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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

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.

CRICOS code
022808M
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
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 location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 014001
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
SA301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
384

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 courses from the 15 required School of Communication and School of Social Sciences courses.
  • Complete no more than 7 introductory level courses from the 15 required Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses.
  • Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level 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 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).
  • 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.
Core course (1)

1 core course:
COR109 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Cell Biology
SCI110 Chemistry

Plus select (1) course from either :

MTH100 Science Research Methods
MTH102 Introduction to Mathematics

Plus select  (1) course from either:

SET111 Mathematics Foundations
One (1) introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Plus select (2) courses from:

LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Human Physiology
SCI102 Human Anatomy
SCI107 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Physics

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).

TOTAL UNITS 384

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Total units: 384