Shared majors
- Indigenous Knowledge
- Art and Design
- Aviation Management
- Biomedical Science
- Communication and Cultural Studies
- Contemporary Music
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Media
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental Solutions
- Environmental Stewardship
- History
- Law and Justice
- Organisational Management
- Sustainability
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Sustainable Tourism Management
- Sustainable Convention and Event Management
Indigenous Knowledge - UIND02
The Indigenous Knowledge University-wide Major seeks to empower Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples through providing units of study that increase the knowledge of and understanding about Indigenous peoples, their cultures and associated rights, in historical and contemporary contexts. The major area of study provides students with a broad understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous Australian Peoples and a respect for Indigenous Australian identity and development.
Academic organisational unit: College of Indigenous Peoples (Gnibi)
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||
| SOC71005 - Colonising Histories | Introductory | ||
| HUM72015 - Racism and Eugenics | Intermediate | ||
| HUM71006 - Indigenous Knowledge | Introductory | ||
| HUM71005 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | ||
| IHE72006 - Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Intermediate | ||
| SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
| MNG72011 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise I | Intermediate |
Art and Design - UART01
Students will create artworks from day one in this major. You will develop your drawing skills, fabrication skills and understand contemporary art and its theory. You will learn the fundamentals of art making and critique through individual assessment and group learning.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAD71101 - Drawing | Introductory | ||
| AAD71102 - Painting Essentials | Introductory | ||
| AAD72202 - Modern Art and the Avant-Garde | Intermediate | ||
| AAD71108 - 3D Printing and Fabrication | Introductory | ||
| AAD71104 - Photography and Digital Imaging | Introductory | ||
| AAD71105 - Printmaking Fundamentals | Introductory | ||
| AAD72204 - Art after 1960 | Intermediate | ||
| AAD73302 - Advanced Theories of Contemporary Art | Advanced |
Aviation Management - UAVI01
Aviation management provides pathways for aviation professionals to navigate a complex and rapidly growing industry. Students will be exposed to the strategic and operational facets of the global aviation industry giving them the skills and tools to have successful careers. Students study six core aviation units and a further two units from a selection of unit options. This major is open to any students who are looking to work in aviation including pilots, cabin crew, logistics, transport, infrastructure, retail and customer service.
Academic organisational unit: School of Business and Tourism
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG10697 - Aviation Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG73020 - Human Factors in Aviation | Advanced | ||
| MNG73021 - Issues in Aviation | Advanced | ||
| MNG73022 - Airport Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||
| SCI00419 - Food and Beverage Management | Intermediate | ||
| BUSN2005 - Airline Operations | Intermediate | ||
| LAWS2029 - Aviation Regulation and Law | Intermediate | ||
| TRM20001 - Tourist Behaviour and Interactions | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR2015 - Tourism Experience Design | Intermediate | ||
| HMS00423 - Sustainable Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR2012 - Transport for Sustainable Tourism | Advanced | ||
| Plus 2 of the following units: | |||
Biomedical Science - UBSC01
This major will provide you with a solid foundation in the basic sciences that underpin the structure and function relationships of the human body in health and disease. Whether your interests are in genetics, infection and immunity, population health, or medical laboratory sciences, the electives in this major provide the opportunity for you to explore these areas further. This major will equip you with the skills and knowledge for career paths in medical research and post-graduate allied health and medicine.
