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Pursue ambitious goals at a university that equips you for future careers. Through an Advanced Science and Social Sciences dual degree, you can achieve academic excellence while enhancing your employability. Spanning disciplines from earth science to psychology, you'll develop sought-after capabilities applicable to virtually any sector, empowering you to influence discussions and policy formation. Elevate your interests, mission, and capabilities at a globally ranked top 20 institution (QS World University Rankings, 2025). You'll enjoy a comprehensive, adaptable education featuring practical learning opportunities, state-of-the-art resources, and instruction from internationally renowned scholars, all designed to ready you for emerging professions. The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program opens doors to diverse career paths. Whether focusing on earth science, psychology, mathematics, or biotechnology, you'll acquire valuable transferable competencies relevant across industries. Within the Bachelor of Social Sciences curriculum, you'll investigate multiple political, global, societal, environmental, and economic issues. This program provides the understanding and tools necessary to contribute to public discourse and develop impactful societal policies. By mastering two complementary fields, this combined degree will diversify your abilities and expand your professional opportunities.
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
 
International ATAR
88.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
7.7
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
12.0
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
33.0
Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1240.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.