Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Conjoint BA/BSc

The BA/BSc conjoint is a rich programme that develops your quantitative and qualitative skills. The range of possible subject combinations allows you to build a degree unique to your interests: from History to Physics, Communication to Computer Science, and Mori Studies to Marine Science. We also offer a wide range of foreign languages.

Programme Overview

The BA/BSc conjoint is a four-year programme that requires the completion of 540 points, consisting of:

• 255 points from BA courses
• 255 points from BSc courses
• 30 points from General Education courses

You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint. You can also choose to take up to two modules. To find out more about structuring the BA side of your study, see planning your BA conjoint.

You can also choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BSc component of your conjoint. However, the following majors are not available within a conjoint: Biomedical Science, Data Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Green Chemical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, and Quantitative Economics.

Programme Structure

The BA/BSc usually takes four years to complete. Students usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if they want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

Most students need to take one General Education course. Students should also be aware of the Universitys Academic English Language Requirement.

Entry Requirements

New Zealand Secondary School Qualifications

To enter the programme, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. The guaranteed rank score is 210 for NCEA, 230 for CIE, and 28 for IB.

Tertiary Qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, you can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet the requirements. You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor-degree level study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

International Students

If you're an international student, you must have one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level, with a minimum of three A-Level subjects
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), with a minimum of three A-level subjects

The minimum grade requirements are:

• IB: 28
• GCE A Level/CIE: BBC
• IELTS: 6.0, with no bands less than 5.5

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$8,568.45 $11,427.75
• International students: NZ$53,124 $65,260

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

Application Closing Dates

• Summer School 2026: 1 December 2025
• Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
• Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026

Start Dates

• Summer School 2026: 5 January 2026
• Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026
• Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026

Subjects Available

The following subjects are available in this programme:

• Academic English Studies and Linguistics
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Chinese
• Classical Studies and Ancient History
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Criminology
• Drama
• Earth Sciences
• Economics
• Education
• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
• English
• Environmental Science
• European Studies
• Exercise Sciences
• French
• Gender Studies
• Geographic Information Science
• Geography
• German
• History
• Information and Technology Management
• Japanese
• Korean
• Linguistics
• Logic and Computation
• Marine Science
• Mathematics
• Media and Screen Studies
• Music
• Mori Studies
• Pacific Studies
• Pharmacology
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Physiology
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics
• TESOL
• Theological and Religious Studies

Career Opportunities

Graduates of a BA/BSc conjoint are uniquely prepared for the careers of tomorrow. With fundamental capabilities such as superior communication skills and critical and creative thinking, alongside advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, youll be well equipped for an evolving employment landscape.

Some potential career paths include:

• Business analyst
• Business development manager
• Game developer
• Laboratory technician
• Researcher
• Science communications or marketing specialist
• Teacher
• UX developer

Further Study Options

You can also pursue further study options, such as:

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science