Academic organisational unit: School of Health and Human Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete the following seven units: | |||
| CHEM1002 - Chemistry for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| BIO10662 - Systemic Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| SCI10473 - Histology and Embryology | Intermediate | ||
| PHYS1002 - Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Plus one of the below: | |||
| CMM73010 - Epidemiology | Advanced | ||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| CHEM2002 - Organic Chemistry | Introductory | ||
Communication and Cultural Studies - UCOM01
Students gain contextual, ethical and effective communication skills, especially in intercultural settings. The Major enables students’ critical and cultural awareness of self and others in order to communicate successfully. It inspires an activated scholarship and citizenship informed through knowledge, community engagement, skills and abilities gained in interdisciplinary learning contexts.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUM00270 - Doing Cultural Studies | Introductory | ||
| HUM00271 - Unruly Subjects: Citizenship | Introductory | ||
| CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||
| Choose five (5) units from the following: | |||
| HUM00273 - Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| HUM00272 - Space, Place and Travel | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| HUM00274 - EcoCultural Studies | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| COM20001 - Culture, Technology and the Senses | Intermediate | ||
| SOC10400 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture | Intermediate | ||
| COM00439 - Media Studies | Introductory | ||
| COM10082 - Film Studies | Intermediate | ||
| CUL00211 - Perspectives on Australia | Introductory | ||
| CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||
| CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||
| HUM00275 - Cultural Studies Research Project | Advanced | ||
| ART00602 - Australian Visual Cultures | Advanced | ||
| SOC10399 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | Introductory | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | Unit offered biennially |
Contemporary Music - UCMU01
Focusing on music making in the 21st Century, the major in contemporary music will develop student’s practical, theoretical, creative, collaborative and contextual skills through a program of ensemble performance, musicianship, musicology and industry studies.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS71005 - Creative Music Practice I | Introductory | ||
| MUS71006 - Creative Music Practice II | Introductory | ||
| MUS71001 - Musicianship I | Introductory | ||
| MUS71002 - Musicianship II | Introductory | ||
| MUS10509 - Sounds, Styles and Cultures | Introductory | ||
| MUS10506 - Music Industry Landscapes | Introductory | ||
| MUS10545 - Oceans of Sound: Global Music Cultures in the 21st Century | Intermediate | ||
| MUS71010 - Instrumental Techniques I | Introductory |
Creative Writing - UCRW01
Creative Writing Units prepare students to engage with the world creatively and increase their literacy and communication skills.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRI10001 - Introduction to Creative Writing | Introductory | ||
| WRI10003 - Short Story Writing | Intermediate | ||
| ENG00411 - Writing Genre | Intermediate | ||
| ENG00400 - Introduction to Written Texts | Introductory | ||
| ENG00401 - Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing | Intermediate | ||
| WRI20004 - Writing Lives | Intermediate | ||
| WRI20001 - Writing for Young People | Intermediate | ||
| WRI20003 - Writing Poetry | Intermediate |
Cultural Studies - UCUL01
Introduces students to critical approaches to the study of different cultural forms and practices, everyday life and the political dynamics of contemporary culture.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUM00270 - Doing Cultural Studies | Introductory | ||
| HUM00272 - Space, Place and Travel | Intermediate | ||
| HUM00273 - Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging | Advanced | ||
| HUM00274 - EcoCultural Studies | Advanced | ||
| SOY10114 - Independent Project | Advanced | ||
| COM20001 - Culture, Technology and the Senses | Intermediate | ||
| SOC10400 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture | Intermediate | ||
| CUL00211 - Perspectives on Australia | Introductory |
Digital Media - UDIG01
The Digital Media major introduces student to a core set of cross-media production skills and software proficiencies, a background in media history and theory, and knowledge of various narrative and story structures. The major gives students experience in the production and critical study of contemporary digital media modes.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDIA1001 - Media Studies | Introductory | ||
| MDIA1003 - Digital Media Practices | Introductory | ||
| COM10110 - Visual Communication and Design | Introductory | ||
| MDIA1004 - Journalism in the Digital Age | Intermediate | ||
| MDIA2006 - Film Studies | Intermediate | ||
| MDIA2002 - Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||
| MDIA3001 - Advanced Screen Production | Advanced | ||
| COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation - UENT01
This major is designed to stretch your imagination and start you down a path of a successful future in an increasingly dynamic and complex world. It provides the skills and tools required to develop entrepreneurial ideas into successful new ventures, or work within existing organisations in an innovative way, across any discipline. Your experiences will enable you to think globally and see the big picture, but also give you the tools and networks to dream big and act as a change agent within your chosen field.
Academic organisational unit: School of Business and Tourism
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN2007 - Structuring for Success | Intermediate | ||
| BUSN2008 - Applied Social Entrepreneurship | Introductory | ||
| BUSN2004 - Activation | Intermediate | ||
| BUSN2006 - Value Creation | Advanced | ||
| BUSN1005 - Ideation | Intermediate | ||
| BUSN2003 - Intrapreneurship | Advanced | ||
| BUSN2009 - The Founder's Journey | Introductory | ||
| MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy | Advanced |
Environmental Solutions - UENS01
This university-wide, Shared Major is for students who wish to gain insight into how nature works, and how communities can support nature to regenerate in the face of environmental change. Students will build a knowledge-base for the development of creative solutions to the world's complex environmental challenges. By developing an understanding of basic scientific principles, while exploring the way that we look at our world, students can learn about everything from ecology and marine pollution, to wildlife conservation and regenerative farming, designing their exciting major from a range of suggested units.
Academic organisational unit: School of Environment, Science and Engineering
Schedule of units
Environmental Stewardship - UEST01
This university-wide, Shared Major is for students who wish to gain insight into how to engage with communities and increase awareness about managing natural resources. Students will build a knowledge-base for the creation of awareness of environmental and social challenges as well as scientific concepts associated with managing natural resources, and for creative problem-solving in community contexts.
