Credit Point - students must gain a set number of credit points to complete a course.
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Major Study - a set of units from an approved discipline relevant to the course being studied. A 'major' is designed to provide a student with specialised knowledge and skills. Elective Study - any unit from a wide range of approved disciplines, outside your major field of study. Semester - USQ has two semesters and a summer term. Semester one commences in February and concludes in June.