Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

2021 Changes for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science

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We have recently completed a review of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) and have made some changes to these programs which impact the BA/BSocSc dual for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.

Some of the changes were made to standardise aspects of UQ undergraduate programs, including the unit-value of Majors. Other changes were made to ensure that we have a sustainable suite of program, plan and course offerings.

When viewing the  2020 BA course list or 2020 BSocSc course lists on the Programs and Courses website, you can change which year you are viewing using the dropdown box near the top right of the list to compare the 2021 BA/BSocSc with the pre-2021 program.

The changes that have been made to this program will affect students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. 

As a continuing student, your choice of plans (Minors, Majors, Extended Majors) will determine to what extent you are affected by these changes. Please be assured that if you remain in your pre-2021 dual degree program you will be able to complete the combination of plans you have commenced.

We are here to provide you with some further detail to guide your enrolment decisions and to help you plan your enrolment for 2021.

Please read the information below carefully and consider the option that is best for you. If you decide you would like to change to the 2021 program for Semester 1, 2021, you will need to submit a program change request in your mySI-net account by 12 February 2021 (program change requests open 4 December 2020).

  1. What is changing in 2021 for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science?
  2. What does this mean for continuing students?
  3. Which BA plans will no longer be offered in 2021, and how do I complete a discontinued plan?
  4. My plan course list has changed, what do I do?
  5. I am thinking of changing to the 2021 BA/BSocSc dual program. What should I consider?
  1. How do I apply to change to the 2021 BA/BSocSc dual program?
  2. Frequently asked questions
  3. I still have questions. Who can I talk to?
  4. Key dates to remember

8. I still have questions. Who can I talk to?

If you have any questions about the information you have read, including how to apply to change to the 2021 program, you can talk to a Student Administration team member in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

On campus
You can visit us in the HASS Faculty office E207 (Forgan Smith Building 1).
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am – 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am – 12:00pm
 
Phone
Call us at +61 (07) 3365 1333
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am – 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am – 12:00pm

Please note we cannot provide specific enrolment advice at the counter or over the phone, but we can answer general questions about the changes to HASS undergraduate programs for 2021.

Email
If you have specific questions about your enrolment once you have completed your progression check and planned your 2021 enrolment, you can email the Student Administration team. 

Due to the large number of undergraduate students we will be assisting and supporting over the next few months, please allow at least two weeks for a response. Outline all questions and attach your completed progression check to your email, as this will assist us in responding to your specific situation as soon as possible. 

What next?

You can continue to revise and update your Semester 1, 2021 enrolment until Friday 5 March 2021.

From 1 February 2021 you will be able to enrol in mySI-net in courses for Semester 2, 2021. Please refer to 'Preparing to study in Semester 2, 2021' for advice on modes of delivery for your courses.

For all important dates for your enrolment please review the 2021 Academic Calendar.