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Solomon Islands, Undergraduate Field Trip July 2023

EOIs Sought from our current Undergraduate students – due 31st January 2023.

Academics from the School of Social Science will lead a field trip to Solomon Islands for 20 undergraduate students from 5 – 19 July 2023* funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s New Colombo Plan Mobility Projects.

ARCS2060 Archaeology field school 2023

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST from Undergraduate students studying Archaeology at the School of Social Science.

The Archaeology Field School will run for one week from Sunday 18 June until Sunday 25 June 2023.

UQ Summer and Winter Research Scholarships

The UQ Research Scholarship Program provides UQ students with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the University’s leading academics and researchers.

Undergraduate Study

By studying humanities and social sciences you will learn to think differently and use your understanding to shape the future you want for yourself and your world, whatever career you pursue. Take the opportunity to explore your ideas and find your passion and purpose.

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Bachelor of Science

Honours

Honours focuses on developing and consolidating the knowledge and skills students acquire during undergraduate study. By completing honours, you demonstrate to employers your reliability and capacity for independent work.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Postgraduate Study

If you’re ready for a new direction or want to specialise, UQ’s choices for postgraduate programs can diversify or deepen your knowledge and experience.

Cyber Security
Development Practice
Museum Studies

Higher Degree Research

A research higher degree involves in-depth study and commitment to understand existing information or to develop new data or ideas. You can undertake a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor Philosophy (PhD) within the School of Social Science. These programs require you to think and investigate your chosen area in great depth. The processes and research you conduct will result in new knowledge you can contribute to this field of thought.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

As you will see from our various disciplinary offerings, we provide a comprehensive range of courses, with students being able to move seamlessly from undergraduate to honours to masters or doctoral studies.

With over 30 academic and adjunct staff and 70 research higher degree students, the School provides an atmosphere of encouragement and support for research activity and intellectual growth of its members.

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To find out more about applications or our programs, email student.socsci@uq.edu.au.

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