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YOUR TIME TO SHINE
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When you study at USC, you become
part of a university that invests in
you. Our students are at the heart of
everything we do – which is why our
students and graduates are some of the
happiest in Queensland.
Shine a light on your future with relevant, up-to-date
course content and the hands-on skills you’ll need to
make an impact in your field. As a USC student, you’ll learn
from nationally recognised lecturers, work with cutting-
edge technologies and be personally supported by real
relationships with your teachers and peers.
You’ll also be encouraged to challenge convention, to
pursue excellence and to transform the world around you.
Whether your passion is creativity or science, business or
the environment, designing infrastructure or helping to
shape the next generation – choose to rise, and shine.
Opportunity. Everywhere.Whether it’s practical work experience or the chance to pursue a lifelong passion, to connect with your community or to travel, we’re here to help you realise every opportunity.
FAST FACTS 8
study locations across Australia
Students from over
70different countries
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CAREER-FOCUSED LEARNINGNo matter what kind of future you’re looking for, you can find it at USC. Our programs offer the choice and flexibility you need to get started on your career goal, whatever it may be.
Our approach to learning is hands-on, with lots of opportunities to engage with your lecturers and fellow students on campus.
HANDS-ON TRAININGUSC programs include a strong focus on the core skills you’ll need in the future workplace. No matter what you study, you’ll learn to communicate well, solve problems and think creatively. All programs include practical experience and internships.
A FIVE-STAR STUDENT EXPERIENCEEvery student matters to us, which is why we’re rated one of Australia’s best universities for overall student experience.
USC students come from diverse backgrounds but share the same goals: to discover their future path, to become the best they can be, and to make their mark on the world.
Source: Good Universities Guide Source: Good Universities Guide Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey (QILT) *Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings
WORLD-READY GRADUATESAs one of the world’s top 150 young universities,* we’re not limited by tradition or old ways of thinking. We encourage our students to challenge convention and to always ask the next question.
FLEXIBLE STUDY LOCATIONSNo matter where you are, there’s a USC experience close to you. We offer flexible study options at a network of locations across coastal South East Queensland. Some programs let you complete your first year closer to home, then transition to another campus to finish your degree.
A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CULTUREWe are committed to unlocking innovation and helping every student reach their full potential. Alongside their studies, our students excel in sport, music, entrepreneurship, performing arts, social change and more. We encourage and support high achievers through initiatives such as the USC High Performance Sport Program, which helps athletes achieve sporting and academic excellence.
GROUND-BREAKING FACILITIESUSC is home to some of the most advanced learning facilities in Australia, including simulated nursing and paramedic labs, advanced engineering technologies, and a state-of-the-art CAVE2TM 3D visualisation studio.
A LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITYWe’re proud to have some of the most environmentally sustainable campuses in Australia, and we work hard to take care of our beautiful natural spaces.
Our commitment to sustainability extends through our operations and academic offerings and into contributions to enhancing social, economic and environmental sustainability across the region and beyond.
A VISION FOR THE FUTUREAt USC, we are working to create a better future for our communities. We are committed to promoting the values of scholarship, discovery, sustainability, engagement, social justice and integrity.
From climate change adaptation to regional healthcare, renewable energy to young driver safety, our students and researchers tackle problems that directly impact our regions.
As a USC student, you’ll be part of a community that drives innovation and helps to build better lives.
5 stars
TEACHING QUALITY
13 years in a row
87%of USC graduates employed
within four months of finishing their degree.
5 STARSin social equity, overall
experience, skills
development, student
support, learning resources.
USC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians
of the lands and waters upon which the University’s
campuses are located. We acknowledge their continuing
connections to country and pay our respects to Elders
past, present and emerging.
ContentsUSC locations and campus facilities 3
Admission pathways 6
Steps to study at USC 8
Fees and scholarships 9
Support 10
Study overseas 11
Meeting USC subject prerequisites: 2021 and beyond (OP to ATAR) 12
Study options explained 13
Study options
Business, IT and Tourism 14
Creative Industries, Design and Communication 16
Education 18
Engineering and Science 20
Health, Nursing and Sport Sciences 22
Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences 26
Law and Criminology 28
Life at USC 30
Need help deciding what to study? 31
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Published by the University of the Sunshine Coast January 2019. Information contained in this publication was correct at the time of publishing; however the University reserves the right to alter any program/course, procedure or fee. Prospective students should check for any amendments before submitting an application. For the most up-to-date information visit usc.edu.au. University of the Sunshine Coast is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. CRICOS Provider number: 01595D © University of the Sunshine Coast 2019
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USC Moreton Bay campus. Opens in 2020.USC is building Australia’s newest university campus in the heart of Moreton Bay. Opening at
Petrie in 2020, the campus will offer world-class study opportunities for the region.
STUDY AT USC MORETON BAYFrom Semester 1, 2020 you’ll be able to study almost 50 undergraduate programs including business, engineering, nursing, education and psychology. New degrees will be added in 2021 and 2022.
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of students and graduates from Moreton Bay to the USC community.
THE CAMPUSUSC Moreton Bay is being built on the site of the former Petrie Paper Mill, two minutes south of the Petrie town centre. For its traditional owners, the site has long been a place of learning, and it will once again become a centre of education and knowledge in the region.
STAGE ONE – OPENS IN 2020Stage One is a state-of-the-art facility that has been purpose-designed for the future of university teaching and learning. With more than 16,000 square metres of floor space over three levels, it includes:
• $10 million worth of technology, including simulation facilities, engineering facilities, and a makerspace
• a 400-seat lecture theatre for teaching and community events
• a core commitment to renewable energy
FUTURE STAGESThe wider USC Moreton Bay precinct will be the anchor of The Mill at Moreton Bay, a vibrant civic, cultural and business precinct planned by Moreton Bay Regional Council and expected to be completed by 2036.
STAY UP TO DATEFor the latest on the campus, events and study opportunities at USC Moreton Bay, visit usc.edu.au/moretonbay and sign up for email updates.
A full range of undergraduate programs
2-minute walk from Petrie train station, connecting to the Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula rail lines
Located on the Petrie to Kippa-Ring Shared path, with showers and secure bike storage facilities
Easy access from Gympie Road and the Bruce Highway
Cafes, shops, cultural events and sporting facilities
USC CABOOLTURE
USC MORETON BAY
USC SOUTHBANK
USC GYMPIE
USC FRASER COAST
USC SUNSHINE COAST
USC LOCATIONS
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Take a virtual tour of our Sunshine Coast campus usc.edu.au/tour
With a network of locations across coastal South East
Queensland, you’ll have the flexibility to choose a study location that works
for you. Some degree programs let you complete your first year closer to
home, then transition to another campus to finish your degree.
Travel distances from USC Sunshine CoastUSC Fraser Coast 2hr 30min USC Gympie 1hr USC Caboolture 30min USC Moreton Bay 40min USC SouthBank 1hr 10min
USC Sunshine Coast
Choose from more than 100 undergraduate programs and study in some of Australia’s most innovative learning and visualisation facilities.
The campus includes the 3D CAVE2TM visualisation studio, simulated nursing and paramedic labs, specialised computer, science, manufacturing and design labs, nationally accredited sport science labs, and a range of interactive digital learning spaces.
90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
A short walk from three private student accommodation complexes
Free and paid student parking
Regular Translink bus services to and from campus. Free USC Express Shuttle service between some USC study locations and major transport hubs during teaching weeks.
Secure bike stations with parking, lockers, repair kits, showers and toilet facilities
Cafes and bookshop
High Performance Sport Precinct with pool, gym, athletics track and USC stadium, home to the Sunshine Coast Lightning netball team
USC Fraser Coast
Study in the heart of Hervey Bay, with easy access to USC’s K’gari Research and Learning Centre on Fraser Island.
