Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science (BA BSc)
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science (BA BSc)
Program Code
BABSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2023
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This double degree enables students to expand their interests in both Science and Arts. It aims to produce graduates who are skilled in scientific method for experimentation and research, and who are also socially and critically engaged, innovative and creative thinkers and communicators. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of science being studied in its social context as part of a broader liberal education. The links between the two areas can be explored through a range of pathways. In the first two years the program is divided between the two areas, satisfying the requirements for the first two years of both degrees concurrently. In the following two years, students complete the equivalent of a full year of study each for Science and Arts. Full-time students are encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad and student exchange program available to students. Students will complete at least one major, and possibly two, in both Arts and Science, making it possible to apply for entry to Honours in a number of fields.
The Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
Conditions
Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science
There shall be a Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the double degree of Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, including:
- A course chosen from the Core Competency List to the value of 3 units
- Courses to the value of 45 units including a major from the Bachelor of Arts
- Courses to the value of 48 units including a major from the Bachelor of Science
Note: A student who has completed a major in a Science discipline and also completes courses that fulfil requirements for a major as specified under the Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences shall be awarded that Mathematical and Computer Sciences major in addition to the Sciences major.
Core Courses
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Bachelor of Arts requirements
To satisfy the requirements for Bachelor of Arts requirements students must complete courses to the value of 45 units.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts students must complete courses in accordance with the relevant Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts to a minimum value of 45 units, including satisfying the requirement for an Arts major.
Level I
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Arts courses
Level II
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Arts courses
Level III
Courses to the value of 24 units from the following:
Arts courses
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Bachelor of Science requirements
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science students must complete courses in accordance with the relevant Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science to a minimum value of 48 units, including satisfying the requirement for a Science major.
Level I
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Science courses
Level II
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Science courses
Level III
Courses to the value of at least 24 units from the following:
Science courses
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Core Competency Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Competency Courses students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Please note:
Students cannot cross-count the ARTS Core Competency course with any other program requirements, including program core courses, majors, minors, or elective lists. Ensure you read the Course Planner carefully to check your eligibility to enrol. If you need advice, seek assistance from the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics.Core Competency Courses
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Category A: Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ACCTING 1002 Introductory Accounting 3 CEME 1003 Resources and Energy in a Circular Economy 3 COMP SCI 1015 Introduction to Applied Programming 3 DESST 1504 Representation I 3 DESST 1508 Environment I 3 ECON 1012 Principles of Economics I 3 MATHS 1005 Critical Evaluation in Data Science 3 MATHS 1006 Data Taming & Prediction 3 MDIA 1007 Digital Platforms 3 MDIA 1017 3D Imaging 3 PHYSICS 1002 Astronomy I 3 PHYSICS 1008 Physical Aspects of Nature I 3 PUB HLTH 1001 Health and Illness in Populations 3 SCIENCE 1500 Introductory Data Science - Becoming Smart About Data 3 TECH 1003 Engineering Technology and Digital Design 3 TECH 1004 Artificial Intelligence Technologies 3 TECH 1005 Cyber Security 3 or
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Category B: Languages and Literacies
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country & Protocols 3 CHIN 1001 Chinese IA 3 CULTST 1001 Approaches to Culture 3 EDUC 1016OL Academic English I 3 EDUC 1017OL Introduction to Online Educational Media 3 ENGL 1112 Writing and Composition 3 FREN 1002 Beginners French A 3 GEOG 1150 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment 3 GERM 1002 Beginners German A 3 INDO 1201 Introductory Indonesian Part 1 3 JAPN 1001 Japanese IA 3 LING 1053 Australian Indigenous Languages (Kaurna focus) I 3 LING 1101 The Wonder of Language: an intro to Linguistics 3 LING 1102 Introduction to Language in Culture and Society 3 MGRE 1201 Introductory Modern Greek Part 1 3 MUSGEN 1004 Musics of the World I 3 SPAN 1003 Beginners Spanish A 3 SPAN 1003OL Beginners Spanish A 3 or
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Category C: Work Integrated Learning
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTSEXP 1001 Crafting Careers 3