Pursue a variety of career paths with this flexible combined program.
Choose studies in humanities, social sciences and business to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Combine complementary specialisations such as creative advertising and marketing or international studies and international business. Select from a range of subject areas: arts and social sciences studies are available in more than 20 specialisations, business courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by the School of Business. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor 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.
Choose studies in humanities, social sciences and business to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Combine complementary specialisations such as creative advertising and marketing or international studies and international business. Select from a range of subject areas: arts and social sciences studies are available in more than 20 specialisations, business courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by the School of Business. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
Majors
Arts majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling studies; creative advertising; creative writing; drama; development studies; e-media design; English; geography; graphic design; history; human services; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; journalism; justice studies; politics and international relations; psychology; public relations; sociology.
Business majors: accounting; applied marketing; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entries for 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 17 required courses: 1 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences Major (8 courses), 1 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences Minor (4 courses) and 3 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences electives.
- 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 7 required introductory level courses from the 15 required Business courses.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- 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 courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Business Law and Ethics
COR110 Consumer Behaviour
COR111 Services Marketing
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
9 required courses:
BUS101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS102 Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives
BUS103 International Marketing
BUS104 Brand Management
BUS105 How Animals Work: Form and Function
BUS106 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
BUS108 Communication and Thought
BUS211 Biodiversity and Ecology
BUS320 Animal Ecology Field Course
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business.
TOTAL UNITS 384