Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
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Choose your majors for Bachelor of Arts
Choose your majors for Bachelor of Science
Climate and Social Justice
Be ready to make your mark on a greener, more equitable future by developing a critical understanding of the social impacts of climate change.
Criminology
Learn why crimes are committed, how society defines crime and treats criminals, and what social factors and motivations can lead to criminal behaviour.
Ethics and Technology
Examine the use of data-harvesting by private corporations and governments and the plethora of resulting ethical issues – from privacy and surveillance to human rights, equity and security.
Indigenous Studies
Delve into Indigenous ways of being and doing, which are increasingly appreciated not only their historical value, but also for their place in contemporary society.
Literature and Creative Writing
Learn to harness the power of words to tell compelling stories that inform and inspire the world. Explore the traditional and latest methods to hone your writing practice.
Perspectives on Globalisation
Learn how globalisation has transformed our society. Understand international relations. Develop cultural competency skills and open your mind to world cultures.
Politics Power and Technology
Question political structures and how new media technology has created opportunities for democratic mobilisation and participation, while opening up new ways to corrupt democratic processes.
Screen Studies and Popular Culture
Chart the history of screen technologies and use your creativity and initiative to anticipate what the future of entertainment will be.
Overview
Combine a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science to gain the research and analytical skills to deepen your understanding of the world. You'll gain the skills to work in professional scientific environments, while strengthening your analytical thinking. You'll tackle crucial global problems and graduate ready for exciting career prospects across industries.
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Your industry experience
Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.
Skills you’ll learn
- Conceptual understanding
- Critical and creative reasoning
- communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Research
Your career opportunities
- Data analyst
- Science policy officer
- Public administrator
- Patholigist
- Government relations officer
- Research and development Officer
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
*This accreditation is only for students who complete a Major in Physics, in conjunction with the Higher Mathematics Minor
Why Swinburne?
Top 400 for Arts and Humanities
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Top 200 for Physics
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 20235 stars for overall experience
Top 200 for Physical Science
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022-
"As part of my degree, I participated in two panels at the PAX Gaming Festival. Using my presentation skills, I gained from my arts classes, I presented the history of video games in certain parts of the world. The biggest takeaway: take advantage of the industry contacts the lecturers at Swinburne have. It'll help you get the foot in the door for future work or projects."
Joshua , Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
