Bachelor of Science (Physics)/Bachelor of Arts

University of Wollongong - Wollongong

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Overview

Combine the practical, numerical, and computer skills of science with critical and creative thinking, and effective communication skills learned from studying a double degree in Physics and Arts. You will acquire professional scientific skills, including teamwork and problem solving, with the critical and creative thinking skills learned from studying the arts and humanities.

Studying arts and physics will teach you an understanding of the world, ourselves and the universe, following an evidence-based approach. You will learn foundational knowledge in many traditional areas of study including history, literature, languages and philosophy and the disciplines of social sciences in cultural studies, sociology and politics. You will also gain highly transferable skills including problem-solving, critical-thinking and analytical skills that are in demand across all government and industry sectors.

Physics is fundamental to the study of all sciences and has a key role to play in generating and supporting new technologies. Physicists contribute solutions to a broad range of areas, from everyday concerns in public health and safety, to cutting-edge advances such as the discovery of the Higgs boson.

Double degrees broaden your knowledge and skills base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance your educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of your studies.

Majors

Areas of study

Bachelor of Science (Physics): Atmospheric science, biomolecular physics, physics, physics and mathematics, nuclear and space radiation technology. Bachelor of Arts: Ancient history, archaeology,, Chinese (Mandarin) for background speakers, Chinese (Mandarin) for non-background speakers, creative writing, English literatures, environmental humanities,  French, history, Indigenous studies, international relations, Japanese, legal studies, philosophy, photography, politics, sociology, Spanish, writing and English literatures, as well as a minor from the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Science (Physics):  Physicist, cosmologist, econo-physicist, meteorologist, scientific researcher. Graduates can work in aerospace and satellite communication firms, industry, government, university and scientific communication. meteorologist, physicist in hospitals, scientific researcher and defence logistics. Bachelor of Arts: Art historian, historian and heritage specialist in government policy, business administration and management, consultancy, publishing, teaching, marketing, working for international aid organisations, work in unions and non-government welfare agencies, diplomacy, university lecturing and research, archives and librarianship, translation and interpreting, journalism, advertising.

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 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer95.299.95
Median rank to receive an offer87.291.6
Lowest rank to receive an offer7884

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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