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 up a world of exciting career options once you graduate.

Want to secure your future with a double degree that prepares you for work in any industry?

More than just a qualification that demonstrates your expertise across a broad spectrum of fields, the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science lets you create a unique degree that highlights your skills and passions.

In the arts stream, you’ll develop transferable soft skills that are sought-after in the science industry and within all areas of business. 

You’ll be challenged to think critically, work collaboratively and communicate progressively, so you’re ready to take on the challenges of our ever-evolving society. 

Choose to study disciplines from the School of Communication and Creative Arts and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Create original and personalised course combinations with your aspirations in mind and set yourself up to be flexible across the jobs of the future.

You can also travel overseas to gain a global perspective. For example, study photography among historic castles in the UK, or develop strategic public relations campaigns in the US. 

The Bachelor of Science trains you to be a scientific explorer, ready to solve tomorrow’s global issues through science and discovery. You’ll build your foundational knowledge through a range of science-related study areas before focusing on one of 10 majors:

• animal biology
• cell biology
• chemistry
• chemistry and materials science
• environmental science
• genomics
• geography
• human biology
• mathematical modelling
• plant biology.

Best of all, learning extends beyond the classroom. Throughout your science units, you’ll gain practical experience through programs in modern science laboratories, completion of a Community Science Project and undertaking an industry-based learning placement.

All of this prepares you for real-life science environments and scenarios, so you can confidently enter the workforce with the industry experience needed to thrive.

This combined course offers you the chance to broaden your career opportunities after graduation. This course allows you to explore the relationships between various areas of study, combining them in innovative ways to prepare yourself for a career in the humanities, social sciences, creative arts, and the various science fields. 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.