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Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science

  • ID:JCU610010
  • Level:4-Year Double Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Course pre-requisites: 

  • English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)

  • Students considering Science majors in Chemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology will require Chemistry (or equivalent)

English Requirements

  • IELTS, 6 (no component lower than 6.0)

  • TOEFL (internet based), 74 (no component less than 18)

  • Pearson (PTE Academic), 52 (no component less than 52)

  • C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency, 169 (no component less than 169)

  • ISLPR, At least 3 in each skill area

  • OET*, No component less than B

  • JCUCEAP, EAP Level 3

Course Information

This highly flexible degree offers some subjects online, and provides the opportunity to specialise in two different study areas. Your Arts subjects will develop your communication and research skills, and advance your ability to critically analyse information. Combining this with a thorough understanding of basic and specialised scientific principles will give you a sought-after skill set and prepare you for the future.

Benefit from field trips to World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments, and access state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, including JCU’s The Science Place. Learn from world-class lecturers and tutors across a variety of disciplines.

With a wide range of subjects to choose from, you can tailor your program to include majors and electives that suit your professional and personal interests. JCU Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science graduates have a niche skill set that sets them apart from the rest.

CRICOS Code: 028993A

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Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

  • BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition

  • BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place

  • SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth

  • SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems

  • SS1010:03  Australian People: Indigeneity and Multiculturalism

Level 2

  • SC2202:03  Quantitative Methods in Science

Level 3

  • BA3000:03 Arts Edge

  • SC3008:03 Professional Placement

  • SC3010:03 Sensors and Sensing for Scientists

OPTIONS

Select 9 credit points of level 2 or 3 Humanities, Arts and Social Science subjects

PLUS

Select a Science major from Table A

PLUS

Select an Arts major from Table B

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subjects

PLUS

Select 6 credit points of specified Level 1 subjects from List 1

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of specified Level 2 subjects from List 2

List 1

  • Select subjects which are not already in your Science major

  • BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

  • BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity or BZ1006:03 Diversity of Life

  • BS1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes

  • CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

  • CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

  • CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I or CP1404:03 Programming II

  • EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change

  • EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

  • EG1000:03 Engineering 1

  • MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundation

  • MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

  • PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1

  • PH1007:03 Advanced Stream Physics 2

List 2

  • CH2103:03 Analytical Chemistry

  • CP2404:03 Database Modelling

  • EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

  • MA2210:03 Linear Algebra

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Open up a whole realm of future opportunities with a combined degree in Arts and Science.

Pursue a career that combines your skills in the arts with your passion for science, such as environmental science or technology.

JCU Arts-Science graduates find employment in roles such as technical writers, communication and media advisers, managers, and consultants across the private sector, government, and research organisations.

You could undertake additional study to teach in schools. Alternatively go on to postgraduate study or a research degree.

Depending on your majors, you may be eligible for registration with professional bodies within your chosen fields of study.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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