Flexible Double Degree

Length 5 years full-time
Minimum 240 Units

Admission requirements

Prerequisites Adjustment factors availability

Academic plan AACOM / BARTS
CRICOS code 079094C
UAC code 135010

Academic contact
- bac.convenor.comp@anu.edu.au
- bac.convenor.comp@anu.edu.au
Mode of delivery
- AACOM: In Person
- BARTS: In Person
AACOM: STEM Program

This is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader in the information and communications technology revolution.

As a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society, you will learn advanced computing techniques and have the opportunity to complete a unique specialisation. You will also develop exceptional professional skills including communication and teamwork while completing an Honours degree.

While some of our students are developing code that controls unmanned aerial vehicles, others are busy writing algorithms to mine through Peta-bytes of data. If mastering challenging projects is your thing, the ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) can launch you into a spectacular career.

Select from a diverse range of majors across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences, taught by world-class scholars, to create a degree that is expressly yours with the ANU Bachelor of Arts.

You will have the flexibility to engage in hands-on projects, take your studies abroad, or undertake an internship. You will gain valuable analytical and research skills transferable to the global workplace while developing expertise in critical analysis, written and oral communication, and the ability to drive global and local change.

Discover how the ANU Bachelor of Arts can equip you with enduring and highly sought-after skills to shape both the world's future and your own by visiting our College website.

Meet some of our recent graduates and learn about their stories on our graduation page.

Career Options

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Employment Opportunities

The best computing professionals often have knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. BAC graduates will be ideally positioned to shape their chosen sector of the computing industry now and into the future. They will acquire the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the ICT industry.

Opportunities exist in high-tech industries, software start-ups, computing research and development as well as specialist computing organisations. These employment opportunities include software developers; data mining specialists for insurance, banking and health sectors; human-computer interaction specialists for software services industries; computer vision specialists to develop the next generation of AI and machine learning tools for media companies, and embedded systems developers for defence and automotive industries.

Learning Outcomes

Define and analyse complex problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.
Demonstrate an operational and theoretical understanding of the foundations of computer science including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.
Recognise connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.
Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.
Demonstrate an understanding of deep knowledge in at least one area of computer science.
Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.
Work effectively within teams in order to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognises the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and self- and peer-assess performance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of research methodologies, including defining research problems, background reading and literature review, designing experiments, and effectively communicating results.
Apply research methods to the solution of contemporary research problems in computer science.

critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understanding national and international issues and problems;
identify relevant sources of information, and judge the importance, reliability and ethical implications of those sources;
evaluate ideas and develop creative solutions to problems, including through independent pursuit of knowledge and making connections between different disciplinary approaches and methods; and
communicate and debate orally and in writing, and work with others, using a variety of media.

Further Information

The Bachelor of Advanced Computing graduate will possess technical knowledge of programming and the fundamentals of Computer Science, With these as a foundation, their technical knowledge will have been honed by the study of a selection of advanced computing topics within their Specialisation. Professional and practical skills in software development will be gained through a series of courses in software analysis, design and construction, capped off with a group software project, industry internship or individual research project. With professional skills developed in the areas of entrepreneurship and management, the graduate will be in a position to apply their in-depth technical knowledge to become innovators in industry or, if a research project is completed, apply directly to world-leading PhD programs.

The best computing professionals are informed by knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. Graduates fulfilling a Major in an interdisciplinary area will be ideally positioned to shape the respective sector of the computing industry as it evolves over the near future. This will also imbue a capacity for lifelong learning by exposure to a broader range of perspectives and ways of studying.

Admission Requirements

ATAR:: 85
International Baccalaureate:: 32

Pathways

There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours):

ANU: The ANU Bachelor of Computing provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
International agreements/pathways: The College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics has a range of articulation agreements with institutions around the world. Students completing the appropriate qualification in these institutions may be approved for entry and credit exemptions towards Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).

Prerequisites

ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)

NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.

VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent

QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent

TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS

SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent

WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent

IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Bachelor of Arts - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $53,700.00

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Program Requirements

This double degree requires the completion of 240 units.

The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 48 units that come from completion of 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science.

