Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science is a joint degree that develops your communication and research skills while also advancing your ability to critically analyse information. Combining this with a thorough understanding of basic and specialised scientific principles will make you stand out to future employers for your well-rounded abilities and knowledge base.

Fast Facts

• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Location: Townsville, Cairns
• Commencing: January, September
• Fees: $12,120.00+ (estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load)
• Entry Requirements: ATAR 66.5, Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry, General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) – Mathematical Methods recommended for the Majors in Maths, Physics, and Data Science.

Majors

Bachelor of Arts

• Anthropology: Study history, languages, politics, economics, and social systems. Understand cultural and ethnic differences and analyse how people’s beliefs fit into a wider social, political and economic context.
• Archaeology: Develop skills in archaeological site recording and conservation. Participate in field trips to investigate heritage site excavations and Aboriginal Australian rock art sites.
• Criminology: Learn why people are motivated to commit crime and explore strategies to prevent law-breaking and rehabilitate offenders.
• English: Gain critical communication and reasoning skills and develop your understanding of the English language, while growing your passion for reading and writing.
• History: Gain an intimate knowledge of humanity by examining past societies and cultures.
• Human Geography: Explore the interrelationship between people and their natural and built environments.
• Human Services: Develop skills that will prepare you to work with marginalised and vulnerable people.
• Indigenous Studies: Expand your understanding of the complex interface between Indigenous and Western knowledge, perspectives and practices in Australia today.
• Politics and International Relations: Take a deep dive into the people, institutions and issues involved in Australian and international politics.
• Psychology Studies: Gain a deeper understanding of the biological, social and cultural factors that influence how humans think, feel, and behave.
• Sociology: Develop the analytical skills to learn how society is organised and how we interact with each other.

Bachelor of Science

• Aquaculture Science and Technology: Discover the sustainable practices of aquaculture with lecturers who are world-leaders in tropical aquaculture research and development.
• Chemistry: Study in award-winning laboratories and experience excursions to local companies in the chemistry industry.
• Data Science: Data and analytics capabilities have accelerated in recent years. The volume of available data has grown exponentially, more sophisticated algorithms have been developed and computational power and storage have steadily improved.
• Environmental Earth Science: Study Environmental Earth Science and gain practical skills related to biodiversity, climate management and relevant scientific processes.
• Geology: Become an innovative problem-solver and explore the broad applications of geology, a field concerned with the structure and composition of the earth.
• Marine Biology: Learn from lecturers who are world-leaders and be equipped to address critical challenges facing marine and coastal ecosystems.
• Mathematics: Develop the problem-solving, analytical and quantitative reasoning skills that are highly sought-after by employers worldwide.
• Molecular and Cell Biology: Learn how to amplify and edit DNA sequences and conduct laboratory-based and field-based projects.
• Zoology and Ecology: Learn from lecturers with global standing, study amazing rainforests and diverse species and go on field trips to Borneo or the Galapagos Islands.

Career Opportunities

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.

Admissions Transparency Data

• Entry Score Threshold: ATAR/Selection Rank: 66.50
• Entry Score Range: JCU Townsville: Highest 96.75, Median 81.25, Lowest 76.05; JCU Cairns: Highest 97.30, Median 68.00, Lowest 64.80

Adjustment Factors

James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about JCU’s adjustment factors.

Fees and Scholarships

Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD12,120.00. A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course. Enrolling in this flexible program will enable you to meet entry requirements including subject pre-requisites and ATARs. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study. Successful completion of some Certificate III, a Certificate IV or AQF Diploma qualifications can also be used as a pathway into this course.