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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Course code: #40168

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,280 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    63 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    098540F

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science at The University of Newcastle is for those interested in understanding the world around us and how it works. 

You will be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things through the sciences. 

Through the arts, you will explore ideas, theories and records of how people process the human experience through society, culture, and more. 

You’ll be able to follow your passions and learn from leading researchers who will guide you through a tailored program designed to give you the skills employers seek. 

The guidance and mentoring give you the confidence to know you’re heading where you want to with your career, and you’ll have authentic opportunities to work with industry and in research whilst you study. 

A combined degree program offers a greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. 

On completion, you will have the practical skills to make a difference in the world and contribute new solutions to the many challenges we face.

You'll undertake courses relevant to your chosen Majors in your degree's second and third years. 

Science Majors include Biodiversity and Conservation, Biological Sciences, Chemistry (Advanced Materials), Chemistry (Medicinal and Organic), Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics.

Arts Majors include: Performing Arts, English and Writing, Screen and Cultural Studies, French Studies, German, Global Indigenous Studies, History, Human Geography and the Environment, Japanese Studies, Linguistics, Politics and International Relations, Psychology Studies, Sociology and Anthropology.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,180

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,160
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $36,280

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Assumed knowledge:

  • HSC Mathematics (2 units)

Recommended studies:

  • HSC English (Advanced) or equivalent.
  • HSC Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and/or Earth & Environmental Science would be a strong advantage in this program, depending on the major you intend to complete.

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

Post-secondary study

Further education, like diplomas and university study, can also be assessed for admission.

China:

  • China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  471 out of 750  (62.8%)

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 11
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 79
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 75
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 75
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 75

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

Depending on your Arts majors:

  • Archaeological Excavator
  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Cinema/Theatre Manager
  • Foreign Correspondent
  • Interpreter
  • Cultural Interpreter
  • Architectural Historian
  • Tour Guide
  • Counsellor

Depending on your Science major:

  • Animal Biologist
  • Botanist
  • Chemist
  • Mathematician
  • Physicist
  • Statistician

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