2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Science | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Science

Abbreviation:

BCA-BSc

UOW Course Code:

845

CRICOS Code:

031167J

Total Credit Points:

Minimum 216

Duration:

Minimum 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751504

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

This double degree enables students to undertake comprehensive major studies in both Creative Arts and Science.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate sound discipline knowledge;
  2. Critically and reflectively evaluate ideas, concepts and processes;
  3. Apply relevant knowledge and technical skills to produce a disciplinary work;
  4. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes. 

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Science, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:

  1. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts;
  2. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts;
  3. A flexible major in the Bachelor of Science as prescribed by that Faculty;
  4. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216.

Students must consult academic advisors in the relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

Note: No more than 90 credit points at 100 level can be counted and students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects. 

Minors

Students can take Minors as part of their degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 24 credit points of which at least 12 credit points are completed at 200-level or higher. 

Minors appear on the transcript (academic record), but do not appear on the testamur. To have a minor study recorded, students must declare their minor study by submitting an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Honours

Honours is an additional year of study that provides training in independent research. Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard in the relevant major are encouraged to proceed to the Honours degree in either Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours). Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook for further information about these degrees.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 2 November, 2016