduates are among the most Our active student body and student
sought after and highest paid in Australia.* associations help you get the most out of
Economics develops your analytical, your program by providing study support,
modelling and forecasting skills, and instils professional development and social
an understanding of how society uses the networking opportunities.
world’s scarce resources. These skills are in
high demand by businesses, consultancies,
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+ Double up
A dual degree gives you room to move
by enhancing your skill set.
Extensive industry
networks
Undertake internships in the offices of some
of the world’s leading companies, through “The strong focus on real-life
our vast industry networks. experiences has enhanced
my confidence in joining the
workforce, and as a female
of the 21st century, I believe
Dedicated my program gives me the
tools to make a difference in
employability team the business world.”
Our award-winning Business, Economics
and Law Student Employability Team (BEL Stephanie Field
SET) is dedicated to strengthening student Bachelor of Advanced Business
employability and career outcomes. (Honours)
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2018
2021 3
Double your opportunities
Improve your employment prospects and broaden your skills and knowledge
by studying two programs at the same time.
As the world around you changes, new and fascinating career A dual program, also called a double degree, will equip you for
opportunities are created every day, and job roles increasingly this evolving job market. It gives you the flexibility to study two
combine multiple disciplines. different disciplines in a much shorter time, by studying only the
mandatory courses for each program with fewer or no electives.
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Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management Commerce / Information Technology
707701 4 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 9 / 82 711621 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 7 / 87
Arts / Laws (Honours) Commerce / Laws (Honours)
707401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 5 / 92 711901 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96
Business Management / Arts Commerce / Science
711501 4 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 9 / 82 711701 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 88 8 / 84
Business Management / Commerce Economics / Arts
711301 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 9 / 82 714101 4.25 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 7 / 87
Business Management / Communication Economics / Laws (Honours)
711511 4 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 9 / 82 714201 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 4 / 94
Business Management / Economics Economics / Science
710201 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 9 / 82 714301 4.25 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 88 8 / 86
Business Management / Education (Secondary) Engineering (Honours) / Business Management
710301 4** 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 9 / 82 717301 5.5 8* / 86* / 31* / 85.80* 8 / 84 8 / 84
Business Management / Information Technology Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
710401 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 7 / 87 717201 5.5 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 88 8 / 84
Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management Engineering (Honours) / Economics
710601 4 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 9 / 82 717601 5.5 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 7 / 87
Business Management / Journalism Humanities / Laws (Honours)
711101 4 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 9 / 82 707402 5.5 2* / 98* / 40 / 98.00 4 / 94 5 / 92
Business Management / Laws (Honours) Journalism / Laws (Honours)
711401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 5 / 92 737102 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 2 / 97
Business Management / Science Mathematics / Business Management
710501 4 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 8 / 86 8 / 84 714711 4 4 / 94 / 37 / 94.00 1 / 99 1 / 99
Commerce / Arts Mathematics / Commerce
711601 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 7 / 87 714601 4 4 / 94 / 37 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92
Commerce / Economics Mathematics / Economics
711801 4 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 8 / 84 714701 4 4 / 94 / 37 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92
Science / Laws (Honours)
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* Not all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry; finer discrimination within the OP/Rank was used.
** Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and must be taken on a full-time basis.
Benefits of dual programs
Save time
Graduate with two bachelor's degrees
in as little as four years – a much shorter
Strike a balance
Why compromise when you can
balance your studies and your sanity
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time than it would take to study both by pursuing both your career ambitions business, economics
programs separately. and passions? Dual program students
appreciate the diversity of topics
and law dual program
offered in their two different programs. combinations available
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Are you an international
student?
While a lot of information in this guide is relevant
to you, certain key information may be different for
international students.
You are an international student if Applying to UQ
you are: A UQ degree is a qualification the world
• not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or will recognise. If you’ve got the ability,
• not an Australian permanent resident, or commitment and ambition to make the
most of UQ, then we want to hear from you.
• a temporary resident (visa status) of
Australia. future-students.uq.edu.au/apply
Eligibility for UQ study Study options at UQ
“UQ is a great place to make
If you would like to know more about your
For admission into undergraduate programs
study options at UQ, enquire through our
new friends, plus it’s a top-
at UQ, you must have:
online form, and one of our UQ advisers ranking university with high
• completed secondary studies equivalent
will respond. You can also register for an academic standards, clubs
to Queensland Year 12 with a score
advisory session with one of our student to suit every interest and
comparable to the Queensland rank
advisers. If you are in Brisbane, sign up for
specified for your program
a campus tour. great sporting facilities.”
• satisfied individual program requirements
We also have a range of publications,
(e.g. specific subject prerequisites,
including the international undergraduate Surbhi Malik
auditions or interviews) Bachelor of Business Management
and postgraduate student guides, to help you.
