About the course

With a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science combine a science specialisation with a deep understanding of the world for a broad scope of exciting careers.

　　With this combination of degrees, you’ll equip yourself with the skills required to work in a range of professional scientific environments and grow your knowledge as you unpack what drives social change in contemporary society.

　　Whether you’re passionate about climate change, social justice or how to protect our rights in an evolving tech rich world – with your arts degree, you’ll strengthen your analytical thinking by tackling crucial global problems with majors such as Climate and Social Justice or Ethics and Technology, that go hand in hand with science specialisations such as Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Environmental Science.

　　You’ll graduate ready for exciting career prospects across a range of industries - as well as the confidence to stand up and make the difference our world needs to survive.

　　Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This double degree has four units where you’ll have Work Integrated Learning opportunities. You'll apply your learning in three project units related to science in professionally focused, industry-linked projects throughout your degree. In your second year, in the Skills and Strategies for Social Change core arts unit, you'll collaborate with fellow students and community, civil society and industry partners to create real campaigns for real social change. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: AU$152,640

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hawthorn
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hawthorn
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Hawthorn
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Hawthorn

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%

　　minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 75 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20

　　Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50 (no communicative skills less than 50)

　　any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Swinburne University of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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