Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science
James Cook University
About
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.
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
BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity or BZ1006:03 Diversity of Life
BS1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes or BZ1005:03 Introduction to Ecology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
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)
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| Type of major | Mandatory, Single Science major |
| Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Aquaculture Science and Technology | Townsville | The first year of study may be completed in Cairns |
| Chemistry | Townsville | Students undertaking this major require Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) No mid-year entry |
| Data Science | Cairns Townsville | |
| Earth Science | Cairns Townsville | |
| Marine Biology | Townsville | No mid-year entry The first year of study may be completed in Cairns |
| Mathematics | Townsville | No mid-year entry in Cairns The first year of study may be completed in Cairns |
| Molecular and Cell Biology | Townsville | Students undertaking this major require Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) No mid-year entry |
| Zoology and Ecology | Cairns Townsville |
TABLE B (ARTS MAJORS)
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| Type of major | Mandatory, Single Arts major |
| Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
| Notes | All majors are available mid-year |
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Anthropology | Cairns Townsville | |
| Archaeology | Cairns Townsville | |
| Criminology | Townsville External | Not all subjects available internally. Students will need to take some subjects offered only in external mode. |
| Design and Creative Arts | Cairns Townsville | Visual Arts and Digital Imaging Focus (Cairns) Design and Innovation Focus (Townsville) |
| English | Cairns Townsville External | |
| History | Cairns Townsville | |
| Human Geography | Cairns Townsville | |
| Human Services | Cairns Townsville | |
| Indigenous Studies | Cairns Townsville | |
| Modern Languages | Cairns Townsville External | Language streams (and locations) available are as follows: French (Cairns and Townsville) Japanese (Cairns and Townsville) German (Townsville and External) Italian (Cairns and Townsville) |
| Multimedia Journalism and Writing | Townsville | |
| Politics and International Relations | Cairns Townsville External | Not all subjects are available at all locations |
| Psychology Studies | Townsville | If you plan to practise as a registered psychologist, you will need additional studies beyond a BA-BSc in Psychology Studies. |
| Sociology | Cairns Townsville | Not all subjects are available internally |
Entry requirements
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Learning outcomes
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.
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