Students gain essential knowledge and skills in critical thinking and analysis.
They can design a degree to suit personal interests and career ambitions by selecting a major and minor from discipline areas such as creative writing, development studies, e-media design, geography, history, justice studies, languages and psychology. The program is a strong base for further studies in education, law or honours.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
They can design a degree to suit personal interests and career ambitions by selecting a major and minor from discipline areas such as creative writing, development studies, e-media design, geography, history, justice studies, languages and psychology. The program is a strong base for further studies in education, law or honours.
Majors
A broad range of arts majors are available, including, social science, communication and languages (refer to the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences).
Career opportunities
Depending on major selected: applied sociology, community and welfare services, ecotourism, media, interpreting / translating (with further study), policy development, psychology (with further study), public administration, publishing, research, teaching (with further study).
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course.
- Complete a minimum of 1 major (8 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete a minimum of 1 minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete 11 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Major and Minor 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).
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major and minor.
- 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, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course (1)
1 core course:
COR109 Communication and Thought
Major courses (8)
Select a major (8 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Minor courses (4)
Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Elective courses (11)
Select 11 elective courses towards the required 288 units. Six of these courses may be selected from the School of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
TOTAL UNITS 288