Discover more about the influences that have shaped Australia from the past to present day.
You'll learn about the iconic images and identities, the major challenges and issues that make Australian culture and society unique.
Graduates can apply their knowledge in areas including tourism and hospitality, business and enterprise, politics, diplomacy, culture and the arts.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Corporate travel consultant
- Travel consultant
- Tourism and hospitality manager
- Tourism operations coordinator
- Policy adviser
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How you'll learn
In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Contemporary Australia
- Introduction to Aboriginal Studies
- Australian Popular Culture
- Australian Literature
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