Develop your critical thinking, communication and research skills with this double degree and drive positive change in the jobs of tomorrow. Science and arts explore the world in different ways. Yet, curiosity, discovery and innovation drive both domains. Combine the two in this globally-recognised double degree and unlock the skills to take on the jobs of tomorrow. 

In your Science degree, you’ll learn how to apply your expertise to real-world challenges across various industries. With 27 majors on offer, from earth science to psychology, mathematics to biotech, you’ll gain in-demand, transferable skills that you can apply to almost any industry.

In your Arts degree, you’ll have the freedom to explore humanities, creative arts, social sciences, languages or business, with 29 majors on offer. You’ll have hands-on learning experiences focusing on personal development and career training. Guided by world-leading experts, you’ll develop a broader understanding of the world and gain necessary, transferable skills to impact the world positively.

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts is a double degree that you can complete in four years with full-time study. You’ll complete a minimum of 192 units of credit (UOC) through a combination of majors, minors and electives.

Be empowered to lead your learning with SciConnect

SciConnect is an innovative online system that's integrated across your whole science degree. It will be there to help you settle into university, track your professional development and showcase your skills to future employers. The platform focuses on connecting you with four key areas to help you get the most out of your student experience including orientation, co-curricular opportunities and communities, career development and a graduate portfolio.

SciConnect enables you to shape your university experience and supports you in showcasing your talents to potential employers with a comprehensive impression of who you are, beyond your academic transcript.

Full program structure

Your double degree consists of:

96 units of credit from Science, including:

• Five core courses (orientation, graduate portfolio and three employability experience courses)
• At least one Science major
• An optional minor
• Science elective courses (if required)

96 units of credit from Arts, including:

• One major
• One minor
• Prescribed electives (if required)

OR

• One major
• A second major

Studying Science and Arts as a dual degree at UNSW will significantly expand your career possibilities upon graduation. With expertise across two (or more) fields chosen from a diverse variety of majors and minors, you can tailor your education to your career goals and arm yourself with the knowledge to solve real-world problems.

You’ll gain vital transferable skills that you can apply across various industries and functions, and your core logical, analytical and critical thinking skills will be a vital asset to any organisation. 

Explore our study areas below to discover the range of potential career paths available across the fields of science and arts. 

Science study areas

Arts study areas

Potential careers

• Academic
• Activist
• Actor
• Advocate
• Biologist
• Biotechnologist
• Climate scientist
• Clinical coder
• Consultant
• Content producer
• Data scientist
• Diplomat
• Environmental scientist
• Food scientist
• Gallery manager
• Genetic counsellor
• Geologist
• Government administrator
• International representative
• Journalist
• Laboratory technician
• Marine biologist
• Materials scientist
• Mathematician
• Media consultant
• Medical technician
• Museum manager
• Neuroscientist
• Office administrator
• Pharmacologist
• Policy consultant
• Political strategist
• Politician
• Product developer
• Psychologist
• Public servant
• Publisher
• Researcher
• Science writer
• Set manager
• Social media producer

There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university trans

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