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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Official Abbreviation BA/BSc
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 4 Years Full-time
  • 8 Years Part-time
2007 UAI 70
2007 OP 13
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 192
Overview

The combined program offers students the opportunity to study in the area of Arts and this combined degree is ideal for students seeking a liberal education to pursue areas of interest in both science and humanities and offers students the opportunity to study in the area of Arts and Sciences in preparation for a wide range of careers. It offers breadth of learning and multi-skilling across disciplines recognising that graduates are required to demonstrate skills in critical analysis, research, communication and technological expertise. Graduates of the program are awarded a combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirement apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English plus Mathematics and recommended studies are Chemistry and/or Physics and Biology.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Arts component – 96 credit points; and
Bachelor of Science component – 96 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure

 Credit Points Credit Points

Bachelor of Arts component:

 96cps
ONE Major or ONE Combined Major
 36cps to 84cps
Elective Units 12cps to 60cps

Bachelor of Science component:

 96cps
Core Units At least 24cps
ONE Major
 36cps to 66cps
Elective Units At most 36cps
Total 192 cps

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Approved Majors

Bachelor of Arts component:
Ancient History
Asian Studies
Australian History
Chinese
Classical Languages
English
Film Studies
French
Gender Studies
Geography
German
History
Human Biosciences
Indigenous Studies
Indonesian
International History
International Studies
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Media Studies
Music
Peace and Development Studies
Philosophy
Political Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre Studies
Writing

Bachelor of Sciences component:
Applied Physics
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physiology
Statistics
Zoology

Combined Majors

Bachelor of Arts component:
Ancient History and Studies in Religion
Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology
Political and International Studies

Bachelor of Science component:
Applied/Environmental Genetics
Biochemistry/Physiology
Biodiversity/Ecology
Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
Crop/Animal Sciences
Geology/Environmental Geosciences
Mathematics/Statistics

Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 48 credit points towards the Science component, or the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points towards the Science component; or the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points towards the Arts Component.

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing will not be granted for units SCI395 or WORK300.
Career Opportunities

Arts component: depending on majors, examples include positions in public and private sectors, such as management and administration, heritage and archival, policy and public relations, diplomacy and foreign affairs, translation, education, business, health, film and theatre, public relations, media, tourism, editing and publishing, and roles such as human resource officers, social researchers, town planners, welfare officers, administrative managers, park rangers, archaeologists, curators, psychologists and sociologists. Depending on your area of major study a career in teaching is available by completing a Graduate Diploma in Education.

Science component: exciting career options are possible in small to large business, industry, government, teaching and research. Examples include positions in the departments of primary industries, resource management, water and land resources, CSIRO, environmental protection authorities, forestry commissions, national parks and wildlife services and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). Industry opportunities include positions in computing, consulting, botanical gardens and museums, manufacturing, electronics, mining and oil. Teaching is also an option after completing a Graduate Diploma in Education.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

BA/BSc graduates are eligible to enrol for a wide range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs.
Honours Graduates of the BA/BSc who achieve at the appropriate level are able to complete either the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Bachelor of Science with Honours. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation. BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons) graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply to enrol for a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
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