• satisfied UQ's English language
proficiency requirements. Ask UQ
If you do not meet these criteria, you might future-students.uq.edu.au/ask
consider taking the Foundation Year bridging Advisory sessions
course offered by International Education Tuition fees
future-students.uq.edu.au/book-
Services (IES) or English language training As an international student, you will
advisory-session
offered by the Institute of Continuing and pay tuition fees, a Student Services and
TESOL Education (ICTE). Campus tours Amenities Fee, and potentially other
future-students.uq.edu.au/campus-tours administrative fees. UQ has program-based
Foundation Year bridging course tuition fees for coursework award programs,
iescollege.com/foundation-year/home International student guides meaning that all courses within a program
future-students.uq.edu.au/publications- are charged at the same tuition fee rate
Institute of Continuing and TESOL
and-forms per unit for a given academic year. Some
Education
programs also have additional costs.
icte.uq.edu.au
future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/
English language proficiency requirements international/tuition-fees
future-students.uq.edu.au/
applying/english-language-
Other expenses
International students applying to study
proficiency-requirements
in Australia must have a student visa or an
alternative visa that enables them to study full
time on campus. Please consider expenses
such as visa and medical (pre-departure)
UQ has more than fees, general living expenses, return airfares,
and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
20,000 international when you plan your budget.
students from future-students.uq.edu.au/international/
143 countries cost-living
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 5
Independently ranked as one of the top business schools in Australia Best Global Universities, 2017
Business
School
Study with one of Australia’s best business schools.
Top ranked Academic and
What sets UQ Business School apart is
that we stand for the kind of business that
industry leaders
matters: business that creates sustained Our world-class lecturers are consultants
and positive change in industry and the and advisers to leading companies
community. Learn from the most innovative worldwide. The majority of our academic
business educators in Australia who will staff members hold PhDs and produce
challenge your thinking. You will take in the research papers that are cited in the world’s
most current and relevant theory and apply top-tier journals. This expertise ensures
this knowledge through internships and our teaching is relevant and informed by
industry projects. the latest research. Our programs cover a
broad scope of business disciplines, and our
lecturers supervise a diverse range of higher
degree by research (HDR) topics.
Push your
boundaries Careers
You will have access to industry leaders
for real-life projects, as mentors and for The diversity of our programs ensures
internships. Our Community Engagement our graduates are in demand across a
Program is unique; by participating, you wide range of industries within the public,
can build your skills working on community private and not-for-profit sectors. Many
sector projects that benefit not-for-profit of our alumni work in leadership positions
and charity organisations. Give back to the in accounting, banking and financial
community while learning. services, consultancy, advertising, event
management, marketing, state and federal
government, business development, tourism
and business information systems.
1st
The first business school in Australia to earn
both the European Quality Improvement System
(EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 7
Bachelor of
Advanced
Business (Honours)
The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) (BAdvBus(Hons)) program will support
you to become a critical and reflective thinker, capable of identifying, analysing and
developing solutions for the complex challenges facing businesses in the 21st century.
QTAC CODE MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
THRESHOLD 2020> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2020< SEMESTER
OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
709101 4 / 94 / 37 / 94.00 4 / 94 6 / 91 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or
(or part-time awarded based on grade equivalent) English,
equivalent) point average of specific Mathematical Methods or
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 44 courses Specialist Mathematics
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Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2020.
Why Advanced Business at UQ? You can select from two pathways: Majors
Our four-year honours program is • The professional pathway allows you to You can develop greater depth of
limited to a small, highly motivated take courses from UQ Business School’s knowledge by choosing majors that are
and high-achieving cohort aspiring to specialist teaching areas. relevant to your desired career.
leadership roles in business, the community • The research pathway is offered via a
or academia. thesis for those who want to enter into Professional memberships
The courses in this program are designed a higher degree by research (HDR). As a graduate, you may be eligible for
to make you stand out to employers and memberships with a diverse range of
are taught by internationally respected Career opportunities professional bodies:
industry experts and academics. Our unique On graduation, you will have a globally
capstone course in leadership and ethics recognised honours degree that will help
will provide an opportunity for you to you stand out in a competitive job market.
apply your knowledge and skills to real Within this program, you will also have
business cases. the opportunity to take part in an industry
placement course at a leading organisation
What you will study in Australia. Alternatively, this program
You will study a wide range of advanced can be used as a stepping stone to further
business courses, providing the most research in industry or academia.
comprehensive set of business management As a graduate, you can expect a career in
skills of any undergraduate program at UQ. companies, agencies and organisations
Learn how to communicate and engage across the private and public sectors, both
with customers and employees of your in Australia and internationally. Specific roles
organisation; use analytics to understand the depend largely on your majors, but this
dynamic nature of marketplaces; and design, program provides considerable flexibility
measure and assess financial and business depending on your personal career goals.
decisions. Identify and capitalise on business
opportunities, and manage business Honours For more information
internationally and across cultures. These are Honours is awarded to all graduates of this business.uq.edu.au/study
only a few examples of the many exciting program in the following classes (based on
topics our courses cover. GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, This program is currently under review.