The 144 units must include:

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units) / COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) (6 units)

AND

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units) / COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced) (6 units)

AND

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models (6 units) / MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs (6 units)

AND

42 units from completion of compulsory courses from the following list:

COMP1600 Foundations of Computing (6 units)

COMP2100 Software Design Methodologies (6 units)

COMP2300 Computer Architecture (6 units)

COMP2310 Systems, Networks and Concurrency (6 units)

COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)

COMP3600 Algorithms (6 units)

COMP4450 Computing Research Methods (6 units)

AND

24 units from the completion of one of the following specialisations:

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Systems and Architecture

Theoretical Computer Science

Human-Centred and Creative Computing

AND

Either:

18 units from completion of further courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

12 units from completion of further courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

AND

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering (6 units)

MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)

MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2(6 units)

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 (6 units)

MATH2301 Games, Graphs and Machines (6 units)

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques (6 units)

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)

AND

18 units from the completion of 3000 or 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

Either:

24 units from completion of COMP4550 Computing Research Project which must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters (12+12 units)

12 units from COMP4500 Software Engineering Team Project which must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters (6+6 units)

AND 12 units from the completion of further 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

COMP4820 Advanced Computing Internship (12 units)

AND 12 units from the completion of further 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

Honours Calculation

COMP4801 Final Honours Grade will be used to record the Class of Honours and the Mark. The Honours Mark will be a weighted average percentage mark (APM) calculated by first calculating the average mark for 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses. We denote these averages: A1, A2, A3, and A4 respectively. The averages are calculated based on all courses completed (including fails), that are listed in the program requirements, excluding non-COMP-coded electives, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero. Finally, these averages are combined using the formula APM = (0.1 X A1) + (0.2 X A2) + (0.3 X A3) + (0.4 X A4).

The APM will then be used to determine the final grade according to the ANU Honours grading scale, found at http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/grading-scale.

The Bachelor of Arts flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 12 units must come from the completion of Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses

A minimum of 18 units must come from the completion of 3000-level courses

The 96 units must consist of:

48 units from the completion of one of the following majors:

Disciplines and Fields

Anthropology

Archaeology

Art History and Curatorial Studies

Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender

Australian Indigenous Studies

Biological Anthropology

Classical Studies

Criminology

Demography

Design

Development Studies

Economic Studies

English

Environmental Studies

Gender, Sexuality and Culture

History

International Relations

Linguistics

Music Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Public Policy

Sociology

Language and Geographic Area Studies

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Asian History

Asian Studies

Chinese Language

Chinese Studies

French Studies

German Studies

Hindi Language

Italian Studies

Indonesian Language

Japanese Language

Japanese Linguistics

Japanese Studies

Korean Language

Korean Studies

Latin

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Northeast Asian Studies

Pacific Studies

Persian

Sanskrit Language

Southeast Asian Studies

Spanish Studies

Thai Language

Vietnamese Language

A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses not previously taken from the following subject areas, which may contribute towards the completion of a minor:

ANTH - Anthropology

ARAB - Arabic

ARCH - Archaeology

ARTH - Art History & Curatorial Studies

ARTV - Visual Arts

ASIA - Asian Studies

BIAN - Biological Anthropology

BIOL - Biology

BURM - Burmese

CHIN - Chinese

CLAS - Classics

COMP - Computer Studies

CRIM - Criminology

DEMO - Demography

DESN - Design

ECON - Economics

ENGL - English

ENVS - Environmental Studies

FREN - French Studies

GEND - Gender and Sexuality

GERM - German Studies

GREK - Ancient Greek

HIND - Hindi

HIST - History

HUMN - Humanities

INDG - Indigenous Studies

INDN - Indonesian

INTR - International Relations

ITAL - Italian Studies

JPNS - Japanese

KORE - Korean

LANG - Language Studies

LATN - Latin

LING - Linguistics

MATH - Mathematics

MNGL - Mongolian Language

MUSI - Music

PASI - Pacific Studies

PERS - Persian

PHIL - Philosophy

POLS - Political Science

POPH - Population Health

PORT - Portuguese

PSYC - Psychology

RUSS - Russian Studies

SOCR - Social Research

SOCY - Sociology

SPAN - Spanish

STST - Strategic Studies

TETM - Tetum

THAI - Thai

TIBN - Tibetan

TOKP - Tok Pisin

TURK - Turkish

VIET - Vietnamese

Students completing a Flexible Double Degree must nominate different majors in each degree.

