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Combined degrees

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
HH016 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Streams available for the Bachelor of Engineering are listed under the course resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering.
(2)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Arts shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering are set out in the tables of units of study for the specialised streams from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Arts are set out in Table A from the Faculty of Arts Tables of units of study.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must complete 240 credit points.
(4)
For the Bachelor of Engineering a candidate must complete all units of study prescribed in the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering stream the candidate is pursuing.
(5)
For the Bachelor of Arts a candidate must complete a total of 84 credit points from Table A, including:
(a)
a major from Table A;
(b)
a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study.

7 Majors

Completion of a Table A major is a requirement of the Bachelor of Arts component of the combined degree. The list of Table A majors is specified in the resolutions of the Faculty of Arts.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Arts. The Bachelor of Arts Honours program may be completed part time over two years with permission of the administering department or program.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Arts are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Arts.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Arts are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The Bachelor of Engineering honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class, and the Bachelor of Arts honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class, according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and Faculty of Arts.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Arts in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to candidature for that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
HH014 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Streams available for the Bachelor of Engineering are listed under the course resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering.
(2)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Economics and Business shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering are set out in the tables of units of study for the specialised streams from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Commerce are set out in the Table of undergraduate units of study from the Faculty of Economics and Business.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points.
(4)
For the Bachelor of Engineering, candidates must complete all units of study prescribed in the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering stream the candidate is pursuing.
(5)
For the Bachelor of Commerce, candidates must complete 96 credit points of units of study selected from the Table of undergraduate units of study from the Faculty of Economics and Business including:
(a)
36 credit points of core units of study (30 junior credit points and six senior credit points); and
(b)
a major; and
(c)
at least 48 credit points at 2000 and/or 3000 levels.

7 Majors

Completion of a major is a requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce component of the combined degree. The majors available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Commerce.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Commerce. The Bachelor of Commerce Honours program may be completed part time over two years with the permission of the Faculty of Economics and Business.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Commerce are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Economics and Business.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Commerce are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The Bachelor of Engineering honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class, and the Bachelor of Commerce honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class, according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and Faculty of Economics and Business.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) but have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Commerce in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Transfer from a combined degree to the Bachelor of Commerce is also conditional on the student having met the entry requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce in force at the time of their enrolment in the combined degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Design in Architecture


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
HH046 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Design in Architecture

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
The Bachelor of Engineering is available only in the Civil Engineering stream in this combined degree program. Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering.
(2)
Streams available for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture are listed under the course resolution for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture. Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the course. Candidates may transfer between streams in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points in accordance with the unit of study tables for the Civil Engineering combined with Design in Architecture degree.

7 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.

8 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor Design in Architecture are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degrees are awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) but have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

9 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Design in Architecture in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

10 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
HH018 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering. Streams available for the Bachelor of Engineering are listed under the course resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering.

4 Cross-faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering. They will then be under the supervision of the Faculty of Law.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Law shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this combined degree are set out in the tables of units of study for the specialised streams from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and in the Faculty of Law Undergraduate Table.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degrees in the combined program, a candidate must complete 288 credit points, comprising:
(a)
144 credit points of units of study from the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering, appropriate to the stream the candidate is pursuing; and
(b)
144 credit points of Law units of study, of which 48 credit points are Combined Law compulsory units of study for years 1, 2 and 3 and are credited towards the requirements for both the Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Laws.
(3)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering, candidates must complete 192 credit points comprising:
(i)  48 credit points of Combined Law compulsory units of study for Years 1, 2, and 3; and
(ii)  144 credit points of units of study from the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering, appropriate to the stream the candidate is pursuing.
(4)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Laws
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Laws, candidates must complete 144 credit points taken from the Faculty of Law Undergraduate Table, comprising:
(i)  102 credit points of compulsory units of study; and
(ii)  42 credit points of elective units of study, of which a maximum of 36 credit points are taken from Part 1 and a minimum of 6 credit points are taken from Part 2.

