Study locations
Study in Gympie
The University is building a A$5.5 million facility at Gympie, co-located on the Wide Bay Institute of TAFE campus on Cartwright Road. Construction is expected to be completed during Semester 1, 2013, however the University will be teaching in Gympie by the start of Semester 1.
An initiative of the Australian Government, under the Education Investment Fund, USC's facilities will include a 75-seat lecture theatre, tutorial rooms for 30–50 people, staff offices, study areas for students and interactive learning technology connecting with USC's Sippy Downs campus.
The Tertiary Preparation Pathway program is currently offered at the Wide Bay Institute of TAFE Gympie campus and James Nash State High School, although not all TPP courses are available.
Please note: Studying at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Programs to be offered at Gympie
Semester 1, 2013
- Bachelor of Nursing Science * (first-year students only; full or part-time; mid-year entry available)
- Bachelor of Primary Education (first-year students only; part-time only)
- Tertiary Preparation Pathway
- Headstart
Current schools outreach activities — Creative Writing Excellence Program and Integrated Learning Engineering — will continue to be offered at Gympie.
* Subject to professional accreditation
Semester 2, 2013
- Bachelor of Nursing Science * (first-year students only; full or part-time; mid-year entry available)
- Bachelor of Primary Education (first-year students only; part-time only)
- Tertiary Preparation Pathway
- Headstart
Current schools outreach activities — Creative Writing Excellence Program and Integrated Learning Engineering — will continue to be offered at Gympie.
* Subject to professional accreditation
Semester 1, 2014
- Bachelor of Business - QTAC code: 012801 (first-year students only)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - QTAC code: 012851 * (first-year students only)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science * (first-year students only; full or part-time; mid-year entry available)
- Bachelor of Primary Education (first-year students only; part-time only)
- Tertiary Preparation Pathway
- Headstart
Current schools outreach activities — Creative Writing Excellence Program and Integrated Learning Engineering — will continue to be offered at Gympie.
* Subject to professional accreditation
Courses to be offered at Gympie
Semester 1, 2013
TPP101 Academic Skills for Success
TPP102 Computer Literacy
TPP107 Contemporary Australia
TPP108 An Introduction to Working within the Community
Semester 2, 2013
COR109 Communication and Thought
EDU103 ICTs and the 21st Century Learner
EDU104 Foundation of English and Mathematics
HLT100 Anatomy and Physiology
NUR103 Nursing Practicum 1
NUR142 Holistic Health Assessment
NUR212 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
TPP101 Academic Skills for Success
TPP102 Computer Literacy
TPP103 Chemistry
TPP104 Mathematics
TPP109 Biology
Location and facilities
The Wide Bay Institute of TAFE (WBIT) Gympie campus is located just over one hour's drive north of the University’s Sippy Downs campus. To view the location of the Gympie TAFE and proximity to other USC study locations refer to the Google map.
The Gympie TAFE campus (refer to the WBIT campus map) offers the following facilities:
- tutorial rooms
- research and information centre
- student canteen
- restaurant
- free parking
Students studying in Gympie also have access to learning facilities at James Nash State High School (refer to the James Nash SHS map).
Address
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE — Gympie campus
Cartwright Road
Gympie
Queensland
Australia
James Nash State High School
109 Myall Street
Gympie
Queensland
Australia
Transport
USC currently provides a shuttle bus service for students from Gympie and Cooroy. The once-daily service departs from Gympie (via Cooroy) and arrives at the University campus at Sippy Downs about 7.45am each week day of semester and departs USC about 5.10pm.
Enquiries
Application and admission information:
Coordinator, Enabling Programs, Student Administration
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: information@usc.edu.au
Program advice:
Student Support Office for the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Fax: +61 7 5456 5010
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
Study at South Bank
USC and the Southbank Institute of Technology have partnered to offer students the opportunity to study three of USC's most popular degrees at South Bank in Brisbane.
The Institute's students will be able to apply for credit transfer to fast-track their studies to gain a university qualification.
The programs offering articulation are:
- SBIT Diploma of Justice Studies into USC Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies
- SBIT Diploma of Events into USC Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
- SBIT Diploma of Tourism into USC Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
- SBIT Diploma of Accounting into USC Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Students will attend lectures and tutorials delivered by USC's highly qualified teaching staff at South Bank.
For more information refer to SBIT / USC articulation FAQs.
Programs to be offered at South Bank
Semester 1, 2013
- Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) - QTAC code: 018061
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - QTAC code: 018151
- Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies - QTAC code: 018181
Courses to be offered at South Bank
Semester 1, 2013
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
JST201 Policies of Crime Prevention
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
TSM102 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM211 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
Semester 2, 2013
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
ACC210 Financial Accounting
ACC220 Law of Business Associations
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
JST205 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
TSM223 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Location and facilities
The Southbank Institute of Technology's campus is located near Brisbane's city centre, cultural precinct, South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane River.
It is located just over one hour's drive south of the University’s Sippy Downs campus. Refer to the campus map on the Southbank Institute of Technology's website. To view the location of the Southbank Institute of Technology and proximity to other USC study locations refer to the Google map.
The Southbank Institute of Technology's campus offers:
- modern training facilities (classrooms and laboratories)
- student support services
- library and learning centre
- business enterprise centre
- restaurants
- wireless internet
Student accommodation is located nearby. For more information visit the Institute's website.
USC students studying at South Bank also have access to all of the services available at USC's Sippy Downs campus.
