Simultaneously build a strong scientific grounding 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. Graduate with 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
Develop a niche skill set that sets you apart from other graduates
Gain work experience and make industry contacts through work-integrated learning courses
Sunshine Coast, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 26,400
IELTS: 6
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Introductory courses (7) 84 units
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCI113 Discovering Science
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
Developing courses (1) 12 units
Select one course (12 units) from:
ANM203 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select one course (12 units) from:
BCI300 Work Integrated Learning Project
SCS300 Social Sciences and Humanities Project
PLUS select one course (12 units) from:
ENS330 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
ENS333 Special Field Studies Topic
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
SRP301 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen Arts 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
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen Science major study area:
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Ecology
Mathematics
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from your chosen Arts minor study area:
Behavioural Science
Counselling Skills
Creative Writing and Publishing
Criminology and Justice
English
Geography
Geospatial Analysis
Global Environmental Politics
History
Indigenous Studies
International and Human Rights
International Studies
Japanese Studies
Journalism
Music
Screen Media
Social Theory
Sociology
Sustainability
Theatre and Performance
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
English Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$26,400
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