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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

This double degree divides your study between an arts major and a science major, and you graduate with two qualifications.

Compare 7 providers

How long it takes: 4 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 53.75; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study: On campus; Includes a work placement
Taught by: 7 providers; NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in understanding how the world works
curiosity about people, ideas and evidence
good reading and writing skills
a willingness to ask questions and think things through

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 7 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
More about Deakin University
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
57.75 lowest
(66 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
ATAR
53.75 lowest
(68.8 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
James Cook University
Cairns, Townsville, QLD
4.3from 591 Google reviews
ATAR
69.85 lowest
(69.85 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$12,120 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for James Cook University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
- Support services and learning resources are useful
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
ATAR
65.15 lowest
(56.15 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
University of the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Jul 2027
Fee
$13,468 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
The University of New England
Armidale, NSW
3.8from 305 Google reviews
ATAR
62.5 lowest
(67.5 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Fee
$7,812 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for The University of New England (opens in a new tab)