Handbook : Course informationEdith Cowan University

Course Information

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code W58

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.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical situations.
2. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
4. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions/responses.
5. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex disciplinary knowledge/problems.
6. Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

Students will be required to attend classes on both campuses to complete the course.

Course Coordinator

Dr Paul UHLMANN

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 and a 12-unit Science Major.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course