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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business

Combine creativity with business savvy

A combined arts and business degree gives you ultimate choice. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra year of study you will earn two degrees.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
022805C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2019
A$23,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$92,800
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 016001
  • Moreton Bay From 2020
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
AB301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2019
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
32
Total units
384

A combined arts and business degree gives you ultimate choice. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra year of study you will earn two degrees.

If you are interested in language, psychology or politics you can combine them in this flexible program. Or you can specialise in an area that interests you from a diverse range of majors.

Gain an advantage over other graduates with a combined program and take your pick from a huge range of careers.

In this program you will:

  • Gain hands-on experience through work placements.
  • Make industry contacts.
  • Study overseas to broaden your horizons.
  • Take your pick from a range of careers.
Majors

A broad range of arts majors are available, refer to the Bachelor of Arts for further details.

Business majors: Accounting; Economics; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.

Career opportunities

Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.

Membership

Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.

Program structure

Core course (1) 12 units

COR109

Bachelor of Arts courses
Major courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses (48 units) from your chosen minor study area:

Elective courses (3) 36 units

Select 3 developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) elective courses (36 units) from the School of Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences.

Bachelor of Business courses
Required courses (8) 96 units

BUS101
BUS102
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
BUS203
BUS320

Elective courses (7) 84 units

Select 7 developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) elective courses (84 units) from the USC Business School.

Elective course (1) 12 units

Select 1 elective (100, 200 or 300) level course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. 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:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • 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
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.