Majors

Bachelor of Arts Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Arts Minors

Specialisations

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) Specialisations

Theoretical Computer Science

Study Options

Year 1	COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130;	MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units	Computing Elective 6 units
Year 1	COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140;	COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units
Year 2	COMP2100 Software Construction 6 units	COMP2300 Computer Architecture 6 units
Year 2	COMP2120 Software Engineering 6 units	COMP2310 Systems, Networks, and Concurrency 6 units	Computing Elective 6 units
Year 3	COMP2420	Computing Specialisation Course 6 Units
Year 3	Computing Elective 3000 or 4000 level<b/>6 Units	COMP3600 Algorithms 6 units
Year 4	COMP4450 Computing Research Methods 6 units	Computing Specialisation course 6 units
Year 4	Computing elective 3000 or 4000 level 6 units	Computing elective 3000 or 4000 level 6 units
Year 5	COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project 6 units	Computing Elective course 4000 level 6 units	Computing Specialisation course 6 units
Year 5	COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project 6 units	Computing Elective course 4000 level 6 units	Computing Specialisation course 6 units

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The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) (BAC) is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader in technology.

The BAC can be taken as a single degree which includes a number of core and compulsory courses including a computing specialisation. The single degree also offers 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a further computing major, minor, or specialisation), or a major from other schools.

The BAC can also be taken as a part of many Flexible Double Degrees.

Single degree

This degree requires a total of 192 units (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher)
There are a number of core and compulsory courses
You will need to complete one computing specialisation
48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a computing major, minor, or specialisation), or from other university courses.
You can do a maximum of 60u 1000 level courses in your single degree

Double degree

There are no university electives available in the Flexible Double Degree.
This degree requires 144 units of the compulsory Advanced Computing requirements (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher)
You will need to complete one computing specialisation
Typically you can do a maximum of 72u 1000 level courses in your Flexible Double Degree
You can find your Flexible Double Degree with the BSEng from Program and Courses

About this degree

The degree is made of up compulsory requirements, additional computing electives, and 48 units (eight courses) of electives
In the single degree you have 48 units of university electives (eight courses). These courses can be used to study more computing courses, or a major or minor from another area of the university including Engineering, or a selection of courses that suits your interests.
In the Flexible Double Degree, you have no university electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.

Enrolment Status

While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. There are maximum time limits for completion of the degree on a part-time basis. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100.
You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester though note that you can change your Semester 2 courses all the way until July.
You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, 48u for the year, and international students cannot study less than 24u a semester expect in exceptional circumstances and with approval.
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BAC half of the Flexible Double Degree.
In choosing your first year programming courses you will have a choice of doing COMP1100 or COMP1130 in Semester 1, and COMP1110 and COMP1140 in Semester 2. The standard courses are COMP1100/1110 but if you have a strong maths background, and/or significant programming experience, you might like to choose COMP1130/1140. Note that you choose 1130 you will be able to drop back to 1100 in the first 2 weeks.
You should make sure you do MATH1005 and COMP1600 in your first year.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You will be required to complete a 24-unit specialisation as a compulsory part of your program. This can be declared via ISIS in your second or third year. When planning your Specialisation check the pre-requisites for courses to ensure you can complete all the required courses. o Artificial Intelligence o Human-Centred and Creative Computing o Machine Learning o Systems and Architecture o Theoretical Computer Science

You can also choose to complete a Computing Major (48-units) if you use your elective space. If you plan to complete a major please check with the College Student Services about how to plan your degree before enrolling in your second year subjects.

COMS-MAJ Computer Systems

CSEC-MAJ Cyber Security

HCCC-MAJ Human-Centred and Creative Computing

INFS-MAJ Information Systems

Follow the steps here: Declaring majors, minors & specialisations to declare your Specialisation and any majors you wish to take, noting the dates this can be done. You do not need to declare your Specialisation until your second or third year but note that you need to plan to complete the required courses to meet their requirements.

Electives

If you are in the single degree then in your first year you have two computing electives and two university electives to choose.

To find 1000-level (first year) elective courses, use the catalogue search.
University electives can be additional computing courses, or courses from anywhere in the university.
Courses that can be taken in first year as computing or other electives are: COMP2620 and COMP2400 . Students should consider these in light of their performance in thier first semester computing and maths courses and take them only if they have performed well.
If you enjoy and are good at mathematics and do not plan to do a major from another area of study, then you are encouraged to consider doing the following:

Semester 1: MATH1013 Maths and Applications 1, or MATH1115 Maths and Applications 1 (Hons) (only recommended for outstanding maths students)
Semester 2: MATH1014 Maths and Applications 2, or MATH1116 Maths and Applications 2 (Hons) (only recommended for outstanding maths students)

Suggested university electives in your first year if you are interested in Engineering are: Semester 1 - PHYS1001 or PHYS1101 and Semester 2 – ENGN1218
Suggested university electives if you are interested in Information Systems are Semester 1 or 2: INFS1001
If you have an interest in another area (eg management, mathematics, psychology, languages) then you should explore first year courses in these areas and in particular, look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses that you should study.
Transdisciplinary (TD) Courses can be found on P&C. By following your degree rules you will meet your TD program requirement.