Facilities include interactive learning technologies, simulated nursing wards, specialist science laboratories, a student library, a makerspace, collaborative study areas and computer labs.
Full degree programs in animal ecology, business, commerce, human services, nursing and education. You can also study first-year courses from a range of other USC programs and then complete your degree at USC Sunshine Coast.
161 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay
A short walk from the Hervey Bay CBD
Easily accessible by car and bicycle
Regular Wide Bay Transit bus services between campus and all major shopping centres and suburbs of Hervey Bay and Maryborough
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We’re also creating unique learning environments and
opportunities for our students to contribute to new knowledge,
at locations like the Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine
Coast Mind and Neuroscience – Thompson Institute, and USC’s
K’gari Research and Learning Centre.
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USC Gympie
Located in beautiful natural surrounds, USC Gympie connects to USC Sunshine Coast via a daily shuttle bus.
Campus facilities include interactive learning technologies, collaborative study areas and computer labs.
Full degree programs in nursing and education. You can also study first-year courses from a range of other USC programs and then complete your degree at USC Sunshine Coast.
71 Cartwright Road, Gympie
Free USC Express Shuttle service between USC Gympie (via Cooroy) and USC Sunshine Coast during Semester 1 and 2 teaching weeks.
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USC SouthBank
A vibrant and personalised study experience in the heart of the city.
Facilities include quiet study areas, a student commons and kitchen, a 24-hour computer lab, and IT and library services.
Full degree programs in business, accounting, and tourism, leisure and event management
52 Merivale Street, South Brisbane
10 min walk to Brisbane CBD
Close to three private student accommodation complexes
Paid parking options a short walk away
Easily accessible by public transport, including bus, train and CityCat ferry
Accessible via bikeways and shared paths, with a Bike Hub on campus
USC Caboolture
A hands-on campus experience halfway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, close to the new USC Moreton Bay campus.
The campus includes collaborative learning spaces, interactive technologies, computer labs, student common rooms, sporting facilities, a campus library, and a simulated hospital learning environment for nursing students.
Full degree programs in business, commerce, education and nursing, and first-year courses in creative industries
80-106 Tallon Street, Caboolture
Easily accessible by public transport, including bus and train. Free shuttle bus service between the campus and Caboolture train station during semester, connecting to Petrie train station at USC Moreton Bay
Free USC Express Shuttle service (two services daily) between USC Caboolture and USC Sunshine Coast during Semester 1 and 2 teaching weeks
Free student parking
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or Torres Strait Islander person? You may be eligible for direct entry to a USC program based on your potential to succeed, under USC’s Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS). It’s for people who didn’t finish school, didn’t get an OP or whose OP doesn’t meet the minimum selection threshold for their chosen program.
usc.edu.au/ideas
STILL IN SCHOOL?
WHAT YEAR ARE YOU IN?
Year 11 or 12 Year 12
• Have you completed Year 12 (even if it’s been a while)?
• DoyouhaveTAFE/VETqualifications?• Do you have relevant work experience? • Or have you studied at another uni?Doing really well at school?
Got what it takes to succeed at uni? You can get your place at USC sorted by November with an Early Offer Guarantee. You still submit a QTAC application, but there’s no need to wait for your Year 12 results.
usc.edu.au/early-offer
Study uni subjects while you complete Year 11 and 12 with USC’s Headstart program. Start working towards your degree and, if you successfully complete two Headstart subjects, get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.
usc.edu.au/headstart
Your previous study or work experience may give you a selection rank, which can help you get into uni. You may also be eligible for credit towards a USC qualification, which can shorten the length of your degree.
Most domestic applicants for a USC undergraduate program, pathway diploma or TPP apply online through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). This includes current Year 12 students, and applicants who have been out of school for a while. Current USC students may be able to apply directly to USC.
Need to complete subject prerequisites, want to improve your eligibility or brush up on
your study skills?
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
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YOU'RE READY TO APPLY!QTAC APPLICATION
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THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO GET INTO UNI
No matter what your situation is, if you’re keen to get started wecanhelpyoufindaway.
When you’re weighing up your uni options, it’s natural to have
questions. So, if you’re not sure which pathway is right for you, or what
career you’d like to pursue, talk to USC now.
07 5430 2890 [email protected]
UNI PATHWAYSNot quite ready or not quite sure about university? USC offers a range of study options that can help you take the firststeptowardsyourdreamcareer.
TERTIARY PREPARATION PATHWAYUSC’s Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) helps you build the skills and confidence to succeed at university, and prepare for undergraduate study. It’s a great way to brush up on your academic skills, complete courses to meet subject prerequisites, or get a taste of uni life before you commit to a full degree. A fee-free* TPP course can help you rise, and shine, towards a USC degree program.
Complete TPP and you may gain entry to most USC degrees. Apply for TPP via QTAC usc.edu.au/tpp
* Tuition fees apply for international students.
PATHWAY DIPLOMASA full-time, one-year diploma means you can get a taste for university, and have something to show for it, without the commitment of a full degree program. It’s designed to introduce you to a field of study and help you develop your skills and knowledge to succeed at university and in the workforce. A USC pathway diploma is a stand-alone qualification that gives you direct entry and up to one year’s credit into selected bachelor’s degrees.
Start your career in Business Innovation, Creative Industries, Science and Technology, or Social and Human Services. usc.edu.au/diplomas
Chantelle Williams completed TPP
before enrolling in the Bachelor of
Nursing Science.
TPP
DIP
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STEPS TO STUDY AT USC
Search this guide on
PAGES 14–29
or visit usc.edu.au to find the degree you want
to study.
<abajo>You can select up to six options on your QTAC
application.
Not sure? We can help you work out the best degree options for you and how to make sure you’ll meet the entry
requirements for your selections.
Study at the only full-service university
campus on the Sunshine Coast, at one of USC’s
other study locations in Fraser Coast, Gympie,
South Bank, Caboolture or at Australia’s newest
university campus, USC Moreton Bay.
Check the entry requirements and
required OP/selection rank for your chosen
degree on the USC website. <abajo>
To receive an offer, you must have an OP or
selection rank equal to or above the minimum selection threshold* for your chosen degree in a
given offer round. Please note that the OP/Rank
stated on the website is a guide only and can vary between
offer rounds.
<abajo>You may be eligible for a boost to your OP or
selection rank under the Access USC Scheme
usc.edu.au/accessusc
To be eligible for entry you must also satisfy any subject
prerequisites specified for your chosen degree
on the USC website. Recommended prior
study is previous study that is recommended but
not required.
APPLY ONLINE
through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions
Centre (QTAC).
<abajo>Your application is
assessed on your OP, selection rank, work
experience or prior study.
<abajo>Considering a gap year? You should still submit
your QTAC application to secure your place.
You have the option to list up to six preferences
on your application, with your preferred degree as
first preference.
Once an offer round has occurred, you will be
ADVISED BY EMAIL
if you have been made an offer.
<abajo>Your offer email from USC
will provide instructions to log in to USC Central
using your username and password. Follow the
prompts to accept your offer.
You must also respond to your offer from QTAC
by the date specified. Log in to QTAC’s Application Services using the email
address and password you used to create your
QTAC account.
When studying at university, you will
need to
BUDGET
for fees, study-related costs and living expenses.
To help with your study costs you may be
eligible for
SCHOLARSHIPS
or government assistance.
<abajo>You can apply for most
USC undergraduate scholarships and
bursaries by completing
ONE ONLINE APPLICATION
(domestic students only). Visit
usc.edu.au/scholarships for more information.