Class IIIB. Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
up-to-date information but note, changes
may not be reflected there until late 2020.
8 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021“Studying Advanced Business
gave me insight into the
dynamic, increasingly
globalised business
environment, equipping me
with the skills required of a
future business leader. The
accelerated pace of learning
allows me to major in three
disciplines, providing me
with depth of knowledge
as well as breadth. This has
given me a competitive edge
over business students from
other universities in the ever-
changing business world,
supporting and empowering
me to create change.”
Chanel Leung
Bachelor of Advanced Business
(Honours)
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 9Bachelor of
Advanced Finance
and Economics (Honours)
The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) (BAdvFin&Econ(Hons))
is your passport to becoming a leader in the fields of finance and economics.
QTAC CODE MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
THRESHOLD 2020> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2020< SEMESTER
OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
714311 1 / 99 / 42 / 99.00 1 / 99 3 / 96 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or
awarded based on grade point equivalent) English,
average of specific courses Mathematical Methods or
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 44 Specialist Mathematics
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Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2020 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants.
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Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2020.
Why Advanced Finance and At the end of your third year, you will Professional memberships
Economics at UQ? choose to major in either economics As a graduate, you may be eligible for
or finance, or complete a more general membership with this professional body:
This program closely integrates the
pathway and undertake a range of
disciplines of economics and finance and
elective courses and a team project.
allows you to focus on core areas at a
high level. Courses and activities that are
exclusive to the program ensure you will Career opportunities
forge lifelong personal and professional Potential career pathways include
connections with your cohort. investment banking, funds management,
Working with our world-class academic management and financial consulting,
staff will help you establish strong stockbroking, international finance and
links with leading employers. You may trade or employment with a government
also have the opportunity to study a agency such as the Reserve Bank of
semester abroad at one of our prominent Australia. You may also go on to study for
international partner universities. a higher degree by research (HDR).
What you will study Honours
What are the economic and social Honours is awarded to all graduates of
outcomes of policy changes? What effect this program in the following classes
has the global financial crisis had on (based on GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class
macroeconomic theory and monetary IIB, Class IIIA, Class IIIB.
policy? Which financial issues confront
most companies? Explore these issues Majors
and more in this interdisciplinary program You can develop greater depth of
jointly taught by UQ Business School and knowledge by undertaking a major that For more information
the School of Economics. is relevant to your desired career. A business.uq.edu.au/study
You will develop the analytical rigour and major consists of courses from one area
technical knowledge to be an economist of specialisation to provide additional
This program is currently under review.
in a variety of public and private sector insight into the discipline. Undertaking
Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
careers or a leader in finance, investment a major may lead to further study in the up-to-date information but note, changes
banking, capital markets, equity or discipline through a higher degree by may not be reflected there until late 2020.
venture capital. research, such as a PhD.
10 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021UQ offers Australia’s
only Bachelor of
Advanced Finance
and Economics
(Honours) degree
“The high calibre of lecturers
and tutors across all courses
has allowed me to develop
strong academic foundations
across finance and economics,
which I believe will set
me up extremely well for
postgraduate study and
a future career in either field.”
Josephine Auer
Bachelor of Advanced Finance
and Economics (Honours)
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 11Bachelor of
Business Management
Do you have big ambitions for your career in business? The Bachelor of Business
Management (BBusMan) teaches all the fundamentals you will need for your future
while offering flexible majors to focus your desired career path.
QTAC CODE MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION
THRESHOLD 2020> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2020< SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS
OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
709001 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 9 / 82 11 / 77 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Commerce, Queensland Year
(or part-time year of Communication, Economics, 12 (or equivalent)
equivalent) study Education (Secondary), English, General
Engineering (Honours), Mathematics or
Information Technology, any combination
International Hotel and of General
Tourism Management, Mathematics,
Journalism, Laws (Honours), Mathematical
Mathematics, Science Methods or
Specialist
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Why Business Management at UQ? What you will study Honours
The Bachelor of Business Management How do group dynamics affect employee Our honours program provides an
will prepare you to be a strategic business behaviour? How do you manage online opportunity for high achievers to spend
leader so you can stay ahead of the game, advertising and content? How can an extra year learning in-demand business
no matter what the world throws at you. businesses make a profit while helping and research skills. These attributes are
Our academic staff are leaders in their communities? How can businesses highly valued by employers, giving you a
fields, working to find solutions to some incorporate sustainability into their competitive advantage.
