Students pursue a variety of career paths with this flexible combined program.
They can choose studies in humanities, social sciences and science to develop a varied skills base and increase career options. Students combine complementary specialisations such as human services and public health. They can choose from a diverse range of subject areas: humanities and social science studies are available in a broad range of specialisations; science courses are drawn from any of the majors/minors offered by the faculty. Refer to 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.
They can choose studies in humanities, social sciences and science to develop a varied skills base and increase career options. Students combine complementary specialisations such as human services and public health. They can choose from a diverse range of subject areas: humanities and social science studies are available in a broad range of specialisations; science courses are drawn from any of the majors/minors offered by the faculty. 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; 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
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course, 1 elective course,15 courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences, and 15 courses (including the 7 required courses) from the Faculty of 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.
- 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 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 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.
Introductory courses (1)
COR109 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses
Major (8)
Select a Major from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Minor (4)
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 courses (7)
LFS100 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCI105 Mental Health and Wellbeing
SCI110 Community Development and Social Action
Plus select (1) course from either :
MTH100 Social Work Field Education 1
MTH102 Transition to Social Work Practice
Plus select (1) course from either:
SET111 Social Research
One (1) introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Plus select (2) courses from:
LFS112 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LFS122 Direct Practice Processes
SCI102 Critical Social Policy Analysis
SCI107 Social Work Field Education 2
SUS101 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
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).
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