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Overview

Programme Overview

A BA/BSc conjoint offers a rich programme to develop your quantitative and qualitative skills.
The range of possible subject combinations allows you to build a degree unique to your interests: from History to Physics, Communication to Computer Science, and Māori Studies to Marine Science, as well as a wide range of foreign languages.
You’ll learn the value of subjectivity and objectivity; of creativity and critique; of free thought and rational argument. You will develop advanced analytical and numerical abilities alongside strong written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of the cultural, societal and historical context of scientific discovery.

Programme Structure

The BA/BSc usually takes four years to complete.

You will need to complete a total of 540 points.

You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint. You can also choose to take up to two modules.

You can also choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BSc component of your conjoint, however Anthropological Science, Biomedical Science, Data Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Green Chemical Science, Medicinal Chemistry and Quantitative Economics are not available as majors within a conjoint.

You would usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

If you are a new student studying an undergraduate degree with us in 2025 you will most likely need to complete one General Education course and one Waipapa Taumata Rau course.  

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

Graduates of a BA/BSc conjoint are uniquely prepared for the careers of tomorrow. With fundamental capabilities such as superior communication skills and critical and creative thinking, alongside advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, you’ll be well equipped for an evolving employment landscape.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Business analyst
  • Business development manager
  • Game developer
  • Laboratory technician
  • Researcher
  • Science communications or marketing specialist
  • Teacher
  • UX developer

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters .

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

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.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2025 Summer School01 December 202406 January 202519 February 2025
2025 Semester One08 December 202403 March 202530 June 2025
2025 Semester Two04 July 202521 July 202517 November 2025
2026 Summer School05 January 202618 February 2026
2026 Semester One02 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two20 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

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Schedule

Schedule Notes

  • Selected courses from the Bachelor of Arts Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of three subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts Schedule.
  • Selected courses from the Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of two subject codes listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Arts Conjoint Component, and
  • 255 points for Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points from Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses, and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Arts Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 120 to 255 points for 1 to 2 Major from Majors , and
  • 0 to 135 points for 0 to 3 Modules from Modules, and
  • 0 to 135 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Arts Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 165 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Majors

Complete 1 to 2 Major from the following:

Modules

Complete 0 to 3 Modules from the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Arts Schedule

Complete 0 to 135 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

No credit will be given for WTR 100.

Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 15 to 30 points for Capstone Courses, and
  • 0 to 90 points for 0 to 2 Modules from Modules, and
  • 0 to 120 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 150 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300.

Majors

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Capstone Courses

Complete 15 to 30 points for one of the following:

  • 15 points for all Exercise Sciences Capstone Course , or
  • 30 points for all Information Systems Capstone Course, or
  • 15 points from Other Capstone Courses

A student completing BABS Major in Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Exercise Sciences - Applied Exercise and Sport Sciences Pathway must complete the requirements from Exercise Sciences Capstone Course .

Exercise Sciences Capstone Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Information Systems Capstone Course

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Complete 0 to 120 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

No credit will be given for BUSAN 201 or BUSAN 300 or BUSAN 302 unless a student completing or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for EDUC 200 or EDUC 201 or EDUC 221 or EDUC 223 or EDUC 323 or EDUC 352 unless a student completing or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Psychology (BSc).

No credit will be given for ELECTENG 209 or ELECTENG 292 or ELECTENG 303 or ELECTENG 331 unless a student completing BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Physics, BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Physics - Medical Physics and Imaging Technology Pathway, or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Physics - Photonics Pathway.

No credit will be given for FINANCE 261 or FINANCE 361 or FINANCE 362 unless a student completing BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Mathematics (BSc), BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Pathway, BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Pathway, BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Statistics (BSc), BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Statistics - Applied Statistics Pathway, or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Statistics - Statistics and Probability Pathway.

No credit will be given for INFOMGMT 192 or INFOMGMT 399 unless a student completing or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for INNOVENT 203 or INNOVENT 307 unless a student completing BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Biological Sciences - Biotechnology Pathway, or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for MEDIMAGE 300, or MEDIMAGE 302.

No credit will be given for URBPLAN 125 or URBPLAN 203 or URBPLAN 205 unless a student completing or BABS Major Conjoint: BA/BSc major in Geographic Information Science.

No credit will be given for WTRSCI 100.

Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following: