BASC Bachelor of Arts and Science - Flinders University

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Overview

The Bachelor of Arts and Science requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met

2. Under certain conditions COMS1001 may be replaced with an alternative topics. See the topic information for COMS1001 for further details

3. Students who have completed SACE (Year 12) Mathematical Studies, SACE (Year 12) Specialist Mathematics or equivalent IB topics may replace NMCY1001 with an alternative topic

4. Students should be aware that certain science major sequences require or assume a higher level of mathematics than that covered by NMCY1001. NMCY1001 may therefore be replaced with MATH1121, MATH1701 or PSYC1106 as appropriate

5. Some science majors require specific additional first year topics to progress to later year topics. Please consult the selected major for advice

6. The Psychology Major requires students to choose either PSYC2019 or PSYC2021 in place of the Year 2 elective space. This choice affects the Year 3 topics available and students should consult with Psychology for advice. Psychology students will also replace STEM3001 with PSYC3007

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units

Core9 Units

Arts Major9 Units

Science Major9 Units

Elective9 Units

Year 236 Units

Year 336 Units

Core4.5 Units

Arts Major13.5 Units

Science Major13.5 Units

Elective4.5 Units

Arts Major

Select one of the following Arts Majors and undertake the Major topics where indicated in the Program of Study above

Applied Linguistics

Creative Writing

French - Beginners

French - Intermediate

Geography and Environmental Studies

Indigenous and Australian Studies

Indonesian - Beginners

Indonesian - Intermediate

Innovation and Enterprise

International Relations

Italian - Beginners

Italian - Intermediate

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Modern Greek - Beginners

Modern Greek - Intermediate

Psychology (Extended Major)

Screen and Media

Spanish - Beginners

Spanish - Intermediate

Women's and Gender Studies

Science Major36 Units

Select one of the following Science Majors and undertake the Major topics where indicated in the Program of Study above

Geospatial Information Systems

Molecular Biology

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

This course provides students with the broadest range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University.

The course aims to provide students with:

A sound basis of knowledge in both an arts and a science discipline
The ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired
The ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways including to all forms of audience
An appreciation of the multidisciplinary aspect of both science and arts disciplines and an ability to engage positively with people and ideas beyond their own discipline area
Appreciate the role of science in society, the regulatory framework within which it operates and the ethical issues it raises
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
The skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

1.

Have an in-depth knowledge in a science and an arts areas of study

2.

Have a body of knowledge across a range of disciplines

3.

Analyse, synthesise and communicate knowledge in two very different areas of study

4.

Appreciate the relationships and connections between different science and arts disciplines and understand such relationships and connections in respect of the disciplines you have studied

5.

Have skills in the application of knowledge, and in collaborating across boundaries

6.

Have independent and lifelong learning skills

7.

Have an appreciation of ethical values

8.

Be familiar with theories, factual content and research procedures in your major fields of study

9.

Analyse and critically evaluate ideas and solve problems

10.

Understand the processes through which current knowledge was developed

11.

Understand the relationships and connections between different fields of study

12.

Have developed within your field of study communication and presentation skills (oral, written, electronic and graphic)

13.

Have developed within your field of study teamwork and interpersonal skills (including an understanding of cultural diversity)

14.

Have developed within your field of study management and planning skills (including self-management skills)

15.

Have developed within your field of study intellectual and creative skills

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

The Major in Psychology (Extended Major) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for Honours in psychology or the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced). In order to become a psychologist, graduates must then complete two further years of further study/training, for example, a 2-year Master of Psychology, a 1-year Master of Professional Psychology plus internship.

Associations

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association