Students choose studies in humanities, social sciences and business to develop a varied skill base and increase career options.
They can combine complementary specialisations such as creative advertising and marketing or international studies and international business. Students can select from a range of subject areas: arts and social sciences studies are available in a broad range of specialisations; business courses are drawn from any of the majors/minors offered by the School of Business.
- 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.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
They can combine complementary specialisations such as creative advertising and marketing or international studies and international business. Students can select from a range of subject areas: arts and social sciences studies are available in a broad range of specialisations; business courses are drawn from any of the majors/minors offered by the School of Business.
Majors
Arts majors: A broad range of arts majors are available, including social science; communication and languages.
Business majors: accounting; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; tourism, leisure and event management.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course
- Complete 1 major (8 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete 1 minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete 3 electives from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete 8 required Business courses
- Complete 7 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business
- Complete 1 elective from either Faculty
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required School of Communication or School of Social Sciences courses.
- Complete no more than the 6 required introductory level courses from the 15 required Business courses.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including the core course.
- 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).
- 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 core course:
COR109 Teacher as Researcher
School of Communication and School of Social Sciences
Major courses
Select 8 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses
Select 4 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses
Select 3 advanced level elective courses the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
School of Business
Required courses
8 required courses:
BUS101 Using Data for Learning
BUS102 Internship
BUS104 Communication and Thought
BUS105 Animal Ecology Field Course
BUS106 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
BUS108 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
BUS203 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
BUS320 Cell Biology
Elective courses
Select 7 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business.
Select 1 elective from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384