Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Why study the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science at UNE?
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.
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
132009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BA/BSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | BA/BSc graduates are eligible to enrol for a wide range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution |
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| 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). |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
white (BCC 1) and straw (BCC 51) |
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| Further Information | 
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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 with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300 or 400-level including 12 credit points from units other than ARPA, GEPL and PSYC units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points | Credit Points |
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Bachelor of Arts component: |
96 cps | |
| ONE Major or ONE Combined Major |
36 to 84 cps | |
| Elective Units | 12 to 60 cps | |
Bachelor of Science component: |
96 cps | |
| Core Units | At least 24 cps | |
| ONE Major or ONE Combined Major |
36 to 66 cps | |
| Elective Units | At most 36 cps | |
| Total | 192 cps | |
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Students with a weak background in Chemistry are advised to complete CHEM123 before enrolling in CHEM110.
Students who have not completed Year 12 HSC Mathematics, or equivalent are strongly advised to complete MATH123 before enrolling in MATH120 or STAT100.
MATH101 and MATH102 assume that students have completed Year 12 HSC Mathematics Extension 1, or equivalent and are designed for those completing majors in the Physical Sciences.
Approved Majors
Bachelor of Arts component:
Ancient History
Asian Studies
Australian History
Chinese
Classical Languages
English
Film Studies
French
Gender Studies
German
History
Human Biosciences
Human Geography
Indigenous Studies
Indonesian
International History
International Studies
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Media Studies
Music
Peace and Development Studies
Philosophy
Physical Geography
Political Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Studies in Religion
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
Indigenous and Peace Studies
Indigenous, Political and International Studies
Peace and Studies in Religion
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.