Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsApproved Abbreviation: BSc/BA
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3763.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 068791B
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2020 or later.
Commencement Year 2016 - 3658.6 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
This double degree program is designed for students whose interests span the Arts and Sciences. It will produce versatile graduates who can work across a range of academic and professional disciplines, including the opportunity to develop global perspectives and communication skills in an Asian language. In the Science area, students can design their own academic program within the Bachelor of Science course structure, which must include a Science testamur major selected from a the following: Zoology, Animal Science, Biology,. Microbiology. Nutrition and Food Science. Forensic Biology. Forensic Chemistry. Mathematics, Data Science. Applied Physics, Chemistry, Sustainable Environmental Futures
This qualification in science can be combined with one of the following majors: International Relations and Asian Studies; Cultural and Social Analysis; English; History and Political Thought; Philosophy; Indigenous Australian Studies; Arabic, Chinese; Japanese; Indonesian; Islamic Studies: Linguistics; Psychological Studies.
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas and receive advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub majors subject to WSU limits on advanced standing. Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a BA course advisor first.
Students should note that not all majors and units are available at all campuses and travel between campuses may be required.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
MT3027 (Chemistry) when undertaken within the Bachelor of Science is accredited with Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
Admission
Assumed Knowledge: At least two unit science (any science) and two unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to Western Sydney University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to Western Sydney University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the course but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below. Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts.
Note: At least 120 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Students who wish to exit this double degree after their third year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science must have completed 240 credit points and completed the units as listed below in Years 1, 2 and 3 with at least 60 credit points at Level 3 or above.
Students completing the Bachelor of Science portion of this double degree must complete one of the Science testamur majors listed in the first three years of study.
The conceptual design of this Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts double degree is as follows:
Years 1 to 3
Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Science units comprising eight Bachelor of Science core units, eight Bachelor of Science testamur major units and eight Arts units as listed in the course sequence below
Bachelor of Science core units
Students should note that core units will be allocated based on the Testamur Major chosen and as indicated in the relevant Testamur Major sequence.
Bachelor of Science core units
Choose all of:
Foundation
Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)
Mathematics
Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)
Analytical Science
Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)
| 300843 | Forensic and Environmental Analysis |
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 300932 | Natural Science Research Methods |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Work Integrated Learning
Choose one of
| 301261 | Complex Case Studies in Science |
| 301259 | Work Internship for Science Professionals |
Core Capstone
Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)
| 301110 | Applications of Big Data |
| 300909 | Biological Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
| 300922 | Quality Assurance and Food Analysis |
Bachelor of Science Testamur Majors
Students must choose one of the following testamur majors
| MT3021 | Nutrition and Food Science |
| MT3043 | Sustainable Environmental Futures |
From 2021 the following specialisations are no longer available
Please note that not all Testamur Majors are available at all campuses.
Years 1 to 4
In Years 1 to 4 students will complete the four level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) core units, eight Bachelor of Arts Major units from one of the following Bachelor of Arts Majors and four Bachelor of Arts Sub-major units from one of the Sub-majors listed. Please note that not all Arts majors are available at all campuses.
The four Level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) core units are as follows
| 102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
| 102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
For details of the relevant Arts Specialisations, refer to the current listing of Bachelor of Arts.
1706 - Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts Majors
| M1069 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society.
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political Thought.
| M1137 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M2514 | Innovation and Change |
| M1129 | International English |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
| M1132 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
Bachelor of Arts Sub-majors
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society.
| SM1072 | History and Political Thought |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political Thought.
| SM1145 | History and Political Thought |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English.
| SM1073 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose two core Arts units from:
| 102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
| 102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
Two Science core units:
Spring session
Choose two Core Arts units from:
| 102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
| 102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
Choose one core Science Mathematics unit (depending on testamur major selected):
Choose one core Science Foundation unit (depending on testamur major selected):
Year 2
Autumn session
Choose one Analytical Science unit (depending on testamur major selected):
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 300843 | Forensic and Environmental Analysis |
| 300932 | Natural Science Research Methods |
Choose one Arts major or sub-major unit
Choose one Science testamur major unit (see the sequence provided with each testamur major)
Spring session
Choose one of
| 301259 | Work Internship for Science Professionals |
| 301261 | Complex Case Studies in Science |
Choose one Arts major or sub-major unit
Choose two Science testamur major units (see sequence provided with each testamur major).
Year 3
Autumn session
Choose one Science capstone unit (depending on testamur major chosen):
| 300909 | Biological Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 301110 | Applications of Big Data |
| 300992 | Water and Wastewater Treatment |
Choose one Arts major or sub-major unit
Choose Two Science testamur major units (see the sequence provided with each testamur major)
Spring session
Choose one Arts major or sub-major unit
Choose three Science testamur major units (see the sequence provided with each testamur major)
Year 4
Autumn session
Choose four Bachelor of Arts major or sub-major units
Spring session
Choose four Bachelor of Arts major or sub-major units