Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Bachelor

This double degree is designed to enable students to develop their scientific curiosity and analysis with cultural understanding and creativity.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

W58, 0100541

Domestic Fees

$11,550 per year / $46,200 total

International Fees

$37,150 per year / $148,600 total

About this course

This double degree is designed to enable students to develop their scientific curiosity and analysis with cultural understanding and creativity.

The course provides a global outlook on scientific knowledge and it will broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, to make a wider contribution to society. It is a challenging educational program, engaging in powerful communication and scientific inquiry, leading to a degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Joondalup

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical situations.
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions/responses.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex disciplinary knowledge/problems.
Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.

Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical situations.
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions/responses.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex disciplinary knowledge/problems.
Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.

Career pathways

This course will provide students with lifelong transferable skills, equipping them for employment in a wide range of professions.These include agrochemical companies, automotive and aerospace industries, banking, computing, consultancies, conservation organisations, defence, education, energy, environmental departments, environmental consulting, export, government, health, healthcare, IT, land and water management, materials, meteorology, mining, natural heritage, parks and gardens, sport, technology, industries deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions), species conservation programs and environmental planning.

Possible future job titles

Social Researcher, Author, Community Arts Leader, Community Service Professional, Interpreter, Overseas Aid Worker, Public Servant, Tour Officer, Heritage Officer, Government Adviser

Edith Cowan University (ECU)