斯威本科技大学

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science offers students a general understanding of contemporary social and cultural developments through a range of study areas, as well as a capacity to understand complex scientific information in a specialised field. It combines a range of key humanities and scientific skills and knowledge related to current and projected industry needs.

Students learn how to communicate their knowledge in ways that address the issues facing humanity and the planet. Students also develop analytical, communication and research skills designed to facilitate their personal and professional development.

Drawing on the expertise of leading teachers, researchers and industry experts, the course allows students to design a degree to develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills.

Majors for Bachelor of Arts:

Advertising, Chinese, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing and Literature, Criminology, Digital Advertising Technology, Environmental Sustainability, Games and Interactivity, History, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Media Industries, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Professional Writing and Editing, Social Media, Sociology

Majors for Bachelor of Science:

Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science, graduates will be able to:

• Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in the humanities and/or social sciences.
• Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of disciplinary expertise.
• Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of humanities and/or social sciences, and understand the importance of interdisciplinarity for generating solutions.
• Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise.
• Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others.
• Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media.
• Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts.
• Articulate the methods of science, explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry and explain the role and relevance of science in society.
• Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one science disciplinary area.