Combine your love of science and the arts
A combined arts and science degree provides you with a strong scientific base and powerful communication talents. Choose from more than 20 specialisations in a wide range of areas including humanities, social sciences and science with the flexibility to tailor you own studies.
- 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.
- Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator.
- Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator.
A combined arts and science degree provides you with a strong scientific base and powerful communication talents. Choose from more than 20 specialisations in a wide range of areas including humanities, social sciences and science with the flexibility to tailor you own studies.
This degree is designed to build your scientific knowledge coupled with strong communication and critical thinking skills. When you graduate, you'll have diverse career choices in research institutes, planning agencies, public relations and management in industries related to technology, production and the environment.
In this program you will:
- Choose from a wide range of major and minors that spark your interests and ambitions - for example, combine your interests in community work and public health, environment and heritage and environmental science, and many more
- Earn two degrees in areas you're passionate about
- Develop a niche skill set that sets you apart from other graduates
- Gain work experience and make industry contacts through work-integrated learning courses
Majors
Arts majors: A broad range of arts majors are available from disciplines in social sciences, communication and languages. Please refer to Program Structure.
Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Mathematics.
Majors:
Sunshine Coast
Majors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English; Geography; History; International Studies; Japanese In-country (Major); Japanese Studies; Japanese In-country (Extended Major); Journalism; Psychology; Screen Media; Sociology; Sustainability - Society; Theatre and Performance
Online
Majors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English; Journalism; Screen Media
Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Arts courses
Introductory courses (2) 24 units
SCS130 Chemistry
SUS101 Urban Design & Town Planning Principles and Practice
Graduate courses (1) 12 units
Select one course (12 units) from:
CMN313 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
SCS300 Politics and the Media
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Criminology and Justice
- English
- Geography
- History
- International Studies
- Japanese In-Country
- Japanese Studies
- Japanese In-country (Extended Major) (144 units)
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Screen Media
- Sociology
- Sustainability - Society
- Theatre and Performance
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from your chosen minor study area:
- Behavioural Science
- Counselling Skills
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Criminology and Justice
- Development Studies
- English
- Environmental Geography
- Geospatial Analysis
- Global Environmental Politics
- History
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- International and Human Rights
- International Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism
- Music
- Screen Media
- Social Theory
- Sociology
- Sustainability
- Theatre and Performance
- Town Planning Studies
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100 Geographic Information Science and Technology
SCI102 Environmental Chemistry
SCI105 Leadership and Team Dynamics
SCI110 Foundations of Sustainability
SCI113 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
Developing courses (1) 12 units
PLUS select one course (12 units) from:
ANM203 Social Media
SCI202 Communication Campaign Planning
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:
Graduate courses (1) 12 units
PLUS select one course (12 units)from:
ENS330 International Community Development and Global Justice
ENS333 Indigenous Wellbeing Research
SCI302 Leadership and Team Dynamics
SRP301 Politics and the Media
WPL310 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
Elective course (2) 24 units
Select 2 elective courses (24units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a specified major or minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.
Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration.
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
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 16 (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.