Study Options

Single Degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130;	MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units	Computing Elective	University Elective
Year 1 48 units	COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140;	COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units	Computing Elective	University Elective

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130;	MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units	Computing Elective 6 Units	Course from other degree
Year 1 48 units	COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140;	COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units	Course from other degree	Course from other degree

Academic Advice

The Study Options below are a guide, depending on your personal circumstances and interests you may need to move Electives and courses into different semesters.

If you want to talk to someone before enrolling or have your study plan reviewed review the information on Getting Started in your Study Program and then contact the College Student Enquiries team at studentadmin.cecc@anu.edu.au

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Enrolling for the first time can be overwhelming. Below, you will find information that will assist. Please note that advice on this page is indicative, and you are encouraged to contact the CASS Student office at students.cass@anu.edu.au or visit the CASS student office website if you require tailored information.

Important items to note:

We recommend you start a CASS Program Plan. This is a way to track how the courses you take fit within the overall structure of your degree and will help you plan for your later year courses.
The Bachelor of Arts can be taken as a single degree or combined with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD). When the Bachelor of Arts is combined with another undergraduate degree through a Flexible Double Degree, 48 units of ANU electives units are replaced with the core requirements of the other degree and the total program duration is expanded to 192 units (4 years Full-Time) or 240 units (5 years Full-Time) depending on the duration of the other program.

Semester 2 commencers
Please note that if you are commencing your studies in Semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. If you have concerns, please contact students.cass@anu.edu.au

Single degree

The Bachelor of Arts requires 144 units (24 courses), including:

A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses)
A minimum of 18 units from 3000-level courses (i.e. 3 x 6 unit courses)
One major listed in the study orders
A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses)

With careful enrolment choices, you can complete an optional second major or a minor. The College of Arts and Social Sciences offers a range of optional minors as listed in the “overview’ tab of the Bachelor of Arts study orders.

Double degree

The total number of overall units in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD) depends on the FDD combination e.g.

Flexible Double Degree - Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Science (4050): 192 units
Flexible Double Degree - Law (Honours) (4350), Flexible Double Degree PhB Advanced Arts Social Sciences Business & Science (4569), or Flexible Double Degree - Engineering and Advanced Computing (Honours) (4750): 240 units

Of which a minimum of 12 units (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses) must be tagged as transdisciplinary problem-solving. These courses may be taken in either component of the FDD.

The Bachelor of Arts component of an FDD requires 96 units, including:

A maximum of 36 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 6 x 6 unit courses)
A minimum of 18 units from 3000-level courses (i.e. 3 x 6 unit courses)
One major listed in the Bachelor of Arts

With careful enrolment choices, you can complete an optional second major or a minor. See the 'overview’ tab of the Bachelor of Arts study orders.

Enrolment Status

The Bachelor of Arts typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis. Students will usually take 24-units (four x six-unit courses) each semester and there are two semesters each year. One course is typically worth six-units.

In total, students need to complete 144 units of study towards the Bachelor of Arts This will be 24 courses if all courses are worth six-units but may be fewer if one or more courses of 12-units or more are taken.

If you combine the Bachelor of Arts with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree, you will need to complete a total of 192 units (32 six-unit courses) or 240 units (40 six-unit courses) depending on the combination. This will typically take four years for a 192-unit degree or five years for a 240-unit degree on a full-time basis.

Domestic students may choose to enrol in fewer than 24-units in any semester or half-year study period. Students studying 18 or more units in a half year (January – June or July – December) are considered full-time. Students studying less than this are considered part-time.

If you take fewer than 24-units in any half year period, then your degree is likely to take longer than three years to complete.

International students on a student visa are required to enrol in a full-time study load of 24-units in each half year study period (Summer, Semester 1, Autumn or Winter, Semester 2, Spring) unless they have been approved for Reduced Study Load or program leave.

Maximum time for completion

The maximum period for completion of the single Bachelor of Arts degree is 10 years from the date of first enrolment in the program. This 10 years includes any periods of leave.
The maximum period for completion of a flexible double degree is 10 years for a 192-unit degree or 11 years for a 240-unit degree from the date of first enrolment in the program. The maximum period includes periods of leave.

