This double degree is designed to enable students to develop their scientific curiosity and analysis with cultural understanding and creativity.
The course provides a global outlook on scientific knowledge and it will broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, to make a wider contribution to society. It is a challenging educational program, engaging in powerful communication and scientific inquiry, leading to a degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.
Course Learning Outcomes
Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical situations.
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions/responses.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex disciplinary knowledge/problems.
Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.
Course structure
Students are required to complete: 16 Arts units, comprising of 8 Core Arts units and an 8-unit Arts Major; plus 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core Science units, an 8-unit Science Major and 4 Science electives.
Career opportunities
This course will provide students with lifelong transferable skills, equipping them for employment in a wide range of professions.
Possible future job titles
Social Researcher, Author, Community Arts Leader, Community Service Professional, Interpreter, Overseas Aid Worker, Public Servant, Tour Officer, Heritage Officer, Government Adviser