Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Gain a competitive edge in the job market by studying the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science double degree. Complement your understanding of science with invaluable skills like critical thinking and strong communication and open a world of exciting career options once you graduate.

You don't need to have a defined career path mapped out when you start this combined course. Choose from a wide range of science and arts study areas and discover what you love as you progress.

The freedom to forge your own study journey is a highlight of the course. So too is the extensive practical experience on offer. There are opportunities to gain a global perspective of arts with a range of international experiences. Plus, you will get hands-on training in world-class science labs and plenty of industry experience through community science projects and professional placements.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Animal biology, Animation (Burwood, Online, minor only), Anthropology, Arabic (Burwood, Online), Cell biology and genomics (Genetics), Chemistry, Chinese, Criminology, Design thinking (minor only), Education (Burwood, Online), English - children's literature, English - creative writing, English - literature, Environmental science (Geology, Ecology, Ecosystems) (Burwood), Film and television studies (Burwood, Online), Gender and sexuality studies, History, Human biology, Indigenous studies (Online, minor only), Indonesian, International relations, Mathematical modelling, Media and communication, Media studies (Burwood, Online), Performing arts (Burwood), Philosophy, Plant biology (Botany) (Burwood), Politics and policy studies, Public relations studies, Religious studies, Science (Microbiology, Biology, Mathematics), Social media, Sociology, Spanish (major Burwood, Online; minor, Burwood, Online, Waurn Ponds), Sport and society (minor only), Sport journalism, Strategic advertising (Burwood, Online), Visual arts and photography (Burwood), Visual communication design, Web design (minor only).

Potential Career Outcomes

Deakin's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science allows you to explore the relationships between various areas of study, combining them in innovative ways to prepare yourself for a broad range of career opportunities in industry, government and research. The types of opportunities available will depend on the major sequences taken within the course. For more detailed information on career outcomes for this combined course, see the entries for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer91.9095.65
Median rank to receive an offer75.4078.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer56.6068.60

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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