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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

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  • Level:4-Year Combined Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Senior secondary school qualification

  • Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Post-secondary study

  • Further education like diplomas and university study can also be assessed for admission.

English Requirement

IELTS: 6.0 No brand no less than 6.0

Course Information

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science is for those who are interested in understanding the world around us and how it works. Through the sciences you will be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things. Through the arts you will explore ideas, theories and records of how people process the human experience through society, culture, and more. You’ll be able to follow your passions, and you will learn from leading researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. Our guidance and mentoring give you the confidence to know you’re heading where you want to with your career, and you’ll have authentic opportunities to work with industry and in research whilst you study. A combined degree program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. On completion, you will have the practical skills to make a difference in the world and contribute new solutions to the many challenges we face.

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Pathway Courses

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science requires the successful completion of exactly 320 units. Students must complete one of the following pathways:

Pathway A (Single major option):

  • 110 units of Core Courses (30 units of Arts Core Courses plus 80 units Science Core Courses including a MATH Directed course*)
  • One 80 unit B Science Major
  • One 80 unit B Arts Major
  • 50 units of electives ** OR (1) one 40 unit B Arts Minor plus 10 units of electives.

Pathway B:

  • 110 units of Core Courses (30 units of Arts Core Courses plus 80 units Science Core Courses including a MATH Directed course*)
  • One 120 unit B Science Major
  • One 80 unit B Arts Major
  • 10 units of electives.

*Students choose their MATH Directed course based on previous mathematical background. See the course descriptions for details.

** Electives can include suggested Science Elective Pathways or unrestricted courses offered within the university.

Restrictions regarding BScience and BArts major combinations are listed below.

BScience Majors Options:

Pathway A (80 units majors by Discipline)

  • Biology: Biology.
  • Chemistry: Chemistry of Advanced Materials; Environmental and Analytical Chemistry; Medicinal and Organic Chemistry.
  • Earth Science: Earth Sciences.
  • Environmental Science: Biodiversity and Conservation; Marine and Coastal Science; Sustainable Resources Management.
  • Geography: Geography.
  • Mathematics and Statistics: Mathematics; Statistics.

Pathway B (120 unit majors by Discipline):

  • Biology: Animal Biology; Plant Biology.
  • Chemistry: Chemistry.
  • Earth Science: Climate, Water and Soils; Geology.
  • Environmental Science: Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecological Sciences; Environmental Remediation; Marine, Coastal and Ecological Sciences.
  • Geography: Integrated Geography.
  • Physics: Physics.
  • Psychology: Psychology.

BArts Major Options:

  • Creative & Performing Arts
  • Education
  • English & Writing
  • Film, Media & Cultural Studies
  • French Studies (either Beginner or Intermediate Sequence)
  • German
  • Global Indigenous Studies
  • History
  • Human Geography & the Environment
  • Japanese Studies (either Beginner or Intermediate Sequence)
  • Linguistics
  • Politics & International Relations
  • Psychology Studies
  • Sociology & Anthropology

Major Combination Restrictions

  • A BSc Psychology major cannot be taken with a BArts Psychology Science Major.
  • A BSc Geography, or Integrated Geography major cannot be taken with a B Arts Human Geography and the Environment major.

Please see the Bachelor of Science Program Handbook and B Arts Program Handbook for requirements of the above mentioned majors.

 

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OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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