Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BA/BSc
QTAC code: 014001
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SA301
CRICOS code: 022808M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Combine arts and science to suit your interests
• Earn two degrees in only four years
• Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities

With a flexible degree in arts and science you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.

In this program you choose studies in arts and social sciences, and science to develop a varied skill base and increase your career options. You can combine complementary specialisations such as human services and public health, or psychology and sport and exercise science. You have a diverse range of subject areas to choose from. Arts and social sciences studies are available in more than 20 specialisations. Science courses are drawn from any of the majors/minors offered by the faculty.

Majors

Arts majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; English; geography; graphic design; history; human services; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; journalism; justice studies; politics and international relations; psychology; public relations; sociology.

Science and health majors: biomedical science; biotechnology; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; nutrition; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.

Career opportunities

See separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 15 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 15 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, and 2 core courses.
• Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required Arts and Social Sciences courses. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined degree to seven introductory level courses.
• Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required Science, Health and Education courses.
• Complete 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, including a minimum of 3 advanced (200 and 300 level). These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
• Register your selected Majors and Minors 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.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 core courses - ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second Semester

Select 2 core courses from:

Required courses: (1)

Elective courses: (5)
Select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Year 2

Major courses: (4)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences Major study area.
Select 2 courses from your chosen Science, Health and Education Major study area.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences Minor study area.

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Year 3

Major courses: (4)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences Major study area.
Select 2 courses from your chosen Science, Health and Education Major study area.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences Minor study area.

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Year 4

Major courses: (8)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences Major study area.
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science, Health and Education Major study area.

TOTAL UNITS 384

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

Program Leaders

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Dr Ipek Kurtboke
Tel: +61 7 5430 2819
Email: ikurtbok@usc.edu.au

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