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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts double degree at the University of Notre Dame Australia combines science and arts disciplines, offering flexibility and cross-disciplinary strength. It includes professional placements to enhance skills and career readiness.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Course Code

3235, 045169C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

Do you have an interest in science and the arts? The University of Notre Dame Australia's double degree in Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Art offers flexibility and cross-disciplinary strength. This degree opens the door to opportunities in various careers if you have diverse interests. You will develop a broad skill-set making you an asset in many workplaces. As part of this double degree, you will undertake placements in areas of employment-related to your studies, which will allow you to make professional contacts and hone your knowledge and skills to become a confident and work-ready graduate!

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science graduates will be able to:

Articulate the methods and philosophy of Science and explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable
Explain the role and relevance of Science in society
Apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines
Synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of sources
Design scientific investigations, collect and interpret data and draw conclusions showing creativity in problem solving
Conduct investigations using practical and theoretical approaches
Communicate results, information and arguments to audiences for a range of purposes and in a variety of modes
Apply current regulatory frameworks and exercise high personal and professional ethical standards; and
Work independently as a reflective, self-directed learner and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others; and
Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences.

Career pathways

Career paths across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors are diverse and depend on the Science Stream and Arts Major you choose (see individual Streams and Majors for more inspiration).

Career opportunities include work as a curator or you can work in science communications, community development, planning and sustainability, journalism, documentary film making, environmental/heritage/communications/public affairs consultancy, conservation, diplomacy, public health, youth work, human rights, policy development, corporate liaison, and research.

Course structure

Program summaryCoursesNumber of coursesCore Curriculum courses2Compulsory Science core courses8Science Stream courses7Arts Major courses8Elective Arts courses4Elective courses: These 2 courses can be combined with the Arts Elective courses to form a Minor (6 courses)2Total number of courses in the double degree32Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and/or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).