Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Gain a competitive edge in the job market by studying the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science double degree.

Complement your understanding of science with invaluable skills like critical thinking and strong communication and open a world of exciting career options once you graduate.You don’t need to have a defined career path mapped out when you start this double degree.

Choose from a wide range of science and arts study areas and discover what you love learning as you progress.The freedom to forge your 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, you’ll get hands-on training in world-class science labs and plenty of industry experience through community science projects and professional placements.Want to secure your future with a double degree that prepares you for work in any industry?

In order to qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (D311), students must complete 32 credit points (16 credit points in the Faculty of Arts and Education and 16 credit points in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, which must include the following:

• No more than 10 credit points of units at level 1
• Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science must be satisfied.
• Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here or more information.

Bachelor of Arts

• Two major sequences of at least 8 credit points each. Majors must comprise 2 credit points at level 1 and a minimum of 2 credit points at level 3 (unless otherwise stated); or
• One major of at least 8 credit points and one minor of at least 4 credit points consisting of a minimum of 1 credit point at level one and no more than 1 credit point at level 3 (the remaining 4 credit points may be used to undertake an additional minor sequence, or to take electives chosen from the Bachelor of Arts); plus
• A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3; and
• AAI018 Academic Integrity (0 credit-point compulsory unit)

Bachelor of Science

• At least 16 credit points from science course grouped units, including:
• 8 core science units;
• At least one 6 credit point approved Science major sequence;
• Level 3 - a minimum of 4 Science units
• SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
• STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit-point compulsory unit)

If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.

Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.