Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (BASC)
University of Southern Queensland
About
Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science double degree aims to produce graduates who meet the aims and objectives of both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree programs.
See the handbook descriptions of both degrees for further details.
Structure
Core courses
Students must take 4 core courses from the Bachelor of Arts and 3 core courses from the Bachelor of Science.
| The Bachelor of Arts core courses are: |
|---|
| CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship |
| HMT1000 A History of Ideas |
| HMT2000 Ethical Issues and Human Rights |
| ISE1000 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Australia |
Students should select their Sciences Foundation Studies core courses according to major, as listed below, except with the permission of the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts.
| Computing, Information Technology | Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics, Statistics | Plant Agricultural Science, Environment & Sustainability, Food Science, Human Physiology, Biology, Wine Science | Counselling, Psychology, and Psychology Extended | Physical Sciences | Astronomical and Space Sciences | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enabling Studies 1 | CSC1401 | SCI1001 | SCI1001 | SCI1001 | CSC2410 | CSC2410 |
| Statistics | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 |
| Enabling Studies 2 | MAT1101 | CSC2410 | MAT1100^# | PSY1030 | MAT1100^# | MAT1101 |
Footnotes If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 as an elective before they attempt MAT1100. # This course is equivalent to MAT1500.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 68 or equivalent qualification.^
- Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.
- English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.
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