Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
MBAP
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 29,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2023
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
074671D
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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
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an Additional 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 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]
Admission Requirements by Country
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 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
This program has been withdrawn from 2023.
Aim
The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society) degree qualifies individuals to apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge at the intersections of Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society in a range of local, international and global contexts to undertake professional ethical work and as a pathway for further learning.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society) degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the cultures and identities within the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian society.
Graduates will have cognitive skills to critically review, analyse and consolidate knowledge in Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society; technical skills to work and collaborate with the Aboriginal community; creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying opportunities and solutions to problems related to colonisation and globalisation in contemporary societies; and communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas within the local and global society.
The students will complete 108 units of study comprising 13.5 units of core courses, a 4.5 unit elective, 18 units of minor courses and 72 units of Professional Majors.
Students wanting to progress to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree, Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) will need to choose a minor (18 units) in a recognised second learning area other than Humanities and Social Sciences e.g. English; Generalist Mathematics; Arts (Visual Art or Drama); Junior Science; and Languages (French, Italian, or Japanese).
Graduates will have cognitive skills to critically review, analyse and consolidate knowledge in Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society; technical skills to work and collaborate with the Aboriginal community; creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying opportunities and solutions to problems related to colonisation and globalisation in contemporary societies; and communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas within the local and global society.
The students will complete 108 units of study comprising 13.5 units of core courses, a 4.5 unit elective, 18 units of minor courses and 72 units of Professional Majors.
Students wanting to progress to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree, Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) will need to choose a minor (18 units) in a recognised second learning area other than Humanities and Social Sciences e.g. English; Generalist Mathematics; Arts (Visual Art or Drama); Junior Science; and Languages (French, Italian, or Japanese).
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