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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Gain an advantage with two degrees in arts and science

A combined arts and science degree provides you with a strong scientific base and powerful communication talents. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. Earn two degrees in areas you’re passionate about in four years instead of six.

CRICOS code
022808M
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$11,100
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$88,800
Footnotes
  • 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 2023 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 014001
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
SA301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Fee type 2016
  • What will I pay?
Total units
384

A combined arts and science degree provides you with a strong scientific base and powerful communication talents. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. Earn two degrees in areas you’re passionate about in four years instead of six.

It’s your choice of more than 20 specialisations in a wide range of areas including humanities, social sciences and science. Combine your interests in community work and public health, environment and heritage and environmental science, and many more. Build your scientific knowledge coupled with strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Develop a niche skill set to set you apart from other graduates. Gain work experience and make industry contacts that could help you land a job through our Work Integrated Learning courses. You’ll have diverse career choices in research institutes, planning agencies, public relations and management in industries related to technology, production and environment. Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.

Majors

Arts majors: A broad range of arts majors are available, including social science; communication and languages.

Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; microbiology; public health; sustainability.

Career opportunities

Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.

Membership

Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.

Program structure

Introductory courses (1)

COR109 Medicinal Organic Chemistry

Arts majors and minors
Major courses (8)

Select 8 courses from your chosen major study area:

Minor courses (4)

Select 4 courses from your chosen minor study area:

Elective courses (3)

Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication and Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required courses (7)

LFS100 Medical Microbiology
SCI105 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
SCI110 Molecular Biotechnology

Plus select (1) course from either :

MTH100 Microbial Pathogenesis
MTH102 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Plus select  (1) course from either:

SET111 Advanced Haematology
One (1) introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Plus select (2) courses from:

LFS112 Medical Biochemistry
LFS122 Principles of Nutrition
SCI102 Nutritional Biochemistry
SCI107 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SUS101 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

OR 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Major (8)

Select a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

Elective course (1)

Select 1 elective course 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

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 1 core course (COR109 Analytical Sciences)
  • Complete 1 major (8 courses) from the Arts majors listed below.
  • Complete 1 minor (4 courses) from the Arts minors listed below.
  • Complete 3 electives from the School of Communication and Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences.
  • Complete 15 courses (including the 7 required courses) and a major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Complete 1 elective from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
  • Complete no more than 7 introductory level (100 coded) courses from the 15 required School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses.
  • Complete no more than 7 introductory level (100 coded) courses from the 15 required Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses.
  • Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course.
  • Register your selected Majors and Minors with your Faculty.
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.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.