1Choose your
degree
5Get financial
support
2Check entry
requirements
4Accept offer3
Apply
Note: Most undergraduate applicants apply through QTAC . * The minimum OP or selection rank required in order to be considered for entry to this program.
How to order your preferences1
2
3
4
5
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TWO PREFERRED DEGREES
TWO BACK-UP DEGREES
TWO PATHWAY DEGREES
Degrees you want to study the most
Less competitive degrees that you want to study
Degrees that will help you upgrade into the one you really want to study
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Money to help you while you studyStudying at uni is a personal investment – you’re investing time and effort in your future. There’s a financial cost, too, and at USC we understand that sometimes it can be a challenge to make it all work.
There’s lots of support to assist you financially, and it comes in all shapes and sizes.
In 2018, USC provided more than $2.5 million in scholarships and bursaries to students.
USC scholarships and bursaries celebrate different types of skills and support people from all kinds of backgrounds. A scholarship can provide financial support over the years you’re studying, or as a waiver of tuition fees. A bursary is usually a one-off payment, or payment instalments over two semesters of study.
Not only can they ease the financial pressure of going to uni and give you freedom to focus on your study, but some may also provide internship opportunities, so you can gain real work experience while you’re studying.
USC scholarships aren’t just for high achievers – scholarships and bursaries are also awarded to students who need financial assistance or who demonstrate other achievements, such as sporting excellence or community activities (like volunteering or fundraising). There are also scholarships for different areas of study, or relocation scholarships that support you in your move away from home.
They’re easy to apply for, too. You only need to submit one application form to be considered for the many USC scholarships and bursaries on offer. Apply now and find the support you need to rise, and shine.
usc.edu.au/scholarships
WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE?
HECS-HELP A loan program that assists eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (in an undergraduate degree or Commonwealth supported postgraduate program) pay their student contribution.
FEE-HELP A loan scheme that assists eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
SA-HELP A loan scheme that assists eligible students pay their Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
WHO PAYS?Many university students are offered a Commonwealth supported place, which means the majority of the cost is subsidised by the Commonwealth Government and you pay a student contribution. The student contribution amount varies depending on the degree you study and how much funding the Government provides.
If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you are eligible to borrow money for your student contribution through the Commonwealth HELP loan scheme (or you can pay all or part of your student contribution up front).
WHAT DOES IT COST TO GO TO UNI?
INDICATIVE STUDENT CONTRIBUTION
Area of study Annual student contribution (per EFTSL)†
Per course contribution*
Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts
A$6,566 A$820
Education and Nursing A$6,566 A$820
Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Health, Science, Engineering, Surveying, Agriculture
A$9,359 A$1,169
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Medicine
A$10,958 A$1,369
† EFTSL represents the Equivalent Full Time Student Load or one full-time year.* Represents the student contribution per course based on a 12-unit course. Unit weighting for courses is shown in
study plans on individual program pages on the USC website.
Financial support is available through scholarships and government assistance
Hannah Dodd was awarded the $20,000 June Canavan Para-athlete Sport Scholarship in 2018.
USC has a variety of support services available. From academic and careers support, through to counselling andfinancialsupport,you’llhavetheconfidenceandassistance you need to give you the best chance to succeed in your studies.
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SUPPORTThe decision to study at university can be
daunting, but knowing you’re going to be supported through the entire process should reassure you
that you’re making the right choice.
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
Parents and supportersWhether you are the parent, partner, carer, teacher, friend or relative of a future or current USC student, you play a valuable role in guiding and supporting the student in your life through their exciting journey. We have a dedicated space with all the info parents and supporters need to help your student reach their full potential. Make yourself at home via the USC Parent Lounge usc.edu.au/parents
Academic and study support USC offers a range of learning resources and support, including online advice, one-to-one support and academic skills workshops.
Careers and employment Arm yourself with the information and advice you need to get your career heading in the right direction.
Health and wellbeing Take care of yourself while you’re studying with USC’s range of health and wellbeing services.
Financial support It pays to invest in your future. There’s plenty of financial support available to help with your tuition fees and study costs.
Indigenous ServicesIndigenous services provides academic mentoring, learning spaces and support services in a culturally safe environment.
Student Success NetworkUSC has an active network of student groups and support services to help you settle into your studies and make the most of your university experience.
Counselling A free, confidential counselling service with a qualified psychologist is available to all students.
Disability and equityIf your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder, injury or illness, AccessAbility Services can provide assistance, advocacy and academic support.
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STUDY OVERSEAS You don't have to choose between uni and travel. Spend one or two semesters abroad at one of more than 70 partner institutions, or take the opportunity to complete a placement or internship overseas.
There are a number of scholarships and grants available to help with the cost, so don’t let money hold you back from this amazing opportunity.
WHY STUDY OVERSEAS? • Improve your language skills
• Explore a new culture
• Gain valuable life skills
• Broaden your career options
• Enhance your employability
• Establish a global network of friends
• Gain credit towards your degree
TRAVEL OVERSEAS, EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT CULTURES AND GET A DEGREE – AT THE SAME TIME.
I booked my plane ticket to the other side of the world to study at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic.
My trip kicked off with an awesome Eurail experience around Europe. By train, I travelled to many countries including, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy.
While studying at Masaryk University, there were lots of subjects to choose from that involved learning about Czech lifestyle and culture, and allowing me to gain credit towards my degree.
My time abroad gave me a new perspective on the world.
I watched the seasons change and experienced a white
Christmas. I learnt about new cultures and discovered more
about my own, and made friends all around the globe.
From watching the snow fall in Cesky Krumlov,
visiting the Christmas markets in Krakow, to relaxing in the
Budapest thermal baths, ice skating, to snow skiing, mountain hiking
and exploring old cities, studying abroad well and truly exceeded my
expectations.
Breanna Fraser – USC student who studied in the Czech Republic
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If you commenced Year 11 in Queensland in 2019, you will be among the first in the state
to graduate Year 12 with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in replacement of
the current Overall Position (OP). From 2021 forward, the ATAR will be used for Year 12
students seeking admission to USC undergraduate degrees.
So, if you’re wondering which subjects to choose for your final years of high school to meet the prerequisite for your selected degree, the table below displays which subjects will meet the prerequisites for USC programs.
Be mindful: completing an applied subject like Essential
English or Essential Mathematics can contribute towards
ATAR eligibility, however applied subjects won’t meet
the subject prerequisites at USC. It’s recommended you
discuss your options with your school.
Prerequisite study areaFrom 2021: QCAA General Subjects A minimum grade of C in units 3 & 4
English English Literature English and Literature Extension English as an Additional Language
Mathematics for Education General Mathematics Mathematical Methods Specialist Mathematics
Mathematics for Engineering Mathematical Methods Specialist Mathematics
Science for Education Agricultural Science Biology Chemistry Earth and Environmental Science Marine Science Physics Psychology
Science for Occupational Therapy Biology Chemistry Health Physical Education Physics Psychology
If you don’t complete the relevant prerequisite subject at high school you may be able to complete a bridging course such as the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) to meet the prerequisite for your desired degree.
MEETING USC SUBJECT PREREQUISITES:
2021 AND BEYOND (OP TO ATAR)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013731 Moreton Bay 014731
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f PROGRAM NAMEThe name of the qualification. Most undergraduate programs are bachelor’s degrees, but there are also associate degrees and diplomas.
LOCATIONS This shows you which USC locations you can study this program at. Find
more info about USC study locations on pages 4–5.
f QTAC CODEEach program has a unique six-digit code that you’ll use in your QTAC application. There is a different QTAC code for each study location. Some locations have numbered notes – read these carefully for important info about your study options.
COMMENCEAt uni, a year is divided into two main semesters. Semester 1 starts in February, and Semester 2 starts in July. This tells you when you can start studying a program – some programs only start in Semester 1.
