StudyQA — Bachelor: Arts and Science — University of New England

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Description

The combined program offers students the opportunity to study in the area of Arts and this combined degree is ideal for students seeking a liberal education to pursue areas of interest in both science and humanities and offers students the opportunity to study in the area of Arts and Sciences in preparation for a wide range of careers.

It offers breadth of learning and multi-skilling across disciplines recognising that graduates are required to demonstrate skills in critical analysis, research, communication and technological expertise. Graduates of the program are awarded a combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts component is, in many ways, the most valuable degree of all. This is because Arts graduates are not as restricted in what they can undertake relative to those with highly specialised degrees. Examples of career paths include management, public relations, foreign affairs, education, business, human resources, research, psychology and archaeology. The employability of Arts graduates is a reflection of the skills they acquire during their study and this is becoming widely acknowledged.

The Bachelor of Science component provides exciting career options possible in small to large business, industry, government, teaching and research. Examples include positions in the departments of primary industries, resource management, water and land resources, CSIRO, environmental protection authorities, forestry commissions, national parks and wildlife services and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). Industry opportunities include positions in computing, consulting, botanical gardens and museums, manufacturing, electronics, mining and oil. Teaching is also an option aftercompleting a Graduate Diploma in Education.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

EUR 14770 Year (National)
EUR 14770 Year (International)

Start date February,June,October 2015 Credits 192
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Arts component of the BA/BSc degree provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a strong focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. Majors for the Bachelor of Arts can be found at the following web address: and follow the appropriate links. The Bachelor of Arts can also be undertaken in conjunction with a range of other degrees in the University.

The course aims to provide students with:

? a sound basis of knowledge in their chosen areas of study
? the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired
? the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways
? the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
? the skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries
? an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour.

The Bachelor of Science component of the BA/BSc provides students with an understanding that:

· Science encompasses both a body of knowledge and a reliable process of discovery. It is founded upon the recognition of fundamental laws that make nature systematic and reproducible.
· Scientists observe, measure, classify, and perform experiments upon the natural world. They employ scientific methods to test hypotheses, and use empirical evidence to support or refute their hypotheses. The natural variability, or uncertainty, inherent in the natural world means that scientific conclusions are reliable but contestable: they may be revised or modified as new evidence emerges. Scientists are curious about the natural world and are creative in formulating hypotheses and in designing approaches to problem solving.
· Mathematics is used in science to model real-world systems and scientific data are often analysed using statistical methods.
· Science operates within a paradigm of peer review and replication that provides a collective responsibility for the reliability of scientific knowledge. Scientists have a responsibility to communicate the outcomes of their work accurately and without bias to their peers and to society.
· Science is embedded within a context that reflects both the history of scientific endeavour and the culture of present society. Scientists generate and build knowledge, develop technologies, investigate and solve problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

BA component: demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more areas of study;

demonstrate familiarity with theories, factual content and research procedures in their major and other fields of study;

analyse, critically evaluate and communicate ideas and solve problems in their major and other fields of study;

understand the processes through which current knowledge has been developed in their major and other fields of study;

understand the relationships and connections between different fields of study; and

exhibit an appreciation of ethical values and cultural diversity.

BSc component: demonstrate a broad knowledge of science, including the creative endeavour involved in acquiring knowledge, and the contestable and testable nature of scientific knowledge;

demonstrate knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying at least one sub-disciplinary area;

use and apply recognised methods of science, appropriate practical techniques and tools for processes of discovery and inquiry;

demonstrate personal and social responsibility through an awareness of the ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsibly in individual and team environments; and

use scientific literacy to understand and explain scientific issues to peers, scientific non-experts and the general community.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by the University of New England, international applicants must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).

Additional Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English plus Mathematics and recommended studies are Chemistry and/or Physics and Biology.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
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Alumni Study Travel Fund
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of New England.