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    • BB-SCIART

    Science and Arts

    Bachelor double degree

    In this double degree, you can study majors from two different areas, one from the School of Science and one from the Faculty of Humanities. You will graduate with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts.

    This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
    Course outline
    • ATAR

      ATAR

      The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
      Minimum ATAR 70
    • Qualification
      Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts
    • Duration

      Duration

      This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa
      4 years full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      800
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      074653F
    Course outline
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    This information is relevant for students commencing study in 2019. If you plan to commence study in 2020, please view the planned offering.

    In this double degree, you can study majors from two different areas, one from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and one from the Faculty of Humanities. You will graduate with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts. This study combination is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge base, leading to the opportunity for diverse career opportunities both in Australia and overseas.

    The following are the available Arts majors:

    Science Majors Guaranteed ATAR
    Chemistry 75
    Coastal and Marine Science 75
    Environmental Biology 75
    Data Science 80
    Mathematics 80
    Physics 80

    Geographic Information Science is also available as a double degree with Geography only, and requires an ATAR of 75.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

    How this course will make you industry ready

    This course contains strong components of practical work to ensure you gain hands-on training with technical equipment relevant to the area studied.

    What jobs can the Science and Arts course lead to?

    This double degree can enhance your career opportunities by combining high level scientific, analytical, writing, cultural, international or language skills.

    What you'll learn

    • apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and humanities
    • think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific social and political problems
    • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources
    • communicate appropriately and effectively in professional and scientific contexts
    • apply technologies appropriately
    • demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
    • describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and humanities areas and their impact on local and international communities
    • demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
    • show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    Upon graduation, you may be eligible for membership in the relevant society or institute of your chosen area of study. Please see the individual majors or contact your course coordinator.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Select an option that best suits you:

    You’re considered a high school leaver if you:

    • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
    • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

    ATAR pathway

    • Minimum ATAR 70

      This course has a minimum ATAR of 70

    • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

      Chemistry
      ATAR Mathematics Applications 
      ATAR Chemistry

      Coastal and Marine Science
      ATAR Mathematics Applications 

      Data Science
      ATAR Mathematics Methods

      Environmental Biology
      ATAR Mathematics Applications 

      Mathematics
      ATAR Mathematics Methods

      Physics
      ATAR Mathematics Methods
      ATAR Physics

    • Desirable WACE subjects

      Desirable WACE subjects

      High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

      There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

    Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

    Alternative pathways

    • UniReady

      If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

    • Certificate IV + English Competency

      The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency. 

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    How others gained admission

    View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

    To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

    You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

    How we define ‘experience’

    ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

    Pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency. 

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

    Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

    Pathways

    • TAFE entry

      To meet the entry criteria with VET studies you need to have: 

      1. AQF Certificate IV – Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required 

        or 

        AQF Diploma 

        or 

        AQF Advanced Diploma 

      2. Met subject prerequisite for your chosen Science major.
        Chemistry - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) and ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent)
        Coastal and Marine Science - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) 
        Data Science - ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) 
        Environmental Biology - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) 
        Mathematics - ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) 
        Physics - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) and ATAR Physics (or equivalent)

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency. 

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

    Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

    Curtin course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course, you need to have:

    1. Met the admission criteria for minimum entry
    2. Met subject prerequisite for your chosen Science major.
      Chemistry - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) and ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent)
      Coastal and Marine Science - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) 
      Data Science - ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) 
      Environmental Biology - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) 
      Mathematics - ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) 
      Physics - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) and ATAR Physics (or equivalent)

    Prerequisite Information
    The ATAR Mathematics Applications prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
    MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics
    MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus
    MATH1015 Linear Algebra 

    The ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
    MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus 
    MATH1016 Calculus 1

    The ATAR Chemistry prerequisite can be met with the following Curtin units:
    CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry

    The ATAR Physics prerequisite can be met with the following Curtin unit:
    PHYS1006  Foundation of Physics

    Higher education course switcher criteria

    Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider.

    In addition, you need to have:

    1. Met subject prerequisite for your chosen Science major.
      Chemistry - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) and ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent)
      Coastal and Marine Science - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) 
      Data Science - ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) 
      Environmental Biology - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) 
      Mathematics - ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) 
      Physics - ATAR Mathematics Applications (or equivalent) and ATAR Physics (or equivalent)

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

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    Other requirements and notes for this course


    The majors and/or streams available to study as part of this course have specific admission criteria that may be different to what is listed on this page. Please view the major/stream page for admission criteria specific to the major/stream you intend to do.

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    • Curtin course code: BB-SCIART
    • CRICOS code: 074653F
    • Last updated on: 6 May 2025

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