MINIMUM SELECTION THRESHOLD This is the minimum OP or selection rank
required in order to be considered for entry to this program in 2019. Thresholds can
change from year to year and from offer round to offer round, so can only be used
as a guide. Meeting the minimum selection threshold does not guarantee entry.
STUDY OPTIONS
Get work experience while you study with
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) Study options
explainedAll USC programs include hands-on
training such as placements, industry
projects, fieldwork or professional work
experience. WIL gives you the chance
to put theory into practice, build skills
that employers look for in graduates,
establish job networks and find out what
it’s like to work in your area of study.
Some programs include overseas WIL
opportunities, too.
PREREQUISITES Prerequisites are subjects you must have studied at school to be eligible for entry into a program. If you haven’t studied the prerequisites at school, you might be able to meet them through other tertiary study or bridging/enabling courses. English (4,SA) means you have to have studied Senior English for 4 semesters and exited with a Sound Achievement or better. ‘Nil’ means there are no subject prerequisites, but you must still meet the minimum selection threshold and USC’s standard entry requirements. Some programs have additional entry requirements, too.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OPTION An international student is any student who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen,
Australian permanent resident or Australian Humanitarian Visa holder.
DURATION How long it will take you to complete the
program if you study full time (usually four courses per semester). If you choose
to study fewer courses per semester, it will take longer to complete your degree.
RECOMMENDED PRIOR STUDYThese are the subjects USC recommends you study at school to prepare for a program. These are ‘good to have’, but are not required for entry.
Bachelor of| Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2
OP 15/Rank 68
Available*
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA)
Maths C; and Physics or Chemistry
KEY STUDY LOCATIONS COMMENCE OP/RANK DURATION PREREQUISITES RECOMMENDED PRIOR STUDY INTERNATIONAL * Full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa at select campuses. Refer to online listing for more information.
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Business, IT and Tourism
DIPLOMAS
Diploma in| Business Innovation
Semester 1 or 21
Not applicable Not available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate Degree in| Business
Semester 1 or 2 OP 19/Rank 63 Available* 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Business
Semester 1 or 25
OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of| Business (Human Resource Management)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 015081Moreton Bay 014081Caboolture 018681Fraser Coast 019081Gympie 016081
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012141
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012001Moreton Bay 014601Caboolture 018691²South Bank 012701Fraser Coast 019701³Gympie 0128014
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012111South Bank 018111
Bachelor of| Business (International Business)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of| Business (Management)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of| Business (Marketing)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of
| Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of| Commerce (Accounting)
Semester 1 or 25
OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012031South Bank 018031
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012041Moreton Bay 014641Caboolture 018641South Bank 018041
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012051Moreton Bay 014141Caboolture 018141South Bank 018071
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012061South Bank 018061Fraser Coast 019061
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012151Moreton Bay 014351⁶Caboolture 018651South Bank 018151Fraser Coast 019151Gympie 0128514
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Bachelor of| Information and Communications Technology
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Business / Commerce (Accounting)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Business / Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 012091Moreton Bay 014091⁶
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 015201Moreton Bay 014631⁶Caboolture 018631
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 015001Moreton Bay 014501
GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of| Business (Honours)
Semester 1 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of| Commerce (Honours)
Semester 1 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing English; Maths A, B or C
Location
Sunshine Coast Direct application to USC
Location
Sunshine Coast Direct application to USC
NOTES1. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Fraser Coast, USC Gympie or USC
Caboolture.2. Only core, foundation, Management, Marketing and Accounting major courses are
offered at USC Caboolture. Further elective courses are available at USC Sunshine Coast.3. Limited majors available (Accounting; Management; Tourism, Leisure and Event
Management) at USC Fraser Coast. Further elective courses are available at USC Sunshine Coast.
4. Only first-year courses are offered at USC Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at USC Sunshine Coast.
5. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Gympie.6. Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
Kim PengellyBachelor of Business graduate. General Manager, QMusic.
“Like many people at 19, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to ’be when I grew up’. What I did know, was that I never wanted to work in a position that saw me watching the clock tick over 5pm.
“I decided to study Business to give me a broad set of skills which could be applied to a number of career pathways as my appetite and interests changed over time.
“As General Manager at QMusic, I manage the team internally as well as fulfil the role of Event Manager for all our events, including BIGSOUND – which is the largest music industry conference in the southern hemisphere – and Queensland Music Awards – a prolific celebration of Queensland songwriters.
“I’m proud of the fact that I have been able to work in positions that light the fire inside. My degree taught me discipline and a strong writing style, which gave me the tools to be able to communicate persuasively at all levels. This has given me the opportunity to obtain grants and funding for the organisations I have worked for, which has been a beneficial asset.”
Check out other study areas on pages 14-29 for additional double degrees that combine your areas of interest.
Continue your undergraduate degree studies at a higher level and specialise in your area of interest.
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Bachelor of| Communication (Social Media)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Creative Industries
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of
| Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Creative Industries (Screen Media)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011441
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011271Moreton Bay 014071Caboolture 018671¹
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011171
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011371
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011471
DIPLOMAS
Diploma in| Creative Industries
Semester 1 or 22 Not applicable Not available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Communication
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Communication (Journalism)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Communication (Professional Communication)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 015701Moreton Bay 014701Caboolture 018701
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011041Moreton Bay 014041
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011131
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011341
Creative Industries, Design and Communication
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Bachelor of| Design Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Design (Game Design)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of| Design (Interactive and UX Design) Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Design (Visual Communication)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of| Communication (Honours) Semester 1 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing. English
Bachelor of| Creative Industries (Honours) Semester 1 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing. English
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011191Moreton Bay 01419¹
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013151
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011291
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011391
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast Direct application to USC
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast Direct application to USC
NOTES1. Only first-year courses offered at USC Caboolture. The remainder of the program must be
completed at USC Sunshine Coast.2. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Caboolture.
Patrick SmithCurrent Bachelor of Creative Industries student.
“Through one of my courses I was able to do an internship with a startup company. This was an amazing experience as it gave me an opportunity to film videos and create content for the business.
“USC is awesome for encouraging group work and that makes it so much easier for creatives to build some solid friendships with people in a range of industries.
“I chose USC because of the flexibility and convenience, plus the staff have great experience in the creative industries. I am proud of the work I produce and the networks I am building here.”
Continue your undergraduate degree studies at a higher level and specialise in your area of interest.
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DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of / Bachelor of | Education (Secondary) / Arts
Semester 1 or 2 OP 15/Rank 68 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths A, B or C (4,SA); non-academic entry requirements apply – refer to online listing
Bachelor of / Bachelor of
| Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies⁴
Semester 1 or 2 OP 14/Rank 70 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths A, B or C (4,SA); non-academic entry requirements apply – refer to online listing Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Education (Secondary) / Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 15/Rank 68 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths A, B or C (4,SA); non-academic entry requirements apply – refer to online listing A science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 017221Moreton Bay 014221
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 017261Moreton Bay 014061
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 017231Moreton Bay 014231Fraser Coast 019231⁵
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Education (Early Childhood)
Semester 1 or 22
OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths A, B or C (4,SA); an Authority science subject (4,SA); non-academic entry requirements apply – refer to online listing A history subject
Bachelor of| Primary Education
Semester 1 or 22
OP 15/Rank 68 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths A, B or C (4,SA); an Authority science subject (4,SA); non-academic entry requirements apply – refer to online listing A history subject
Bachelor of
| Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies⁴
Semester 1 or 2 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA) Health and Physical Education; Maths A, B or C (4,SA); at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 017401Caboolture 018611Gympie 012811¹
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 017301Moreton Bay 014901Caboolture 018621³Fraser Coast 019111Gympie 0175013
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013261Moreton Bay 014261
Education
NOTES1. Only first-year courses are offered at USC Gympie. The remainder of the program must be
completed at USC Sunshine Coast. 2. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Gympie. 3. Only the English Subject Focus courses will be offered at USC Caboolture and USC Gympie.4. Practical courses in the program have physical components and location requirements.5. Only first-year courses are offered at USC Fraser Coast for the Mathematical Sciences and
Biological Sciences major or minor . The remainder of the program must be completed at USC Sunshine Coast.
