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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

QTAC Code

014002 (FT) / 014003 (PT)

Award Abbreviation

BA/BSc

Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Total Units

384

Recommended Prior Study

English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry

OP/Rank for 2003 Entry

OP-15 / Rank-67

Fees

HECS / International

Contact

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Bruce Williams
Tel: +61 7 5430 2857
Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science
Tel: +61 7 5430 2886
Email: sciencefaculty@usc.edu.au

CRICOS Code

022808M

Program Overview

This combined program enables you to undertake studies in Arts, Social Sciences, and Science and to combine complementary specialisations such as community work and public health, environment and heritage and environmental science.

Career Outcomes

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 minor and majors chosen, opportunities exist in:

  • administration
  • applied sociology
  • biomedical research and education
  • biotechnology
  • community health
  • community services
  • design
  • ecotourism
  • environmental education
  • environmental health
  • environmental protection
  • government departments
  • heritage industry
  • languages
  • management
  • marketing
  • media
  • medical marketing
  • policy development
  • professional writing
  • public administration
  • publishing
  • regional planning
  • research
  • sport and exercise research
  • sports promotion
  • waste and pollution control
  • welfare services

Professional Membership

Depending on their study specialisations, graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies.

Program Structure

Core Courses

Code

Units

Title

2 required courses:

COR109

12

Communication and Thought

COR110

12

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship*

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Courses

Code

Units

Title

Choose 2 introductory courses from:

AUS100

12

Australian Spaces: Images of the Urban

AUS110

12

Sport and Leisure Issues

AUS120

12

The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies

AUS130

12

Gizmo: A Social History of Technology

CMN100

12

Critical Reasoning

ENP100

12

Environment and Society

INT100

12

International Politics: An Australian Perspective

INT140

12

An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

SCS100

12

Knowledge, Power and Society

SCS110

12

Society, Culture and Social Change

Plus - choose a major (8 courses) in one of the following areas:

Plus - choose 5 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
These 5 elective courses can be used to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major.

Faculty of Science Courses

Code

Units

Title

Choose 3 courses from:

SCI102

12

Biodiversity and the Environment

SCI103

12

Cell Biology

SCI104

12

Cell Metabolism

SCI105

12

Chemistry

SCI107

12

Physical Processes

SCI109

12

Environment and Health

SCI110

12

Research Design and Data Analysis

Plus - choose 12 advanced Science courses (200 and 300 level courses). The following areas are offered by the Faculty of Science:

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.

2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.

6. Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.

* Subject to final approval.

# Quota applies.

## Quotas apply to all Art and Design courses and preference will be given to students enrolled in BA(CBAD) and BA(Des&Comm).

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