5
stars for teaching quality for 16 years in a row - Good Universities guide
Top 4 %
globally for 'Impact' (THE Impact Rankings 2024)
1 st
in Queensland for ‘Climate Action (THE Impact Rankings 2025)
95 %
of graduates employed in 4 months in 4 top performing study areas - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2022
# 1
top in Queensland and top 2% globally for impact - 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (THE)
Diploma in Animal Ecology
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards UniSC's Bachelor of Animal Ecology. In this program you will: Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment; Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales; Develop your skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)
Switch to a rewarding career in nursing. Use credit from another undergraduate degree you’ve completed to make the career change. Learn about anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and care of people. Learn via placements in hospitals, aged-care facilities, health agencies and community settings. When you graduate from this program, apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In this program you will complete 800 hours of work placements in clinical settings.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Become a Year 7-12 teacher in Health and Physical Education or Marine Science, plus another teaching area. A double degree presents greater options. Potentially pursue a career outside schools in outdoor and environmental education centres, adventure tourism or ecotourism. In this program you will: Complete 80 days’ supervised experience in Queensland schools and 25 days’ outdoor environmental fieldwork; Choose from a range of disciplines for secondary teaching areas; Graduate eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Train your mind to help others improve their health. Exercise scientists use the science of human movement to make life more enjoyable and prevent common lifestyle diseases. This program teaches the science and theories behind human movement and sporting performance and provides hands-on skills to work as a qualified exercise scientist. In this program you will: Gain in-depth knowledge in areas such as functional anatomy, motor control and learning, exercise physiology and biomechanics; Test and train athletes in USC’s nationally accredited sports science labs; Learn about sports psychology, performance analysis, coaching and exercise rehabilitation; Undertake a minimum 270 hours of supervised professional practice.
Master of Information and Communications Technology
Supercharge your career prospects by becoming equipped with high-level professional skills. The Master of Information and Communications Technology will develop your understanding in data analytics, data science engineering, data and process management, domain knowledge and research methods. In this program you will: Understand the ethical implications with respect to privacy and security in the analysis and use of data; Understand how the effective management and use of data has, and will continue, to transform organisations through digital innovation; Apply research methods and skills to develop innovative solutions to business problems
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
Open doors to work in senior management roles and build a top-flight career. You will qualify to work in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Business Strategist, a Chartered Accountant, or as a key professional in the fast growing wealth management sector. Cover contemporary business and accounting issues. Explore accounting fundamentals, informatics, managerial finance, financial reporting, corporate reporting, issues in auditing practice, tax law and practice, and the principles of economics and commercial law.
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Advance your skills and knowledge for a fairer world. As societies tackle modern challenges, social workers address structural inequalities and ensure people do not experience marginalisation. This professionally accredited, post-qualifying degree enables you to effect meaningful change. Develop your skills as a critically reflective and analytical social work practitioner Build the advanced innovative knowledge and skills required to undertake social action, community development, policy analysis and development, advocacy and research Integrate classroom learning with practical workplace experience in a huge range of fields, including health and mental health, child protection, disability, substance abuse, family violence, homelessness, working with young people, families, the elderly, refugees and Indigenous communities
Doctor of Philosophy
Foster your independent research skills, scholarly analysis and ability to communicate research findings. A PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis produced under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards.
International Bright Futures Scholarship 2026
The International Bright Futures Scholarship is a 20% tuition fee reduction that is awarded to commencing international students in 2026.
UniSC International Student Scholarship 2026
The International Student Scholarship is a 15% tuition fee reduction offered to commencing international students in 2026. Your offer will automatically include this scholarship.
UniSC Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship provides financial support for high-quality higher degree by research candidates. Scholarships are awarded through a competitive process which considers academic merit, research experience and/or potential.
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Katharine Needham
Diploma in Animal Ecology
On fieldwork excursions to Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) and K’gari (Fraser Island), I met a group of like-minded peers to study alongside and share these wonderful experiences.
Asha Chalmers
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
The reason I choose this degree is because I really want to be a PE teacher. As a gymnastics coach for the last 11 years I am very passionate about children and young people being active through movement and being healthy through movement. I wanted to broaden my horizons not just to gymnastics but to general youth.
Yolandie Weir
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Before I was studying at USC, I was working with a high-risk special-needs client, which really opened my eyes to the possibilities that existed for me out there through sport and exercise science. To provide someone with a better quality of life or help them become more self-sufficient is such a heart-warming experience."
Douglas Tukutama
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
It was awesome, and I enjoyed all of my lectures. It was definitely not easy, but it was interesting. Every semester was different to the semester before. How USC did the degree was near perfect.
Lexi Gugger
Bachelor of Creative Industries.
I had no idea that I would experience so much personal growth, nor that I would have the chance to be a part of many valuable experiences that would shape my future and who I have become.
Harry Peet
Mechanical Engineering
I enjoyed the diverse range of subjects, as well as the different options for further study and the learning opportunities that were offered. I also appreciated how hands-on the learning approach was, with field trips and opportunities to learn from practical experiences.