Check out other study areas on pages 14-29 for additional double degrees that combine your areas of interest.
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Mathew WenzelCurrent Bachelor of Primary Education student.
“I applied to study at USC after a plan to work overseas fell through, creating an opportunity for me to focus on building a career instead of just getting a job.
“USC has provided me with a range of opportunities. I have been able to develop my academic skills, establish lifelong friendships with my peers, work alongside practising teachers and assist with some fantastic projects at the University, including USC’s makerspace.”
Rachel Sewell Bachelor of Primary Education graduate.
“I found the student-to-teacher ratio in the classes at USC to be fantastic and this in turn helped me to achieve good results throughout my degree.
“The highlight of my studies would definitely be the lecturers, for their continuous support and genuinely having the students’ best interests at heart.”
Just a few weeks after completing her degree, Rachel made a quick transition to become a teacher at Hervey Bay’s Pialba State School.
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Bachelor of| Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 15/Rank 68 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA) Maths C; and Physics or Chemistry
Bachelor of| Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)2
Semester 1 or 2 OP TBA/Rank TBA Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4, SA) Maths B (4, SA) Maths C; and Physics or Chemistry
Bachelor of| Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 15/Rank 68 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA) Maths C; and Physics or Chemistry
Bachelor of| Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours)2
Semester 1 or 2 OP TBA/Rank TBA Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4, SA) Maths B (4, SA) Maths C; and Physics or Chemistry
Bachelor of| Environmental Management
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; and at least one science subject
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013731Moreton Bay 0147312
Location and QTAC code
Moreton Bay 014711
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013741Moreton Bay 014741²
Location and QTAC code
Moreton Bay 014721
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013211
DIPLOMAS
Diploma in | Science and Technology
Semester 1 or 21 Not applicable Not available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate Degree in | Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 19/Rank 63 Available* 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Animal Ecology
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; and one or more science subjects
Bachelor of| Computer Science2
Semester 1 OP TBA/Rank TBA Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4, SA) Maths B (4, SA) Maths C
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013181Moreton Bay 014171Fraser Coast 019191
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013101
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013201Moreton Bay 014271Fraser Coast 019201
Location and QTAC code
Moreton Bay 014291
Engineering and Science
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Bachelor of| Environmental Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Bachelor of| Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013011Moreton Bay 014011Fraser Coast 019011³
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013001Moreton Bay 014801Fraser Coast 019001³
NOTES1. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Fraser Coast. 2. Subject to final approval and external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering. 3. Only first-year courses are offered at USC Fraser Coast. The remainder of the program must be
completed at USC Sunshine Coast.4. Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 60 unit
points per semester (normally 5 courses) and undertaking some courses in Session 4 (Winter) or Session 8 (Summer). Students will study the Honours degree in the standard one year full time.
DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of / Bachelor of
| Animal Ecology / Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one science subject
Bachelor of / Bachelor of
| Engineering (Civil) (Honours) / Environmental Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 15/Rank 68 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA) Maths C; and Physics or Chemistry
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Science / Science (Honours) Deans Scholars
Semester 1 OP 4/Rank 94 Not available 3 years full-time4
English (4,SA); Maths B or C (4,SA); two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4,SA). Applicants must be outstanding current Year 12 students or those returning to study after one gap year.
GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of| Science (Honours) Semester 1 or 2 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013271Fraser Coast 019271
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013751Moreton Bay 014751²
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013291
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine CoastDirect application to USC
Georgia Keeshan Civil Engineering graduate. Coastal Engineer, Sunshine Coast Council
"I had a passion for finding out how and why things work, and I wanted to do a degree that guaranteed a job. I knew engineering had a wide range of employment and lifestyle opportunities and I listened to a talk about the program at USC’s Open Day. I decided to do it and study Civil Engineering.
“While studying I gained casual work at the council through one of my tutors. I knew a dozen students who also got work through USC connections. Then, I secured a full-time job here when I graduated.
“Now I work as a coastal engineer with the Sunshine Coast Council. As my work is usually in the tidal zone, where construction and maintenance are subject to approvals, I’m liaising with state and federal governmental agencies, council departments, community groups, customers and external contractors."
“I work indoors and outdoors, contributing to the sustainable growth of the region, coordinating projects and inspections of council infrastructure involving revetment walls, beach groynes, canal dredging, locks, weirs and sea walls.”
Check out other study areas on pages 14-29 for additional double degrees that combine your areas of interest.
Continue your undergraduate degree studies at a higher level and specialise in your area of interest.
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DIPLOMAS
Diploma in | Sport and Fitness
Semester 1 or 2 OP 19/Rank 63 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English (4, SA)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate Degree in | Medical Laboratory Science Semester 1 or 21
OP 14/Rank 70 Not available 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Biomedical Science Semester 1 or 2 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Bachelor of| Biomedical Science (Accelerated) Semester 1 OP 4/Rank 94 Not available 2 years full-time2 Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013161
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013131
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013051Moreton Bay 014051
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013221
Bachelor of| Clinical Exercise Physiology
Semester 1 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one science subject
Bachelor of| Dietetics Semester 1 OP 8/Rank 84 Not available 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; at least one science subject
Bachelor of| Health Science Semester 1 or Semester 23
OP 17/Rank 65 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013251
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013121 Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013121
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013321
Health, Nursing and Sport Sciences
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Bachelor of| Medical Science Semester 1 OP 1/Rank 99 10
Not available 3 years full-time only English (4, SA). Applicants must be current Year 12 students or have completed Year 12 within the last 3 years and have not completed any post-secondary study at Diploma level or higher. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
Bachelor of| Midwifery
Semester 1 OP 7/Rank 87 Not available 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time4
Nil English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Bachelor of| Nursing Science Semester 1 or 2 Sunshine Coast OP 11/Rank 77 Moreton Bay OP TBA/Rank TBA Caboolture OP 14/Rank 70 Fraser Coast OP 16/Rank 66 Gympie OP 16/Rank 66 Available* Semester 1 commencement – 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Semester 2 commencement – 3.3 years full-time or equivalent part-time (3 years full-time plus an 8-week Nursing Internship) Nil English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013231
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013471
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013401⁵Moreton Bay 014021⁶Caboolture 018601Fraser Coast 019101Gympie 013501
NOTES1. Students commencing in Semester 2 will take 2.5 years to complete the
program, as some semesters can only be taken part time.2. Subjects are offered in four teaching periods each year, allowing students to
complete the program in two years. 3. Semester 1 commencement only for Prosthetics and Orthotics and Applied
Environmental Health majors.4. Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on
studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and undertaking some courses in Sessions 1 and 4 or Session 8 (Summer).
5. Some courses must be completed at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute.6. Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering. 7. Semester 1 commencement only available on a part-time basis at USC Sunshine
Coast and USC Caboolture. Semester 1 commencement not available at USC Moreton Bay.
8. Commencement in Semester 1 will extend the program duration to 3 years minimum.
9. Some courses must be completed in Session 4 (Winter) or Session 8 (Summer) and require students to commit to full-time unpaid placement.
10. Not all applicants with an OP 1/Rank 99 will receive an offer.
Peter NugentBachelor of Nursing Science graduate.
