combined bachelor's
Agricultural Science and Arts
Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science and Arts. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Agricultural Science where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Arts where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Quick details
- Course code
- CB009
- TISC code
- UB009
- CRICOS code
- 107577C
- Intake
- February and July
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Perth
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent
- 85 ATAR
- Prerequisites
- Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in your first year. Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units. Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year.
Related study areas
Why study this course?
In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by developing advanced agricultural science and training along with transferable communication and critical thinking skills that employers are looking for. You will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn’t right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What will I learn?
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science will provide you with skills in research and technology, and knowledge for the sustainable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. You'll learn to investigate the challenges of a rapidly growing population, climate change, and the limitations of land and fresh water and how this impacts the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food.
Studying UWA's Bachelor of Arts lets you cultivate your passions while developing transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated - they'll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.
Course structure
You can combine one of the following extended majors from the Bachelor of Agricultural Science:
With a wide range of undergraduate majors from the Bachelor of Arts.
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Combined bachelors degree with foundational units
| 1ST YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 | |
| 2ND YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 |
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 | |
| 3RD YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Elective | Major 2 |
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Elective | Major 2 | |
| 4th YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Exd major | Major 2 |
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Exd major | Major 2 |
Key
Extended major
Second major
Foundational
Elective
Careers and employability
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Arts are well placed for the job market. Their comprehensive practical skills in Agricultural Science as well as their strong background in communication and research skills will open pathways to a large variety of industries such as consultancies, NGOs or government departments and agencies.
Potential jobs
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Scientist
- Conservation Officer
- Policy and Planning Manager
- Public Relations Professional
- Sustainability Consultant
Fees and scholarships
Student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Annual fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Domestic Students
Domestic students who are eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.
- Course credit points
- 192
- Average annual fee - 2021
- $8,747
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 85 or equivalent
- demonstrate English language competence
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.