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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

ProviderUniversity of Newcastle
Course code: UAC482070UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science is for those who are interested in understanding the world around us and how it works. Through the sciences you will be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things. Through the arts you will explore ideas, theories and records of how people process the human experience through society, culture, and more. You’ll be able to follow your passions, and you will learn from leading researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. Our guidance and mentoring give you the confidence to know you’re heading where you want to with your career, and you’ll have authentic opportunities to work with industry and in research whilst you study. A combined degree program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. On completion, you will have the practical skills to make a difference in the world and contribute new solutions to the many challenges we face.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Refer to 482010 Bachelor of Arts and 484020 Bachelor of Science.

Recommended studies: Refer to 482010 Bachelor of Arts and 484020 Bachelor of Science.

We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses.

NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.

Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses

Applicants with higher education study

If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.

Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme .

Applicants with work and life experience

If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree.

Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.

Explore University of Newcastle entry options.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students18
#2024
Higher education entry<5 · <5%
<5%
School leavers (ATAR)5 · 28%
28%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways5 · 28%
28%
International students0 · 0%
0%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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Official course pagenewcastle.edu.auApplication centreuac.edu.aucredit towards your undergraduate degreenewcastle.edu.auUniversity of Newcastle current fee informationnewcastle.edu.auExplore NUPrep Bridging Coursesnewcastle.edu.auGuaranteed Entry Admission Schemenewcastle.edu.auExplore University of Newcastle entry options.newcastle.edu.auMa and Morley Scholarshipssearch.studyaustralia.gov.auInternational Excellence Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information