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Leaving your degree early?

The University values the effort that students make to achieve their study goals. We also understand that unexpected or extenuating circumstances can interrupt original study plans. In this case, students may be able to graduate with a Diploma, relevant to their most recent program enrolment.

Graduating with a Diploma provides students who choose to exit their Bachelor's program early an accredited qualification from UniSC, based on their study progress.

Eligibility to graduate with a Diploma

Students must have:

  • successfully completed 96 units or more degree level courses and not be able to continue with their Bachelor's degree program; and
  • completed at least 48 units at USC; and at least 48 units within the relevant discipline.

Students can reapply to resume their Bachelor's Award program at any stage after graduating with a Diploma.

Request for assessment

If you believe you are eligible and would like to be considered, please complete the Request for Diploma Assessment form to request assessment for eligibility to graduate with a Diploma

Still not sure?

If you would like more information about your future options, please contact Student Central.

Diplomas by program

Degree(s) Qualification
All degrees offered in the USC Business School Diploma in Business Studies (BU102)
Bachelor of Laws Diploma in Legal Studies (AR102)
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Diploma in Criminology and Justice Studies (AR103)
All degrees offered in the School of Social Sciences, excluding Bachelor of Arts Diploma in Social Studies (AR104)
Bachelor of Arts Diploma in Arts Studies (AR105)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Journalism
Diploma in Communications Studies (AR106)
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Creative Writing
Bachelor of Serious Games
Diploma in Creative Industries Studies (AR107)
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Design and Communication
Bachelor of Design and Marketing
Diploma in Design Studies (AR108)
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nutrition
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
All degrees offered in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Diploma in Health Studies (SC101)
All degrees offered in the School of Science and Engineering, excluding Bachelor of Science Diploma in Technology Studies (SC102)
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bachelor of Sports Studies
Diploma in Exercise Studies (SC103)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Science
Diploma in Science Studies (SC104)