Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice & Entrepreneurship)
Undergraduate | USQ-BLS-DEG | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Price from
- $48,969
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice & Entrepreneurship)
About this degree
On successful completion of the program, students should be able to:
• Evidence professional knowledge and skills in one or more disciplines which will equip students to be competitive in the regional and global workforce;
• Use creative and critical thinking processes to evaluate multiple sources of evidence, explore new ideas and possibilities, formulate arguments, and apply reasoning and reflection to develop solutions to complex real-world problems;
• Engage independently and collaboratively in informed debates, discussion, and activities to extend and advance effective communication skills in a range of oral, written and digital modes;
• Act as responsible, ethical professionals and global citizens by applying awareness of social responsibility and professional integrity to interactions with other professionals and the wider community;
• Show evidence of skills and capabilities, as well as initiative and resourcefulness, necessary to make a valuable contribution to the professional workplace, and respond to changing industry needs;
• Recognise and apply cultural awareness and tolerance for diversity within team, community and workplace settings.
Engage with community groups and become an advocate for human rights and welfare, environmental and social justice, and personal agency. At UniSQ you will learn how to develop the best social outcomes for communities, and acquire the critical appraisal, communication and conflict resolution skills needed to deliver community welfare and social justice. The Social Justice and Entrepreneurship major within the Bachelor of Arts complements any field of study. It would make a suitable second major for students in law, environmental engineering, economics, history, business, international relations and education.
Recommended study pattern
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime, please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.
Award requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Diploma of Arts (after successful completion of 8 approved courses). Associate Degree of Arts (after successful completion of 16 approved courses)As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 24
How to apply
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Entry requirements
ATAR/Selection Rank + English Language Proficiency
Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Career opportunities
Graduates offer insights into health, community, industry, and a range of other social priorities related to social justice. Career outcomes include working in government, the private sector, and with communities in relation to policy and planning, community development, education, advocacy and the like.
Career outlook
- Community Workers:
- Unknown average
- Disabilities Services Officers:
- Unknown average
- Health and Welfare Services Managers:
- Over $120K
- Welfare Centre Managers:
- Unknown average
- Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers:
- $75K to $93K
- Youth Workers:
- Unknown average