Academic organisational unit: School of Environment, Science and Engineering
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLN10001 - Rural and Regional Planning | Introductory | ||
| ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| ENV10656 - Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management | Advanced | ||
| FOR00110 - Natural Resources Policy | Intermediate | ||
| Choose three (3) of the following units: | |||
| SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
| EDU01290 - Outdoor Education I | Introductory | ||
| BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG10724 - Coastal and Marine Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| BIO01230 - Principles of Coastal Resource Management | Advanced | ||
| AGRC2005 - Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology | Advanced | ||
History - UHIS01
Studying the past and how we have interpreted history to understand contemporary issues.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIS10016 - Making History | Introductory | ||
| HIS10018 - Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History | Intermediate | ||
| HIS10725 - US History: From Reconstruction to Globalization | Introductory | ||
| HIS10726 - Australian Cultural History | Intermediate | ||
| HIS00235 - Community History Research Project | Advanced | ||
| CLST2006 - Road Trip | Intermediate | ||
| CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||
| SOC71005 - Colonising Histories | Introductory |
Law and Justice - ULAW01
A University-wide Law and Justice major provides students with the opportunity to gain legal perspectives that will complement their degree. Students will gain a foundational understanding of law and basic legal principles that will be useful in any employment situation. Completing the Law and Justice Major may provide the opportunity for employment in administration of government departments, fields of commerce, real estate, banking, human resources and other areas where an understanding of law complements duties undertaken.
Academic organisational unit: School of Law and Justice
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW10157 - Australian Legal System | Introductory | ||
| Plus choose six (6) units from the following: | |||
| LAW00050 - Criminal Process | Introductory | ||
| LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00059 - Welfare Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | ||
| LAW00514 - Criminology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00521 - International Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00522 - Human Rights | Advanced | ||
| LAW00526 - International Criminal Justice | Advanced | ||
| LAW10068 - Law and Government Decision Making | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law | Intermediate | ||
Organisational Management - UMNG01
The units available in the Organisational Management University-wide major provide students with the opportunity to gain the business skills needed to plan, coordinate and lead group efforts to achieve organisational goals. This course of study will equip students with the skills to communicate effectively, monitor the changing business environment and make sound business management decisions.
Academic organisational unit: School of Business and Tourism
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose eight (8) units from the following: | |||
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| MNG72005 - International Business | Advanced | ||
| MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy | Advanced | ||
| MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | ||
| MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG10718 - Strategic Architecture of Organisations | Advanced | ||
| MKT10724 - Services Marketing | Advanced | ||
| MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment | Intermediate | ||
| MNG10716 - Organisational Stakeholder Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG10717 - Culture and Change Implementation | Advanced | ||
Sustainability - USUS01
The Sustainability University-wide major examines the social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects of sustainability. It equips students with concepts and tools enabling sustainable solutions to be found across the broad range of business, social, and legal disciplines providing knowledge essential to constructing and implementing sustainability policy. Career opportunities include sustainability project management, corporate social responsibility reporting, sustainability services consulting, sustainable supply chain management, sustainable resource management, social sustainability management, stakeholder engagement within commercial, government and charitable organisations.
Academic organisational unit: School of Business and Tourism
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||
| Choose six (6) units from the following: | |||
| EDU01286 - Environmental Education | Introductory | ||
| FOR00110 - Natural Resources Policy | Intermediate | ||
| HMS00423 - Sustainable Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| HUM00274 - EcoCultural Studies | Advanced | ||
| MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced | ||
| POL00013 - Global Social Movements | Intermediate | ||
| SOY00419 - Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management | Advanced | ||
| SOY10114 - Independent Project | Advanced | ||
| ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| Compulsory: | |||
| BIO10187 - Global Environmental Challenges | Introductory | ||
Politics and International Relations - UPIR01
With an emphasis on social justice and positive change, the major in Politics and International Relations will develop students' ability to interpret, analyse and offer creative solutions to issues in contemporary society and encourage them to become dynamic citizens in the public sphere.
Academic organisational unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||
| POL00005 - Ideas and Ideals in Politics | Intermediate | ||
| POL00010 - Local Government | Intermediate | ||
| POL00013 - Global Social Movements | Intermediate | ||
| POL20001 - Analysing Policy Problems | Intermediate | ||
| POL10023 - Peace, War and International Politics | Advanced | ||
| SOCI3003 - Religions and the State | Advanced | ||
| ENVR1001 - Global Environmental Challenges | Introductory |
Psychology - UPSY01
This major is relevant for students who are interested in the scientific study of how humans think, feel, and behave. These areas can be explored for both individuals and groups, and can be applied to diverse topics such as learning, work, performance, communication, and culture.
