Bachelor of Arts and Science

Gain a sound understanding of both the arts and the sciences. This degree provides the broadest range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with majors available from creative arts, humanities, law, science, mathematics, computer science, physics and social and behavioural sciences.

This degree provides in-depth knowledge in an area of the arts and sciences, allowing students to gain a body of knowledge across a range of disciplines. Students will have the ability to analyse, synthesise and communicate knowledge in two very different areas of study with an appreciation of the relationships and connections between different arts and science disciplines and understand such relationships and connections in respect of the disciplines they have studied.

On completion of the degree students will be familiar with theories, factual content and research procedures in their major fields of study and be able to analyse and critically evaluate ideas and solve problems.

The computer science major of this degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. The physics major of this degree is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of employers in the arts and science industries. Potential occupations may include policy project officer, scientific officer and community education officer.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.