Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science with Honours

The 5-year full-time combined degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Honours) is offered on the Hobart and Launceston campuses by the College of Arts, Law & Education and the College of Sciences and Engineering.

A limited first year is offered at the North-West Centre.

Some units are available off-campus (i.e.

distance).

In addition, some units are offered to students commencing in July.These course rules and specifications apply to students commencing the course in 2018.

For students who commenced prior to 2018, please refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (13M).

The combined degree requirements consist of 500 credit points comprising:

• A major in each degree component comprising of 8 units
• A minor in each degree component comprising of 4 units
• Degree Core Knowledge in each degree component comprising of 4 units
• Honours year totalling 100 credit points

Bachelor of Arts

In the Bachelor of Arts component students are required to complete 1 Major, 1 Minor and 4 Degree Core Knowledge units. The BA major and minor must be in two different study areas.

Advanced speakers of a language are permitted to replace the 2 Introductory language units with Intermediate and/or Advanced level language units as approved by Arts Student Central. These students may complete the degree with 2 Introductory units minimum. If progressing with the language as a major or a minor, the student must complete the sequence and overall degree credit point requirements with additional Intermediate or Advanced level language units. Advanced speakers cannot later enrol in the replaced Introductory language units.

Students can contact Arts Student Central to discuss. Email Arts.Faculty@utas.edu.au; Telephone 61 3 6226 7814 or 61 3 6324 3579.

Bachelor of Science

In the Bachelor of Science component students are required to complete 1 Major, 1 Minor and 4 Degree Core Knowledge units. With the exception of Mathematics, a major and minor must be taken from two different discipline areas.

Launceston students transfer to Hobart if they wish to continue studies in Chemistry and Mathematics after introductory level.

Level requirements are as follows:

• Bachelor of Science component
• 4 - 6 introductory level units
• 4 - 8 intermediate level units
• 4 - 8 advanced level units

• Bachelor of Arts component
• 4 - 6 introductory level units
• 4 - 8 intermediate level units
• 4 - 8 advanced level units
• *Please note, minimum and maximum level requirements are linked to your major and minor combination. In some scenarios you will be required to exceed the minimum level requirements as above.

If you are interested in studying the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science with Honours, you will need to meet at least one of the General Entrance Requirements of the University, and the following course-specific entry requirements:

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your eligibility.

Visit International Future Students or enquire online about your eligibility.

Students who wish to undertake one of the majors below must also successfully complete pre-requisite unit(s) at TQA3 level, or equivalent:

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science with Honours (AQF Level 8) graduates will be able to:

1. Acquire, consolidate, critically evaluate, reflect and synthesise advanced knowledge in one of the humanities and social sciences disciplines, and in one of the fine arts disciplines.
2. Critically analyse and devise an appropriate response to a challenging complex or multi-faceted problem, identify research questions, design, plan and execute a project.
3. Make evidence based decisions that take account of diverse contexts and constraints impacting on societies and environments.
4. Communicate complex information effectively in written, visual and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders.
5. Work effectively, responsibly, respectfully and safely in individual and/or team contexts.
6. Demonstrate self-management, flexibility, initiative and resilience in readiness for diverse workplace demands.