Cricos Code 01595D


Why study at University of the Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest growing universities in Australia and has become an influential member of the Sunshine Coast's business community. It is the first public university to be established on a greenfield site in Australia for 23 years.


Location

The 100 hectare campus is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, approximately 100km north of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. Major centres such as Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Noosa are a short drive away.

Why come to USC?

Combine a five-star education with a five-star lifestyle at the University of
the Sunshine Coast.

• Government university
• About 5,500 students - ideal if you want a campus environment that is personal and friendly
• Excellent student care and support services where students are treated as individuals
• Opportunities for one on one contact with academic and support staff
• Highly qualified, professional staff members committed to student outcomes
• Friendly, supportive and respectful environment where you can meet and interact with Australian students
• Excellent student accommodation with individual bedrooms and bathrooms adjacent to the university campus
• Great things to see and do on the Sunshine Coast
• Ideal study environment where students combine quality education with the relaxed
• Sunshine Coast lifestyle
• Very good nationality mix in degree programs – around 12% international students. (Top six source countries are Germany, Canada, USA, France, Sweden and Japan.)
• Good nationality mix in ELICOS programs. (Top six source countries are Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, India and France.)
• Excellent overall satisfaction rating with educational experience
• Extensive international university partnerships and an outbound exchange program in which international students can participate
• Study pathways planned for individual student needs
  
  

Australia’s Good Universities Guide 2008 awarded USC its highest five-star rating in three key areas:

1. Teaching quality
2. Staff qualifications
3. Electronic Support

Courses

Undergraduate:
          o Bachelor of Arts
          o Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
          o Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design)  
          o Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication)
          o Bachelor of Arts (Environment and Heritage)
          o Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
          o Bachelor of Arts (Popular Culture)
          o Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
          o Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
          o Bachelor of Business
          o Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
          o Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
          o Bachelor of Business (Human Resources Management)
          o Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
          o Bachelor of Business (International Business)
          o Bachelor of Business (Management)
          o Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
          o Bachelor of Business (Tourism)
          o Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science
          o Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts
          o Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business
          o Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science
          o Bachelor of Health (Health Promotion)
          o Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
          o Bachelor of Nursing
          o Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning
          o Bachelor of Science
          o Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
          o Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
          o Bachelor of Science (Microbiology and Biotechnology)
          o Bachelor of Science (Public Health)
          o Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
          o Bachelor of Social Science
          o Bachelor of Social Science (Community Work)
          o Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism
          o Diploma of Event Management and Bachelor of Business (Tourism)
          o Diploma of Fitness and Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy)
          o Diploma of Hospitality (Management) and Bachelor of Business
          o Diploma of Sport and Recreation and Bachelor of Business
          o Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
          o Bachelor of Business (Honours)
          o Bachelor of Science (Honours)
On Campus Postgraduate:
          o Graduate Certificate in Accounting
          o Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
          o Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Management
          o Graduate Certificate in Coastal Environments Management
          o Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
          o Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Electronic Media)
          o Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging)
          o Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
          o Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
          o Graduate Certificate in International Business
          o Graduate Certificate in Public Relations
          o Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Community Services Management)
          o Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management
          o Graduate Certificate in Wetlands Management
          o Graduate Diploma in Accounting
          o Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
          o Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
          o Graduate Diploma in Digital Design (Print and Electronic Media)
          o Graduate Diploma in Information Systems
          o Graduate Diploma in International Business
          o Graduate Diploma in Social Science (Community Services Management)
          o Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management
          o Master of Business Administration
          o Master of International Business
Online Postgraduate:
          o Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
          o Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning
          o Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
          o Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
          o Master of Business Administration
          o Master of Financial Planning
Higher Degrees by Research:
          o Master of Arts
          o Master of Business
          o Master of Creative Arts
          o Master of Education*
          o Master of Information Technology (Research)
          o Master of Science
          o Doctor of Business Administration
          o Doctor of Creative Arts
          o Doctor of Education*
          o Doctor of Philosophy
          *subject to final approval