Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts gives you the flexibility and choice to tailor your degree to suit your interests and/or career aspirations. This degree provides students with powerful communication and critical thinking skills combined with a strong technological or scientific base.
Anthropology
Archaeology and ancient history
Behavioural studies
Bioethics
Chinese studies
Communications and media studies
Criminology
Economics
European languages
Film and screen studies
Gender studies
Global Asia
Health humanities
History
Holocaust and genocide studies
Human geography
Human rights and social justice
Indigenous studies
Indonesian studies
International relations
Japanese studies
Jewish studies
Journalism
Korean studies
Linguistics and English language
Literary Studies
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Politics
Sociology
Theatre and performance studies
You have the option to select up to two of 32 Arts areas (e.g. one major and one minor) and up to two of 25 Science areas (e.g. one major and one minor).
You might pair Physiology with Criminology to focus on criminal behaviour, or Human geography combined with Ecology and conservation biology for a career in the environmental sector. If you're interested in the interplay between natural landscapes and history, many of our students combine Earth science and Archaeology and ancient history. The choice is yours.
If you are interested in studying Psychology, this degree is APAC accredited.
Additional course information:
As part of your Arts component, you participate in the Professional Futures program to give you the skills employers seek and value, meaning you'll leave industry-ready with future-proof skills you need to build an enterprising career. This program offers enriched learning in the following areas:
- Innovation capability
- Intercultural expertise
- Professional experience
- Global immersion
- Flagship rich educational experiences.
Current students and graduates
Mathew
Current student
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Ecology and conservation biology and Archaeology
Minors: Zoology and Human geography
Phuong
Environmental Project Officer - Water Quality at Georges Riverkeeper
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Environmental science and Human geography
Minor: Italian studies
Bella
Current student
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Ecology and conservation biology and Literary studies
Chelsea
Graduate Fire and Ecology Project Officer at Department of Energy, Environmental and Climate Action
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Environmental science and International studies
Ashlee
Project Coordinator at Leidos Australia
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Microbiology and Japanese
Minors: Genetics and Philosophy
Josh
Associate Director at NAB
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, Master of Data Science
Majors: Mathematics and Politics
Optional experiences
*GIG does not count towards the science component of your double degree.
Pathways
There are a range of pathways into the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts. For more information, visit the pathways into science webpage. All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisite or equivalent. Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.
Example course maps
The course maps are a conceptual outline only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct at the time of publication.