Address
Southbank Institute of Technology
Ernest Street
South Brisbane
Queensland
Australia
Enquiries
Application and admission information:
Student Administration
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: information@usc.edu.au
Student and support services for USC students at South Bank
SBIT Careers and Employment Resource Centre
Office hours for Semester 1, 2013: Monday and Thursdays, 8.30am–4.30pm
Tel: +61 7 3244 5707
Email: southbank@usc.edu.au
Student Administration, Sippy Downs Campus
Office hours for Semester 1, 2013: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: southbank@usc.edu.au
For more information refer to SBIT / USC articulation FAQs
Study in Caboolture
Located just over 35 minutes' drive south of the main campus, Caboolture-based students can study some courses and access computer and study facilities closer to home.
Students undertaking study at Caboolture will attend lectures and tutorials delivered by the University's highly qualified staff. Students generally attend one lecture and tutorial per course, per week.
The Tertiary Preparation Pathway program is offered at the Caboolture Hub, although not all TPP courses are available.
Please note: Studying at Caboolture is not available to international students on a student Visa.
Courses offered at Caboolture
Semester 1, 2013
TPP101 Academic Skills for Success
TPP102 Computer Literacy
TPP107 Contemporary Australia
TPP108 An Introduction to Working within the Community
Semester 2, 2013
TPP101 Academic Skills for Success
TPP102 Computer Literacy
TPP103 Chemistry
TPP104 Mathematics
TPP109 Biology
Location and facilities
The Caboolture Hub is located between King and Hasking Streets in the Town Square area of the Caboolture CBD. To view the location of the Caboolture Hub and proximity to other USC study locations refer to the Google map.
The Hub offers modern learning spaces equipped with the latest technology and features the following facilities:
- library
- learning and business centre
- lecture rooms
- computer training rooms
- creative studios
Address
Caboolture Hub
4 Hasking Street
Caboolture
Queensland
Australia
Transport and parking
The Caboolture Hub is located only a short three minute walk from the Caboolture Railway Station. Free all-day parking is available in the multi-level car park adjacent to the Caboolture Hub. The four-level car park complex offers entry from the underground car park or at the ground level main foyer entrance from the Town Square. Lifts are available to all levels.
Enquiries
Coordinator, Enabling Programs, Student Administration
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: information@usc.edu.au
Study in Noosa
As the Sunshine Coast expands and develops, more students are choosing to study closer to home and develop industry links in their local area.
Students undertaking study at USC Noosa will attend lectures and tutorials delivered by the University's highly qualified staff. Students generally attend one lecture and tutorial per course, per week.
USC Noosa is a convenient study location, offering a number of business courses and a COR course. The Tertiary Preparation Pathway program is also offered at USC Noosa, although not all TPP courses are available. USC Noosa is 40 minutes north of the University's campus.
Please note: Studying at Noosa is not available to international students.
Programs offered at USC Noosa
Students complete the core and foundation courses at the USC Noosa. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at USC Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Courses offered at USC Noosa
Semester 1, 2013
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
COR109 Communication and Thought
TPP101 Academic Skills for Success
TPP102 Computer Literacy
TPP103 Chemistry
TPP104 Mathematics
TPP105 Statistics
TPP107 Contemporary Australia
TPP108 An Introduction to Working within the Community
TPP109 Biology
TPP111 Business Study Skills
Semester 2, 2013
BUS105 Introduction to Marketing
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
TPP101 Academic Skills for Success
TPP102 Computer Literacy
TPP103 Chemistry
TPP104 Mathematics
TPP105 Statistics
TPP107 Contemporary Australia
TPP108 An Introduction to Working within the Community
TPP109 Biology
TPP111 Business Study Skills
Location and facilities
USC Noosa is centrally located on the corner of Noosa Drive and Grant Street, Noosa Junction. USC Noosa is equipped with technologically advanced facilities designed to cater to students' academic and study needs. Refer also to the USC Noosa map (PDF 380KB).
The Centre features a computer laboratory, lecture and tutorial rooms, and resources and support including:
- administrative services
- 24-hour computer access to e-reserve collections and databases
- access to library collection
- flexible study support
- full delivery by academic staff
- staff–student consultation
- support services from Student Administration and Student Life and Learning
Address
The J (Noosa Youth and Community Centre)
Corner of Noosa Drive and Grant Street
Noosa Heads
Queensland
Australia
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: SHEinfo@usc.edu.au
Sippy Downs campus
The only full-service university campus on the Sunshine Coast, USC's main campus is located in Sippy Downs.
Courses offered at Sippy Downs
Explore USC's courses and programs to find more than 100 programs in the areas of:
- Business and information technology
- Communication and design
- Education
- Health
- Humanities and social sciences
- Law
- Science and engineering
- Bridging and preparatory courses
Location and facilities
USC’s campus in Sippy Downs is centrally located within the Sunshine Coast region, and has direct access from both the Sunshine Motorway and the Bruce Highway. Queensland's capital city of Brisbane is approximately 65 minutes' drive away. To view the location of USC's Sippy Downs campus and proximity to other study locations refer to the Google map.
Address
University of the Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs Drive
Sippy Downs
Queensland
Australia
For more information on getting to and around USC's Sippy Downs campus visit maps, transport and parking.
The campus is well know for its green spaces, modern buildings and resident kangaroos, but there are also award-winning facilities that cater for teaching, studying, sporting and socialising.
On campus you will find a full range of support services and staff who can help you through your university experience.
Enquiries
Application and admission information:
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