We’ve designed the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) with budding scientists in mind. It’s for students who want to pursue postgraduate research.
By taking a conjoint with a Bachelor of Global Studies, you can expand your outlook as you’re exposed to new ways of thinking about the world. As you gain competency in another language you’ll deepen your understanding of other cultures and perspectives. This will prepare you for international research collaboration.
You will complete an independent scientific research project in your final year under the guidance of a mentor.
Programme structure
You must complete a total of 660 points:
- 375 points from the BAdvSci(Hons)
- 255 points from the BGlobalSt
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from courses available for any programme
You can choose one specialisation for the BAdvSci(Hons) component of your conjoint, and you will usually take four or five BAdvSci(Hons) courses each year. You can also choose to take one or more modules available in the Bachelor of Science Schedule.
You will choose from one of four majors for the BGlobalSt component of your conjoint:
- Global Environment and Sustainable Development
- Global Politics and Human Rights
- International Relations and Business
- Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
You will take core courses in Global Studies. You will also study a language and a related area of the world. Find out more about the Bachelor of Global Studies.
You would usually enrol in eight 15-point courses (120 points) each year. If you want to complete in four years, you can enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year (including Summer School). Enrolling in five courses in a semester is not advisable for Global Studies students. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 5.0 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Subjects available in this programme
- Applied Physics
- BGlobalSt Lang: Academic Engli
- BGlobalSt Lang: Cook Is Maori
- BGlobalSt Lang: Tongan
- BGlobalSt Language Samoan
- BGlobalSt Language: French
- BGlobalSt Language: German
- BGlobalSt Language: Italian
- BGlobalSt Language: Korean
- BGlobalSt Language: Māori
- BGlobalSt Language: Russian
- BGlobalSt Language: Spanish
- BGlobalSt: Language: Chinese
- BGlobalSt: Language: Japanese
- Chemistry
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Change
- Geology
- Global Envirnmnt & Sustain Dev
- Global Politics & Human Rights
- Int Relations & Business
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Transnatnl Cult & Creativ Prac
2020 entry requirements
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
- Qualification NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement Score required 275
- Qualification CIE Cambridge International Examinations Score required 330
- Qualification IB International Baccalaureate Score required 36
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Guaranteed grade requirements
These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 5.5
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.5
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Semester One 20218 December 2020
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June |