Gain an advantage with two degrees in arts and science
A combined arts and science degree provides you with a strong scientific base and powerful communication talents. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. Earn two degrees in areas you’re passionate about in four years instead of six.
- 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.
A combined arts and science degree provides you with a strong scientific base and powerful communication talents. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. Earn two degrees in areas you’re passionate about in four years instead of six.
It’s your choice of more than 20 specialisations in a wide range of areas including humanities, social sciences and science. Combine your interests in community work and public health, environment and heritage and environmental science, and many more. Build your scientific knowledge coupled with strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Develop a niche skill set to set you apart from other graduates. Gain work experience and make industry contacts that could help you land a job through our Work Integrated Learning courses. You’ll have diverse career choices in research institutes, planning agencies, public relations and management in industries related to technology, production and environment. Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Majors
Arts majors: A broad range of arts majors are available from disciplines in social sciences, communication and languages.
Science and health majors: Animal Ecology; Biology; Biomedical Science; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Clinical Measurement; Environmental Science; Health Promotion; Mathematics; Microbiology; 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
Introductory courses (1)
COR109 Communication and Thought
Faculty of Arts, Business and Law courses
Major courses (8)
Select 8 courses from your chosen major study area:
- Australian Studies
- Comparative Studies
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology**
- Screen and Media Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability - Society
Minor courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen minor study area:
- Australian Studies
- Comparative Studies
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
- Screen and Media Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication and Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required courses (7)
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
PLUS select (1) course from either:
MTH100 Introduction to Mathematics
MTH102 Mathematics Foundations
PLUS select (1) course from either:
SET111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
OR select 1 introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
PLUS select (2) courses from:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
OR select 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, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering)
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course (COR109 Communication and Thought)
- Complete 1 major (8 courses) from the Arts majors listed below
- Complete 1 minor (4 courses) from the Arts minors listed below
- Complete 3 electives from the School of Communication and Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences
- Complete 15 courses (including the 7 required courses) and a major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Complete 1 elective from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or 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
- Register your selected major and/or minor
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 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
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan