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Overview

By combining science with studies in arts, humanities or social sciences this double degree course provides you with powerful communication and critical thinking skills coupled with a strong technological or scientific base.

It offers over 60 study areas to select from. You might pair criminology with chemistry and take human rights or pharmacology as a minor and focus on forensic science, or human geography combined with ecology and conservation biology for a career in the environmental sector. If your focus is more towards the life sciences, you might consider combining psychology with politics and take minors in bioethics or developmental biology and language studies. The choice is yours.

If you're uncertain about which areas of study you like best, our course advisors will help you plan a course of study.

Course structure

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Rules

You must complete 192 credit points, of which 96 credit points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for single degree).

Science component96 credit points

In choosing the 96 credit points of the Bachelor of Science listed study over Part A and Part B, you must ensure that you complete six science listed units (36 credit points) at Level 1, and ten science listed units (60 credit points) at Levels 2 and 3 with a minimum of four (24 credit points) at Level 3.

You must complete the Mathematics and statistics unit requirement within the first 72 credit points of this double degree course.

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Arts component96 credit points

You must complete 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts including a maximum of 60 credit points at Level 1 and a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 3, of which at least 24 credit points must be Arts units.

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The handbook's description of this structure

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course and it will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. This course is structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Arts

A2000 Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Arts listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

Part B. Arts specified study

This will expose you to several arts disciplines contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. You will have the flexibility of learning about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major. You will also build skills and abilities that employers value and seek by completing units from the Professional Futures domains.

Arts electives

Arts elective units can be combined into a minor of study different to the chosen major from Part A and with no more than 12 credit points at level 1. You can also use this space to hone your academic and professional skills with an internship or a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Monash Intercultural Lab list of units to discover the breadth of options available.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Please refer to this guide when choosing the appropriate level one mathematics and statistics unit.

You must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Arts (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for single degree).

Areas of study

Majors (55)

Extended majors (23)

Minors (23)

Elective studies (31)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

75; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 3 (80-82.49); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and in one unit of mathematics or science.

VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants with science-based certificate IV level studies will require average results of at least 80%. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.

University: Two single units at an Australian higher education institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies.

Any science-based studies used to meet the prerequisite for admission to the Bachelor of Science (or any associated double degrees with the Bachelor of Science) must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Refer to the Course description for each partner course

More information

Other information

By combining science with studies in arts, humanities or social sciences this double degree course provides you with powerful communication and critical thinking skills coupled with a strong technological or scientific base.

It offers over 60 study areas to select from. You might pair criminology with chemistry and take human rights or pharmacology as a minor and focus on forensic science, or human geography combined with ecology and conservation biology for a career in the environmental sector. If your focus is more towards the life sciences, you might consider combining psychology with politics and take minors in bioethics or developmental biology and language studies. The choice is yours.

If you're uncertain about which areas of study you like best, our course advisors will help you plan a course of study.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts?

78 majors in 2025, including Anatomy and developmental biology; Anthropology; Applied mathematics; Applied microbiology; Archaeology and ancient history; Astrophysics; Behavioural Studies; and Biochemistry.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2025 entry is 75.

Where can I study Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 192
Full time: 4 Years
Part time: 8 Years
Maximum time: 10 years

Faculty: Faculty of Science
CRICOS code: 003968G
Abbreviation: BSc/BA
Award titles: Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Science
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 202420252026 2027