Please note this major is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and does not provide entry into the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. For information on our accredited psychology options, please refer to our Bachelor of Psychological Science or contact Client Services at enquiry@scu.edu.au. For details on the education and training required to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia, please refer to the Australian Psychological Society
Academic organisational unit: School of Health and Human Sciences
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From the following choose the three (3) foundational units plus an additional five (5) optional units | |||
| Foundational: | |||
| BHS11001 - Introduction to Psychology I | Introductory | ||
| PSYC1002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||
| BHS20008 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Intermediate | ||
| Optional: | |||
| PSYC1005 - Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology | Introductory | ||
| PSYC1004 - Introduction to Psychological Investigation | Introductory | ||
| PSYC2001 - Psychological Assessment | Intermediate | ||
| PSYC2004 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||
| PSYC2005 - Advanced Psychological Investigation | Intermediate | ||
| PSYC3004 - Biological Psychology | Advanced | ||
| PSYC3001 - Social Psychology | Advanced | ||
| PSYC3003 - Learning and Memory | Advanced | ||
| STAT3001 - Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Advanced | ||
| PSYC3005 - Cross Cultural and Indigenous Issues in Psychology | Advanced | ||
| BHS30002 - Abnormal Psychology | Intermediate | ||
| BHS30006 - Behaviour Change | Intermediate | ||
| PSY73001 - Applied Psychological Investigation | Advanced | ||
Regenerative Agriculture - REAG01
Conventional, intensive agricultural approaches have left in their wake a growing number of serious environmental issues, degrading soils and reducing landscape water holding capacity. Looking to the future of food production demands that we rethink our approach to farming systems.
Drawing on the University’s specialist expertise in plant science, agronomy, ecology, agroforestry, environmental chemistry and socio-ecological systems, this major delves into the emerging practices of, and growing evidence-base for regenerative agriculture, examining human ecology, agroecology, regenerative agronomy and soil management as well as the planning of rural landscapes.
The Bachelor of Science with a major in Regenerative Agriculture develops specialist knowledge in a whole-of-system approach to food production and farm management.
It is designed for students who want to be a part of a new way of farming that better supports, and is supported by natural processes, building more resilient farms and farmers in a future of increased seasonal and weather variability.
Academic organisational unit: School of Environment, Science and Engineering
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRC1001 - Alternative Farming Systems | Introductory | ||
| AGRC2005 - Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology | Advanced | ||
| AGRC2003 - Regenerative Agriculture: Strategies and Practices | Advanced | ||
| AGRC2002 - Regenerative Agronomy | Advanced | ||
| AGRC3002 - Planning Rural Landscapes | Advanced | ||
| AGRC2001 - Agroecology | Intermediate | ||
| AGRC1002 - Farming Systems | Introductory | ||
| AGRC2004 - Soil Management | Intermediate |
Sustainable Tourism Management - USTM01
Sustainable Tourism Management equips students with a contemporary understanding of the tourism industry, tourist experience, destination management and the conceptual and applied aspects of responsible and sustainable tourism management.
Academic organisational unit: School of Business and Tourism
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS00423 - Sustainable Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| MNG10724 - Coastal and Marine Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR1001 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||
| TRM20001 - Tourist Behaviour and Interactions | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR2013 - Digital Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR2012 - Transport for Sustainable Tourism | Advanced | ||
| TOUR2015 - Tourism Experience Design | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR3001 - The Responsible Tourism Practitioner | Advanced |
Sustainable Convention and Event Management - USCE01
Sustainable Convention and Event Management prepares students for an exciting range of career prospects in the convention and event industry, developing the skills and knowledge students will need to plan, organise and manage corporate events, conferences, festivals, large meetings, sport events and many other events with a focus on responsible and sustainable practices.
Academic organisational unit: School of Business and Tourism
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKT01420 - Convention and Exhibition Planning | Intermediate | ||
| MNG00421 - Festival and Special Events Planning | Intermediate | ||
| MNG10228 - Production Management for Conventions and Events | Intermediate | ||
| MNG10226 - Event Operations Management | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR1001 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||
| TOUR2014 - Governance, Policy and Risk Management for Festivals and Events | Advanced | ||
| TOUR2011 - Sport Event Management | Intermediate | ||
| TOUR3001 - The Responsible Tourism Practitioner | Advanced |