of the world’s most pressing issues. planning? You will explore the answers
Their research and consulting activities to these questions and more during your Majors
ensure our teaching is at the forefront of business management studies. The business management program provides
contemporary business knowledge. This program covers topical and innovative you with a comprehensive foundation for a
We firmly believe in providing you with study areas such as entrepreneurship successful career in business. Compulsory
practical experiences to build on your and business information systems. You'll courses in areas such as management,
knowledge, including applied projects, real- discover that business management is marketing and finance will equip you with
life case studies, guest lectures by industry future-oriented, allowing you to adapt to necessary core business skills. You will
experts, and opportunities for placements rapidly changing business environments. then build on these by undertaking a major
and internships with leading businesses. relevant to your desired career.
By the time you graduate, you will have Career opportunities As you work through your chosen major, you
the skills to confidently lead people and This program opens up a wide range of will develop complementary managerial skills.
innovative projects. career opportunities in the public, private
and not-for-profit sectors. Many of our For more information
alumni work in leadership positions across business.uq.edu.au/study
various industries.
Professional memberships
As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies:
This program is currently under review.
Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
up-to-date information but note, changes
may not be reflected there until late 2020.
12 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021“The best thing about my program
is that it is taught by experts
in the industry – people who
are engaging and incredibly
knowledgeable in their fields.”
Benefit from Timothy De Haast
industry placements Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) /
Bachelor of Business Management
and internships with
leading businesses
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 13Ranked #43 in the world for
accounting and finance
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019
Bachelor of
Commerce
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will equip you with the fundamental knowledge,
a strong commercial focus and the necessary skills for a career in accounting, financial
management, banking, business analysis, business information systems and management.
QTAC CODE MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION
THRESHOLD 2020> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2020< SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS
OP / RANK / IB /ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
711001 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 9 / 82 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Business Management, Queensland Year
(or part-time year of Economics, Engineering 12 (or equivalent)
equivalent) study (Honours), Information English and
Technology, Laws (Honours), Mathematical
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 44 Mathematics, Science Methods
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Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2020.
Why Commerce at UQ? What you will study If you are seeking an in-depth understanding
UQ Business School commerce graduates How can business performance be of how accounting, business information
are in high demand. We are well regarded measured and assessed? What aspects systems and finance add value to business
for our commerce program and are of performance can be improved and and the global economy, then this program
currently ranked 43rd in the world for how? How can company, project and is for you.
accounting and finance.^ By choosing to investment value be determined to
study the commerce program, you will make buy/sell decisions? How do foreign Career opportunities
develop a combination of core commerce markets, derivatives and debt markets This program will set you up for a thriving
skills, specialist knowledge, and critical affect my client’s portfolio? What is an career in the public or private sector in
evaluation and problem-solving abilities. auditor’s responsibility? How can big accounting, banking, financial management,
Your expertise will ensure you are sought data be analysed to add value? What business analysis, business information
by employers and add value to a business issues arise from operating in a virtual systems and general management.
within a rapidly changing world. corporate environment? You will investigate
^QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019 these topics and more as you study our Honours
commerce program.
Our honours program is a challenging and
After examining the fundamental principles rewarding additional year of study. As an
of commerce, you will learn how you can honours student, you will hone your business
apply and adapt them in response to and finance knowledge and skills through
specific challenges faced by businesses. research and advanced coursework. Honours
You will build specialised knowledge and is a small-intake program, admitting only the
skills through a major of your choice. top students from the Bachelor of Commerce.
Professional memberships For more information
As a graduate, you may be eligible for business.uq.edu.au/study
memberships with a diverse range of
professional bodies:
This program is currently under review.
Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
up-to-date information but note, changes
may not be reflected there until late 2020.
14 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021“Studying a dual commerce/
law program allows me to
satisfy my intellectual hunger,
and the diverse range of
courses offered provides me
with a brilliant background,
no matter what career path
I choose. The varying subject
matters and world views that
I've been exposed to have been
refreshing, and allowed me to
develop a new outlook.”
Julius Moller
Bachelor of Commerce /
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 15The only Australian university
to offer programs with UNWTO
TedQual* certification
* United Nations World Tourism Organization Tourism
Education Qualification
Bachelor of
International Hotel and
Tourism Management
The Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (BIHTM) will open up exciting
career opportunities for you in the global tourism industry. This program will prepare you
for a successful professional and managerial career in tourism, hospitality or events.
QTAC CODE MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
THRESHOLD 2020> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2020< SEMESTER PROGRAM
OP / RANK / IB / ATAR AVAILABLE
ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
777001 9 / 82 / 30 / 81.45 8 / 84 9 / 82 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Queensland Year 12 (or
(or part-time year of Business equivalent) English, General
equivalent) study Management Mathematics or any combination
of General Mathematics,
Mathematical Methods or
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 44 Specialist Mathematics
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Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2020 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants.
