Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computing
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computing
Abbreviation: BA–BComp
Course code: R3S
Course contact (faculty or school) Arts: (03) 6226 2061 Computing: (03) 6324 3347
Introductory comments
This four year (minimum) combined degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
Computing is offered on the Launceston and Hobart campuses, and the first year at the
North-West Centre, by the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science, Engineering and
Technology. The course is studied on-campus, although some Bachelor of Arts units are
offered by distance education. Subject to attendance and timetable requirements, part-time
studies are also available. Students have a maximum of ten years to complete the course.
Admission & prerequisites
Applicants are expected to meet the normal requirements set by the University for entry to
degree courses. No specific course or subject prerequisites apply.
Course objectives
Refer to course objectives for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computing on pages
B-xx and B-xx.
Career outcomes
Refer to ‘Career outcomes’ for the respective degree courses.
Professional recognition
It is anticipated that this combined degree will be recognised by professional bodies who
recognise the current BA and BComp programs.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 400% weighting of units, half of them taken from the
Bachelor of Arts schedule and the other half from the Bachelor of Computing schedule.
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In the BComp component, students must complete 200% from the Bachelor of Computing
schedule, provided that:
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At least 50% is from year one computing core units listed in the BComp schedule;
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50% is from year two computing core units listed in the BComp schedule; and
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at least 50% is from year three computing units listed in the BComp schedule.
In the Bachelor of Arts component, students must meet the following requirements:
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50% from level 100 Group 1 units from the BA schedule;
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50% from level 200 Group 2 units from the BA schedule;
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50% from level 300 Group 3 units from the BA schedule;
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50% from level 200/300 Group 2/3 units from the BA schedule;
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within this 200% of units, students must complete the requirements for a major in
one discipline totalling a minimum of 100%. A major is normally made up of 25% of
level 100 units plus 75% of level 200/300 units.
Units studied outside the BA or BComp schedules will not count towards the combined
degree.
Where two or more units of the same name or content are offered within the University,
only one may be counted towards the degree. The student’s choice of units and the order
in which they are taken are subject to approval by the deans of the respective faculties.
Articulation
Articulation arrangements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of
Computing.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and
Technology
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time | Distance Education
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 10 years maximum (20 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart majors: Aboriginal studies, ancient civilisations,
ancient Greek, Asian studies, Chinese, English, French, geography and environmental
studies, German, history, Indonesian, Japanese, journalism and media studies, Latin,
natural environment and wilderness studies, philosophy, political science, psychology,
public policy, social ecology, sociology, women’s studies | Launceston majors: Aboriginal
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studies, Asian studies, behavioural science, Chinese, English, geography, history,
Indonesian, natural environment and wilderness studies, philosophy, public policy, social
ecology, sociology, women’s studies
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $11,000
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