The University values the effort that students make to achieve their study goals. We also understand that unexpected or extenuating circumstances can interrupt original study plans. In this case, students may be able to graduate with a Diploma, relevant to their most recent program enrolment.
Graduating with a Diploma provides students who choose to exit their Bachelor's program early an accredited qualification from UniSC, based on their study progress.
Eligibility to graduate with a Diploma
Students must have:
- successfully completed 96 units or more degree level courses and not be able to continue with their Bachelor's degree program; and
- completed at least 48 units at USC; and at least 48 units within the relevant discipline.
Students can reapply to resume their Bachelor's Award program at any stage after graduating with a Diploma.
Diplomas by program
| Degree(s) | Qualification |
|---|---|
| All degrees offered in the USC Business School | Diploma in Business Studies (BU102) |
| Bachelor of Laws | Diploma in Legal Studies (AR102) |
| Bachelor of Criminology and Justice | Diploma in Criminology and Justice Studies (AR103) |
| All degrees offered in the School of Social Sciences, excluding Bachelor of Arts | Diploma in Social Studies (AR104) |
| Bachelor of Arts | Diploma in Arts Studies (AR105) |
| Bachelor of Communication Bachelor of Journalism |
Diploma in Communications Studies (AR106) |
| Bachelor of Creative Industries Bachelor of Creative Writing Bachelor of Serious Games |
Diploma in Creative Industries Studies (AR107) |
| Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Design and Communication Bachelor of Design and Marketing |
Diploma in Design Studies (AR108) |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nutrition Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Occupational Therapy All degrees offered in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Diploma in Health Studies (SC101) |
| All degrees offered in the School of Science and Engineering, excluding Bachelor of Science | Diploma in Technology Studies (SC102) |
| Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences Bachelor of Sports Studies |
Diploma in Exercise Studies (SC103) |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Science |
Diploma in Science Studies (SC104) |