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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
University of Western Sydney (UWS)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta | 70^ | No | Full-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent; Any 2 units of English plus at least any 2 of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics |
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Course Description
This double degree program is designed for students whose interests span the Arts and Sciences. It will produce versatile graduates who can work across a range of academic and professional disciplines, including the opportunity to develop global perspectives and communication skills in an Asian language.
Subjects you can Study
Agricultural science; Animal science; Arabic; Asian studies and international relations; Biological science; Chemistry; Chinese; Cultural and social analysis; English, text and writing; Environmental science; Food science; Global studies; History and political thought; Islamic studies; Italian; Japanese; Linguistics; Media and visual cultures; Psychological studies; Religion, anthropology and philosophy; Spanish
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Parramatta
- Full-time internal = 4 years
Structure
320 credit points
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent; Any 2 units of English plus at least any 2 of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts at University of Western Sydney (UWS) perform?
Communications
Who is studying Communications at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 885 | 11 | 35% | 7% | 88% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Communications graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Communications graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Environmental studies
Who is studying Environmental studies at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 28 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 71% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
What Environmental studies graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
Not available.
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Environmental studies graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Health services and support
Who is studying Health services and support at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 1,189 | 10 | 53% | 16% | 83% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Health services and support graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Health services and support graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Humanities and social sciences
Who is studying Humanities and social sciences at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 4,919 | 54 | 33% | 19% | 84% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
What Humanities and social sciences graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Humanities and social sciences graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Languages
Who is studying Languages at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 260 | 194 | 0% | 23% | 84% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
What Languages graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Languages graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 40 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 65% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
What Mathematics graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Mathematics graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Psychology
Who is studying Psychology at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 527 | 0 | 43% | 23% | 82% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Psychology graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Psychology graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Sciences
Who is studying Sciences at University of Western Sydney (UWS)
| 2,548 | 90 | 29% | 14% | 82% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
What Sciences graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Sciences graduates from University of Western Sydney (UWS) go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Communications
Where are graduates that studied Communications at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 21% | 10% | 66% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Environmental studies
Where are graduates that studied Environmental studies at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
|---|
Health services and support
Where are graduates that studied Health services and support at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 53% | 7% | 33% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
|---|
Humanities and social sciences
Where are graduates that studied Humanities and social sciences at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 43% | 4% | 50% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
|---|
Languages
Where are graduates that studied Languages at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 10% | 10% | 60% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
|---|
Mathematics
Where are graduates that studied Mathematics at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
|---|
Psychology
Where are graduates that studied Psychology at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 32% | 3% | 55% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Sciences
Where are graduates that studied Sciences at University of Western Sydney (UWS)?
| 23% | 8% | 65% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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