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 / 122013 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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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science 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). |
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| Additional Requirements | 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. Advanced standing will not be granted for units SCI395 or WORK300. |
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| Honours | Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science who achieve at the appropriate level are able to complete either the Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) or the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)). 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 including one Major or one Combined Major with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300- or 400-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.
| Course Aims |
The Bachelor of Arts component of the BA/BSc degree provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a strong focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. Majors for the Bachelor of Arts can be found at the following web address: The course aims to provide students with: ? a sound basis of knowledge in their chosen areas of study ? the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired ? the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways ? the ability to work both independently and collaboratively ? the skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries ? an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour. The Bachelor of Science component of the BA/BSc provides students with an understanding that: · Science encompasses both a body of knowledge and a reliable process of discovery. It is founded upon the recognition of fundamental laws that make nature systematic and reproducible. · Scientists observe, measure, classify, and perform experiments upon the natural world. They employ scientific methods to test hypotheses, and use empirical evidence to support or refute their hypotheses. The natural variability, or uncertainty, inherent in the natural world means that scientific conclusions are reliable but contestable: they may be revised or modified as new evidence emerges. Scientists are curious about the natural world, and are creative in formulating hypotheses and in designing approaches to problem solving. · Mathematics is used in science to model real-world systems and scientific data are often analyzed using statistical methods. · Science operates within a paradigm of peer review and replication that provides a collective responsibility for the reliability of scientific knowledge. Scientists have a responsibility to communicate the outcomes of their work accurately and without bias to their peers and to society. · Science is embedded within a context that reflects both the history of scientific endeavour and the culture of present society. Scientists generate and build knowledge, develop technologies, investigate and solve problems.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
BA: Graduates will possess a body of knowledge relevant to their fields of study, and a firm grasp of the principles, practices, and boundaries of their discipline. This knowledge will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities and will be assessed throughout the degree through a range of different activities.
BSc: Graduates will understand ways of scientific thinking and the nature of science as a broad discipline. They will also have specialised knowledge in at least one sub-disciplinary area of science.
Communication Skills
BA: Graduates will possess a high standard of oral, visual and written communication skills relevant to their fields of study, including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. These skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities. Students will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their oral, visual, and written communication skills, and be able to use appropriate communication technologies.
BSc: Graduates will be able to communicate scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, and for a range of purposes.
Global Perspectives
BA: Graduates will be taught how the disciplines in their major and other fields of study have developed both nationally and internationally over time. Students will be assessed on their capacity to understand the implications of international events for their areas of study.
BSc: Graduates will understand, and be able to articulate, aspects of the place and importance of science in the local and global community.
Information Literacy
BA: Graduates will be taught how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. Through assessment tasks, they will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, and to use information in critical and creative thinking.
BSc: Graduates will be able to communicate scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, and for a range of purposes. They will also be able to synthesize and evaluate information from a range of sources, using a range of technologies.
Life-Long Learning
BA: The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities. Through the completion of assessment tasks, students will develop the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write about and discuss a range of issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills.
BSc: Graduates will be able to take personal responsibility for lifelong learning by demonstrating a capacity for self-directed learning.
Problem Solving
BA: Graduates will be taught how to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources throughout their degree. Students will be assessed on their ability to understand assignment tasks and to integrate relevant theory and literature into their own analysis.
BSc: Graduates will be able to investigate and solve problems by using recognised methods of science and appropriate practical techniques and tools. Also, by formulating hypotheses, collecting valid and reliable data, and incorporating quantitative evidence into arguments.
Social Responsibility
BA: Graduates will be taught to understand and practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession. They will understand and be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community, and the environment.
BSc: Graduates will be able to take social responsibility by recognising the relevant ethical frameworks within which science is practiced and show a capacity for working responsibly and safely in both individual and team environments.
Team Work
BA: The development of collaboration and group participation skills will be developed through on-campus and online interactive teaching. Graduates will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.
BSc: Graduates will have an awareness of the need to function effectively as members or leaders of scientific or multidisciplinary teams.
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