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Bachelor of Media Arts

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBMA

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 21,500 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
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CRICOS Code
058520G

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

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 or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Completed the University College 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
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
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

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

Aim

The Bachelor of Media Arts degree qualifies individuals who apply vocationally relevant skills and knowledge within a broad cultural education to undertake professional work in the media arts industries and related fields. Majors can be chosen from Animation, Digital Design, Drama, Film and Television , Interactive Multimedia , Music Media, Performing Arts and Web Development. Opportunities for further learning for Bachelor of Media Arts degree graduates are available at the Bachelor Honours and Doctoral level.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Media Arts degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts within a major discipline of Media Arts, and a second sub-major discipline, as a basis for independent lifelong learning.

Students complete one Media Arts Major selected from:

Interactive Multimedia major
Digital Design major
Web Development major
Animation major
Film and Television major
Drama major
Music Media major
Performing Arts major

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): 6
Common Core Option 1		4.5	Note(s): 7
Major 1		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Sub-major 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Common Core Option 2		4.5	Note(s): 7
Introduction to Communication and Cultural Studies	COMM 1033	4.5	Note(s): 6
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Sub-major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major 3		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Major 4		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Sub-major 3		4.5	Note(s): 2
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 5		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Major 6		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Sub-major 4		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major 7		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Sub-major 5		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 3
OR
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians	COMM 2060	4.5	Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 8		4.5	Note(s): 1,6	Rule(s): 1,2
Sub-major 6		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 3
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians	COMM 2060	4.5	Note(s): 4
OR
Elective 5		4.5	Note(s): 4
COMMON CORE OPTIONS			Note(s): 7
Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1014	4.5
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Effective Communication	PERF 1001	4.5
Global Societies	POLI 1014	4.5
Communication and the Media	COMM 1006	4.5
Migration, Identity and Multiculturalism	SOCU 1005	4.5

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Students select one of the Media Arts Majors listed.

Majors, sub-majors/minors
Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Bachelor of Media Arts is equivalent to three years of full-time study or 108 units. The program includes studies in Common Core courses, a major, a sub-major, a course in Indigenous Australian studies and electives.

2. In order to complete a Bachelor of Media Arts with a specialisation, students must complete 4 Common Core courses; 8 major courses from the media arts major in the area of specialisation; 6 sub-major courses; 5 elective courses and 1 course in Indigenous Australian Studies.

3. 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 the above list.

Notes

1. A major is a stream of related courses which comprises 36 units, normally eight courses, requiring two courses at level one (introductory), three courses at level two (intermediate) and three courses at level three (advanced). Available Majors in the Bachelor of Media Arts are: Interactive Multimedia, Digital Design, Web Development, Animation, Film and Television, Drama, Music, and Performing Arts. Students are advised to check course prerequisites and corequisites prior to selection of courses.

2. A sub-major is a stream of related courses which comprises 27 units, normally six courses requiring two courses at level one (introductory), two courses at level two (intermediate) and two courses at level three (advanced). . Students can choose from a wide range of disciplines detailed in Majors, Sub-majors, Minors. Students should note that not all sub-majors are available on each campus, but may enrol in a sub-major on any campus. Students who choose a language or any other discipline requiring sequential enrolment will need to seek enrolment advice from the Program Director.

3. All students complete four 4.5 unit Electives, unless directed to do English as a Foreign Language as their elective area. See undergraduate elective courses.

4. All students, other than International students and students who have elected to complete either a sub-major or elective in Indigenous Studies, must complete the course COMM 2060 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians. International students and students who have elected to complete either a sub-major or elective in Indigenous Studies will study five Electives.

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

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

7. Students select two of the Common Core Option courses listed in the above schedule.

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