There are a number of qualifications at the University of Otago which are considered general bachelors' degrees. General bachelors’ degrees are normally taken over three years, and all have the same entry requirements, which are the same as those outlined on the University Entrance requirements page
Programmes considered general bachelors' degrees include:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBioMedSc)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
- Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
- Bachelor of Music (MusB)
- Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA)
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (BPharmSc)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)
A number of other courses have the same entry requirements as general bachelors' degrees, including:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB, first year only)
- Certificate of Proficiency (COP) for undergraduate papers
- Diploma in Language (DipLang)
- Diploma in Theology (DipTheol)
- Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
- Social Work Pre-Professional
- Surveying First Year
- Other approved intermediate courses
General bachelors' degrees require a minimum of 360 points and are normally completed over three years of full-time study. At least 180 points must be above 100-level, including a minimum of 72 points at 300-level in your major subject.
Most general bachelors' degrees require a major subject or endorsement, meaning you must meet the subject-specific requirements set out for that major.
In BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BCom, BEntr, BHealSc, BACom, BASc, and BComSc degrees, you may also choose to complete a minor subject.
In BA, BCom, BSc, BTheol, and MusB degrees, up to 90 points may be taken from papers offered in other degrees.
Most general bachelors' degrees, and many specialised bachelors' degrees, have allied honours options (for example, BA and BA (Hons)).
If you have previously been enrolled at the University, you can normally enrol again, subject to the University's Academic Progress Policy and the admission regulations for the specific programme.