- Develop knowledge in humanities with appeal in a range of employment sectors
- Choose a major from over 20 specialisations to develop skills in specific areas of interest
- Complete an additional year of study to earn a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts
Award abbreviation: BA
QTAC code: 011001
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR301
CRICOS code: 022806B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible program that allows studies in a wide variety of specialisations in arts, humanities and social sciences.
In this program you gain a broad, versatile education, and learn skills in critical thinking and analysis that are essential to many careers. You choose from a variety of discipline areas, enabling you to design a degree to suit your personal interests and career ambitions. The program also provides a basis for entry into an education degree and is a springboard to postgraduate study.
Majors
Arts majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling studies; creative advertising; creative writing; 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.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major selected, applied sociology, community and welfare services, ecotourism, journalism, media, multimedia design, interpreting / translating (with further study), policy development, psychology (with further study), public administration, public relations, publishing, research, teaching (with further study).
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members / associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete at a minimum 1 major (8 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete at a minimum 1 minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
- Complete 10 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Major and Minor 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).
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major and minor.
- 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, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Major courses (8)
Select a major (8 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Minor courses (4)
Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Elective courses (10)
Select 10 elective courses towards the required 288 units. Six of these courses may be selected from the School of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Arts Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- Four (4) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen major study area.
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
- Four (4) elective courses from from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen major study area.
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area.
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen major study area.
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area.
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288