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Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of Fine Arts

ProviderUniversity of New South Wales
Course code: UAC429396UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
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Course overview

Combine your interests for a unique career that is connected to your talents and passions. In a double degree you focus on two areas of expertise to graduate with more knowledge, skills, and career options.

In the Advanced Science degree , you will benefit from the inclusion of an honours year and options tailored to your aptitude and interests. In addition to foundation subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics and maths, you have access to more than 24majors, including advanced physical oceanography, immunology, climate dynamics and marine and coastal science. During your studies, you will develop the critical and analytical thinking needed for the successful completion of the research-based honours year.

Immerse yourself in creative practice with the Bachelor of Fine Arts includes distinct and focussed specialisations in: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music (including performance, composition, sonic arts, and pedagogy), and Visual Arts. It also structured such that you can focus on one specific field, or you can move across disciplines.

ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.

Course record

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours): Public sector research in universities and government institutes such as CSIRO, to working with emerging start ups, private sector research in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, public policy, health and environmental related non-profits, market research and product development, management, technical and environmental consulting, data analytics, medical sales, science communication.
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation and moving image: Animator, 3D artist, Digital publishing, Digital communications specialist, Art director, Advertising director, Film producer, Television producer, Visual effects designer. Art Theory: Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration, Art and design criticism, communications and journalism. Music: Performance, Arranging and composing, Academia, Classroom music teaching, Audio engineering. Visual Arts: Art direction, advertising, and communications, Writer, Exhibition curator, Entertainer, Publisher, Educator, Theatre production, Urban Planner.

Other Information

Honours

Available as an additional year to high achieving students.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNSW current fee information.

Majors

Areas of study

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons): Advanced physical oceanography, advanced physics, anatomy, bioinformatics, biology and biodiversity, biotechnology, chemistry, climate systems science, earth science, ecology and conservation, genetics, geography, immunology, marine and coastal science, materials science, mathematics, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology, statistics. Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music (including creative practice, music pedagogy, and sonic arts) and Visual Arts.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

37

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students6
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Higher education entry0 · 0%
0%
School leavers (ATAR)5 · 83%
83%
Secondary education0 · 0%
0%
Vocational pathway0 · 0%
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Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students0 · 0%
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Campuses & intake dates

  • Sydney - KensingtonNSW