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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

313915 v.2 Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts

BSc(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074653F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years


Course Overview

Bachelor double degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.


This double degree offer students the opportunity to study a wide range of majors from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Humanities. The combination of these two degrees provides a broad knowledge base leading to the opportunity for diverse career opportunities both in Australia and overseas.


Professional Recognition

Graduate of this course may be eligible for membership in the relevant society or institute of their chosen area of study. Please see the individual double majors or contact your course coordinator.


Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.



Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways.


Specific entry requirements are dependent on your choice of discipline. Please see the individual double majors for details.


Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.


Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to a bachelor degree with honours and some graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.



Course Organisation

Bachelor double degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately.


Students undertake one major from the School of Science in combination with a major from the Faculty of Humanities. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.


Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and humanities

2. think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific social and political problems

3. access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources

4. communicate appropriately and effectively in professional and scientific contexts

5. apply technologies appropriately

6. demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive

7. describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and humanities areas and their impact on local and international communities

8. demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians

9. show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently


Duration and Availability

4 years full-time study or equivalent part- time.


Location and delivery Mode


Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2014 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.




Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
313923 v.3   Geography Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313920 v.2   Japanese Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313921 v.1   Anthropology and Sociology Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313925 v.1   Professional Writing and Publishing Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313919 v.2   Chinese Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313924 v.1   Internet Communications Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313922 v.1   International Relations Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
313905 v.1   Chemistry Double Degree Major (S&E) 450.0
  OR  
313906 v.2   Coastal and Marine Science Double Degree Major (S&E) 450.0
  OR  
313944 v.2   Mathematics Double Degree Major (S&E) 450.0
  OR  
313907 v.1   Environmental Biology Double Degree Major (S&E) 450.0
  OR  
313945 v.1   Physics Double Degree Major (S&E) 450.0
  800.0



Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au


Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.




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