Students who wish to simultaneously pursue a bachelor of arts (BA) and a bachelor of science (BSc) may do so by completing a minimum of 135 credit hours in courses. A minor program is not required; however, you may complete the requirements for a minor, or an additional (third) major. The joint degree is available to all major programs offered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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• Admission requirements
• Your first year
• Degree requirements

Careful planning of courses is crucial to ensure timely completion of the program. If you are pursuing a major outside of computer science, economics, geography, mathematics, psychology or statistics you should pay special attention to course planning and selection to ensure that the major requirements are met within the required 135 credit hours.

Students enrolled in this joint degree program, or who plan to enroll in this program, are strongly encouraged to consult regularly with appropriate academic advisors in both the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

You must satisfy all program requirements before you may be granted either the bachelor of arts degree or the bachelor of science degree, and must graduate with both degrees at the same convocation.

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Admission requirements to degree

New Memorial students

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:

You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Science by indicating bachelor of science on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.

Once admitted to the university, you should email the Office of the Registrar to request the BA be added to your student record as a secondary program.

Entry into a specific major normally requires the completion of at least 10 three-credit courses at the university level, and some majors are competitive for a limited number of placements. Upon completion of the required courses, normally at the end of your first year, you can apply for a major.

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Your first year

Have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses you may need to take in your first year of the joint BA and B.Sc. program.

This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.

1. The choice of a mathematics course will depend on the major program(s) chosen and your level of mathematics proficiency. Refer to the math course criteria chart prior to selecting a first-semester course.
   
   
2. You should consult with an academic advisor to discuss whether a BA or B.Sc. course should be selected.

Further assistance

For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.

For additional program information, visit the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science, or connect with Renée Shute/Renée Mercer or Shannon Sullivan, respectively.

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Degree Requirements

The minimum of 135 credit hours for the joint degree of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science shall include:

• a major program from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the interdisciplinary arts majors, with the exception of computer science, mathematics and statistics, and psychology majors
• a major program from the Faculty of Science, with the exception of economics and geography
• the BA core requirements, including six credit hours in mathematics courses to meet the quantitative reasoning requirement
• six credit hours in courses from each of two sciences other than mathematics
• a total of at least 78 credit hours in courses offered by departments within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• a total of at least 78 credit hours offered by departments within the Faculty of Science
• Credit hours earned in computer science, economics, geography, mathematics, statistics, and psychology may be eligible to simultaneously satisfy a requirement for the BA and B.Sc.
• no more than six credit hours in courses offered by a faculty or school other than the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science

Notes:

1. Admission into the major programs will follow the regulations of the appropriate faculty and department.
2. While the program is available to all major programs offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science, students pursuing a major outside of computer science, economics, geography, mathematics, psychology or statistics should pay special attention to course planning and selection to ensure that this requirement is met within the required 135 credit hours.
3. To help you plan your degree, visit the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' upcoming undergraduate course offerings.

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