R3I Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation: BA–BSc
Course code: R3I
Course contact (faculty or school) Arts: (03) 6226 2249 Science: (03) 6226 2125
Introductory comments
The 4-year full-time combined degree of Bachelor of Arts–Bachelor of Science is offered on
the Hobart campus by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. First
year of the BA-BSc is offered on the Launceston campus and a limited first year at the
North-West Centre. Some Arts units are available by Distance Education. In addition,
some units are offered to students commencing in July.
Admission & prerequisites
Minimum University entrance requirements and a satisfactory achievement (SA) in any
two of the following: *MT843 Mathematics Stage 3 (or *MT841 Mathematics Stage 2 or
*MT730 Mathematics Applied); *IF862 Computer Science; *CH856 Chemistry; *GL876
Geology; *GG833 Geography (or *EV846 Environmental Science); *PH866 Physics; *BY826
Biology; *SC786 Applied Science-Physical Sciences (if neither Physics nor Chemistry
counted) OR a TCE score of 80 or more for applicants not having two of the preceding
TCE units. Subject (unit) prerequisites also apply.
Course objectives
Students who wish to combine scientific knowledge with a liberal education will be
attracted to this degree. Unique discipline combinations are possible; for example, majors
in Journalism and Asian Studies combined with a major in Computer Science and
Mathematics; or majors in Chinese and Political Science with Geology and Geography.
Students’ programs can be tailored to meet the needs of an ever-changing world.
They will acquire knowledge and skills through a wide range of disciplines chosen from:
Aboriginal Studies, Ancient Civilisations, Ancient Greek, Asian Studies, Biochemistry,
Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, English, French, Geography and Environmental
Studies, Geology, German, History, Indonesian, Japanese, Journalism and Media Studies,
Latin, Mathematics, Microbiology/Immunology, Natural Environment and Wilderness
Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Science, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy,
Social Ecology, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Zoology.
The program develops general abilities in the following areas:
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written expression
linguistic skills
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creative self-expression
capacity to analyse and interpret in a dispassionate and objective manner capacity
for reasoned criticism
data acquisition and analysis
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research techniques
marshalling facts in support of arguments
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evaluating the possible outcomes of alternative courses of action, with the emphasis
varying according to the particular program chosen.
Career outcomes
See career outcomes entry under the BA and BSc degrees.
Professional recognition
Refer to professional recognition entry under the BA and BSc degrees.
Course structure
To qualify for the combined degree students must complete 400% from units in Groups 1,
2 and 3 of the BSc and BA combined schedules.
In the Bachelor of Arts component students must select units to meet the requirements of a
minimum of one major. A major sequence is defined as sequential studies in one discipline
as follows:
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25% at 100 level (except where not required for enrolment at 200 level); and
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75% at 200/300 levels – a minimum of 100%
The maximum percentage at 100 level in any given discipline which may be counted
towards the BA is 25%.
The maximum percentage in any discipline which may be counted towards the BA is
150%.
At least 25% of units in a major shall be from units at 300 level.
For the Bachelor of Science component students must meet the following requirements:
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50% from level 100 Group 1 units of the BSc schedule;
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50% from level 200 Group 2 units of the BSc schedule;
50% of clear passes from level 300 Group 3 units of the BSc schedule forming one
major; and
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50% comprising a maximum of 25% from Group 1 units, a maximum of 25% from
Group 2 units, or a maximum of 50% from Group 3 units of the BSc schedule.
Units studied outside the BA or BSc schedules will not count towards the combined
degree.
Students taking majors in both Geography and Psychology must take an additional major
from the BA component.
The course structure is summarised in the following table.
Year 1
Level 100
Level 100
Level 100
Level 100
Year 2
Level 200
Level 200
Level 200
Level 200
Arts discipline A
Arts discipline B
Science core A
Science core B
25%
25%
25%
25%
Arts discipline A
Arts discipline B
Science core A
Science core B
25%
25%
25%
25%
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Year 3
Level 300
Level 300
Level 300
Year 4
Level 300
Level 300
Arts discipline A
Arts discipline B
Science major A/B
25%
25%
50%
Arts discipline A/B
Arts discipline A/B
Science electives
25%
25%
50%
Articulation
Credit for units included in the schedules of the BA and BSc degrees will be awarded to
students who transfer to the combined degree.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science and
Engineering | Schools of Chemistry, Computing, Geography and Environmental Studies,
Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Physics, Plant Science, Psychology, Zoology; Asian
Languages and Studies, English, Journalism and European Languages, Government,
History and Classics, Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, Riawunna Centre for
Aboriginal Studies
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time | some units
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 10 years maximum (20 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart majors: (BA) Aboriginal studies, ancient civilisations,
ancient Greek, Asian studies, Chinese, English, French, geography and environmental
studies, German, history, Indonesian, Japanese, journalism and media studies, Latin,
natural environment and wilderness studies, philosophy, political science, psychology,
public policy, social ecology, sociology, women’s studies
(BSc) biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, geography and environmental studies,
geology, mathematics, microbiology and immunology, physics, plant science, psychology,
zoology
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $13,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 16
Approximate student-staff contact hours | varies according to the disciplines being
studied.
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