Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Visual Communication)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
Campus
City West
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DHVC
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]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
036328A
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Entry requirements
Entry into the Honours program will be available to students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in visual communication or equivalent with an overall grade point average of 5 or above (credit level average) and who have obtained a credit level average in the final year in the discipline the candidate intends to pursue within the Honours program.
Preference may be given to candidates who have attained either: a distinction average or higher in the final year of their undergraduate degree; or a credit average or higher in undergraduate core theory courses, as identified within the program schedule, and as determined by the Program Director.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish 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 form the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease 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)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
To apply for the next intake, please see the Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) [DHAD].
Aim
The program is designed to develop the research and analytical skills of undergraduate students for entry into higher degree programs and to prepare program graduates for entry into the role of designer, illustrator, practitioner or other profession where a rigorous academic standard is applied in the activity.
Content & Structure
The program requires the completion of 36 units of study which will normally be completed in one year (fulltime) or two years (part-time). In VSAR 4003 Research Methods SASA students will formalise their research topic and produce a literature review appropriate to their topic. In VSAR 4004 Honours Research Studies A students will undertake preliminary investigation in the area of their topic in visual communication design. In VSAR 4006 Honours Research Studies B students will consolidate their investigation into their chosen topic, whilst in VSAR 4007 Honours Research Studies C students will consolidate their research to produce either a body of studio work accompanied by a written exegesis or a scholarly thesis.
Program Director
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