Combined Bachelor's

Mathematics and Arts

This combined degree option will enable you to combine your strong skills in mathematics with one of the wide range of majors available in the Bachelor of Arts to enhance your interests and studies. 

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Quick details

Course code
CB044
TISC code
UB044
CRICOS code
116864K
Intake
February and July
Duration
4 years full time or part-time equivalent 
Location
Perth campus
Minimum ATAR or equivalent
90  
Prerequisites
English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Applicants presenting with IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 6.5 and no band less than 6.0

Related study areas

 

Why study this course?

This unique program allows you to blend your mathematical expertise with your interests in humanities, social sciences, languages, or creative arts, creating a well-rounded and enriched academic experience.

You'll gain both quantitative and analytical skills from mathematics and critical thinking, communication, and creativity from the arts, making you highly versatile in various fields. The combination of logical reasoning from mathematics and innovative thinking from the arts fosters a unique approach to problem-solving. By combining these fields, you'll develop a diverse skill set, enhance your critical thinking, and open up a broader range of career opportunities that leverage both your analytical and communicative strengths.

Upon completion, you will graduate with two qualifications in four years. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.

What will I learn?

You'll learn core mathematical concepts, including foundations in the theory of calculus, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, as well as the application of mathematical principles to fields like economics, engineering and computer science. 

Combined with a Bachelor of Arts where you'll cultivate your passions while developing transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated - they'll set you apart from the competition and help future-proof your career. 

Course structure

You can combine the Mathematics (Extended Major) from the Bachelor of Mathematics with a wide range of undergraduate majors from the Bachelor of Arts.

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.

 

Career opportunities

Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts, you'll be well placed for unique and diverse opportunities in the job market. By combining these fields, you'll bridge the gap between technical and creative roles, making you highly attractive in the job market. 

Potential jobs

  • Economist: government and finance 
  • Technical writer, journalist and/or science communicator 
  • Policy analyst: government, international organisations 
  • Data analyst 
  • Cultural resource manager 

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Students - Full Fee Paying (FFP) & Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points (courses may teach up to 72 points in a year).

FFP
For Full Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee. Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more.

CSP
Student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Annual fees are subject to annual indexation.

Course credit points
192
Average annual fee - 2025
$10,249

Typical fee range - 2025
$4,627 - $16,992

Domestic students who are eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.

 

International Students - onshore

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course credit points - 2025
192
Total course fee - 2025
$187,200

 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission requirements

To be considered for this course you need to:

We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.

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