Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science
This highly flexible degree offers some subjects online, and provides the opportunity to specialise in two different study areas. Your Arts subjects will develop your communication and research skills, and advance your ability to critically analyse information. Combining this with a thorough understanding of basic and specialised scientific principles will give you a sought-after skill set and prepare you for the future.
Benefit from field trips to World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments, and access state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, including JCU’s The Science Place. Learn from world-class lecturers and tutors across a variety of disciplines.
With a wide range of subjects to choose from, you can tailor your program to include majors and electives that suit your professional and personal interests. JCU Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science graduates have a niche skill set that sets them apart from the rest.
Majors
There are 11 majors within the Bachelor of Arts for you to choose from.
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Criminology
- English
- History
- Human Geography
- Human Services
- Indigenous Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology Studies
- Sociology
- Aquaculture Science and Technology
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Environmental Earth Science
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Zoology and Ecology
Campus Information
Cairns
JCU Cairns houses teaching and research facilities, the JCU library, cafés, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies.
Townsville
The campus is located in the Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct (TropiQ) in the suburb of Douglas. JCU Townsville is set in a 386-hectare natural bush and parkland setting, 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the Townsville CBD.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Open up a whole realm of future opportunities with a combined degree in Arts and Science.
Pursue a career that combines your skills in the arts with your passion for science, such as environmental science or technology.
JCU Arts-Science graduates find employment in roles such as technical writers, communication and media advisers, managers and consultants across the private sector, government and research organisations.
If you enjoy sharing your learning with others, you could undertake additional study to teach in schools. Alternatively, develop your passion for your major further and go on to postgraduate study or a research degree.
Depending on your majors, you may be eligible for membership or registration for professional bodies within your chosen field of study, such as the Australian Academy of Science, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology, and more.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
- All India Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (AISSCE) / Council for the Indian School Certificate Exam (CISCE) with 60 - 70%
You must have successfully completed 6 months of full-time study at a recognised higher education institution and received a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.9 out of 7.0, or minimum average results of approximately 65-70%.
You may be eligible to apply directly after high school and must provide your High School Certificate (or equivalent). These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Test
Required Score
IELTS
6.0 (no component lower than 6.0)
TOEFL (internet-based)
74 (no component less than 18)
Pearson (PTE Academic)
52 (no component less than 52)
- Course Code: 028993A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
164960 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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