Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Intercultural Communication)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBAL

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 20,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

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
054719C

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

Bangladesh HSC	3.5
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
USA SAT (2400)	1500
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	60
HKDSE	16
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310

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No further intake from 2015 - continuing students only. Prospective students please refer to our new Bachelor of Arts, program code MBAA.

Aim

The BA (Languages and Intercultural Communication) degree qualifies individuals to apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge locally, nationally and globally to undertake professional work in language related fields, in contexts of linguistic and cultural diversity and as a pathway to Language Teaching and International Business.

Content & Structure

The BA (Languages and Intercultural Communication) degree combines the disciplines of language studies and applied linguistics with a professional specialisation tailored to each student's career interests.
The program requires the completion of 108 units over three years. Students complete a Language major (36 units); a sub-major or major in Applied Linguistics (27 or 36 units); a minor study in a professional specialisation (18 units); elective courses which may include a second foreign language or a study abroad/work placement program (13.5 units) and one common core course (4.5 units). Students who wish to study a second foreign language to sub-major level can do so by taking a sub-major in Applied Linguistics

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Language Major 1		4.5	Note(s): 1
Introduction to the Study of Language	LANG 1055	4.5
Language and Culture	LANG 1056	4.5
Ideas, Innovation and Communication	COMM 1060	4.5	Note(s): 7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Language Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 1
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Language and Identity	LANG 2022	4.5
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Language Major 3		4.5	Note(s): 1
Language and Culture in Professional Life	LANG 2021	4.5
Professional Specialisation 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Language Major 4		4.5	Note(s): 1
Applied Linguistics Elective 1		4.5
Professional Specialisation 2		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Language Major 5		4.5	Note(s): 1
Language Major 6		4.5	Note(s): 1
Applied Linguistics Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 4
Professional Specialisation 3		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Language Major 7		4.5	Note(s): 1
Language Major 8		4.5	Note(s): 1
Applied Linguistics Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 4
Professional Specialisation 4		4.5	Note(s): 3

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

English as an Additional Language

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies
Rules & notes

Notes

1. A 36 unit language major is a requirement of this award. Languages offered at the University of South Australia are English as an Additional Language, Chinese, French, Italian and Japanese. Refer to the majors homepage for course requirements. Other languages are available through cross-institutional enrolment. Students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language normally enrol in the first instance in the language 1A courses. Students who have completed Stage 2 SACE language studies or equivalent normally enrol first in the language 2A courses. They are not permitted to enrol in the language 1A courses without language major coordinator approval. A second foreign language may be taken to complete a further minor/sub-major with approval of the Program Director.

2. Students complete five Applied Linguistics discipline core courses, plus at least one Applied Linguistics elective course. The discipline core courses are LANG 1055 Introduction to the Study of Language, LANG 1056 Language and Culture, LANG 1054 Intercultural Communication, LANG 2022 Language and Identity, and LANG 2021 Language and Culture in Professional Life. Students must complete at least one Applied Linguistics elective course to complete a sub-major (6 courses) in Applied Linguistics; a further two Applied Linguistics elective courses may be taken to extend this to a major (8 courses) or be used as part of a sub-major in a second Language. Refer to the Applied Linguistics majors homepage for further information.

3. An 18 unit professional specialisation is a requirement of this award. Students complete four 4.5 unit courses from one area. Students will be notified by the Program Director which courses constitute the various professional specialisations. The standard specialisations are in the following areas: Aboriginal Studies; Business (International Business); Global Media and Creative Industries; International Relations; Management; Management (Marketing); Management (Tourism and Hospitality). Other specialisations may be considered with approval from the Program Director.

4. Students may complete two elective courses. These may include courses in a second foreign language or additional applied linguistics courses, courses that extend students' professional specialisations or other courses with the approval of the Program Director.

5. Students may include a study abroad experience in the first half of third year. The courses taken on the study abroad and the credit given for them within the program are negotiated with the Program Director and the Co-ordinator of the language studied. Students intending to complete a study abroad semester during the first half of third year need to negotiate with the Program Director their study abroad program. This is through the International exchange based on the agreement throught the International Office.

6. All students complete at least one Free Elective as part of their undergraduate program. See undergraduate elective courses.

7. A common core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages.