- Combine arts and science to suit your interests
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BA/BSc
QTAC code: 014001
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SA301
CRICOS code: 022808M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
With a flexible degree in arts and science you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.
In this program you choose studies in arts and social sciences, and science to develop a varied skill base and increase your career options. You can combine complementary specialisations such as human services and public health, or psychology and sport and exercise science. You have a diverse range of subject areas to choose from. Arts and social sciences studies are available in more than 20 specialisations. Science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by the faculty. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Majors
Arts majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; English; geography; graphic design; history; human services; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; journalism; justice studies; politics and international relations; psychology; public relations; sociology.
Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members / associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program Leader—Faculty of Arts and Business
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au
Program Leader—Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Professor Al Grenfell
Tel: +61 7 5459 4729
Email: AGrenfel@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 15 courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences, 15 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, and 2 core courses.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses in a combined degree to seven introductory level courses.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, including a minimum of 3 advanced (200 and 300 level). These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- Complete a Major and a Minor from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
- Complete a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses
Major (8 courses)
Select a Major from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Minor (4 courses)
Select a Minor for the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required course (1)
Major (8 courses)
Select a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Stuy Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- One (1) required course:
SCI110 Science Research Methods should be studied in Semester 1 - Two (2) core courses:
ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second Semester - Five (5) elective courses:
3 electives from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
2 electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Required course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCI110 |
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 | |||
| COR110 | |||
| COR111 |
Elective courses (5)
Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Year 2
- Four (4) courses from required majors:
2 courses from your chosen Communication or Social Sciences major
2 courses from your chosen Science, Health, Education and Engineering major - Two (2) courses from required minor
- Two (2) elective courses
Required major courses (4)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Select 2 courses from your chosen Science, Health, Education and Engineering major study area.
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Year 3
- Four (4) courses from required majors:
2 courses from your chosen Communication or Social Sciences major
2 courses from your chosen Science, Health, Education and Engineering major - Two (2) courses from required minor
- Two (2) elective courses
Major courses (4)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Select 2 courses from your chosen Science, Health, Education and Engineering major study area.
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 coded) elective courses from the Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Year 4
- Eight (8) courses from required majors:
4 courses from your chosen Communication or Social Sciences major
4 courses from your chosen Science, Health, Education and Engineering major
Major courses (8)
Select 4 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science, Health, Education and Engineering major study area.