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.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts component is, in many ways, the most valuable degree of all. This is because Arts graduates are not as restricted in what they can undertake relative to those with highly specialised degrees. Examples of career paths include management, public relations, foreign affairs, education, business, human resources, research, psychology and archaeology. The employability of Arts graduates is a reflection of the skills they acquire during their study and this is becoming widely acknowledged.
The Bachelor of Science component provides exciting career options 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-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BA/BSc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). 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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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing will not be granted for units SCI395 or WORK300.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Arts component – 96 credit points with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level; 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 from the units that comprise the Majors or Combined Majors within the Bachelor of Science, 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 72 cps | |
| Elective Units | 24 to 60 cps | |
| Bachelor of Science component: | 96 cps | |
| Core Units | 24 to 36 cps | |
| ONE Major or ONE Combined Major | 36 to 66 cps | |
| Elective Units | 0 to 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.
Students with a weak background in Physics are advised to complete PHYS123 before enrolling in PHYS131.
Approved Majors
Bachelor of Arts component:
Ancient History
Archaeology
Asian Studies
Australian History
Chinese
Classical Languages
English
Film and Media Studies
French
Gender Studies
German
History
Human Bioscience
Human Geography
Indigenous Studies
Indonesian
International History
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Music
Peace Studies
Philosophy
Physical Geography
Political Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Studies in Religion
Theatre and Performance
Writing
Bachelor of Science component:
Applied Physics
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physiology
Zoology
Combined Majors
Bachelor of Arts component:
Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology
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 or the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points towards the Science component.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points towards the Arts component.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.