7 Progression rules

(1)
Candidates in a combined law program must successfully complete LAWS1006 Foundations of Law before enrolling in any other Bachelor of Laws units of study.
(2)
Candidates are required to complete the Bachelor of Laws units of study in the order listed in the Faculty of Law Undergraduate Table.
(3)
Except with permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, candidates must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering before proceeding to Year Five of the Bachelor of Laws.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Both the Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with honours.
(2)
Honours in the Bachelor of Engineering is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units in the final year of the program.
(3)
Honours in the Bachelor of Laws is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the final year of the program.
(4)
The admission and award requirements for honours in either Engineering or Law are listed in the resolutions of the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws respectively.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
The Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours.
(2)
Honours in the Bachelor of Engineering is awarded in First or Second Class in accordance with the resolutions of the Bachelor of Engineering.
(3)
Honours in the Bachelor of Laws is awarded in First Class or Second Class in accordance with the resolutions of the Bachelor of Laws.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may withdraw from the combined degree program and elect to transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering, by written application to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies, and complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree at the time of transfer. Candidature in the Bachelor of Laws will cease in these circumstances.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January, 2011.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Medical Science


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

HH021

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Medical Science

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Streams available for the Bachelor of Engineering are listed under the course resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering.
(2)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Progression rules

General progression rules for the combined degree are covered by the resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

7 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering are set out in the tables of units of study for the specialised streams from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Medical Science are listed in Table IV for the Bachelor of Medical Science from the Faculty of Science.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points.
(4)
For the Bachelor of Engineering, candidates must complete all units of study prescribed in the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering stream the candidate is pursuing, noting that the mathematics requirement for this degree will also satisfy the mathematics requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science.
(5)
For the Bachelor of Medical Science a candidate must complete 102 credit points of units including:
(a)
MBLG1001/1901 Introductory Molecular Biology & Genetics;
(b)
A minimum of 24 credit points from junior Science units of study, including 12 credit points each from Chemistry and Mathematics;
(c)
48 credit points of intermediate core units of study listed in Table IV for the Bachelor of Medical Science;
(d)
A minimum of 24 credit points of senior Science units of study selected from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology (Genetics), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and/or Physiology.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Medical Science. Honours requires the completion of an alternative set of units in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree and of one additional full time year of study for the Bachelor of Medical Science degree. The Resolutions of the Faculty of Science allow for part time honours in certain circumstances.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Medical Science are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Medical Science are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The Bachelor of Engineering honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class, and the Bachelor of Medical Science honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class, according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Science.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Medical Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

HH015

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Streams available for the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the course resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering. Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering.
(2)
The Bachelor of Science degree is available in the following streams:
(a)
Advanced
(b)
Advanced Mathematics.
(3)
Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Science. Candidates wishing to transfer between streams should contact the Faculty student office.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering are set out in the tables of units of study for the specialised streams from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Science are listed in Table 1 from the Faculty of Science.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points, comprising:
(a)
a minimum of 144 credit points of units of study prescribed for the Bachelor of Engineering stream the candidate is pursuing; and
(b)
96 credit points of Science units of study, including one major in a Science subject area.
(4)
Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in the Advanced or the Advanced Mathematics stream must include as part of the above requirements:
(a)
a minimum of 54 credit points of intermediate or senior Science units of study, of which at least 36 credit points shall be completed at either the Advanced level or as Talented Student Program (TSP) units of study; and
(b)
a minimum of 24 credit points of senior Science units of study at either the Advanced level or as TSP units in a single Science subject area.

7 Majors

Completion of a major is a requirement of the Bachelor of Science component of the combined degree. The list of majors available in the Bachelor of Science is specified in the course resolutions for the Bachelor of Science.

8 Progression rules

(1)
Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) or Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) are required to maintain a minimum average mark of 65 in all intermediate and senior units of study in Science subject areas in each year of enrolment. Failure to maintain the required average will result in candidates being transferred to the Bachelor of Science in their next year of enrolment with full credit for the units of study completed.
(2)
Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) or Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) who fail to achieve an average mark of 65 across all Science units of study attempted in their final year but have otherwise completed all the requirements of the degree will be awarded the Bachelor of Science.
(3)
General progression rules for the combined degree are covered by the resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

9 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science. Honours requires the completion of an alternative set of units in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree and of one additional full time year of study for the Bachelor of Science degree. The Science honours course may be undertaken part time over two years if the Faculty of Science is satisfied the candidate cannot undertake honours full time.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Science are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.

10 Award of the degree

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Science are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The Bachelor of Engineering honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class, and the Bachelor of Science honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class, according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Bachelor of Engineering and the Faculty of Science.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

11 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete the either the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

12 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Double degree course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

HH000

Bachelor of Engineering

LH000

Bachelor of Science

2 Admission to candidature for the Bachelor of Science after partial completion of the Bachelor of Engineering

(1)
A student, at the end of second or third year of candidature for the Bachelor of Engineering, may be admitted to candidature for the Bachelor of Science, to complete the Bachelor of Science degree, if:
(a)
all units of study attempted in the Bachelor of Engineering degree to date have been completed with a grade of pass or better;
(b)
at least 96 credit points from units of study in the Bachelor of Engineering degree have been completed, of which no more than 12 credit points are from units of study with the grade of pass (concessional);
(c)
the candidate is qualified to enrol in a major in a Science area;
(d)
for admission to the advanced streams, the candidate satisfies the relevant requirements in the course resolution for the Bachelor of Science degree.
(2)
After completion of the Bachelor of Science, the candidate will return to complete the Bachelor of Engineering according to the resolutions for that degree.

