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Bachelor of Science (SMAH) - Bachelor of Arts

Understand our natural world. Investigate complex scientific issues. Join a global dialogue on human culture.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
70
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 078316B
UOW: 747

Overview

This double degree combines practical, numeracy and computer skills with the critical and creative thinking skills, effective communication and problem-solving skills learned from studying the arts and humanities. When combined, the skills and knowledge from these two fields can place you in a key position to work with the complex challenges we will face in the future.

Throughout your Bachelor of Science degree, you will learn how scientific and technological advances increase the quality of our lives and how the scientific community responds to societal needs, natural hazards and global challenges.

The Bachelor of Arts will equip you for today’s rapidly changing world. You will develop skills and capabilities necessary to understand how the world has come to be the way it is today.

See the course handbook for more information.

A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Cell and Molecular Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Creative Writing 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Ecology and Conservation Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

English Literatures 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Geography 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Global Communications

Wollongong (On Campus) 

History 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Indigenous Studies 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International Relations 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Legal Studies 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Philosophy 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Politics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Sociology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Theatre Studies 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

For double degrees, check the Course Finder page of each individual course.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$18936 (2025)$170424 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18936 (2026)$170424 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

    Indicative enrolment

    The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

    Student profile

    This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2024.

    Student profile table
    Applicant background 2024 intake 2024 intake (%)
    Higher education study N/P N/P
    Vocational education & training study 0 0%
    Work & life experience 0 0%
    Recent secondary education
    ATAR Only <5 <5
    ATAR plus additional criteria 0 0%
    Other criteria only (non-ATAR) 9 60%
    International students 0 0%
    All students 15 100%

    < 5: Number of students is less than 5
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

    ATAR profile

    This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

    ATAR profile table
    ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024 ATAR Selection Rank
    Highest rank to receive an offer 96.95 99.95
    Median rank to receive an offer 83.65 83.65
    Lowest rank to receive an offer 70.1 75.1

    < 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

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