This highly flexible degree offers some subjects online, and provides the opportunity to specialise in two different study areas. Your Arts subjects will develop your communication and research skills, and advance your ability to critically analyse information. Combining this with a thorough understanding of basic and specialised scientific principles will give you a sought-after skill set and prepare you for the future.

Benefit from field trips to World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments, and access state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, including JCU’s The Science Place. Learn from world-class lecturers and tutors across a variety of disciplines.

With a wide range of subjects to choose from, you can tailor your program to include majors and electives that suit your professional and personal interests. JCU Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science graduates have a niche skill set that sets them apart from the rest.

View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.

Honours

Honours is available in each discipline as additional 24 credit points of study. Refer to either the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.

Open up a whole realm of future opportunities with a combined degree in Arts and Science.

Pursue a career that combines your skills in the arts with your passion for science, such as environmental science or technology.

JCU Arts-Science graduates find employment in roles such as technical writers, communication and media advisers, managers, and consultants across the private sector, government, and research organisations.

You could undertake additional study to teach in schools. Alternatively go on to postgraduate study or a research degree.

Depending on your majors, you may be eligible for registration with professional bodies within your chosen fields of study.