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<p>Hands-on experience starts in your first year with fieldwork to North Stradbroke Island and your local region. During the program, you'll work with leading researchers on field trips and in the laboratory, thus delivering work-ready graduates who are able to blend concepts gleaned from the global literature with personal experience of a diversity of regional habitats and fauna.</p>
<p>In your final year you can also further develop your research skills in a specialised area by undertaking a guided research project in Animal Ecology, working as an intern animal ecologist as part of your studies, or taking advantage of opportunities to travel abroad.</p>
<p>As an animal ecologist, your career paths include natural resource and environmental protection agencies, private environmental consultancies and research institutes. Many animal ecologists also pursue opportunities outside the science and health sectors in business, finance, education and sales.</p>
<h5>Career opportunities</h5>
<p>Career opportunities will be available across a range of areas both in Australia and internationally, including:</p>
<p>animal ecology specialists in private environmental consulting researchers, research assistants and managers in Government and non-governmental agencies; rangers and managers in wildlife management and conservation organisations; practitioners in environmental monitoring and management; collectors and curators in museums; environmental educators; specialist ecotourism guides; and researchers and lecturers at universities.</p>
<h5>Graduates will be eligible to become members/associate members of:</h5>
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<li>Ecological Society of Australia</li>
<li>Environmental Institute of Australia</li>
<li>Australian Mammal Society</li>
<li>Australian Marine Science Association</li>
<li>Society for Conservation Biology</li>
<li>Australian Wildlife Management Society</li>
<li>Australian Physiological Society</li>
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<p>For entry into most&nbsp;USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.</p>
<p>Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.</p>
<p>Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed&nbsp;here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.</p>
<p>If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office&nbsp;for assessment.</p>
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<p>If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum&nbsp;English language requirements&nbsp;for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our&nbsp;English Language Programs.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;50</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.0</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;76</li>
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As an animal ecologist, your career paths include natural resource and environmental protection agencies, private environmental consultancies and research institutes. Many animal ecologists also pursue opportunities outside the science and health sectors in business, finance, education and sales.

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The university has a flagship campus at Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast, with more campuses at Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast,[1] Gympie and Caboolture[3]. In 2020, USC opened a full-service campus at Petrie in Moreton Bay.


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Undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework and higher degree by research) programs are available, with study areas divided into seven disciplines: business, IT and tourism; creative industries, design and communication; education; engineering and science; health, nursing and sport sciences; humanities, psychology and social sciences; and law and criminology.

The university is listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.

In the 2019 Student Experience Survey, the University of the Sunshine Coast recorded the ninth highest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian universities, and the third highest student satisfaction rating out of all Queensland public universities, with an overall satisfaction rating of 81.5.