3 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for the Bachelor of Science is full time over one year, or part time over two years, according to candidate choice.

4 Streams

(1)
The Bachelor of Science degree is available in the following streams:
(a)
Advanced
(b)
Advanced Mathematics.
(2)
Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Science. Candidates wishing to transfer between Science streams should contact the Faculty student office.

5 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this double degree program will be under the supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the period of Bachelor of Engineering degree enrolment, and under the supervision of the Faculty of Science for the Bachelor of Science enrolment.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering are set out in the Flexible First Year table of units of study, and the tables of units of study for the specialised streams from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Science are listed in Table 1 from the Faculty of Science. The Dean of the Faculty of Science may permit a candidate of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Talented Student Program (TSP) to undertake a unit or units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in the tables.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science in the double degree program, a candidate must successfully complete a total of 48 credit points, including:
(a)
a minimum of 42 credit points of intermediate/senior units of study in Science subject areas; and
(b)
a major in a Science area.
(4)
Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in the Advanced stream must include as part of the above requirements:
(a)
a minimum of 24 credit points of senior Science units of study at the Advanced level or as TSP units in a single Science subject area.
(5)
Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in the Advanced Mathematics stream must include as part of the above requirements:
(a)
a major in Mathematics, Statistics or Financial Mathematics and Statistics;
(b)
a minimum of 12 credit points of intermediate units of study at either the advanced level or as TSP units in the Science subject areas of Mathematics and Statistics;
(c)
a minimum of 24 credit points of senior Science units of study at the Advanced level or as TSP units in the Science subject areas of Mathematics and Statistics.

7 Majors

Completion of a major is a requirement of the Bachelor of Science. The list of majors available in the Bachelor of Science is specified in the course resolutions for the Bachelor of Science.

8 Progression rules

(1)
The requirements for Bachelor of Science must be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. Candidates who complete at least 42 but less than 48 credit points in the prescribed time limits may, in the following year of enrolment in the Bachelor of Engineering, complete the remaining credit points to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Science. Candidates who complete less than 42 credit points will resume their candidature in the Bachelor of Engineering in the following semester of enrolment.
(2)
Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) or Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) are required to maintain a minimum average mark of 65 in all intermediate and senior units of study in Science. Failure to maintain the required average will result in candidates being transferred to the Bachelor of Science.
(3)
General progression rules for the combined degree are covered by the resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

9 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours in the Bachelor of Science is available to meritorious candidates who complete an additional year of full time study, after the completion of the pass degree. Part time study over two years may be permitted if the Faculty is satisfied the candidate cannot undertake honours full time. Admission, requirements and award of honours are according to the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(2)
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) must suspend their candidature in the Bachelor of Engineering. On completion of the requirements of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree, candidates will be eligible to resume their enrolment toward the Bachelor of Engineering degree according the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies course resolutions for the degree. Alternatively, honours in the Bachelor of Science may be undertaken after successful completion of both the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering degrees.
(3)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Engineering are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Engineering degree.

10 Award of the degree

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Engineering.
(2)
The Bachelor of Science is awarded with the grade Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class, according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(3)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

11 Course transfer

Candidates may abandon the Bachelor of Science degree at any stage and resume their enrolment in the Bachelor of Engineering. Completion of the Bachelor of Science in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

12 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
HH047 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Streams

(1)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Information Technology. The streams available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Information Technology.
(2)
Candidates wishing to transfer between streams should contact the Faculty student office.

4 Cross-faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Arts shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Information Technology are set out in the Bachelor of Information Technology units of study table.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Arts are set out in Table A from the Faculty of Arts Tables of units of study.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts degree, a candidate must successfully complete a total of 240 credit points.
(4)
For the Bachelor of Information Technology a candidate must complete 144 credit points of core and 12 credit points of elective units selected from the table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology stream the candidate is pursuing.
(5)
For the Bachelor of Arts a candidate must complete a total of 84 credit points from Table A, including:
(a)
a major from Table A;
(b)
a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study.

