Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science BA/BSc

2010

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.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

2009 CSP IB	24
SATAC Code	324021
2009 CSP TER	68.1
HESS group	General
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
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, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years 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: 324021

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	71
IB	24
IELTS Total	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 counted

Equivalent Scores

International TER	71
IB	24
IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	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.

Areas of Specialisation

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

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:

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

• Faculty of Sciences Undergraduate
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate

Further Information

Useful Links

• Humanities & Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Science Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
• Faculty of Sciences
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form