When you combine science and arts you'll develop the critical thinking and communication skills along with specialised skills and practical knowledge in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences. You'll have the freedom to tailor your degree around your interests in your foundation first year before gaining specialist knowledge and abilities - based on your chosen majors - throughout the remainder of your studies.

This degree sits within both the humanities and science departments, offering you a broad choice of majors from either study area. You'll gain specialised skills and practical knowledge in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences, paired with the creative thinking and perspective of your chosen arts major.

The result is a well-rounded, interdisciplinary degree that sets you up to start your career equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to tackle the problems of today.

Industry and expert connections

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts extensive list of majors means you'll almost certainly be able to specialise in a field you're passionate about. Depending on your major choices, you may be able to benefit from valuable industry-relevant experiences such as internships, study tours and other work-integrated learning opportunities. In your final year, you could also take part in a science capstone experience in research or fieldwork.

Graduate outcomes

As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a wide-ranging skill set that will prepare you for roles across the scientific, technological, commercial and social sectors, making you highly employable across a range of career paths.

Majors: Science; Applied Mathematics; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Clinical Sciences (Nathan only); Geography; Marine Biology (Gold Coast only); Microbiology (Nathan only); Physics; Wildlife Biology.

Arts: Art History and Theory; Chinese Language; Creative Writing; Criminal Justice; Drama; History; Indigenous Studies; Islam-West Relations; Italian Language; Japanese Language; Journalism; Language, Culture and Society; Literary Studies; Security and International Studies; Popular Culture; Psychology (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast only); Sociology; Social Justice; Spanish Language; Strategic Communication.

Flexibility

Fast-track your finish line - With intensive study options (and/or) year-round classes available, this degree can be finished in less time than a standard full-time study load, getting you into the workforce faster.

Global mobility

Students in this degree may be able to participate in an overseas program specifically designed to fit the degree's teaching objectives. These include 3610LHS Muslim World Study Tour and 3381LHS Power, Politics and Trouble in Paradise: South Pacific Study Tour.