7 Majors

Completion of a Table A major is a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts. The majors available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions of the Faculty of Arts.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Arts. Honours requires the completion an alternative set of units in the final year of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree and of one additional full time year of study for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The Bachelor of Arts Honours program may be completed part time over two years with permission of the administering department or program.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Information Technology are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Information Technology degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Arts are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Arts.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Arts are awarded in the grade of either Pass or Honours. The honours degrees are awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the course resolutions for the Bachelor of Information Technology and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Information Technology shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Arts in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Commerce


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
HH042 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Commerce

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Information Technology. The streams available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Information Technology.
(2)
Candidates wishing to transfer between streams should contact the Faculty student office.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Economics and Business shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Information Technology are set out in the Bachelor of Information Technology units of study table.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Commerce are set out in the Table of undergraduate units of study from the Faculty of Economics and Business.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points.
(4)
For the Bachelor of Information Technology a candidate must complete 144 credit points of core units selected from the table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology stream the candidate is pursuing.
(5)
For the Bachelor of Commerce a candidate must complete 96 credit points selected from the Table of undergraduate units of study from the Faculty of Economics and Business including:
(a)
36 credit points of core units of study (30 junior credit points and six senior credit points); and
(b)
a major; and
(c)
at least 48 credit points at 2000 and/or 3000 levels.

7 Majors

Completion of a major is a requirement for the Bachelor of Commerce. The majors available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Commerce.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Commerce. Honours requires the completion an alternative set of units in the final year of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree and of one additional full time year of study for the Bachelor of Commerce degree. The Bachelor of Commerce Honours program may be completed part time over two years with the permission of the Faculty of Economics and Business.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Information Technology are listed in the course resolution for the Bachelor of Information Technology degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Commerce are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Economics and Business.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Commerce are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degrees are awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Economics and Business.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Information Technology shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Commerce in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Transfer from a combined degree to the Bachelor of Commerce is also conditional on the student having met the entry requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce in force at the time of their enrolment in the combined degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to candidates who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and candidates who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Laws


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

HH051

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Laws

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Information Technology in this combined degree. The streams available are:
(a)
Computer Science
(b)
Information Systems
(2)
The table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology specifies the units required for each stream.

4 Cross-faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology. They will then be under the supervision of the Faculty of Law.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Law shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this combined degree are set out in the Bachelor of Information Technology units of study table and in the Faculty of Law Undergraduate Table.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degrees in the combined program, a candidate must complete 288 credit points, comprising:
(a)
144 credit points of Law units of study, of which 48 credit points are Combined Law compulsory units of study for years 1, 2 and 3 and are credited towards the requirements for both the Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Laws; and
(b)
144 credit points of core units of study from the table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology, appropriate to the stream the candidate is pursuing.
(3)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology: To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Information Technology, a candidate must complete 192 credit points comprising:
(a)
48 credit points of Combined Law compulsory units of study for Years 1, 2 and 3;
(b)
144 credit points of core units of study from the table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology, appropriate to the stream the candidate is pursuing, ensuring:
(i)  no more than 72 credit points of junior (1000 level) units of study, and
(ii)  at least 84 credit points of 3000-level or above units of study; and
(iii)  at least 18 credit points of Mathematics and Statistics units of study, of which at least six credit points must be 2000 level or above.
(4)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Laws
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Laws, a candidate must complete 144 credit points taken from the Faculty of Law Undergraduate Table, comprising:
(i)  102 credit points of compulsory units of study; and
(ii)  42 credit points of elective units of study, of which a maximum of 36 credit points are taken from Part 1 and a minimum of 6 credit points are taken from Part 2.

7 Progression rules

(1)
Candidates in a combined law program must successfully complete LAWS1006 Foundations of Law before enrolling in any other Bachelor of Laws units of study.
(2)
Candidates are required to complete the Bachelor of Laws units of study in the order listed in the Faculty of Law Undergraduate Table.
(3)
Except with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, candidates must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology before proceeding to Year Five of the Bachelor of Laws.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Both the Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with honours.
(2)
Honours in the Bachelor of Information Technology is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units in the final year of the program.
(3)
Honours in the Bachelor of Laws is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the final year of the program.
(4)
The admission and award requirements for honours in either Information Technology or Law are listed in the resolutions of the Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Laws respectively.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Laws are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours.
(2)
Honours in the Bachelor of Information Technology is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class in accordance with the resolutions of the Bachelor of Information Technology.
(3)
Honours in the Bachelor of Laws is awarded in First Class or Second Class in accordance with the resolutions of the Bachelor of Laws.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may withdraw from the combined program and elect to transfer to the Bachelor of Information Technology, by written application to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies, and complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree at the time of transfer. Candidature in the Bachelor of Laws will cease in these circumstances.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January, 2011.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Medical Science


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

HH048

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Medical Science

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is available in full time or part time.

