Bachelor of Arts / Business
The ultimate program for choice if you’re looking for a combined arts and business degree. Tailor your studies by choosing majors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra year of study you will earn two degrees.
In this program you will:
- Gain hands-on experience through work placements
- Study overseas to broaden your horizons
- Combine your areas of interest in this flexible program
- Specialise in an area that interests you from a diverse range of majors
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Digital Futures Major unavailable at USC Sunshine Coast
First- and second-year courses offered at USC Moreton Bay. Limited Majors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 022805C
- UniSC program code
- AB301
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ACC106 Introduction to Economics
BUS101 Introduction to Management
BUS102 Introduction to Marketing
BUS104 Accounting for Business
BUS105 Introduction to Informatics
BUS108 Communication and Thought
SCS130 Business Law and Ethics
SUS101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Developing courses (2) 24 units
BUS203 Cell Biology
SCS225 Biodiversity and Ecology
Graduate courses (3) 36 units
BUS306 Chemistry
BUS320 Science Research Methods
SCS300 Discovering Science
PLUS select one course from:
BCI300 Introduction to Mathematics
BCI301 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen Arts major study area:
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Criminology and Justice
- English
- Geography
- History
- International Studies^
- Japanese Studies^
- Japanese In-country^
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Screen Media
- Sociology^
- Sustainability - Society
- Theatre and Performance^
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen Business major study area:
- Business Administration
- Digital Futures (Moreton Bay and online only)
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Elective course (2) 24 units
Select 2 developing or graduate level (200/300) elective courses (24 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 51.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 51.00 |
| Online | 51.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Program Requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 12 courses (144 units) of introductory level courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,642
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$97,600