如果您刚读完高中，并且想出国学习而又没有承诺3年或4年的学位课程，那么这个课程是一个不错的选择。如果您目前正在海外学校就读，并且只想短期出国学习，同时又可能获得AQF资格以用于攻读本国学位，那么这也是一个不错的选择。必须在两个学期内成功完成8门课程（96学分）。每学期您将需要从USC广泛的课程目录中选修4门课程（或48学分）。所提供的课程直接来自于多个课程是USC的本科课程之一，这意味着您有机会与当地人一起上课，同时可以灵活选择自己喜欢的课程。
Enjoy the experience of overseas travel while simultaneously receiving an Australian qualification. If you want the best of both worlds, USC's Diploma in General Studies is the program for you. This program is a recognised 1-year (96 units) Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) award program. A great option if you have just finished high school and want to study abroad without committing to a 3-year or 4-year degree. Also a great option if you are currently enrolled at an overseas institution and only want to study abroad for a short time, while possibly earning an AQF qualification to use towards your home degree.