Course Information

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code Y48

This double degree is designed to enable students to succeed in science in today's rapidly-changing society. It will broaden students understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world as well as provide them with a foundation in the disciplines which constitute the various fields of health and science, together with the opportunity for in depth study in the humanities. It is a challenging educational program leading to a degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

  • ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Aboriginal University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • Special Consideration Entry
  • Educational Disadvantage
  • Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 4 Years
  • Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

Students will be required to attend classes on both campuses to complete the course.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Panizza Ruth ALLMARK

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 16 Arts units, comprising of 4 Core Arts units and a 12-unit Arts Major; plus 16 Science units, comprising of two 8-unit Science Majors.

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CCA1108Communications and Digital Technology15
HMN1112Ideas, Images and Information: Taking the Humanities to the World15
HMN1114Gods, Gossip and Genes: An Exploration of Being Human15
CCA3111Preparation for Professional Life15
Unit from Majorx 12 Arts Major Unit180
Note: CCA3111 must be completed in the final semester of study.
Unit from Majorx 8 Science Major Unit120
Unit from Majorx 8 Science Major Unit (Second Major)120

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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