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$ 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
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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
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
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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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

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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		Rule(s): 1
Ideas, Innovation and Communication	COMM 1060	4.5	Note(s): 8
Introduction to Language and Communication	LANG 1062	4.5
Language, Identity and Society	LANG 2022	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Language Major 2		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Language and Culture	LANG 1056	4.5
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2,7
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Language Major 3		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Language, Discourse and the Media	LANG 2040	4.5
Professional Specialisation 1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2,5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Language Major 4		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Language, Communication and the Professions	LANG 2021	4.5
Professional Specialisation 2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2,5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Language Major 5		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Language Major 6		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Language and Power	LANG 3039	4.5	Note(s): 1,2,9
Professional Specialisation 3		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Language Major 7		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Language Major 8		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Language Acquisition	LANG 3037	4.5	Note(s): 1,2,9
Or
Language Variation and Diversity	LANG 3038	4.5	Note(s): 1,2,9
Professional Specialisation 4		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,5

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

English as an Additional Language

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies
Rules & notes

Rules

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, French, Italian and Japanese.

Notes

1. Students must do a major (36 units) in Applied Linguistics, unless they select a sub-major (27 units) in a second foreign language.

2. Students who have chosen to include a sub-major (27 units) in a second foreign language will do this instead of the two Applied Linguistic Electives, the Electives and the Common Core Course (Ideas, Innovation and Communication COMM 1060).

3. An 18 unit Professional Specialisation is a requirement of this award. Students complete four 4.5 unit courses from one area. The professional specialisation involves learning about the professional world in which to use your language.

4. Some of the Professional Specialisations available are International Relations/ World Politics, Management, Marketing, Tourism Management. Other specialisations may be considered with approval from the Program Director. Examples include specialisations that prepare students to continue their studies into a Master of Teaching or a Master of International Business.

5. Students 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.

6. Students may include a study abroad experience, usually in the first half of third year. Students intending to complete a study abroad semester need to negotiate the integration of this within their program study plan with the Program Director

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

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

9. Students may select The Structure of Language LANG 3041 and/or Multilingualism and 'Super Diversity' LANG 2041 in place of Language and Power LANG 3039, Language Acquisition LANG 3037 or Language Variation and Diversity LANG 3038.