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Bachelor of Arts

Degree Level Undergraduate

International students

Start date
February

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBAT

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 23,700 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements

CRICOS Code
024180D

  • Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

    Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

    To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

      Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

    • completed 200 credits of subjects;
    • achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
    • achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
    • obtained a competitive ATAR.

      * For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

    OR:

    • completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • completed the University Foundation Studies program.

     


    Essential requirements for admission

    Prerequisites

    None

    Assumed Knowledge

    None

    English language entry requirements

    In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
    English language test
    • IELTS total [6.0]
    • IELTS reading [6.0]
    • IELTS writing [6.0]
    Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

    Admission Requirements by Country

    German Abitur2.3
    India (best 4)70
    Kenya KCSE (average)B+
    Malaysia STPM (best 3)9
    Malaysia UEC26
    Norway GPA3.9
    Pakistan HSSC85
    Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)9
    Sweden GPA16
    UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board9
    USA SAT (2400)1745
    Vietnam8.5
    Australia80
    IB (best 6)29
    Nepal HSEB70
    HKDSE19
    Bangladesh HSC4
    Canada High School (OSSD)75
    Eynesbury FSP370
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To apply for the next intake, please see the Bachelor of Arts [MBAA].

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Aim

To build on students' creative, theoretical and innovative skills within a generalised degree structure for the purpose of developing skills within a strong professional framework. The Bachelor Degree qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning.

Content & Structure

Graduates of a Bachelor Degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning.

The program comprises a total of 108 units and may be completed in three years of full-time study or in a corresponding period of part-time study. All students take the four core courses (18 units); a free elective course selected from courses across the University (4.5 units); two majors each consisting of four required courses and four option courses (72 units); and three major elective courses chosen from the full list of major courses (13.5 units).

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Ideas, Innovation and Communication COMM 1060 4.5 Note(s): 1
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues HUMS 1034 4.5
Free Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4
Major A required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Governance and Citizenship in Australia POLI 1008 4.5 Note(s): 1
Intercultural Communication LANG 1054 4.5 Note(s): 1
Major A required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major A required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major A required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major A option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major A option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major A option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B required course 4.5 Note(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major A option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major B option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major B option course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major elective course 4.5 Note(s): 3
Major elective course 4.5 Note(s): 3
Major elective course 4.5 Note(s): 3
MAJORS Note(s): 2
Students select two of the following Majors and complete 4 Major required courses and 4 Major option courses:
COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY AND CULTURE MAJOR Note(s): 2
Major required courses:
English and Creative Writing: An Introduction COMM 1061 4.5
The Writer's World LANG 3042 4.5
Effective Communication PERF 1001 4.5
Policy, Governance and the Economy POLI 3010 4.5
Contemporary Sociological Debates SOCU 3036 4.5
Major option courses: Note(s): 5
Digital Design Essentials COMM 1066 4.5
News and Social Media Connections COMM 2079 4.5
Screen Genres and Media Hybrids COMM 2085 4.5
Everyday Cultures Now and Then HUMS 2037 4.5
Contemporary Culture, Heritage and Conflict WELF 2016 4.5
HISTORY AND BELONGING MAJOR Note(s): 2
Major required courses:
Everyday Cultures Now and Then HUMS 2037 4.5
Migration, Diversity and Citizenship HUMS 2038 4.5
Aboriginal People, History and Colonialism HUMS 2010 4.5
Identity and Representation HUMS 3014 4.5
Major option courses: Note(s): 5
Rights and Racism HUMS 2008 4.5
Colonial Experiment: Australian History 1788 - 1918 HUMS 1053 4.5
Language, Identity and Society LANG 2022 4.5
Australia in the Asian Century POLI 2003 4.5
Historicising Place and Meaning HUMS 3048 4.5
A History of Ideas HUMS 3047 4.5
Power and Resistance: 1900 - Present HUMS 3049 4.5
LANGUAGES MAJOR Note(s): 2
LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE MAJOR Note(s): 2
Major required courses:
Introduction to Language and Communication LANG 1062 4.5
Language, Communication and the Professions LANG 2021 4.5
English: Past and Future LANG 3035 4.5
Reworking the Canon LANG 2042 4.5
Major option courses Note(s): 5
Writing and Reading Poetry COMM 2057 4.5
Writing and Reading Short Fiction COMM 2058 4.5
Australia Imagined: Identity and Diversity in Australian Film and Literature COMM 3048 4.5
Australian Society, Aboriginal Voices LANG 2007 4.5
The Power of Story LANG 2005 4.5
WORLD POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJOR Note(s): 2
Major required courses:
Introduction to International Relations POLI 1010 4.5
International Political Economy and Human Development POLI 2026 4.5
International Relations Theory POLI 1018 4.5
Energy, Security and Environmental Politics in Asia POLI 2025 4.5
Major option courses Note(s): 5
Regional Integration POLI 2028 4.5
Australia in the Asian Century POLI 2003 4.5
Global Power in the Asian Century POLI 3018 4.5
International Relations Research Project POLI 3016 4.5
Peace, Justice and Reconciliation POLI 3017 4.5
Integrated Communication Planning COMM 3062 4.5
Contemporary Security Issues POLI 3015 4.5
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    Majors, sub-majors/minors

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    Rules

    1. The order of study of major options and electives may be varied with the approval of the Program Director and subject to course availability and timetabling.

    2. Some of the listed Common Core Options may already be available to students within their professional major, sub-major, minor or professional specialisation. Students will then be required to choose a different Common Core option from those listed in the schedule above.

    Notes

    1. Common Core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages.

    2. Students select two of the listed majors. Each major comprises four required courses and four option courses (except in Languages where eight courses are designated). The majors are: Communication, Creativity and Culture; History and Belonging; Languages; Literature and Language; World Politics and International Relations. Languages majors in French, Italian and Japanese are available at UniSA. Refer to the majors homepage for course requirements. Other languages are available through cross-institutional enrolment. All students enrol in eight prescribed courses. Languages require sequential enrolment; students may need to seek enrolment advice to prepare a program study plan.

    3. The three Major Elective courses may be chosen from the required and option courses in any of the majors listed above.

    4. All students complete one 4.5 unit Free Elective, unless directed to do English as an Additional Language as their elective area.

    5. Major option courses: students may negotiate alternative option courses in consultation with the Program Director.

Program Directors

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Primary director

Contact us

Australian students

Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

International students

Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

For further information please visit unisa.edu.au/study
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