Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (085868M)

Students will gain a competitive edge in the job market by studying the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science double degree. Complement students' understanding of science with invaluable skills like critical thinking and strong communication and open a world of exciting career options once they graduate.

Students don’t need to have a defined career path mapped out when they start this combined course. Choose from a wide range of science and arts study areas and discover what disciplines students love as they progress.

The freedom to create students' own study journey is a highlight of the course. So too is the extensive practical experience on offer. There are opportunities to gain a global perspective of arts with a range of international experiences. Plus, students will get hands-on training in world-class science labs and plenty of industry experience through community science projects and professional placements.

More than just a qualification that demonstrates students' expertise across a broad spectrum of fields, the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science lets them create a unique degree that highlights their skills and passions.

In the arts stream, students will develop specialist knowledge in their chosen disciplines and learn how to apply creative and strategic thinking to solve real-world issues. Students will also develop transferable skills such as communication, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, making them highly employable within a range of industries.

Learning from teaching staff who are active in their fields and recognized as leading practitioners, students will gain hands-on experience relevant to their chosen disciplines in our world-class purpose-built facilities.

The science stream will train students to be a scientific explorer, ready to solve tomorrow’s global issues through science and discovery. Students will build their foundational knowledge through a range of science-related study areas before focusing on one of 10 majors: • animal biology • cell biology and genomics • chemistry • environmental science • human biology • mathematical modelling • plant biology.

Best of all, learning extends beyond the classroom. Throughout students' science units, they will gain practical experience through programs in modern science laboratories, completion of a community science project and undertaking an industry-based learning placement. All of this prepares students for real-life science environments and scenarios, so they can confidently enter the workforce with the industry experience needed to thrive.