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<p>Follow your interests and build your own career with a flexible Bachelor of Arts. Choose from a wide range of specialisations, including literature, history, politics and international studies, sociology, and more. As an Arts graduate, you&rsquo;ll enter the global marketplace of ideas with advanced skills in critical and creative thinking.</p>
<p>In this program you will:</p>
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<li>Explore new ideas and ways of thinking</li>
<li>Become a skilled communicator</li>
<li>Develop specialist knowledge in subjects that interest you</li>
<li>Build advanced critical thinking, research and writing skills</li>
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<h5>Career opportunities:</h5>
<p>(depending on majors selected)</p>
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<li>Researcher</li>
<li>Publisher / editor</li>
<li>Sociologist</li>
<li>Geographer</li>
<li>Historian</li>
<li>Policy officer</li>
<li>Government / development professional</li>
<li>Media and communications professional</li>
<li>Writer</li>
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<h5>Membership</h5>
<p>Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.</p>
<h5>Majors/Minors:</h5>
<p><strong>Sunshine Coast</strong><br />Majors:&nbsp;Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English; Geography; History; International Studies; Japanese In-country (Major); Japanese Studies; Japanese In-country (Extended Major); Journalism;&nbsp;Psychology; Screen Media; Sociology; Sustainability - Society; Theatre and Performance<br />Minors: Behavioural Science;&nbsp;Counselling Skills; Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; Development Studies; English; Environmental Geography; Geospatial Analysis; Global Environmental Politics; History; Human Geography; Indigenous Studies; International and Human Rights; International Studies; Japanese Studies; Journalism; Music; Town Planning Studies; Screen Media; Social Theory; Sociology; Sustainability; Theatre and Performance</p>
<p><strong>Moreton Bay</strong><br />Majors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English;&nbsp;Geography;&nbsp;History; Journalism; Psychology; Screen Media; Sustainability - Society<br />Minors: Behavioural Science; Counselling Skills;&nbsp;Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice;&nbsp;English; Environmental Geography; Geospatial Analysis; History; Human Geography; Indigenous Studies; Indigenous Studies;&nbsp;Journalism;&nbsp;Screen Media; Sustainability;</p>
<p><strong>Online<br /></strong>Majors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English;&nbsp;Journalism; Screen Media&nbsp;<br />Minors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English; Journalism; Screen Media<strong></strong></p>
<p><em>Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.</em></p>
<p>In 2021, first-year courses in this degree will be available online. Second-year courses will be offered online from 2022, and third-year courses from 2023. If you wish to study online and are intending to apply for credit for previous studies, please contact Student Central to discuss your options.</p>
<p>Please note: Not all courses are available online. Depending on your choice of majors and/or electives, some courses may require regular on-campus attendance at USC Sunshine Coast or USC Moreton Bay. For more detail, please visit the USC website.</p>
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<p>For entry into most&nbsp;USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.</p>
<p>Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.</p>
<p>Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed&nbsp;here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.</p>
<p>If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office&nbsp;for assessment.</p>
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<h3>English Program Requirements</h3>
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<p>If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum&nbsp;English language requirements&nbsp;for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our&nbsp;English Language Programs.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;50</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.0</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;76</li>
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Follow your interests and build your own career with a flexible Bachelor of Arts. Choose from a wide range of specialisations, including literature, history, politics and international studies, sociology, and more.

Bachelor of Arts

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<p><span>The ultimate program for choice if you&rsquo;re looking for a combined arts and business degree. Tailor your studies by choosing majors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra year of study you will earn two degrees.</span></p>
<p>If you are interested in language, psychology or politics you can combine them in this flexible program. Or you can specialise in an area that interests you from a diverse range of majors.</p>
<p>Gain an advantage over other graduates with a combined program and take your pick from a huge range of careers.</p>
<p>In this program you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gain hands-on experience through work placements.</li>
<li>Make industry contacts.</li>
<li>Study overseas to broaden your horizons.</li>
<li>Take your pick from a range of careers.</li>
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<h5>Majors</h5>
<p><strong>Sunshine Coast</strong><br />Business majors: Accounting; Business Administration; Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Information Systems; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management</p>
<p>Arts majors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English; Geography; History; International Studies; Japanese Studies; Japanese In-country; Journalism; Psychology; Screen Media; Sociology; Sustainability-Society; Theatre and Performance</p>
<p><strong>Moreton Bay</strong><br />Business majors: Accounting; Business Administration; Digital Futures; Entrepreneurship; Management; Marketing</p>
<p>Arts majors: Creative Writing and Publishing;&nbsp;English; Geography; History; Psychology; Screen Media</p>
<h6>Online</h6>
<p>Business majors: Accounting; Business Administration; Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Information Systems; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management</p>
<p>Arts majors: Creative Writing and Publishing; Criminology and Justice; English; Journalism; Screen Media</p>
<p><em>Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.</em></p>
<h5>Career opportunities</h5>
<p>Refer to&nbsp;Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.</p>
<h5>Membership</h5>
<p>Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.</p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong><br />In 2021, all first-year courses in this degree will be available online. (Note: some majors/minors may not be available online.) Second-, third- and fourth-year courses (where applicable) will be offered online progressively from 2022 onwards. If you wish to study online and are intending to apply for credit for previous studies, please contact Student Central to discuss your options. Please note that some online courses may require some attendance at a USC campus to support your learning.</p>
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<p>For entry into most&nbsp;USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.</p>
<p>Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.</p>
<p>Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed&nbsp;here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.</p>
<p>If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office&nbsp;for assessment.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Program Requirements</h3>
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<p>If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum&nbsp;English language requirements&nbsp;for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our&nbsp;English Language Programs.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;50</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.0</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;76</li>
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The ultimate program for choice if you’re looking for a combined arts and business degree. Tailor your studies by choosing majors that spark your interests and ambitions.

Undergraduate Courses in University of the Sunshine Coast

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