AQF Level |
Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
CRICOS Code |
067847K |
Overview and Aims of the Program |
The double degree program Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science allows students to combine their interest in science with the creative and communications skills of arts. The double degree allows students to design their own program, with over seventy major topics to focus your studies.
The program aims to give students highly developed skills in communications, critical analysis and creative problem solving while studying the science and arts topics that interest them most.
For more details, consult the entries on the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. |
Graduate Capabilities |
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities (K) discipline specific knowledge and skills (T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking (P) problem solving and research capability (I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities (C) effective communication (E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens (A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities (J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative (L) commitment to continuous learning |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Refer to the individual majors. |
Learning and Teaching Methods |
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and the individual majors. |
Assessment |
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and the individual majors, for further details. |
Recognition of Prior Learning |
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit.
Domestic Students For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl
International Students For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl undefined |
Support for Learning |
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details: Phone: +61 2 9850 7497 Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au www.students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing |
Program Standards and Quality |
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
Graduate Destinations and Employability |
Refer to the individual majors. |
Assessment Regulations |
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
Accreditation |
This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.
Refer to the individual majors for further details. |