• Program summary
• Program overview
• Career opportunities
• Special features
• Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
• Program structure
• Program requirements and notes
• Enquiries

Program summary

QTAC code: 014001
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BA/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SA301
CRICOS code: 022808M

Program overview

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science is designed to help you develop a wide skill-base that is applicable to a broad range of careers.

The flexible program structure allows you to choose courses from complementary arts and science areas. For example, you could study an environmental and planning studies major with courses in sustainability, or a human services major with courses in public health.

You will earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.

Career opportunities

Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities, which will vary depending on major and minor areas of study. For more careers information, refer to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science program descriptions.

Special  features

• a diverse range of arts courses brings creativity and innovation to more traditional scientific disciplines
• earn two degrees in four years of full-time study

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Systemic Physiology II
COR110 Molecular Biology
COR111 Science Research Methods

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses

Select a major (8 courses) from 1 of the following areas:

• 3D Design
• Australian Studies
• Communication Studies
• Counselling
• Creative Writinge-Media Design
• English
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Graphic Design
• History
• Human Services
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Journalism #
• Justice Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Relations #
• Social and Community Studies
• Sociology

Select a minor (4 courses) from 1 of the following areas:

• 3D Design
• Australian Studies
• Communication Studies
• Child Protective Practices
• Community Development
• Comparative Studies
• Counselling
• Creative Advertising
• Creative Writing
• e-media Design
• English
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Graphic Design
• History
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Justice Studies
• Legal Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Policy
• Public Relations
• Social and Community Studies
• Sociology

Plus select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses

1 required course:
SCI110 Exploring Business Research

Plus select a major from the following areas in the Faculty of Science, Health and Education:

• Biomedical Science
• Clinical Measurement
• Environmental Health
• Environmental Science
• Health Promotion
• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Sustainability

Plus select 6 elective courses including a minimum of 3 advanced (200 and 300 level) from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
2. This combined program requires the completion of 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses, 15 Science courses and 2 core courses.
3. A maximum of five introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined program. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined degree to seven introductory level courses.
4. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
5. Refer to the Academic Rules.
6. Refer to explanation of terms.
7. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
9. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

Program Leaders

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 
Professor Pam Dyer
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242
Email: dyer@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Dr Ipek Kurtboke
Tel: +61 7 5430 2819
Email: ikurtbok@usc.edu.au

# Quotas apply.

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