Course Information

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code W58

This double degree is designed to enable students to develop their scientific curiosity and analysis with cultural understanding and creativity. The course provides a global outlook on scientific knowledge and it will broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, to make a wider contribution to society. It is a challenging educational program, engaging in powerful communication and scientific inquiry, 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

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical situations.
  2. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
  3. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  4. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions/responses.
  5. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex disciplinary knowledge/problems.
  6. Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

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

Dr Paul Gerard UHLMANN

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 16 Arts units, comprising of 8 Core Arts units and an 8-unit Arts Major; plus 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core Science units, an 8-unit Science Major and 4 Science electives.

Arts Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SAH1100Communicating Ideas15
SAH1150Creativity15
SAH1200Media and Culture15
SAH1250Storytelling and Meaning15
SAH2110Identity15
SAH2200Audience Perception and Experience15
SAH3100Personal and Professional Planning15
SAH3200Industry and Community 15
Science Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1182Case Studies in Science15
SCI1125Professional Science Essentials15
MAT1114Introductory Statistics15
Plus, select one unit from the following:
SCI1187 ^Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1183 ^Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCC1123 ^Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCP1132 ^Introduction to Physics15
SCP1134 ^Foundations of Physics15
Unit from Majorx 8 Arts Major Unit120
Unit from Majorx 8 Science Major Unit120
Elective Unitx 4 Science Elective 60

^ Core Option

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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