Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: February, July
- Cairns: February, July
Fees
$37,360.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
4 years full-time
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
CRICOS Code
028993A
Course detail
This highly flexible degree offers some subjects online, and provides the opportunity to specialise in two different study areas. Your Arts subjects will develop your communication and research skills, and advance your ability to critically analyse information. Combining this with a thorough understanding of basic and specialised scientific principles will give you a sought-after skill set and prepare you for the future.
Benefit from field trips to World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments, and access state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, including JCU’s The Science Place. Learn from world-class lecturers and tutors across a variety of disciplines.
With a wide range of subjects to choose from, you can tailor your program to include majors and electives that suit your professional and personal interests. JCU Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science graduates have a niche skill set that sets them apart from the rest.
View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
Honours
Honours is available in each discipline as additional 24 credit points of study. Refer to either the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.
Open up a whole realm of future opportunities with a combined degree in Arts and Science.
Pursue a career that combines your skills in the arts with your passion for science, such as environmental science or technology.
JCU Arts-Science graduates find employment in roles such as technical writers, communication and media advisers, managers, and consultants across the private sector, government, and research organisations.
You could undertake additional study to teach in schools. Alternatively go on to postgraduate study or a research degree.
Depending on your majors, you may be eligible for registration with professional bodies within your chosen fields of study.
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 12010 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Arts, Society and Education Science and Engineering |
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) Students considering Science majors in Chemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology will require Chemistry (or equivalent) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Post-admission requirements | Some majors within the Bachelor of Science require attendance in intensive mode or mixed attendance subjects on either the Townsville or Cairns campus. Students may be required to attend intensive mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional completion requirements | The Psychology Studies major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. |
Course learning outcomes | JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts, graduates will be able to:
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Science, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition
BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place
SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigeneity and Multiculturalism
Level 2
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science
Level 3
BA3000:03 Arts Edge
SC3008:03 Professional Placement
SC3010:03 Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
OPTIONS
Select 9 credit points of level 2 or 3 Humanities, Arts and Social Science subjects
PLUS
Select a Science major from Table A
PLUS
Select an Arts major from Table B
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of specified Level 1 subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of specified Level 2 subjects from List 2
List 1
Select subjects which are not already in your Science major
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity or BZ1006:03 Diversity of Life
BS1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I or CP1404:03 Programming II
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundation
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
PH1007:03 Advanced Stream Physics 2
List 2
CH2103:03 Analytical Chemistry
CP2404:03 Database Modelling
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
MA2210:03 Linear Algebra
TABLE A (SCIENCE MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single Science major |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
SCIENCE MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | The first year of study may be completed in Cairns | |
Townsville | Students undertaking this major require Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) No mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville | No mid-year entry The first year of study may be completed in Cairns | |
Townsville | No mid-year entry in Cairns The first year of study may be completed in Cairns | |
Townsville | Students undertaking this major require Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) No mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville |
TABLE B (ARTS MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single Arts major |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
Notes | All majors are available mid-year |
ARTS MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville External | Not all subjects available internally. Students will need to take some subjects offered only in external mode. | |
Cairns Townsville | Visual Arts and Digital Imaging Focus (Cairns) Design and Innovation Focus (Townsville) | |
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
External | Language stream available as follows:
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Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville External | Not all subjects are available at all locations | |
Townsville | If you plan to practise as a registered psychologist, you will need additional studies beyond a BA-BSc in Psychology Studies. | |
Cairns Townsville | Not all subjects are available internally |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors are available in Cairns |
Townsville | Not all majors are available in Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 11 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 or 3 subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil - Science subjects 3 credit points - Creative Media, Arts or Social Science subjects not taken as part of an Arts major. |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 21 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF ARTS – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BA-BSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Both majors shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours is available in either Arts or Science as an additional year of study. |
Eligibility | Students must satisfy the College requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD37,360.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependants accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
JCU offers pathway study options if you don't meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry into your preferred JCU degree, or if you want to enhance your career prospects.
Contact us for more information.
Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.
Real stories
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Student
Rhys Malcolm
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science
Through my degree, I’ve had the opportunity to study at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan. Even if you only intend to build a career from one of your degrees, the skills you can learn, and experiences you can gain from your second degree will be highly transferable and will broaden your career options.
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Alumni
Stuart Hodgson
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
If you are having trouble choosing between two disciplines, why not do both? I had interests in both the Arts and Sciences and would have been unable to pursue those interests through a single course. They complement each other well, with Arts training critical reasoning, and Science teaching analytical techniques.
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Lecturer
Dr Tasmin Rymer
College of Science and Engineering
JCU is recognised globally for its excellence in research in several areas. Our small class sizes provide students with access to lecturers who genuinely care about their progress and their studies. Our courses are also embedded with work-integrated learning, making JCU graduates highly sought after in the workforce.
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Employer
Dr Maddy McAllister
Senior Curator Maritime Archaeology, Museum of Tropical Queensland
The calibre of JCU graduates is exceptional. They have a strong theoretical base that is combined with a willingness to learn the practical, hands-on skills, which are required to work in the industry.