“After almost 20 years in the plumbing trade having the option to study Nursing Science at USC Fraser Coast gave me the opportunity to drastically rearrange my life.
“USC has given me the opportunity to grow as a person. With support, I was able to utilise the existing skills I had and use them to transition to a totally new career with ease.
“I am a very practical person, therefore the hands-on experience from placements was a chance to put the educational knowledge I gained into the work environment and confirmed where I saw myself working in the future.
“It seems surreal to think that so much has changed in just a few years and I started work as a registered nurse in Hervey Bay just a matter of weeks after graduating.”
More Health, Nursing and Sport Sciences degrees on next page
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Bachelor of| Nutrition Semester 1 or 2 OP 17/Rank 65 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Bachelor of| Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Semester 1 OP 11/Rank 77 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health Education or Physical Education (4,SA)
Bachelor of| Paramedic Science Semester 19
OP 13/Rank 72 Not available 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Biology; at least one other science subject
Bachelor of| Sport and Exercise Science
Semester 1 or 2 OP 17/Rank 65 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Bachelor of| Sports Studies
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths A ; at least one science subject)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013351
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013421
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013431
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013041
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013171
GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of| Midwifery (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 Not available 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
Bachelor of| Nursing Science (Graduate Entry) Semester 17 or 2 Available* 2.3 years full-time (2 years full-time plus an 8-week Nursing Internship) or equivalent part-time8 Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing. English
Bachelor of| Nursing Science (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 Not available 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine CoastDirect application to USC
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013411⁵Moreton Bay 014211⁶Caboolture 018661
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine CoastMoreton BayDirect application to USC
NOTES1. Students commencing in Semester 2 will take 2.5 years to complete the program, as some
semesters can only be taken part time.2. Subjects are offered in four teaching periods each year, allowing students to complete the
program in two years. 3. Semester 1 commencement only for Prosthetics and Orthotics and Applied Environmental
Health majors.4. Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit
points per semester (normally 4 courses) and undertaking some courses in Sessions 1 and 4 or Session 8 (Summer).
5. Some courses must be completed at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute.6. Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering. 7. Semester 1 commencement only available on a part-time basis at USC Sunshine Coast and
USC Caboolture. Semester 1 commencement not available at USC Moreton Bay.8. Commencement in Semester 1 will extend the program duration to 3 years minimum. 9. Some courses must be completed in Session 4 (Winter) or Session 8 (Summer) and require
students to commit to full-time unpaid placement.10. Not all applicants with an OP 1/Rank 99 will receive an offer.
Continue your undergraduate degree studies at a higher level and specialise in your area of interest.
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Jenna PerryCurrently studying Nutrition and Dietetics.
“University was something that I had never considered. I spent lots of time travelling, which is when my passion for nutrition science and my desire to help close the health gap seen throughout Australia motivated me to seek further education.
“The program was not offered in my home state, so I decided to move to the Sunshine Coast and give university a red-hot crack! I entered through a Bachelor of Nutrition, then in my second year of study, I had the grades required to transfer to study dietetics.
"I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I love the atmosphere, supportive environment and sense of community that USC provides. It’s an environment that really fosters growth and resilience. The educators are always encouraging students to try their best, think critically and to always be curious about learning.”
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DIPLOMAS
Diploma in | Social and Human Services
Semester 1 or 2 Not applicable Not available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Arts
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Counselling
Semester 1 or 25
OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Human Services
Semester 1 or 25
OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 015181Moreton Bay 014181Fraser Coast 019181¹Gympie 016181⁵
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011001²Moreton Bay 014031
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011161Fraser Coast 019171³Gympie 016161⁴
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011121Moreton Bay 014121⁷Fraser Coast 019161Gympie 016121⁴
Bachelor of| International Studies
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Psychology (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Social Science (Psychology)
Semester 1 or 25
OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Social Work
Semester 1 or 25
OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011021
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013441Moreton Bay 014441⁷
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011261Moreton Bay 014251⁷Fraser Coast 019261³Gympie 0162614
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011151Moreton Bay 014151⁷Fraser Coast 019251³Gympie 016151⁴
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011091
Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences
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DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Arts / Business Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Arts / Science Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English; Maths B or C; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Counselling / Human Services6
Semester 1 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Social Science (Psychology) / Counselling6
Semester 1 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; English (4,SA)
Bachelor of / Bachelor of
| Social Science (Psychology) / Criminology and Justice
Semester 1 or 2 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Social Work / Criminology and Justice Semester 1 or 2 OP 16/Rank 66 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 016001Moreton Bay 014411
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 014001
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011251
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011241
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011231¹
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011221
GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of| Arts (Honours)
Semester 1 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing. English
Bachelor of
| Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Semester 1 or 2 Available* 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing. English
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast Direct application to USC
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine CoastMoreton Bay⁷Direct application to USC
NOTES1. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Fraser Coast. 2. In addition to being able to study all courses at USC Sunshine Coast, students may choose
to complete some first-year courses at USC Gympie. The remainder of the program must be completed at USC Sunshine Coast.
3. Only first-year courses are offered at USC Fraser Coast. The remainder of the program must be completed at USC Sunshine Coast.
4. Only first-year courses are offered at USC Gympie. The remainder of the program must be completed at USC Sunshine Coast.
5. Semester 2 commencement not available at USC Gympie. 6. Subject to final PACFA accreditation approval.7. Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
Domonique DoyleBachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) graduate.
“Every day I use what I have learnt at USC. The theory and background information I studied prepared me with the knowledge and confidence required for practising as a provisional psychologist.
“I have been to a bigger university, but I felt like a number there. There is nothing better than finishing classes or studying for the day and driving a short distance to do a bushwalk, hike, or go to the beach. I think the relaxed lifestyle helped so much with getting my university work done, too.”
Check out other study areas on pages 14-29 for additional double degrees that combine your areas of interest.
Continue your undergraduate degree studies at a higher level and specialise in your area of interest.
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BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of| Criminology and Justice
Semester 1 or 2 OP 18/Rank 64 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Nil English
Bachelor of| Laws
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time English (4,SA)
DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Laws / Arts
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA)
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Laws / Business
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA) Maths A, B or C
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 011181
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018201
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018231
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018221
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Laws / Commerce (Accounting)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA) Maths A, B or C
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Laws / Communication (Journalism)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA)
Bachelor of / Bachelor of
| Laws / Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)
Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA)
Bachelor of / Bachelor of
| Laws / Criminology and Justice Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA)
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018261
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018271
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018251
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018311
Law and CriminologyTake the Law Honours Pathway and
graduate from your Law degree with
Honours. Available for all Law programs.
Check out other study areas on pages 14-29 for additional double degrees that combine your areas of interest.
KEY STUDY LOCATIONS COMMENCE OP/RANK DURATION PREREQUISITES RECOMMENDED PRIOR STUDY INTERNATIONAL * Full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa at select campuses. Refer to online listing for more information.
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Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Laws / Environmental Management Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA) Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Bachelor of / Bachelor of| Laws / Science Semester 1 or 2 OP 9/Rank 82 Available* 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time1
English (4,SA) Maths B or C; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of| Laws (Graduate Entry)
Semester 1 Available* 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Completion of an approved undergraduate degree. Entry requirements apply – refer to online listing.
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018321
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018281
Location and QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 018211
NOTES1. It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws
rather than a double degree.
Michael JefferiesBachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce graduate. Law Graduate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (based in Sydney office)“Australian Law Student of the Year” at 2018 Australian Law AwardsNew Colombo Plan Scholarship recipient
“I secured one of five summer clerkship roles in the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Legal team in Sydney at the end of my second-last year of study. Upon finishing the clerkship, I was offered a graduate role to return to on a full-time basis after completing my degree.
