Pursue a variety of career paths with this flexible combined program.
Choose studies in humanities, social sciences and science to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Combine complementary specialisations such as human services and public health or psychology and sport and exercise science. Choose from a diverse range of subject areas: humanities 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. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
- 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 science to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Combine complementary specialisations such as human services and public health or psychology and sport and exercise science. Choose from a diverse range of subject areas: humanities 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. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Majors
Arts majors: 3D design; Australian 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.
Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 15 courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences, 15 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, and 2 core courses.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory School of Communication and School of 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, Education and Engineering courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, including a minimum of 3 advanced (200 and 300 level). These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- Complete a Major and a Minor from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
- Complete a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- 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.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses
Major (8 courses)
Select a Major from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Minor (4 courses)
Select a Minor for the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required course (1)
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Major (8 courses)
Select a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.