Create a combined arts and business degree that works for you
A combined arts and business degree gives you ultimate choice. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra years study you earn two degrees. Have a strong interest in business and want to combine that with a language, psychology or politics? Our combined arts and business program gives you this flexibility. Gain work experience and make industry contacts that could help you land a job through our Work Integrated Learning courses. You’ll also have opportunities to live and study overseas and earn credit towards your degree as part of the Study Overseas program. Gain an advantage over other graduates with a combined program and take your pick from a huge range of careers.
- 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.
A combined arts and business degree gives you ultimate choice. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra years study you earn two degrees. Have a strong interest in business and want to combine that with a language, psychology or politics? Our combined arts and business program gives you this flexibility. Gain work experience and make industry contacts that could help you land a job through our Work Integrated Learning courses. You’ll also have opportunities to live and study overseas and earn credit towards your degree as part of the Study Overseas program. Gain an advantage over other graduates with a combined program and take your pick from a huge range of careers.
Majors
A broad range of arts majors are available, refer to the Bachelor of Arts for further details.
Business majors: accounting; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; supply chain management; 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
Core course (1)
COR109 Human Services Placement 2
Bachelor of Arts courses
Complete no more than 5 introductory level (100 coded) courses of the 15 required Bachelor of Arts courses.
Major courses (8)
Select 8 courses from your chosen major study area:
- Australian Studies
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Screen and Media Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability - Society
Minor courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen minor study area:
- Australian Studies
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
- Screen and Media Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses the School of Communication and Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences.
Bachelor of Business courses
Required courses (8)
BUS101 Working With Children, Youth and Families
BUS102 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
BUS104 Community Development and Social Action
BUS105 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
BUS106 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
BUS108 Indigenous Australia and the State
BUS203 Social Research
BUS320 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level (200/300 coded) elective courses from the School of Business.
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with your Faculty.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.