“In my role I focus on Corporate Advisory work as part of PwC’s Legal Services network, which has more than 3,500 lawyers in more than 100 countries. This involves assisting clients, mostly large companies, with high-complexity matters ranging from mergers and acquisitions to capital markets transactions and corporate restructures.
“At USC, I was able to study abroad – which I’d highly recommend. There are even scholarships available to help cover some, or all, of the costs. I met so many great people in Singapore while having an amazing study experience through the New Colombo Plan. I was also an active participant in student life at USC through various student and leadership groups.”
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Accounting Business studies Economics English Geography Languages Legal studies Maths A, B or C Media studies Studies of society
Bachelor of Business Business analyst/manager, data analyst (with Information Systems electives), entrepreneur, exporter/importer, hotel/resort manager, network administrator, manager, project manager, restaurant/catering manager, retail manager, systems analyst/designer (with Information Systems electives)
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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Business analyst/manager, employment services officer, entrepreneur, health/hospital administrator, human resources officer, industrial relations officer, manager, mediator
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Business analyst/manager, entrepreneur, exporter/importer, international business/relations consultant, manager, tourism specialist/operator
Bachelor of Business (Management) Business analyst/manager, entrepreneur, health/hospital administrator, hotel/resort manager, logistics manager, human resources professional, manager, project manager, restaurant/catering manager, retail manager
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Advertising executive, business analyst/manager, digital marketing executive, entrepreneur, marketing professional, market research analyst, manager, retail manager
Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
Adventure tourism operator/guide, business analyst/manager, ecotourism officer/guide, event manager, hotel/resort manager, manager, restaurant/catering manager, tourism specialist/operator
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Accountant/auditor, insurance advisor, investment banker/corporate financial advisor, stockbrokerBachelor of Information and Communications Technology
App developer, business analyst/manager, computer programmer, data analyst, database administrator, network administrator, systems analyst/designer
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
See Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) careers
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science
See Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science careers
Art Drama English Languages Media studies Music
Bachelor of Communication Depending on major chosen: advertising executive, corporate communications specialist, creative writer, event manager, journalist, professional writer, public relations officer, web editor, web content curator 16
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Journalist/photojournalist, communications officer/media liaison officer, news producer, speech writer, writer/editor, video journalist, digital content producer
Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)
Advertising executive, communications officer, media liaison officer, digital marketing executive, journalist/photojournalist, public relations specialist, speech writer, writer/editor
Bachelor of Communication (Social Media)
Advertising executive, communications officer, media liaison officer, digital marketing executive, journalist/photojournalist, public relations specialist, writer/editor, social media manager, online community manager, digital content producer, digital strategist
Bachelor of Creative Industries Depending on major chosen: performance creation, author, actor, producer, editor, screen industries, music industry, fashion industry, video game and digital design, social media, creative communications and management, marketing, visual design, photography
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)
Author, editor, publisher, educator, professional writer, journalist
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Screen Media)
Screen editor, documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, producer, transmedia content creator, film and television critic, media policy advisor, program researcher
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance)
Director, actor, playwright, producer, educator, performer, community arts worker
Bachelor of Design Depending on major chosen: advertising, animation, information visualisation, special effects (FX), packaging, publishing, visual communication or 2D and 3D visualisation, interactive design, user experience design, video, graphic, fashion designer, photography, web design, web app developer, multimedia, games design, game programming, game artist, gamification consultant, game developer, mixed reality designer, augmented and virtual reality developer, mobile game developer, video editor
Bachelor of Design (Game Design) App developer, computer programmer, systems analyst, digital designer, games designer/developer, multimedia designer, programmer, software developer, web designer/developer, mixed reality designer, augmented and virtual reality developer, video artist, video editor
Bachelor of Design (Interactive and UX Design)
Front-end web designer, back-end web developer, user interface designer and developer, web project manager, advertising executive, app developer, art director, digital designer, digital marketing executive, multimedia designer, web app developer, photographer, software developer, web designer/developer, mixed reality designer, augmented & virtual reality developer, video artist, video editor
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Graphic designer, advertising executive, creative director, illustrator, book designer, product designer, communications officer, digital designer, digital marketing executive, photographer, photographic editor, video artist, video editor, multimedia designer, photographer
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Business, IT and Tourism
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If you’re unsure about which program to choose, the table below will help guide you through the programs that meet your study interests.
Note: This is a general guide only. To ensure a program matches your specific goals, discuss your options with a program representative or USC’s Career Development team before making your study selection. Not all career options are available with only a USC undergraduate degree - further study may be required at USC or another institution.
Art Drama English Geography History Health and physical education Languages Legal studies Maths A, B or C Media studies Music Sciences
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Childcare worker, early childhood teacher 18Bachelor of Primary Education Primary school teacherBachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Adventure tourism operator/guide, ecotourism officer/guide, environmental interpretation guide, outdoor recreation officer/guide, sports administrator/coach
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts
Secondary school teacher, also see Bachelor of Arts careers
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Secondary school teacher, also see Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies careers
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science
Secondary school teacher, also see Bachelor of Science careers
Agricultural science Biology Business studies Chemistry Earth science English Geography Information technology Marine science Maths A or B Physics
Bachelor of Animal Ecology Ecologist, parks and wildlife officer, tourism specialist/operator, wildlife biologist, animal ecologist, ecologist 20
Bachelor of Computer Science Mobile App Developer, Full Stack Web Developer, Analyst Programmer, DevOps Engineer, Software Architect; Embedded Software Engineer (IoT), Robotics Engineer, Technical Project Manager (IoT), Systems Programmer; Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Architect
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Building and construction manager, construction engineer/project manager, engineer (automotive, aviation, civil, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, mining, oil and gas), environmental planner, environmental protection officer/policy officer, land and water management consultant, natural resources manager, project manager, sustainability consultant, water/waste management officer/engineer
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
Engineer responsible for designing and building electrical and electronic devices for power generation equipment (including renewable energy), automation systems, electronic control systems, medical devices, power transmission and data communication.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Engineer (automotive, aviation, civil, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, mining, oil and gas), project manager
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours)
Mechatronics engineer designing, building and maintaining automated systems in robotics, health, automotive, mining, manufacturing, power generation industries.
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Environmental conservation officer, environmental consultant/advocate/educator, environmental planner, environmental protection officer/policy officer, geographical information system (GIS)/geospatial analyst, land and water management consultant, pollution control officer, sustainability consultant
Bachelor of Environmental Science Biologist, ecologist, ecotourism officer, environmental conservation officer, environmental consultant/advocate/educator, environmental planner/protection officer/policy officer, geographical information system (GIS)/geospatial analyst, land and water management consultant, natural resources manager, parks and wildlife officer, pollution control officer, scientist, sustainability consultant, water/waste management officer
Bachelor of Science Depending on major chosen: biologist, biotechnologist, forensic scientist, scientistBachelor of Animal Ecology / Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
See Bachelor of Animal Ecology and Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) careers
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Science
See Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) and Bachelor of Environmental Science careers
Biology Business studies Chemistry Health and physical education Maths A, B or C Physics Studies of society
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Biomedical researcher/educator, biotechnologist, clinical technician (cardiac, sleep, respiratory diagnostics), clinical trials manager, medical practitioner (with further studies in medicine), medical sales and marketing officer, medical scientist, microbiologist, pharmaceutical and drug registration officer, pharmacist (with further studies in pharmacy)
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Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Exercise physiologist/scientist, exercise therapist, health science officer, personal trainer, scientist
Bachelor of Dietetics Dietitian (clinical or private practice), food scientist/technologist, nutritionist/nutrition educator, sports nutritionist
Bachelor of Health Science Allied health assistant, community health officer (with major in Applied Health Promotion), environmental health officer, health/hospital administrator, health information manager, health promoter/educator/marketer, health science officer, Indigenous health promoter, orthotist/orthotic technician (with major in Prosthetics and Orthotics), prosthetist/prosthetic technician (with major in Prosthetics and Orthotics), public health officer
Bachelor of Medical Science Medical practitioner (with further studies in medicine), medical scientist
Bachelor of Midwifery Midwife
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Engineering and Science
Education
Health, nursing and sport sciences
Note: This is a general guide only. To ensure a program matches your specific goals, discuss your options with a program representative before making your study selection. Not all career options are available with only a USC undergraduate degree – further study may be required at USC or another institution.