A transfer of credit (status) from previous studies will reduce the total amount of time remaining to complete the balance of your degree. When you are assessed for credit, you will be notified of the new maximum end date for your degree in your credit offer.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

In your first year, you will enrol in 1000-level courses – these courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code. Eg ENGL1100, POLS1002.

You can take a maximum of 10 x 1000-level courses within the single degree, or 6 x 1000-level courses if taking a Bachelor of Arts within a double degree. Most of these courses will be taken in your first year. Many 2000 and 3000 level courses build upon the specific knowledge achieved through 1000-level courses.

There is room in your first year to pick and choose courses depending on your interests but, you must also ensure that you select the 1000-level courses that are prerequisites for 2000 and 3000 level courses. When selecting your courses, please pay close attention to the semester in which it is offered. This is particularly important if you have a preferred major in mind. The 1000- level course that are prerequisites for each major can be found in the Programs and Courses entry for each major or each individual course.

Details of the semester/s in which courses are offered can be found in the individual course entries on the Programs and Course website on the Class tab.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

What is a major?
A major is a sequence of 48-units (i.e. 8 x 6 unit courses). The major has been structured to develop relevant skills and knowledge in the discipline and to prepare you for further study or entry to the workforce. The majors that contribute towards the core requirements of the Bachelor of Arts are listed in the “Program Requirements” on the “Study” tab.

What is a minor?
Minors are sequences of 24 units (i.e. 4 x 6 unit courses). Minors can bring structured breadth to your degree. You do not need to take a second major or a minor towards your degree. But you may have enough electives to do this if you wish. This is optional not compulsory. Majors and minors if taken together must have different names.

Advanced minors in a selection of language studies is offered in the Bachelor of Arts. Advanced minors are sequences of 24 units (i.e. 4 x 6 unit courses) which offer structured depth to your degree and are aimed at students who have prior knowledge or experience in the discipline area.

Electives

Electives are courses that provide freedom for you to select subjects that align to your personal interests and career aspirations in a more individualised way than is possible through general major or degree requirements. An ANU elective is a course that you can select without restriction, beyond the global requirements of your program (e.g. limits on 1000-level courses, etc).

In the Bachelor of Arts you can select 24 units from courses offered within the Bachelor of Arts majors, or from other Colleges at the University. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-arts subject, such computing, science or marketing. The choice is yours.

In your first year, we recommend taking some electives from a range of discipline areas in the Bachelor of Arts to help you get a feel for which major could be the best fit for you. This will give you some flexibility to change plans if you find your preferred subject area isn’t what you expected it to be.

We also recommend holding some ANU electives in reserve to keep other opportunities open, such as international exchange, internships, and meeting the transdisciplinary requirements of your degree.

You may have noticed that the Bachelor of Arts does not have any specified “compulsory” courses. There are lists of majors, but no specific course that absolutely must be taken. A major in the Bachelor of Arts might have compulsory courses, but the program itself does not.

Study Options

Study Options - single program

For study plans, please visit cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/degrees-and-program-plans

Study Options

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Study Options - FDD

For study plans, please visit cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/degrees-and-program-plans

Study Options

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Disciplines

Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving Courses (TD)

Transdisciplinary courses at the ANU are courses that encourage students to collaborate across different disciplines and perspectives to solve complex problems. These courses help students develop skills to synthesise knowledge from different fields.

In this degree, you will have to complete 12 units of courses flagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD). TD courses can be identified using the Programs and Courses search engine.

You can satisfy this requirement through a course/s listed in the program or through the ANU electives it all depends on how you structure your degree and your other enrolment choices.

Academic Advice

Course credit

If you have undertaken previous study that is relevant to your current academic program, you can request to receive course credit. For more information and how to apply, see the CASS credit application webpage, or contact the CASS Student Office.

For further information on prerequisites and Arts and Social Science disciplines you can:

Email us at students.cass@anu.edu.au, or

Come and talk to someone - you can attend a drop in session with an academic advisor here

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Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts

Career Options

Employment Opportunities

Learning Outcomes

Further Information

Admission Requirements

Pathways

Prerequisites

Adjustment Factors

Indicative fees

Scholarships

Program Requirements

Majors

Bachelor of Arts Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Arts Minors

Specialisations

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) Specialisations

Study Options

Single degree

Double degree

About this degree

Enrolment Status

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

Majors and Minors

Electives

Study Options

Single Degree

Study Options