Arts/Science
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course allows students to pursue interests in both science and arts disciplines, with a wide range of options. Discipline areas are divided equally between the two, allowing students to follow two distinct major studies. Potential study combinations are extensive; applicants should explore their options carefully, and may wish to discuss their choices with University staff.
Course structure
Students can select any combination of subjects in which they are interested from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, subject to minimum and maximum numbers of credit points each year. They must enrol in subjects that enable the completion of one arts major and one science major.
Course advisers are available to help students design personalised programs to meet their interests and goals. See individual entries for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science for more information on each degree.
Contact hours
A typical first-year program amounts to between 24 and 30 hours a week.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Science: agricultural science, biochemistry and molecular science, botany and plant science, chemistry, computer science, electronics, environmental science, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, psychology, space science, statistical science, zoology.
For more information, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/future-ug/courses/index.html
Arts: Aboriginal studies, ancient Greek studies, ancient Mediterranean studies, anthropology, archaeology, art history, Asian studies, Australian studies, Chinese, cinema studies, international development, English, European studies, gender, sexuality and diversity, history, Indonesian, Italian studies, Japanese, Latin-American studies, legal studies, linguistics, logic, media studies, modern Greek studies, modern Mediterranean studies, North American studies, peace studies, philosophy, politics, religion and spirituality studies, Sanskrit, sociology, Spanish, theatre and drama.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 710
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 73.45
International Baccalaureate - 25
GCE A Levels - 9
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
STPM - 8.67
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.8
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.0
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Semester 2 (July) entry is only available to students with Advanced Standing (credit) for previous studies.
Career opportunities
The program combines the development of strong analytical skills with good communication skills, so graduates are highly sought-after by employers. The course can lead to many career possibilities depending on the subject combinations chosen.
Please see individual course entries for more specific information on career opportunities.
Professional recognition
Membership of professional associations is available in line with chosen major studies. Please see individual course entries for more specific information.