Art Drama English Geography History Health and physical education Languages Legal studies Maths A, B or C Media studies Music Sciences
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Childcare worker, early childhood teacher 18Bachelor of Primary Education Primary school teacherBachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Adventure tourism operator/guide, ecotourism officer/guide, environmental interpretation guide, outdoor recreation officer/guide, sports administrator/coach
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts
Secondary school teacher, also see Bachelor of Arts careers
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Secondary school teacher, also see Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies careers
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science
Secondary school teacher, also see Bachelor of Science careers
Agricultural science Biology Business studies Chemistry Earth science English Geography Information technology Marine science Maths A or B Physics
Bachelor of Animal Ecology Ecologist, parks and wildlife officer, tourism specialist/operator, wildlife biologist, animal ecologist, ecologist 20
Bachelor of Computer Science Mobile App Developer, Full Stack Web Developer, Analyst Programmer, DevOps Engineer, Software Architect; Embedded Software Engineer (IoT), Robotics Engineer, Technical Project Manager (IoT), Systems Programmer; Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Architect
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Building and construction manager, construction engineer/project manager, engineer (automotive, aviation, civil, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, mining, oil and gas), environmental planner, environmental protection officer/policy officer, land and water management consultant, natural resources manager, project manager, sustainability consultant, water/waste management officer/engineer
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
Engineer responsible for designing and building electrical and electronic devices for power generation equipment (including renewable energy), automation systems, electronic control systems, medical devices, power transmission and data communication.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Engineer (automotive, aviation, civil, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, mining, oil and gas), project manager
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours)
Mechatronics engineer designing, building and maintaining automated systems in robotics, health, automotive, mining, manufacturing, power generation industries.
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Environmental conservation officer, environmental consultant/advocate/educator, environmental planner, environmental protection officer/policy officer, geographical information system (GIS)/geospatial analyst, land and water management consultant, pollution control officer, sustainability consultant
Bachelor of Environmental Science Biologist, ecologist, ecotourism officer, environmental conservation officer, environmental consultant/advocate/educator, environmental planner/protection officer/policy officer, geographical information system (GIS)/geospatial analyst, land and water management consultant, natural resources manager, parks and wildlife officer, pollution control officer, scientist, sustainability consultant, water/waste management officer
Bachelor of Science Depending on major chosen: biologist, biotechnologist, forensic scientist, scientistBachelor of Animal Ecology / Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
See Bachelor of Animal Ecology and Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) careers
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Science
See Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) and Bachelor of Environmental Science careers
Biology Business studies Chemistry Health and physical education Maths A, B or C Physics Studies of society
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Biomedical researcher/educator, biotechnologist, clinical technician (cardiac, sleep, respiratory diagnostics), clinical trials manager, medical practitioner (with further studies in medicine), medical sales and marketing officer, medical scientist, microbiologist, pharmaceutical and drug registration officer, pharmacist (with further studies in pharmacy)
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Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Exercise physiologist/scientist, exercise therapist, health science officer, personal trainer, scientist
Bachelor of Dietetics Dietitian (clinical or private practice), food scientist/technologist, nutritionist/nutrition educator, sports nutritionist
Bachelor of Health Science Allied health assistant, community health officer (with major in Applied Health Promotion), environmental health officer, health/hospital administrator, health information manager, health promoter/educator/marketer, health science officer, Indigenous health promoter, orthotist/orthotic technician (with major in Prosthetics and Orthotics), prosthetist/prosthetic technician (with major in Prosthetics and Orthotics), public health officer
Bachelor of Medical Science Medical practitioner (with further studies in medicine), medical scientist
Bachelor of Midwifery Midwife
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Bachelor of Nursing Science Nurse (acute care, community health, mental health, rural/remote care) 22Bachelor of Nutrition Food scientist/technologist, health science officer, nutritionist/nutrition, educator, public health officerBachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Occupational therapist/rehabilitator, aged care worker, disability assessor, hand therapist, rehabilitation consultant
Bachelor of Paramedic Science Paramedic, aeromedic, disaster and emergency worker, remote and rural health carer, rescue and retrieval specialist
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Exercise physiologist/scientist, health promoter/educator/marketer, health science officer, personal trainer, sports administrator/coach, sports scientist
Diploma in Sport and Fitness Personal trainer, fitness trainer, sports administratorBachelor of Sports Studies Event manager, personal trainer, outdoor recreation officer/guide, sport development officer, sport
business manager, sport administratorBachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)
Nurse (acute care, community health, mental health, rural/remote care)
English Geography History Languages Legal studies Philosophy Politics Psychology Religion Studies of society
Bachelor of Arts Arts and culture reviewer/critic, interpreter (with major in a language), linguist (depending on subjects chosen), philosopher, political analyst (with major in Politics and International Relations), writer/editor 26
Bachelor of Counselling Counsellor, community worker, aged care worker, disability services officer, disaster and emergency worker, employment services officer, family welfare officer, guidance officer/careers adviser, mediator, welfare officer
Bachelor of Human Services Human services officer, community health officer, community worker, welfare officer, youth worker, child protection officer, aged care worker, corrective services officer, disability services officer, employment services officer, family welfare officer, guidance officer/careers adviser, health/hospital administrator, mediator, multicultural services officer, police officer
Bachelor of International Studies International business/relations consultant, diplomat, interpreter, multicultural services officer, linguist (depending on subjects chosen), political analyst
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Psychologist (with further studies), mental health professional, welfare officer, youth worker, child protection officer, community health officer, community worker/community services officer, aged care worker, corrective services officer, disability services officer, disaster and emergency worker, employment services officer, family welfare officer, guidance officer/careers adviser
Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
Town planner, urban planner, regional planner, developer/development planner, environmental planner, environmental protection officer/policy officer
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Psychologist (with further studies), mental health professional, welfare officer, youth worker, child protection officer, community health officer, community worker/community services officer, aged care worker, corrective services officer, disability services officer, disaster and emergency worker, employment services officer, family welfare officer, guidance officer/careers adviser
Bachelor of Social Work Social worker, youth worker, welfare officer, mental health professional, child protection officer, corrective services officer, disability services officer, community health officer, community worker/community services officer, employment services officer, family welfare officer, aged care worker, health/hospital administrator, multicultural services officer
Bachelor of Counselling / Bachelor of Human Services
See Bachelor of Counselling and Bachelor of Human Services careers
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling
See Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Counselling careers
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
See Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Criminology and Justice careers
Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
See Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Criminology and Justice careers
Accounting Business studies Economics English Geography Legal studies Maths A, B or C Studies of society
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Criminologist, corrective services officer, police officer, legal policy officer, legal advisor, paralegal, community health officer 28
Bachelor of Laws Lawyer, solicitor, barrister (with further studies), legal adviser, legal aid officer, policy officerBachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts careersBachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business careersBachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) careers
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)
See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing) careers
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology and Justice careers
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Environmental Management
See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Environmental Management careers
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) careers
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science See Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science careers
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