What's it really like to study at UQ?

Choosing your future path can be hard, especially when there are so many unknowns out there. Our students and teachers have joined forces to answer some questions about what it's really like to study their program at UQ.

• Agriculture and animal sciences
• Arts, humanities and social sciences
• Business and economics
• Communication, media and experience design
• Computer science and IT
• Engineering
• Education
• Environment
• Health and Medicine
• Science and mathematics

Agribusiness and agriculture

Genevieve, an agribusiness and agricultural sciences student, has teamed up with Associate Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz to discuss what it’s really like to study agribusiness and agriculture at UQ.

Ammar describes where he sees the industry headed and the skills students will need to meet the future, while Genevieve discusses the important experiences she is fostering outside the classroom.

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Arts

What kind of job can you get with an arts degree? What’s it really like to study a Bachelor of Arts at UQ?

Dr Sebastian Kaempf and Bachelor of Arts student, Giaan, discuss the enormous range of career possibilities available to arts graduates, what kind of skills are needed to succeed in the job market, and what a day in the life of an arts student is really like.

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Advanced humanities

Professor Alastair Blanshard and Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) student Amelia discuss the ins and outs of studying at UQ.

Amelia describes some of the most valuable skills she has learnt as part of her degree, as well as what she has learnt about herself outside the classroom, while Professor Blanshard explains how UQ is preparing students with the skills and confidence to thrive in a constantly changing world.

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Criminology

Get a personal perspective from current student, Beck, and Professor Lorraine Mazerolle about what it’s really like to study crime and justice.

Beck discusses the most valuable things she has learnt as part of her degree, as well as some insights she has learnt about herself, while Lorraine describes how the way students learn at UQ sets them up with the connections, skills, and confidence to become expert criminologists.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies

Informative, insightful, empowering. Majoring in Indigenous studies provides graduates with a rich, diverse range of career possibilities. 

Hear from Tracey Bunda, a Ngugi and Wakka Wakka woman and Professor of Indigenous Education at UQ, as she discusses the unique benefits of this major with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws student Sylvia Stuen-Parker.

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Music

There are several ways to study music at UQ, and plenty of opportunities for students in the School of Music to get hands-on experience. 

Hear from student Jamaine Wilesmith as he talks through what led him to record his first EP with UQ's own record label, Corella Recordings, and the support he received from his teachers and peers in order to make it happen.

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UQ Ventures

Did you know that UQ has a whole team dedicated to developing your entrepreneurial mindset and turning your big ideas into potential businesses?

Well, we do. It's called UQ Ventures.

Hear from two students, Tom Bizzell and Lara Berge, about their experiences across a variety of Ventures programs.

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Commerce

What exactly does studying commerce involve, and who might find it interesting? Jaanvi is a Bachelor of Commerce student here to answer all your most pressing questions about this degree.

Teaming up with her is Debbie, an accounting lecturer keen to shed some light on the extracurricular activities you can pursue in commerce, and the types of career outcomes you can expect as a graduate.

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Economics

Hear from 2 UQ economics graduates and a current student as they pinpoint the best things about studying economics at UQ, from exciting extracurricular opportunities to what's surprised them most about the study area.

Find out why economics is so important for solving global issues and shaping our future.

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Communication

Bachelor of Communication student Dianne discusses her experience at UQ with Associate Professor Nicholas Carah, Director of Digital Cultures and Societies.

Find out how this UQ program is more practical than you might expect, explore the career opportunities this field of study can lead to, and learn why studying communication can prepare you for the future – even if you don't know what the future looks like.

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Computer science

What does the day in the life of a computer science student look like? What kind of job can you get with a computer science degree? And how will UQ give you the skills you need to face the future, when you don’t know what the future looks like?

Holly is a UQ graduate working in cyber security and Professor Ryan Ko is Chair and Director of UQ Cyber Security. They’ve teamed up to answer some of your questions.

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Engineering

Discover what it’s really like to study engineering as one of our graduates, Tierney, comes back to UQ to chat all things engineering with Lecturer Dr Jiwon Kim.

Find out how Tierney’s degree prepared her for industry, and why skills such as resilience and problem solving are important to find the right solution to problems or challenges.

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Civil engineering

Join Caitlin, a civil engineering student, and Dr Joe Gattas, as they discuss what it’s really like to study civil engineering, and why employers value UQ so highly.

Learn how UQ’s engineering curriculum is designed hand-in-hand with industry partnerships, and how the skills students learn continue to evolve as the industry grows. Joe also shares the one piece of advice that will set you apart as a job candidate.

