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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.
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)
The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) qualifies individuals to pursue creative practice, supported by specialised knowledge in research, in historical and contemporary art and culture and it allows graduates to undertake professional work, as well as providing pathways to further learning.
Content & Structure
Graduates of a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) degree will have a broad knowledge of contemporary and historical visual arts practice and specialist knowledge and skills of painting media, techniques and processes, supported by in-depth studio practice, research and theoretical undertakings.
The students will complete 108 units of study comprising 36 units of specialisation in Painting, 40.5 units of core studio and theory studies, 27 units of visual arts electives and 4.5 units of free electives.
1. Students must complete a specialisation of 36 units in Painting. Students select 2 x 4.5 unit courses from Painting. The remaining 27 units will comprise VSAR 2012 AAD Specialisation 3, VSAR 3005 AAD Specialisation 4 and VSAR 3006 AAD Specialisation 5.
2. The six Visual Arts Electives may be selected from any of the Electives listed on the program schedule. Not every Elective course will be offered every year.
3. All students complete one free elective as part of their undergraduate program of study. Students wishing to undertake an extra free elective (which may be required for students who wish to undertake a teaching qualification on completion of the program) will need to seek approval from the Program Director.
4. Students who have a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or more and who wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available from the courses offered in any one study period may choose either a research a or project-based negotiated study elective with the approval of the Program Director.
Fees This is based on the total number of units for this program where one EFTSL is expressed as 36 units.
*UniSA accepts applications for programs commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. Please note that your tuition fees will be subject to an annual increase.
