| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPLASXTD-02 | Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended) |
The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to student choice.
(1) Students in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended) will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Science.
(2) The Dean of the Faculty of Science shall exercise authority in any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended) not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a) Advanced Diploma of Foundation Studies; and
(b) Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended).
(2) All students will be admitted to and enrolled in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended).
(3) A student enrolled in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended) may, with the permission of the Associate Dean (Education), elect to discontinue study and graduate with the Advanced Diploma of Foundation Studies, provided that the candidate has successfully completed 72 credit points as specified in the course resolutions for the Advanced Diploma of Foundation Studies.
(4) Only the longest degree for which the student is eligible in the embedded sequence will be awarded.
(1) Admission to this course is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, who meet the process outlined in the Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
(2) Admission to this course will be on demonstrated potential for tertiary study to a standard sufficient to undertake the course as demonstrated in:
(a) A numeracy and literacy test; and
(b) A structured interview; and
(c) Evidence of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program; and
(d) A portfolio of written work or support material including a personal statement of intent for studying the course.
(3) English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
(4) Applicants are ranked on merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Policy.
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a student must successfully complete 144 credit points of units of study which must include the requirements of a major from either Science Table A or Arts and Social Sciences Table A, students nominate either a Science major or program or an arts and social science major upon commencement of candidature. The units of study for this course are selected from the Extended Table E, Liberal Studies Table, Science Table A, and Arts and Social Sciences Table A, and where required from Table S, O and D, according to the rules below:
1. Table E: 30 credit points of units of study from Table E comprising:
i. 24 credit points of Foundation units of study;
ii. A 6 credit point Cultural Capstone Project unit; and
2. Open Learning Environment: 6 credit points from Table O; and
3. Liberal Studies: 36 credit points of Liberal studies units must be completed from the Liberal Studies Table. These must include the core units: ATHK1X01 and WRIT1001, 6 credit points from Part C Ethics and 18 credit points of electives from Parts A-F; and
4. Science: A minimum of 36 credit points of units from Science Table A must be completed. This includes a minimum of 12 credit points at the 2000 or 3000 level;
1. If a Science major or program is completed, this requirement will be satisfied by the requirements for that major or program.
2. If an Arts and Social Science major is completed, the units counted towards this Science requirement can be any combination of units listed in Science Table A that includes a minimum of 12 credit points at the 2000 or 3000 level and may complete a major or minor from Science Table A; and
5. Arts and Social Sciences: A minimum of 36 credit points of units of study from Arts and Social Science Table A must be completed. This includes a minimum of 12 credit points at the 2000 or 3000 level.
1. If an Arts and Social Sciences major is completed this requirement will be satisfied by the requirements for that major.
2. If a Science major or program is being completed, units counted towards Arts and Social Sciences can be any combination of units listed in Arts and Social Sciences Table A that includes a minimum of 12 credit points at the 2000 or 3000 level and may complete a major or minor from Arts & Social Sciences Table A; and
6. Electives: additional units of study to bring the total credit points completed for the degree to 144 credit points selected from:
1. Table S, which includes units from Science, Arts and Social Sciences, and other faculties in the University; and
2. Table O – a maximum of 12 credit points; and
3. Table D - for students in the Dalyell stream only, a minimum of 12 credit points of Dalyell units of study as specified in Table D
7. Students must complete no more than 84 credit points of 1000-level units of study.
8. No double-counting: Any given unit of study can only be counted once towards the degree requirements. For example, a unit of study counted towards the Liberal Studies requirement cannot also count towards the Arts and Social Sciences requirement or the Science requirement.
9. Students are eligible to elect to transfer between completing a Science major or program and Arts and Social Sciences major.
(1) Arts and Social Sciences:
(a) Completion of one major from Arts and Social Sciences Table A is a requirement of the course. The list of Arts and Social Sciences Table A majors available is specified in the resolutions of the Bachelor of Arts.
(b) Completion of a major or minor from Faculty of Science is optional and must fit the requirements of clause 6 above.
(2) Science:
(a) Completion of one major from Faculty of Science Table A is a requirement of the course. The list of Bachelor of Science Table A majors available is specified in the course resolutions for the Bachelor of Science.
(b) For students completing a Science major, completion of a major or minor from Faculty of Arts and Social Science is optional and must fit the requirements of clause 6 above.
(c) Students intending to choose a Science major may opt to upgrade and undertake one of the Science programs listed below:
- Psychology
(d) For students who opt to upgrade their Science major to a program listed above, completion of a minor from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is optional and must fit the requirements of clause 6 above.
Cross-institutional study is available in this course under conditions specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
The Faculty of Science encourages students in this course to participate in international exchange and global mobility programs as set out in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science, provided that the progression requirements and timelines of the course Resolutions can be met.
A student may transfer from this course to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science. Transferring students may only receive credit for any units taken from the Liberal Studies units of study table, Table O (Open Learning Environment), and for relevant units of study in accordance with the course resolutions for the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science.
Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy 2014 and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2027.
(2) Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2027 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
