Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and
Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Recommended Enrolment Patterns
Program Summary
QTAC Code: 014001
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-18 / Rank-60
Award Abbreviation: BA/BSc
Degree Type: Undergraduate
Mode of Study: On Campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
Fee Type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic
fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total Units: 384
Recommended Prior Study: English, Maths and one or
more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS Code: 022808M
NEW STUDENTS: Selecting courses for 2006
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science is a combined program
that enables you to undertake studies in Arts, Social Sciences, and
Science.
In this degree you can develop a wide skill base with many career
opportunities, by combining complementary specialisations such as
community work and public health, environment and heritage and
environmental science, and more.
Career Opportunities
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on majors and minors chosen, opportunities may include administration, applied sociology, biomedical research and education, biotechnology, community health, community services, computer graphics, ecotourism, environmental education, environmental health, environmental protection, graphic design, languages, management, marketing, media, medical marketing, policy development, professional writing, public administration, publishing, regional planning, research, sport and exercise research, sports promotion, teaching, the heritage industry, waste and pollution control, and welfare services.
Program Structure
Core Courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Courses
Select a major (8 courses) from 1 of the following
areas:
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Australian and Cultural Studies
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Communication Studies
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Creative Writing #
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Environmental and Planning Studies
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Historical Studies
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Indonesian
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Italian
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Japanese
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Journalism #
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Politics and International Relations
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Public Relations #
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Social and Community Studies
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Sociology
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Studies in Art and Design #
Select a minor (4 courses) from 1 of the following
areas:
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Australian and Cultural Studies
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Communication Studies
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Counselling
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Creative Writing #
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Environmental and Planning Studies
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Historical Studies
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Indonesian
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Italian
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Japanese
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Politics and International Relations
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Public Relations #
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Social and Community Studies
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Sociology
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Studies in Art and Design #
Plus select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences
# Quotas apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education Courses
1 required course:
SCI110 Science Research
Methods
Plus select a major from the following areas in the
Faculty of Science, Health and Education:
Biomedical Science
Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Health Promotion
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Nutrition
Public Health
Sport and Exercise Science
Plus select 6 elective courses including a minimum
of 3 advanced (200 and 300 level) from the Faculty of Science,
Health and Education. These must not include NUR or EDU coded
courses.
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
- A maximum of five introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined program. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined degree to seven introductory level courses.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program Adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869; Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au