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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

This double degree divides your study between an arts major and a science major, and you graduate with two qualifications.

How long it takes
4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 53.75
Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Includes a work placement
Taught by
7 providers
NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in understanding how the world works
  • curiosity about people, ideas and evidence
  • good reading and writing skills
  • a willingness to ask questions and think things through

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 7 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    57.75 lowest
    (66 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • La Trobe University

    Melbourne, VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    ATAR
    53.75 lowest
    (68.8 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content
  • James Cook University

    Cairns, Townsville, QLD

    4.3from 591 Google reviews

    ATAR
    69.85 lowest
    (69.85 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $12,120 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for James Cook University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and helpful
    • Support services and learning resources are useful
  • Swinburne University of Technology

    Hawthorn, VIC

    4.0from 1,190 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
  • The University of Newcastle

    Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW

    4.2from 494 Google reviews

    ATAR
    65.15 lowest
    (56.15 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Friendly and supportive staff and students
    • Welcoming and diverse community

    What to weigh up

    • Replies can be slow
    • Admin processes can be slow
    • Support services can be hard to access
  • University of the Sunshine Coast

    Sunshine Coast, QLD

    4.5from 591 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jul 2027
    Fee
    $13,468 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
  • The University of New England

    Armidale, NSW

    3.8from 305 Google reviews

    ATAR
    62.5 lowest
    (67.5 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $7,812 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for The University of New England (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science.

  • Arts major in a chosen discipline
  • Science major in a chosen area
  • Scientific method and data analysis
  • Critical thinking and ethics
  • Communication of ideas

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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