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Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2020.
Why International Hotel and What you will study or events industries. Our graduates are in
Tourism Management at UQ? How can we promote tourism and ensure high demand with employers, both locally
the sustainability of natural resources? How and internationally.
UQ Business School is internationally
recognised for its tourism programs can social media impact the way we travel?
and is the only Australian university to What effects will the world’s growing Honours
offer programs with UNWTO TedQual* population have on tourism? Our honours program functions as an
certification. You will examine all of these issues and extra year of high-quality study, showing
The BIHTM program blends cutting-edge more as part of the BIHTM program. You employers you have what it takes to excel in
research and theory with practical exercises will have opportunities to develop, promote the tourism, hospitality or events industries.
to develop your managerial abilities and and deliver events; design and market The high-level research skills you develop
business acumen. Our lecturers have strong tourist facilities and attractions; and engage will open up further opportunities for you
industry and research experience, integrating in and evaluate hospitality encounters. in industry, or they could lead to a higher
their expertise into their teaching. Contemporary issues such as sustainability, degree by research (HDR) program.
A special feature of this program is its Work innovation and customer service will be
explored at local, regional and global Majors
Integrated Learning (WIL) component.
Through WIL, you will have access to levels. You will learn to develop solutions Develop in-depth skills and practical
hands-on opportunities including individual to current and future industry challenges, experience by choosing majors relevant
placements, executive shadowing positions, creating change wherever you go. to your desired career. You can specialise
wine immersion programs, Disney World in one or two areas that align with your
internships, and domestic and international Career opportunities interests.
study tours. Thanks to your advanced management
* United Nations World Tourism Organization training and impressive professional For more information
Tourism Education Qualification networks, you will be well positioned for a business.uq.edu.au/study
promising career in the tourism, hospitality
Professional memberships
As a graduate you may be eligible for
memberships with a diverse range of
professional bodies: This program is currently under review.
Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
up-to-date information but note, changes
may not be reflected there until late 2020.
16 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021“Looking back, the most
valuable thing I learned
throughout my studies at
UQ was to trust myself and
my abilities, to embrace
opportunities and take
charge of my own learning.
My study experience was
exceptional, and I thoroughly
enjoyed learning from highly
experienced leaders in the
industry.”
Janita Zhang
Bachelor of International Hotel and
Tourism Management
Janita currently works at The American
Chamber of Commerce in Australia in
the role of Event Manager QLD and
Digital Communications Design Lead
(National).
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 17#1 economics research institute in Australia RePEc, October 2019 #3 in the world for research into efficiency and productivity RePEc, October 2019
School of
Economics
Study with one of the largest and most influential economics
schools in Australia.
Highly ranked Academic and
UQ’s School of Economics is consistently
ranked in the top five per cent of research-
industry leaders
intensive economics departments in the Our accomplished scholars claim a large
world.* Our world-class academic staff share of Australia’s economics honours,
and diverse courses will equip you with competitive research grants, prestigious
theoretical knowledge to address real-life fellowships and high-quality publications.
problems. We are home to more than 70 active
teaching and research staff, including
Economics provides meaningful solutions
specialists in energy and climate change,
to many of the big issues facing our
productivity and efficiency analysis,
world, such as climate change, the ageing
development economics, and labour and
population, complex international trade
agricultural economics.
negotiations and assisting economies to be
competitive in an increasingly globalised
context. Careers
* Research Papers in Economics (RePEc)
Economics graduates are highly sought
after and among the highest paid in
Push your Australia.** They work as economists in
consultancies, financial services firms
boundaries and global corporations, as well as for
government and international agencies
Our stimulating academic environment
including the Reserve Bank of Australia,
attracts the brightest and best economics
the World Bank, the International Monetary
students from around the country and
Fund, and federal and state treasuries.
internationally. You will be encouraged to
Training in economics teaches you to
be part of the rigorous debates that
analyse and make decisions – skills that are
challenge and extend conventional
in demand in most professions, which is
economic thought.
why economics is one of the most popular
combinations in dual programs.
** Graduate Destination Survey 2015
Nobel Prize Laureate
in Economics (1994) for Game Theory, John C Harsanyi
(1920–2000), launched his academic career as an
economics lecturer at UQ
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 19Bachelor of
Economics
As a Bachelor of Economics (BEcon) student, you will learn how people and organisations make
decisions about using our scarce resources. Economics will train you to question, analyse, model
and predict human behaviour – skills that are highly desirable in the workplace.
