Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Social Justice Studies)

Overview

• Explore your passion for Social Justice, and deepen your knowledge of fairness, equality, and human rights through an Honours program.
• Enhance your career prospects for a role in government and non-government agencies, or the private sector.
• You can choose to conduct research on a specific social issue either at a local, national or international level.
• You will be given the opportunity to further strengthen your research, analytical, writing and reporting skills.
• Draw on your interdisciplinary training to integrate ideas, theories and frameworks from the social sciences to contribute capably to the development of social justice plans and programs in various contexts.

• Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.

All UniSQ program entry requirements list an IELTS English score as a prerequisite. If you have another English language proficiency score, please consult the table below for equivalent comparisons. The full list of approved tests and scores, is available on our English language proficiency test requirements schedule.

English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.

Career outcomes

• Graduates will further their research, analytical, and reporting skills to prepare them for international humanitarian careers with organisations such as Oxfam International or UNICEF.
• Additional roles include social justice specialist or consultant with government agencies or non-government organisations (NGOs), public administration, city planning, mental health administration, think tank research, or a career as a public defender, policy advocate or lobbyist.

To apply to study, you will need to submit your application either via QTAC or directly to UniSQ.

• If you're applying for the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Paramedicine or Bachelor of Midwifery, you will need to apply via QTAC. 
• If you are applying for an undergraduate program with UniSQ as a Domestic student, you are new to UniSQ, you are in Year 12 or completed Year 12 the year prior to commencing your study, or it's been a while since you left school, apply through QTAC.
• If you have previously studied at UniSQ or have completed a Certificate III or higher with TAFE QLD, you can apply directly to UniSQ.
• If you're an International student, you can apply directly to UniSQ.
• If you are applying to study a postgraduate program with UniSQ you will need to submit your application directly to UniSQ via the online application portal.
• If you are looking to apply for a Higher Degree by Research, please refer to the How to apply web page to apply directly to us at UniSQ..

If you are not sure on the best way to apply, or what may be required, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we can help guide you to the right applicant pathway.