Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
MBAA

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022

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
097502J

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

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

Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.8
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8

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Aim

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) will join an academic discipline that aims to equip them with distinct but mutually reinforcing skills of cultural contextualisation and analysis, developed in the context of research based on real world problems. The sophisticated interdisciplinary approach of integrating cultural critique and research methodologies serves to expand and deepen students’ conceptualisation of the complex and diverse economic, cultural, social, historical and political legacies upon which local, national and global communities rest.

Students studying in this major will graduate with: a sophisticated body of knowledge regarding culture and its varied contexts of practice; a strong interdisciplinary research and project management skills, which will equip them as lifelong learners, sophisticated and accomplished thinkers in professional settings; and prepare interested students for higher degree study in cultural studies – one of UniSA’s areas of above world class standard research strength.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) will be equipped with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the trans-disciplinary tradition of cultural analysis, informed by cultural, social, political and historical concerns. This tradition will provide students with skills for investigating contemporary, real world problems, informed by fresh cultural awareness, nuanced cultural studies discourse and practical yet sophisticated project research skills. The program will nurture many transferrable skills, not least the ability to analyse critically and in context, to interpret and weigh evidence, to ask and answer relevant questions, to explain and substantiate varying perspectives, and in all of this to communicate fluidly and effectively.

Graduates will have a second Arts major to expand their technical, analytical and communicative skills essential for practice in the professional environments and further learning in a culturally diverse global marketplace.

Students will complete 108 units of study comprising 9 units of core courses, 36 units of an Arts specialisation, 36 units of a second Arts major, 18 units of a minor, and 9 units of electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Truth, Lies and Being Human	HUMS 1060	4.5	Note(s): 1
Introduction to Cultural Studies	HUMS 1054	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5	Note(s): 1
Everyday Cultures Now and Then	HUMS 2037	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,7
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)		4.5
Popular Music: Industry, Culture and Identity	HUMS 2046	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,7
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
OR
Professional Directions Program 1	COMM 2098	4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Understanding Popular Culture	HUMS 2045	4.5	Note(s): 6
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,7
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
OR
Professional Directions Program 2	COMM 2099	4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Games: Industry, Culture and Aesthetics	HUMS 2044	4.5
Researching Culture	HUMS 3050	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Space, Place and Culture	HUMS 3048	4.5
Contemporary Ideas in Creative Arts and Humanities	HUMS 3047	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies

Psychology

Creative Writing and Literature

Applied Linguistics

Sociology

Performing Arts

Social Media

Screen Studies

History and Global Politics

English Language

Cultural Studies

Law, Policy and Politics

Aboriginal Studies
Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to complete their second major from: Aboriginal Studies, Applied Linguistics, Creative Writing and Literature, History and Global Politics, English Language, Languages (French/Italian/Japanese), Psychology, Performing Arts, Screen Studies, Social Media, Sociology or Law, Policy and Politics.

2. Enrolment in the English Language major is only available to students for whom English is their second, third or additional language. They are designed to strengthen students' bilingual or multilingual proficiencies for international career advancement.

3. Students intending to undertake a Master of Teaching (Secondary) should consult with their program director for a schedule of recommended courses.

Notes

1. This course is one of two core courses that provide a foundation for the program.

2. Students in the Bachelor of Arts undertake a second major from within the program, normally comprising 8 courses: two at Level 1 (Introductory), two at Level 2 (Intermediate) and four at Level 3 (Advanced).

3. Students complete either Electives or Professional Directions Program courses 1 and 2. Students may be directed to complete English Language courses in place of their electives.

4. A minor consists of four courses (18 units), two of which are generally at Level 1 (Introductory) and two at Level 2 (Intermediate).

5. The Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience course can be chosen in place of the minor sequence and is equivalent to 18 units. Students who choose this option will swap their first year (Level 1 Introductory) minor sequence to Elective 1 and Elective 2. Students can then choose to study the Hawke course in their second year (Level 2 Intermediate). Students will be required to complete the two available Level 2 Intermediate course options at second year in the opposite study period to undertaking the Hawke course.

6. Students undertaking both Screen Studies and Cultural Studies as their two Bachelor of Arts major should contact their Program Director for specific enrolment advice.

7. Students are advised to select their minor from within the majors offered by the MBAA Bachelor of Arts.