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Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Double Degree
Duration
4 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 324021
2009
ATAR
68.1
- Program Outline
This double degree enables you to expand your interests in both Science and Arts. It aims to produce graduates who are skilled in scientific method for experimentation and research, and who are also socially and critically engaged, innovative and creative thinkers and communicators. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of science being studied in its social context as part of a broader liberal education. The links between the two areas can be explored through a range of pathways.
- Program Structure
In your first two years you divide your studies almost equally between the two areas, satisfying the requirements for the first two years of both degrees concurrently. In the following two years, you will complete the equivalent of a full year of study each for Science and Arts. Full-time students are encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad and student exchange links that the university has developed with over 100 overseas institutions, and study overseas for one or two semesters and earn credit towards their Adelaide degree. (Tuition fees are waived by the overseas institution as part of the exchange agreement).
In this program students will complete at least one major, and possibly two, in both Arts and Science, making it possible to apply for entry to Honours in a number of fields. See separate entries for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science for further details.
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- Admission and Fee Information
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 324021 2009 CSP ATAR 68.1 2009 CSP IB 24 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: any two Science subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, Physics, Psychology or Specialist Mathematics (NB: only one Mathematics subject may be counted).IB: two Science subjects (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, one Science subject plus Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies, Physics.Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 324021International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 71 IB 24 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Two science subjects chosen from Biochemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Note: only one Mathematics subject may be countedEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 71 IB 24 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 71 Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: any two Science subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, Physics, Psychology or Specialist Mathematics (NB: only one Mathematics subject may be counted).IB: two Science subjects (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, one Science subject plus Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies, Physics. - Higher Education applicants
- Areas of Specialisation
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Areas of Specialisation
Students can specialise their studies by taking majors and minors in the following areas:
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Asian Politics and Foreign Policy
- Chinese
- Classics
- Development Studies
- Economics
- English
- European Studies
- French Studies
- Gender, Work and Social Inquiry
- Geographical and Environmental Studies
- German Studies
- History
- Indonesian
- International Studies
- Italian
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Modern Greek
- Music Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Anatomical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Entomology
- Environmental Geoscience
- Genetics
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Soil Sciences
- Spatial Information
- Theoretical Physics
- Wildlife
- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.For an H&SS major students must complete Level II, Level III or Advanced courses to the value of 24 units.
The diagram below shows how to construct a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science:
Year I Semester I
- Level I Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level I Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Semester II
- Level I Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level I Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Year 2 Semester I
- Level II or Advanced Level Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level II or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Semester II
- Level II or Advanced Level Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level II or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Year 3 Semester I
- Level III or Advanced Level Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Semester II
- Level III or Advanced Level Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Year 4 Semester I
- Level III or Advanced Level Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
Semester II
- Level III or Advanced Level Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Science course
- Science course
- Science course
- Major and Minor courses
- Humanities and Social Sciences courses
- Work Placement
A very popular option for your third year is to take part in an internship in the arts, media, parliament or environment with over 50 industry partners. These include State Parliament and a range of public and business sector agencies, where you can use the knowledge from your university study in a practical work environment, building valuable networks and gaining experience that counts towards your degree program and prepares you for your future career.
- Program Rules
- Further Information
Humanities and Social Sciences on (08) 8303 5245 or visit www.hss.adelaide.edu.au or contact Science on (08) 8303 5673 or visit www.science.adelaide.edu.au.
Program information sessions will be held on Open Day, Sunday 17 August 2008. Humanities and Social Sciences information sessions will also be held on Tuesday 16 September and Tuesday 9 December 2008 in the Napier building, North Tce campus. For more information and to register, please visit www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/infosessions/. - Useful Links
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