3 Streams

Completion of a stream is a requirement for the Bachelor of Information Technology. The streams available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Information Technology.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Progression rules

General progression rules for the combined degree are covered by the resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

7 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Information Technology are set out in the Bachelor of Information Technology units of study table.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Medical Science are listed in Table IV for the Bachelor of Medical Science from the Faculty of Science.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points.
(4)
For the Bachelor of Information Technology a candidate must complete 144 credit points of Core and Selected Core units chosen from the table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology stream the candidate is pursuing, noting that:
(a)
The mathematics requirement for this degree will also satisfy the mathematics requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science; and
(b)
12 credit points of Senior units from the Bachelor of Medical Science will count to the Selected Core units at 3000 level and above of the Bachelor of Information Technology.
(5)
For the Bachelor of Medical Science a candidate must complete 120 credit points of units comprising:
(a)
a minimum 48 credit points from junior Science units of study, including:
(i)  MBLG1001/1901 Introductory Molecular Biology & Genetics; and
(ii)  six credit points of Biology; and
(iii)  12 credit points each from Mathematics, Chemistry, and either Physics or Computational Science;
(b)
48 credit points of intermediate core units of study listed in Table IV for the Bachelor of Medical Science; and
(c)
24 credit points of senior Science units of study selected from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology (Genetics), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and/or Physiology.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Medical Science. Honours requires the completion an alternative set of units in the final year of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree and of one additional full time year of study for the Bachelor of Medical Science degree. The Resolutions of the Faculty of Science allow for part time honours in certain circumstances.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Information Technology are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Information Technology degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Medical Science are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.

9 Award of the degrees

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Medical Science are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degrees are awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and Faculty of Science.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Information Technology shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Informational Technology or the Bachelor of Medical Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

 

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

HH049

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Streams

(1)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Information Technology. The streams available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Information Technology.
(2)
The Bachelor of Science degree is available in the following streams:
(a)
Advanced
(b)
Advanced Mathematics.
(3)
Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Science. Candidates wishing to transfer between streams should contact the Faculty student office.

4 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Information Technology are set out in the Bachelor of Information Technology units of study table.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Science are listed in Table 1 from the Faculty of Science.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points, comprising:
(a)
units of study from the table of units for the Bachelor of Information Technology stream the candidate is pursuing, and ensuring:
(i)  no more than 72 credit points in junior (1000 level) units of study;
(ii)  at least 84 credit points in 3000-level or above units of study; and
(b)
a minimum of 96 credit points Science units of study, including at least 18 credit points of Mathematics and Statistics units of study; and
(c)
a major in a Science area listed in Table 1 excluding Computer Science and Information Systems;
(d)
and ensuring at least 54 credit points in the intermediate and senior Science units of study.
(4)
Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in the Advanced or the Advanced Mathematics stream must include as part of the above requirements:
(a)
a minimum of 54 credit points of intermediate or senior Science units of study, of which at least 36 credit points at either the Advanced level or as Talented Student Program (TSP) units of study; and
(b)
a minimum of 24 credit points of senior Science units of study at either the Advanced level or as TSP units in a single Science subject area; and
(c)
a minimum of 66 credit points from the intermediate and senior Science units of study.
(5)
Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in the Advanced Mathematics stream must include as part of the above requirements a minimum of 48 credit points of senior units of study in Mathematics and Statistics, including at least 24 credit points of units of study at the Advanced level or as TSP units of study.

7 Majors

Completion of a major is a requirement the Bachelor of Science. The majors available and requirements are outlined in the resolutions for the Bachelor of Science.

8 Progression rules

(1)
Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) or Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) are required to maintain a minimum average mark of 65 in all intermediate and senior units of study in Science subject areas in each year of enrolment. Failure to maintain the required average will result in candidates being transferred to the Bachelor of Science in their next year of enrolment with full credit for the units of study completed.
(2)
Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) or Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) who fail to achieve an average mark of 65 across all Science units of study attempted in their final year but have otherwise completed all the requirements of the degree will be awarded the Bachelor of Science.
(3)
General progression rules for the combined degree are covered by the resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

9 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Science. Honours requires the completion of an alternative set of units in the final year of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree and of one additional full time year of study for the Bachelor of Science degree. The Resolutions of the Faculty of Science allow for part time honours in certain circumstances.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Information Technology are listed in the resolution for the Bachelor of Information Technology degree. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Science are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.

10 Award of the degree

(1)
Candidates will be awarded a separate testamur for each degree completed.
(2)
The Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Science are awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degrees are awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and Faculty of Science.
(3)
Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Information Technology shall graduate with the pass degree.
(4)
Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree merited.

11 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete the either the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the abandoned degree in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

12 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.