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714001 7 / 87 / 32 / 86.85 7 / 87 8 / 86 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Business Management, Queensland Year
(or part-time year of Commerce, Engineering 12 (or equivalent)
equivalent) study (Honours), Laws (Honours), English,
Mathematics, Science Mathematical
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Why Economics at UQ? Career opportunities Majors
UQ is the only institution in Queensland, Economics graduates are in high demand You can develop greater depth of
and one of a select few in Australia, to by employers. You could work as an analyst, knowledge by undertaking a major in an
offer the Bachelor of Economics. The adviser, consultant, economist or researcher area that is relevant to your desired career.
School of Economics is Queensland’s in a range of fields including international
largest, most experienced and influential consulting, infrastructure development For more information
economics school, with more than 70 and planning, environmental management, economics.uq.edu.au/study/
teaching and research staff. Our School’s international finance, investment and trade, undergraduate-programs
research-intensive focus ensures content is natural resource and agricultural economics,
engaging and relevant for graduates today public health, treasury and statistics.
and into the future. If you choose to study
here, you will develop a range of statistical Honours
and analytical tools that you can use to Our honours program is an extra year of
solve pivotal policy and decision-making intensive study for high-achieving students
challenges for business and government. within a small-group learning environment.
Honours will equip you with an advanced
What you will study set of economics and research tools that
What does it mean if the Reserve Bank of will prove valuable as an economist or in a
Australia reduces the cash rate? How can higher degree by research (HDR) program. UQ offers the only
economies protect themselves against
climate change? What are the benefits Professional memberships
Bachelor of Economics
of free trade, and do economic sanctions As a graduate, you may be eligible for
in Queensland
work? How can the government encourage memberships with a diverse range of
innovation? These are just some of the professional bodies:
questions that a Bachelor of Economics at
UQ will help you answer.
Initially, you will develop core economic skills
through a set of compulsory courses. You will
then be able to tailor the program to your
interests by choosing elective courses in
areas such as econometrics, financial markets,
international trade and development, and This program is currently under review.
the economics of business, health, labour, Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
resources and the environment. up-to-date information but note, changes
may not be reflected there until late 2020.
20 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021“In the first 18 months since
graduating from UQ, I have
made use of many in-depth
skills from my university
learnings regularly in my
work.”
Dominic Byrne
Bachelor of Economics /
Bachelor of Commerce
Dominic now works at Synergies
Economic Consulting as a Senior
Consultant. Synergies offers flexible
work arrangements, which has
enabled him to continue tutoring
economics at UQ and mentoring
students through the Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Studies
(ATSIS) unit.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 21UQ offers Queensland's
only BPPE(Hons)
program
Bachelor of
Politics, Philosophy
and Economics (Honours)
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) (BPPE(Hons)) program
combines rigorous cross-disciplinary training and explores global policy challenges to help
you pursue a leadership career in business, politics, the not-for-profit sector or academia.
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714112 4 / 94 / 37 / 94.00 4 / 94 6 / 89 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or
(or part-time awarded based on grade equivalent) English,
equivalent) point average of specific Mathematical Methods or
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 44 courses Specialist Mathematics
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Why Politics, Philosophy and for the study of national and global politics, sectors, as an economic or social analyst,
Economics at UQ? and it received the maximum score of 5 policymaker, public commentator, political
in the 2018 Excellence in Research for adviser, or as a leader in international affairs
UQ has joined with a distinguished group of
Australia (ERA) assessment. or the diplomatic services.
world-leading universities offering a Bachelor
of Politics, Philosophy and Economics You will also be well prepared for
(Honours). We are the only university in What you will study postgraduate study. You may choose to
Queensland to offer the program, and one You will study together as a cohort of further your research ambitions by enrolling
of only a handful in Australia. highly motivated and high-achieving PPE in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program,
specialists, drawing on a historical, social, where you will continue to develop your
This cross-disciplinary program combines
political and economic knowledge base to skills and make significant contributions
courses from the Faculty of Business,
examine current and future global challenges to knowledge.
Economics and Law and the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences. and the world’s most pressing problems.
Honours
Our schools are home to internationally
Career opportunities Honours is awarded to all graduates of this
renowned scholars. School of Economics
academics claim a disproportionate share of With your finely tuned research, analytical, program in the following classes (based on
Australia’s economics honours, competitive critical reasoning and problem-solving GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA,
research grants and fellowships. The School abilities, you will be extremely employable Class IIIB.
of Political Science and International in analytical and decision-making positions
Studies is one of the world’s leading centres in the public, private and not-for-profit
22 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021“The learning and teaching
facilities at UQ are excellent,
and the student support
services are extensive; these
have helped me connect
with industry professionals
to dramatically improve
my career prospects.”
