We have 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 Arts you can combine your scientific specialisation with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages. This conjoint will enhance your scientific research and critical thinking skills.
You could prepare for international research collaborations by studying a language, or explore mātauranga Māori and ways in which it can be incorporated into scientific research.
You will complete an independent scientific research project in your final year under the guidance of a mentor
Subjects available in this programme
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- Anthropology
- Applied Physics
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Classical St & Ancient History
- Communication
- Communication (Specialisation)
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Drama
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- EmploymentRelations&OrgStudies
- English
- Environmental Change
- European Studies
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Greek
- History
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Logic and Computation
- Marine Science
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BAdvSci(Hons))
- Media, Film and Television
- Music
- Māori Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics and International Rel
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BAdvSci(Hons))
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics (BA)
- Statistics (BAdvSci(Hons))
- Tchg Eng to Spkrs of othr Lang
- Theological and Religious St
Programme structure
You must complete a total of 660 points:
- 375 points from the BAdvSci(Hons)
- 255 points from BA courses
- 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. You can also choose to take one or more modules available in the Bachelor of Science Schedule.
You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint, and you will usually take four or five BA courses each year.
You will usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in five years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 5.0 each year to continue with your conjoint.
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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
Summer School 2021
1 December 2020
Semester One 2021
8 December 2020
Semester Two 2021
4 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 19 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 17 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |