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Professional Education Partnerships

UniSQ’s Professional Education Partnerships (PEP) program is a networking and relationship building initiative between industry partners, students, and UniSQ. The aim is to create a pipeline of graduates from regional or rural areas who have gained real-world experience throughout their studies, and who will remain in these areas after graduation.

With the wide range of degrees and specialisations you can choose to study through our PEP program, opportunities to learn and enhance your skill sets in your chosen field are plentiful. The PEP program is being expanded to include additional programs. Please email us if you are interested in a specialisation not listed.

Discover the key roles that UniSQ, the Industry Partner and the UniSQ student will play as part of a successful PEP.

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible to participate in the Professional Education Partnership program you must be enrolled as a UniSQ student or planning to enrol, live in a regional or rural area, and obtain/have employment relevant to your degree.

Why participate in PEP?

Grow your own

Industry partners are given the unique opportunity to upskill current employees.

Build a pipeline of graduates from your region

As an Industry Partner, develop your own pipeline of local undergraduates and graduates who want to stay in your region.

Partner with UniSQ

Opportunities for industry to work closely with UniSQ academics and to co-create experiences for students.

Receive financial support

UniSQ provides financial support to the PEP student during their university studies.

Improved Employability

PEP students gain improved employability through higher education and employment before graduating. The real world work experience, whilst studying, enhances learning outcomes.

Access tailored support and professional development

Opportunities to network with your peers, UniSQ staff and industry employers in a supportive social setting. Develop your professional identity through access to a wide range of professional development courses.

PEP degrees and specialisations

Associate Degree of Construction

Specialisations to choose from include:

Associate Degree of Construction
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Specialisations to choose from include:

Associate Degree of Engineering
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Associate Degree of Spatial Science
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Pioneering in the agriculture sector, UniSQ offers Queensland's first dedicated degree in Agricultural Technology and Management. It allows you to study agricultural courses from UniSQ Toowoomba surrounded by vibrant ag industry centres or opt for the convenience of external/online study.
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management
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Specialisations to choose from include:

Bachelor of Construction (Honours)
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Specialisations to choose from include:

Bachelor of Engineering Science
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Study key aspects of animal health, welfare, and behaviour, as well as product quality, and animal ethics to ensure humane and sustainable food production, and address local and global issues facing animals and animal production systems today. You will examine emerging technologies in animal production, and learn to apply cognitive and technical skills in the areas of animal nutrition and management.
Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
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Delve into the science behind agricultural plant production with the Bachelor of Science (Plant Agricultural Science). You will explore topics in plant physiology, agronomy, plant microbe interactions, soil science, plant breeding, and precision agriculture, all of which provide training and knowledge in a discipline that is critical to the health of the Australian economy.
Bachelor of Science (Plant Agricultural Science)
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Specialisations to choose from include:

Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours)
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Specialisations to choose from include:

Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology
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As the only university in Queensland that offers a fully online planning qualification, your studies will cover both the Queensland and New South Wales planning legislation and equip you to be an Urban and Regional Planner and designer of the future for cities, regional and rural areas.
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)
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How to apply

Student Expression of Interest Form

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Industry Partner Expression of Interest Form

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Are you a future student, student or work in industry wanting to know more about UniSQ’s PEP? Get in touch with us.

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