Postgraduate Orientation

To complete your orientation, you need to do four things:

Read the info and watch the videos on this website to learn about resources, support and services available as you get started in HASS.
Register for your virtual information session on Thursday 30 July and ask questions about your degree structure and course choices.
Register for a group catch up to meet fellow students and explore campus. If you can't make it to campus we have online sessions available.
Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with HASS events.

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HASS is a large, multi-disciplinary Faculty with a broad academic profile, substantial research achievements and a commitment to public engagement. HASS has a wide range of degree offerings in communication, politics, social science, music, languages, philosophy and much more. The complementary nature of our disciplines attract a diverse cohort of over 8,000 students.

We are excited for you to join our vibrant and diverse community. Here in HASS you’ll discover new ways of thinking, have the chance to tap into an extensive network of great minds, and refine professional capabilities for your future career.

Thank you for choosing to study in HASS. We look forward to engaging with you within and outside the classroom, online and on campus.

Register for your virtual information session on Thursday 30 July to learn more about your degree structure and connect with your lecturers.

The HASS Student Administration team is offering academic advising sessions throughout Orientation Week between 2-4pm on Wednesday 29 July, Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July. Register for a virtual drop-in session or visit us in person at the Welcome Hub in the Great Court.

There are four dates in the UQ academic calendar that you need to put in your diary now:

First day of classes: Monday 3 August 2020
Last day to add a course for Semester 2: Friday 14 August 2020
Census date (last date to drop courses without financial penalty): Monday 31 August 2020
Last date to drop a course with no academic penalty: Friday 30 October 2020

Now that you’ve done that, check out these useful resources and services.

Get answers about your degree

Start by checking out the HASS Student Support website and our answers to the top questions asked by new students. Both are great resources for getting your head around your degree requirements and other opportunities within HASS.

HASS Faculty is made up of seven Schools that are responsible for teaching different disciplines. Both the Faculty and Schools have Student Administration teams who can answer your questions, specifically:

The Faculty deals with queries that are related to your overall degree, e.g. credit for previous study, academic progress, graduation, and approval for overseas study. Contact the Faculty.
The School deals with queries that are related to your specific courses, like class timetabling and allocations, placements, assessment submissions (including extensions), and School-based exams. Contact your School.

You also have access to a fantastic group of student representatives who work with committees, boards, and program coordinators to represent the needs of students in HASS. Get in touch with them if you have any concerns or questions - they’re here to help.

Get support for online learning

In Semester 2, 2020 we'll be teaching on campus and online in three delivery modes: External, Flexible and Internal.

External courses will deliver all learning online for the whole semester. There will be no in-person attendance required. External courses are available to all students. If you are overseas and you aren’t able to travel to Australia to study, you must select external courses.
Flexible courses will offer a blend of online and in-person learning activities, in accordance with Government COVID-19 restrictions.
Internal courses will require regular in-person attendance throughout the semester, in accordance with Government COVID-19 restrictions.

Many HASS courses will be offered in Flexible and External modes this Semester, but you need to check to make sure. Go to UQ Programs and Courses to find information about your courses, including the mode of study, course description, and Electronic Course Profile (or ECP).

This basically means that you will need to get comfortable with online learning. But don’t worry! The UQ Library has a great guide on how to study online.

Plan for overseas study

Thinking of going overseas during your degree? Although it’s hard to imagine that we’ll be able to travel given current circumstances, the world will open up again and you should be ready.

There are two main ways you can go overseas with HASS:

Do a short-term experience: These are short stints overseas during the semester break. Short-term experiences range from global volunteering to field trips to internships.
Find your own experience: In HASS we value your initiative to find immersive global experiences that help you develop your employability capabilities. If you find that perfect global experience, we’ll help you fund it through the HASS Globetrotters Grant.

Enhance your career prospects

During this next phase of study with HASS, make the most of the opportunities available to enhance your career prospects. Reflect and build on your strengths, extend your networking strategies, formulate an action plan to reach your professional goals, and continue to connect with industry.

We can help you do this. HASS offers a dedicated team - the Student Futures team - to help you make the most of your uni experience. Get in touch with the team at studentfutures@hass.uq.edu.au to explore opportunities for career mentoring and advice, leadership development, volunteering and much more.

In need of a job, internship or work experience? Student Hub is an incredible online database of workshops, jobs and volunteering opportunities that is only accessible to UQ students.

We are all aware of the importance of building our networks, so make the most of being part of the HASS community. Throughout your degree, you’ll have the chance to connect with researchers, alumni, industry partners and fellow students.

REGISTER HERE to explore the campus, meet your peers, and learn more about your journey ahead. These one-hour HASS Social Connect sessions will be held between 3-4pm on Wednesday 29 July, Thursday 30 July, Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August. If you can't make it to campus we have online sessions available each day.

Please remember that all members of the UQ community are required to respect and follow social distancing to ensure the campus is a safe place for everyone. Keep track of updates on the UQ Community COVID-19 Advice webpage.

Settle into Brisbane

A double welcome to you if you just arrived at UQ and in Brisbane! As you get your bearings, make sure to check out the many services available to you, including access to student advisors, activities to help you settle into Brisbane, and English language support.

In HASS, our Senior Manager for International Services - Majella Ferguson - is always keen to hear from you and help with adjusting to life in Brisbane.

Get Involved

There are so many ways to get involved at UQ. Start by getting onto our social media:

The Notice HASS Facebook page is where you’ll get a heads up when new events and opportunities are happening around HASS.
The uqhasslife Instagram is run by HASS students and is the place to go for study hacks, uni advice, and talking to your student reps.
The UQ Humanities and Social Sciences LinkedIn page is where you can find info about the future of work and connect with industry professionals.

Consider joining a student club and society. With more than 200 clubs on offer, we guarantee you’ll find people with the same passions and interests as you!

Get involved with HASS straight away through our volunteering program. Help organise events while meeting other amazing HASS students. Applications are open now!

HASS Orientation Online Program Sessions

We are excited for you to join our vibrant and diverse community. This semester, all orientation program information sessions will be conducted online via Zoom.

HASS Social Connect Activities

As part of the Semester 2 2020 orientation program, we are running small on campus and online social activities led by our brilliant HASS Volunteers team.

HASS Online Advising Sessions

As part of the Semester 2 2020 orientation program, we are running online student advising sessions via Zoom throughout O-Week (Wed-Fri).

About Orientation

Welcome to HASS

Learn About Your Degree