Successful completion of one of the following:
the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
Course prerequisites
VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent. For applicants of the 2021 Early Entry Program, a minimum study score of 20 in any English or 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics
IELTS (Academic Module), Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0
PTE Academic, 50 (no communicative skill less than 50)
TOEFL iBT, 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test^, 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
C1 Advanced*, 169, no band less than 169
Common European Framework, B2
Linguaskill – General^, Overall score of 160–179 with no band less than 160
Duolingo English Test^, Overall score of 95 - 100
Published Guaranteed ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 65
Australian Foundation (min overall %): 65%
International Baccalaureate IB Diploma – Standard Entry: 24
International Baccalaureate IB Diploma – Predicted Grade: 26
With a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science combine a science specialisation with a deep understanding of the world for a broad scope of exciting careers.
With this combination of degrees, you’ll equip yourself with the skills required to work in a range of professional scientific environments and grow your knowledge as you unpack what drives social change in contemporary society.
Whether you’re passionate about climate change, social justice or how to protect our rights in an evolving tech rich world – with your arts degree, you’ll strengthen your analytical thinking by tackling crucial global problems with majors such as Climate and Social Justice or Ethics and Technology, that go hand in hand with science specialisations such as Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Environmental Science.
You’ll graduate ready for exciting career prospects across a range of industries - as well as the confidence to stand up and make the difference our world needs to survive.
Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This double degree has two units where you’ll have Work Integrated Learning opportunities. Challenges in Science (NPS30003), you’ll work on an individual research project to develop valuable research and development skills. In your second year, in the Skills and Strategies for Social Change core arts unit, collaborate with fellow students and community, civil society and industry partners to create real campaigns for real social change.
CRICOS code: 080214A
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Core studies
12 units (150 credit points)
Units
Technology and Society
Skills and Strategies for Social Change
Changemakers in Action
Arts Internship
Concepts of Biology
Either Chemistry 1
or Introduction to Chemistry
Either Preliminary Mathematics
or Foundations of Statistics
or Digital and Data Systems
Either Essential Mathematics
or Calculus and Applications
or Linear Algebra and Applications
Introduction to e-Science
Communication for Scientists
Grand Challenges in Science
Either Energy and Motion
or Introduction to Physics
Major for Bachelor of Arts
8 units (100 credit points)
Choose a major:
Climate and Social Justice, Criminology, Ethics and Technology, Indigenous Studies, Perspectives on Globalisation, Politics, Power and Technology, Professional and Creative Writing, Screen Studies and Popular Culture
Major for Bachelor of Science
8 units (100 credit points)
Choose a major:
Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics
Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
– Work Integrated Learning
+ Advanced minor
+ Minors
+ Elective units
Any of the following units may be undertaken.
Units
Financial Information for Decision Making
Principles of Advertising
Introduction to Animation
History of Animation
Introduction to Character and Environment Design
Introduction to Game Studies
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Forensic Science
Professional Communication Practice
Introduction to Programming
Fundamentals of Criminology
20th Century Design
Introduction to Digital Imaging
Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards
Typography for Screen and Motion
Digital Video and Audio
Economic Principles
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Principles of Game Design
Introduction to Health Sciences
Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science
Global History
Human Resource Management
Digital Content Management
International Business Operations
Database, Analysis and Design
Database Systems
Media Content Creation
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Media Studies
Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives On Science and Technology
Introduction to Management
Fundamentals of Marketing
Neuroscience
Introduction to Nutrition
History of Ideas
Introduction to Philosophy
Critical Thinking
Australian Politics
International Politics
Brain and Behaviour
Fundamentals of Psychology
Editing for Writers
Writing Short Non-Fiction
Sociological Foundations
Environment and Society
Global Perspectives on Modernity
Social Science Research Methods
Introduction to Sports Psychology
Foundations of Statistics
Future Work Skills
Policing: Systems and Practice
3D Modelling for Objects and Environments
3D Character Modelling
Digital Narratives
User Experience Design
Introduction to Games Production
Pervasive Game Design Lab
Writing for Interactive Narratives
Propaganda: A History of Media and Politics
Indigenous Knowledges
Reading, Writing and Criticism
Australian Writing and Cultural Change
Business of Media
Networked Selves
Screen Franchising and Innovation
Digital Communities
Marketing Research and Analytics
Integrated Marketing Communication
Consumer Behaviour
Neurological Monitoring
Neurophysiology
Built and Sustainable Communities
Communicable Disease Control
Environmental Philosophy
Philosophy, Media, Culture
Philosophy, Politics, and Society
Australian Foreign Policy
Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics
International Relations and Security Studies
Conflict Resolution
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Global Public Relations Practice
Public Relations Theory and Practice
Public Relations Writing
Editing Techniques
Writing Creative Non-Fiction
Families, Relationships and Sexuality
Sociological Perspectives
Race, Ethnicity and Migration
Analysis of Variance and Regression
Statistics for Forensics
Behaviour and Motivation in Games
Industry Consulting Project
Advanced Web Development
Corrections: Systems and Practice
Digital Marketing Project 1
Digital Marketing Project 2
Advertising Technology
Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology
User-Centred Design & Evaluation
War and Peace in the 20th Century
History, Politics and Human Rights
Literary Industry Practice
Media and Communications Project A
Media and Communications Project B
Radio, Audio and Podcasting
Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood
Sleep and Attention
Abnormal Psychophysiology
Higher Cortical Functions
Ethics
Critical Perspectives On Terrorism
Public Policy in Australia
Crisis Points: Global Challenges
Psychology Project
Psychology of Personality
Abnormal Psychology
Events Management
Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication
Novel Writing
Sociology of Health
Global Gender and Sex
+ Signature Series
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
