2020 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts | 2020

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts

Abbreviation:

BSc-BA

UOW Course Code:

747

CRICOS Code:

078316B

Total Credit Points:

216

Duration:

4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751801

Overview

Science and humanities subjects are studied in depth combining the practical, numeracy and computer skills of the Science graduate with the communication skills of the Arts graduate. Consider Science and Technology Studies for a critical understanding of the role of scientists in modern society; or perhaps combine Science with a language for an international edge.

More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Appraise and apply knowledge in a discipline area.
  2. Identify and apply information for a discipline specific context.
  3. Exercise critical thinking.
  4. Apply disciplinary knowledge to solve problems.
  5. Apply knowledge in an authentic context.
  6. Communicate to a range of audiences.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts must successfully complete a total of 216 credit points made up of: 

  1. At least 90 credit points of subjects from one of the Bachelor of Science majors, including all core subjects. Please refer to the individual major pages for information on core subjects. Note: some of the majors require the completion of additional credit points, which may extend the duration of your degree.
  2. At least 90 credit points as prescribed on the Bachelor of Arts handbook page, including, including: 
    a. LHA101 Introduction to Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences;
    b. at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts degree;
    c. a second major (minimum 48 credit points, maximum 60 credit points) or a minor (minimum 24 credit points), from within Law, Humanities, and the Arts
  3. Not more than 96 credit points of 100-level subjects. 

Majors

Students must consult advisors from all relevant faculties about selecting majors.

Honours

Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard in the relevant major are eligible to apply for entry into either Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Other Information

For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 13 November, 2019