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Biomedical engineering

UQ biomedical engineering graduate, Talia Rose, uncovers what to expect from this fascinating major within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Learn the most challenging and fun parts of studying biomedical engineering, the types of extracurricular activities that will set you apart when you graduate, and the benefits of doing a dual degree.

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Health, sport and physical education

Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) student Isabelle, uncovers the benefits of studying this unique degree at UQ.

Discover the wealth of opportunities you’ll have to get hands on experience teaching HPE during your studies, and the journey you’ll take to becoming a qualified teacher.

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Environmental science

Find out what it’s really like to study environmental science at UQ. Join one of our students, Laura, as she sits down with environmental and marine science lecturer Associate Professor Ron Johnstone to discuss what it’s like to be a student, career opportunities and skills for success.

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Public health

Since COVID-19 hit, you’ve probably heard more about public health than ever before. But have you ever wondered what studying it might be like?

Hear from Associate Professor Simon Reid and public health student Bianca, as they discuss what it’s really like to study a public health degree, what kind of hands-on experiences students get, and what employers in the health industry are looking for in job candidates.

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Medicine

Doctor of Medicine student Prabasha Thilakaratne sits down with Associate Professor Margo Lane to discuss what life is really like as a medical student.

Find out what some of UQ's MD graduates are doing now, hear about a day in the life of a medical student, and learn what it takes to be a successful medical student and doctor in this diverse field.

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Nursing

Lecturer Dr Amanda Cottle-Quinn and Leon, a Bachelor of Nursing student, have teamed up to answer some common questions about studying nursing at UQ.

Amanda talks about the diverse careers her former students are enjoying, and Leon explains how he is learning that leadership, creativity, compassion and empathy are some of the most valuable skills he needs as a nurse.

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Exercise, sport and nutrition

What does a day in the life of an exercise, sport and nutrition student look like? What kind of job can you get with an exercise, sport and nutrition degree?

Laura is an exercise and nutrition sciences student and Paul Treschman is a lecturer in exercise, sport and nutrition.

They’ve teamed up to answer some of your questions and help you decide what’s right for you.

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Physiotherapy

Hear from two UQ students as they take you through the ins and outs of studying physiotherapy at UQ

Hussan is in his third year, while Annie is in her fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). They walk you through a typical day in the life of a UQ physiotherapy student, the challenges of studying in this area, and the skills they’ve learnt.

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Dentistry

Brothers and dental science students, Sean and Ryan, delve into studying dentistry at UQ.

Discover their personal motivators for undertaking the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours), what it’s like to study at UQ’s Herston campus, and the most interesting and unexpected things they’ve learnt about their field along the way.

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Clinical exercise physiology

Recent graduates, Luke and Mariella, shed some light on what you can expect as a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) student at UQ.

Find out what your relationship with your teachers will be like, what you might learn about yourself during your studies, and how you can use your knowledge and skills to help others.

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Exercise and sport sciences

Athlete and Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) student Carina talks about what it’s like to balance study with competing, and how UQ supports professional athletes.

Carina describes the feeling of elation when she can help others achieve their personal best, and how her studies have helped her develop a career path.

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Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) student, Samantha, outlines just how many places a pharmacy degree can take you.

Find out what you can specialise in, how the industry provides flexibility, what it’s like to study at the Dutton Park campus, and the types of placements you can undertake.

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Social work

Have you ever wondered if social work is the right career for you?

Join Heidi, a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) student, and Professor Karen Healy, Head of Social Work and Counselling, as they sit down to talk about Heidi’s UQ experience, the interesting ways the program prepares students to work with clients and the best advice Professor Healy has for those considering a career in social work.

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Psychology

Hear from UQ students and alumni to discover what they found most valuable about studying psychology.

Get an in-depth insight into what you can expect from a psychology degree at UQ, the types of opportunities you can get involved in during your studies and the reasons why students choose to pursue careers in this fascinating industry.

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Science

Join Jasper, a science student, and lecturer Professor Susan Rowland as they discuss what it’s really like to study science at UQ.

Learn about some of the diverse places science can take you, get a glimpse into the day of a UQ science student and hear about some of Jasper’s favourite lab sessions.

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Mathematics

What does life look like when you choose you study a maths degree?

Sean is a mathematics student and Dr Sara Davies is a Senior Lecturer in mathematics. They’ve teamed up to discuss the diverse job opportunities available to mathematicians, the most valuable skills Sean has learnt so far in his degree, and how Sean and Sara agree that communication is fundamental to succeeding as a student and professional.

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