Share your love of outdoor recreation and nature with others.
Program offered from Semester 1 2017
- 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.
Program structure
Introductory courses (4)
COR109 Introduction to Informatics
OES100 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
OES101 Communication and Thought
SPX102 Foundations of Australian Law A
Health and Physical Education major (8)
OES240 Criminal Law and Procedure A
OES300 Introduction to Economics
OES301 Foundations of Australian Law B
PUB104 Criminal Law and Procedure B
SPX101 Introduction to Marketing
SPX222 Accounting for Business
SPX361 Torts A
SPX362 Introduction to Management
* Not offered until Semester 2, 2018, subject to final approval
Minor courses (4)
Biology**
Chemistry**
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematical Studies
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering)
**Biology minor and Chemistry minor students must use an elective course to complete a prerequisite, in their first year of study.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in program structure
- Complete no more then 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
- Complete 25 days Outdoor Environmental Fieldwork on Fraser Island and other natural environments on the Sunshine Coast
In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
- Travel to attend field education placements
- A Blue Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Students will need to be aware of the physical components and location requirements of the program. If you have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect your potential participation in some of the practical components of the program, you are invited to discuss your options with the program coordinator
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)