Students who wish to combine scientific knowledge with a liberal education will be attracted to this degree. Unique discipline combinations are possible; for example, majors in Politics & Policy and Asian Studies combined with a major in Information & Communication Technologies and Mathematics; or majors in Chinese and International Relations with Geology and Geography. Students' programs can be tailored to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. They will acquire knowledge and skills through a wide range of discipline choice. The program develops general abilities in the following areas: - written expression - linguistic skills - creative self-expression - capacity to analyse and interpret in a dispassionate and objective manner capacity for reasoned criticism - data acquisition and analysis - research techniques - marshalling facts in support of arguments - evaluating the possible outcomes of alternative courses of action, with the emphasis varying according to the particular program chosen.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. We have provided a list of countries and their academic qualifications that meet the University's minimum entry requirements. For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an accepted English language test must be provided (such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE). Students who wish to undertake one of the majors below must also successfully complete pre-requisite unit(s) at TQA3 level, or equivalent: Biochemistry Major: Chemistry (CHM415115) Chemistry Major: Chemistry (CHM415115) Mathematics Major (Applied, Pure, General, Statistics & Applied): Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) Statistics and Operations Research Major: General Mathematics (MTG315115) Physics Major: Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) and Physics (PHY415115) Plant Science & Zoology Majors: Life Science Foundation Unit (KPZ005) (recommended but not compulsory) Computer Science:Computer Science (ITC315113) (Recommended but not compulsory); and Programming Preparation (KIT001) (Recommended but not compulsory)