Baxter Norman
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy
and Economics (Honours)
Majors Philosophy Economics
You can develop greater depth of The study of philosophy will introduce you The study of economics is central to the
knowledge by undertaking a major in to key ideas in a range of areas of inquiry understanding of business, markets, trade,
an area that is relevant to your desired including epistemology, ethics, logic, government policies, international issues,
career. From year two, you may choose metaphysics, the history of philosophy and globalisation, health, development and the
to specialise in one particular discipline, the philosophy of disciplines such as art, environment. You will undertake advanced-
earning a major in politics, philosophy or science, education and politics. You will receive level coursework in microeconomics or
economics. intellectual training in the critical evaluation macroeconomics, including relevant study
of theories and arguments, and learn how of econometrics.
Politics to construct arguments and communicate Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as
As a student in this major, you will study ideas in a clear and powerful way. You will analysts, advisers or economists in
the interactions of state and market also acquire advanced analytical reasoning the public and private sectors in fields
in great detail through case studies of skills and general problem-solving abilities. including business, finance, international
particular policies and institutions, and at In addition, philosophy will help you develop development, management or research.
a more general level through theories of sound methods of research and analysis that
governance and politics. can be applied in your other courses. For more information
Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in policy- Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in fields economics.uq.edu.au/study/
making areas such as government, the public including diplomatic and foreign affairs, the undergraduate-programs
and not-for-profit sectors, and business. arts, financial services, business, law, public
policy, social science, teaching and academia.
This program is currently under review.
Please visit future-students.uq.edu.au for
up-to-date information but note, changes
may not be reflected there until late 2020.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 23UQ law graduates rank the
highest nationally in securing
full-time employment
The Courier Mail, 2017
Linden Peacock volunteered
with the One Woman Project, a
youth-led not-for-profit founded
by UQ Arts/Law alumnus
Madeline Price that focuses on
educating the community on
gender equality. After spending
18 months mentoring high
school students on the project,
Linden was appointed as the
organisation’s National Director
of People and Culture. Linden
is also the Queensland Human
Resources Director for UN Youth
Australia.
Linden Peacock
Bachelor of Arts /
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)School of Law
Study at one of the most prestigious and respected
law schools in Australia.
Premier legal Academic and
education industry leaders
UQ Law is a leading Australian law Our staff bring a wealth of practical
school with an illustrious history. expertise, along with qualifications from
Refurbished in 2016, our School leading institutions across the world. They
boasts world-class, state-of-the-art are talented and committed researchers
facilities including one of Queensland’s and educators who are recognised for
largest law libraries and the Sir Harry their teaching excellence both nationally
Gibbs Moot Court. We offer a premier and internationally. You will benefit
legal education through small- from additional teaching and research
group teaching complemented by a expertise delivered by visiting academics,
comprehensive co-curricular program. professionals and adjunct professors.
Push your Careers
boundaries Since welcoming our first students in
1936, we have earned a distinguished
Our expanding international outlook reputation as Queensland’s leading
combines innovative research with provider of legal education, producing
advanced teaching and learning. Our highly sought-after graduates.
collaborative learning environment will
UQ Law attracts the best and
challenge and stimulate you to develop
brightest students from Australia and
a comprehensive understanding of
abroad through its competitive entry
the law while cultivating excellence in
requirements. We cultivate exceptional
critical reasoning and lateral thinking.
legal thinkers and leaders who use their
discipline, ingenuity and initiative to
change and enrich the world.
Ranked as the 43rd best
law school in the world
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 25Law alumnus, Olivia Duce,
was a member of the UQ Pro
Bono Centre Student Advisory
Panel and contributed to
various group projects including
Learning beyond DV Connect’s Pets in Crisis
Program, the online Deaths in
Custody database and the Pro
the classroom Bono Centre's new law outreach
and education program,
Everyday Law, which launched
in 2019.
UQ Law School has fostered strong working relationships Olivia Duce
with the community and the legal fraternity. Through Bachelor of Economics /
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) graduate
these relationships, our students influence the law and
its institutions for the benefit of society.
The UQ Pro Bono Centre Clinical Legal Education Law Outreach and Education Program
Since 2009, the UQ Pro Bono Centre Gain valuable work experience for You can be involved in one of the outreach
has fostered students’ participation in academic credit in a social justice setting community legal education programs
providing legal assistance and support for through the elective law course LAWS5180. offered by the UQ Pro Bono Centre:
pro bono and public interest work. The Students undertake legal work under the
• Asylum and Refugee Law
Centre partners with private law firms, close supervision of experienced lawyers.
barristers, community legal centres and • Domestic and Family Violence
Pro Bono Roster and the Law
non-government organisations.
The Centre’s Pro Bono Roster provides • Everyday Law
By applying your classroom learning to
volunteer opportunities within the legal
real-life situations, you will make important • International Humanitarian Law
fraternity and community organisations,
contributions to unmet legal needs in your (run in conjunction with the Australian
where you can choose your time
community, all before graduation. Red Cross).
commitment and your preferred method
law.uq.edu.au/uq-pro-bono-centre of support in pro bono work. You will liaise with and deliver lessons and
seminars to the community, including high
The Manning St Project school students in the greater Brisbane area.
