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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts

  • Bachelor

This double degree broadens career opportunities by combining science expertise with cultural understanding and communication skills. Graduates gain hands-on training and are prepared for roles requiring scientific, analytical, and language skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 4 semesters full-time
Course Code
BB-SCIART, 074653F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$13,200 per year
International Fees
$40,156 per year / $160,624 total

About this course

Overview

This double degree will broaden your career opportunities by supplementing your science expertise with a stronger understanding of society and culture.

You'll graduate with the superior communication skills required to inspire and educate the public with the latest scientific discoveries.

Science majors
  • Chemistry
  • Marine Science
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics (Note that a double degree with the Physics major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics.)
Arts majors
  • Anthropology and Sociology
  • Chinese
  • Digital and Social Media
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Japanese
  • Professional Writing and Publishing
How this course will make you industry ready

You will gain hands-on training with the technologies that are relevant to the areas you study.

What jobs can the Science and Arts course lead to?

This double degree can enhance your career opportunities by combining high-level scientific, analytical, writing, cultural and language skills.

What you'll learn
  • apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and humanities
  • think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific social and political problems
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources
  • communicate appropriately and effectively in professional and scientific contexts
  • apply technologies appropriately
  • demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
  • describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and humanities areas and their impact on local and international communities
  • demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
  • show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

  • Chemistry Mathematics Applications ATAR
  • Coastal and Marine Science Mathematics Applications ATAR
  • Data Science Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • Environmental Biology Mathematics Applications ATAR
  • Mathematics Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • Physics Mathematics Methods ATAR Physics ATAR

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Alternative pathways

  • UniReady
  • Certificate IV + English Competency
  • Indigenous applicant
  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

  • apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and humanities
  • think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific social and political problems
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources
  • communicate appropriately and effectively in professional and scientific contexts
  • apply technologies appropriately
  • demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
  • describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and humanities areas and their impact on local and international communities
  • demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
  • show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently

Career pathways

This double degree can enhance your career opportunities by combining high-level scientific, analytical, writing, cultural and language skills.

Course structure

Science majors
  • Chemistry
  • Marine Science
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics (Note that a double degree with the Physics major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics.)
Arts majors
  • Anthropology and Sociology
  • Chinese
  • Digital and Social Media
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Japanese
  • Professional Writing and Publishing

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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