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 Journalism, Bachelor of International Relations double degree qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge locally, nationally and globally to undertake professional work in journalism, international relations and related fields and as a pathway for further learning.
Content & Structure
Students obtain two degrees in four years of fulltime study in this double degree program. The program prepares students for professional practice in Journalism while at the same time providing a deepening international awareness. Graduates will be equipped to practice as journalists in international and culturally diverse contexts.
The program is made up of 9 units of Common Core courses (2 courses), an extended 54 unit professional major in Journalism (11 courses), a 36 unit professional major in International Relations (8 courses), 18 units of foreign language studies (4 courses), 18 units of World Politics electives (4 courses) or an international exchange half year, a 4.5 unit Free Elective and a 4.5 unit Indigenous Studies course.
1. This Common Core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages.
2. The Journalism Professional major consists of 12 courses (54 units).
3. The International Relations Professional major consists of 8 courses (36 units).
4. Students must complete at least minor (18 units) in World Politics. Courses are selected from the World Politics course options list above. Alternatively the World Politics minor courses can be consolidated as an International Study Experience half year at a foreign university or a Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience.
5. Students complete a Language minor of four courses (18 units). The language can be chosen from: English (as an Additional Language), French, Italian and Japanese. Students may also choose to study a language via cross institutional enrolment. Alternatively, courses may be substituted with the approval of the Program Director
6. All students complete one 4.5 unit Free Elective, unless directed to do English as an Additional Language as their elective area.
7. 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. Students not required to complete COMM 2060 must undertake an additional elective course.
8. Students who have not completed Journalism Ethics COMM 1021 or Media Law COMM 2026 are to enrol into Media Law and Ethics COMM 2076. Students who complete Media Law and Ethics COMM 2076 will be required to complete Professional Writing COMM 3037 as part of their professional major option in Year 3.