The Manning St Project allows you to
pursue an interest in policy, advocacy and
law reform and public interest research. Co-curricular Education Program
You will work under the supervision of In partnership with the UQ Law Alumni
practising lawyers and academics at Association, the co-curricular education
Caxton Legal Centre in South Brisbane. program complements core areas of study
to give you a real-world understanding of
how the concepts you are studying manifest
The UQ Pro Bono in legal practice.
Centre received a All first-year students have the opportunity
prestigious Australian to participate in an immersion day at the
Supreme Court that includes a guided tour,
Award for University observation of a trial and presentations by
Teaching for programs that eminent legal professionals.
enhance learning in 2016
26 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021Internships and work experience Transnational Perspectives in Law Research and publication
You will gain valuable work experience As part of LAWS5233 (Transnational You will be encouraged to engage in
by undertaking an internship. Prospective Perspectives in Law), students travel to a in-depth research on contemporary legal
employers value work experience, and variety of international locations to make issues and be supported in your efforts to
interning is a great way for you to develop a real contribution to justice while living have your research published. You will have
your skills and enhance your CV. overseas for short durations. Examples of opportunities to work closely with leading
projects include: academics across a variety of areas through
The Aurora Native Title Internship Program • environmental sustainability projects research-intensive course options and our
This program places Australian law in Malaysian Borneo Summer Scholars Program.
students with Native Title Representative • Leading as Lawyers workshops with
Bodies (NTRB) and other Indigenous the University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
organisations. Typical duties include • United Nations Commission on
preparing briefs for counsel and International Trade Law (UNICITRAL)
government submissions, conducting legal research in Vienna.
research, preparing affidavits, and attending
court with NTRB staff.
The Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions (ODPP) Work Experience
Placement Program
Aimed at law students with a genuine
interest in criminal law, this program
will give you exposure to a variety of
criminal law matters and will develop your
knowledge of the criminal justice system.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2021 27Enjoy being part of a
small class intake
Bachelor of
Laws (Honours)
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB(Hons)) prepares you for success in the legal profession.
Distinguished by rigour, depth and conceptual sophistication, you will develop knowledge and
skills that can be used to shape societies, governments and, ultimately, the world.
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OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
718001 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 4 / 94 6 / 91 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard Arts, Business Queensland
(or part-time program, awarded Management, Year 12 (or
equivalent) based on grade Commerce, Economics, equivalent)
point average Journalism, Science English
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 44
>
Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2020 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants.
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Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2020.
* Not all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry; finer discrimination within the OP/Rank was used.
Why Law at UQ? Career opportunities
International recognition Our courses are taught in seminar settings Legal practitioners
where you will have the opportunity to
The LLB(Hons) fulfils the academic After completing Bachelor of Laws
expand your knowledge with your peers
requirements for admission as a legal (Honours) from UQ, you must also satisfy
and professors in an active learning
practitioner throughout Australia. the practical legal training requirements
environment. The Forgan Smith Building
Students from Singapore, Malaysia or before you can be admitted as a legal
has been refurbished specifically for law
India may use the program to fulfil the practitioner.
academic qualifications required for
students. The informal learning spaces
Examples of career opportunities include:
admission to the legal profession in are popular as they provide a comfortable
their home country. Once admitted in environment to study alone or in groups. • Solicitor
Australia, international students may The LLB(Hons) program offers a thorough Solicitors (as sole practitioners or in law
need to complete conversion modules understanding of the concepts, principles, firms) are usually the first point of contact
to be eligible for admission in their home
policies and values of the law, both in for members of the public seeking legal
country.
Australia and other jurisdictions. It strives to advice. Solicitors are also employed by
develop outstanding skills in critical, rational businesses, government and community,
and analytical thinking, and will teach you to and international bodies to provide legal
craft clear and persuasive arguments – skills advice, prepare legal documents, develop
that will be valuable in whatever career path policy and advise on legal reform issues.
you choose.
• Barrister
You will graduate with an internationally
Barristers represent their clients’ interests in
respected honours qualification, with
court proceedings as specialist advocates.
advanced knowledge and skills that
Usually they work independently and
are transferable across a wide range of
choose to specialise in particular areas of
careers. Your degree will set you apart in a
the law. They also provide oral or written
competitive job market while also providing
advice on matters within those areas.
a pathway to future research or learning.
In addition to the courses required for
professional admission, the diverse range of
elective courses and exclusive co-curricular
activities will provide opportunities to put
the knowledge you have acquired in the
classroom into practice.
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