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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (BRBZ)
CRICOS: 099088B
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, Jul, Nov
Note: Not all courses are available at Springfield campus.

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Overview

  • This dynamic UniSQ double degree combines your Business studies with experience in specialised fields like International Relations, First Nations Australia, Journalism or Social Justice, enabling you to build networks, make contacts and improve your employment options.
  • Create your own unique uni qualification by choosing majors, minors and electives to suit your career goals. If you’re not sure which field you’d like to specialise in, don’t worry. Within your first year of study you’ll undertake a variety of courses to discover your areas of interest.
  • Benefit from UniSQ's connections with industry partners and gain professional experience while you work with an organisation to complete a project or internship.
  • Why study a double degree?
    • Improve your transferrable skillset which can be applied to several industries and sectors.
    • You put yourself in a competitive position to excel in the workplace.
    • It takes less time than doing the degrees separately.
    • You save time and money.
    • You graduate with two testamurs (official certificates) for each of your degrees.

Professional accreditation

Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

UniSQ is seeking accreditation for the Human Resource Management major by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Upon accreditation approval, this major will satisfy the educational requirements for professional membership of AHRI.

Career outcomes

  • Work autonomously and collaboratively to analyse and generate solutions to dynamic issues and changing landscapes; to clearly and coherently present ideas and logical arguments in a range of modes that are fit for purpose; and to evaluate technologies and data to optimise organisational initiatives both locally and globally.
 

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • General Mathematics (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.

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 satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

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, there are pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 32 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
4 x Arts core courses plus 8 x Business core courses 12
1 x 8-unit Arts major plus 1 x 4-unit minor or 4 x approved courses
or 1 x 12-unit Arts extended major 		12
1 x 8-unit Business major 8
Total 32

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

Majors

Your choice of majors in the Bachelor of Arts include:

Your choice of majors in the Bachelor of Business include:

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 28160
On-campus

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

AUD 28160

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2023. 

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: 099088B

Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study. Not all courses and majors are offered at UniSQ Springfield.

Apply direct to UniSQ

The University accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 starts on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 starts on Monday 10 July, 2023.
  • Semester 3, 2023 starts on Monday 13 November, 2023.

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

*Good Universities Guide, 2023

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