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Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Arts

Degree Type Double Degree

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 324261

2012
ATAR
65.85

  • Program Outline

    This double degree program will appeal to students who want a broad perspective in media and a strong understanding of key social or international issues from political, social or cultural perspectives. You will further your knowledge across fields, acquire skills in diverse areas and provide an additional dimension to your employment prospects. Through careful selection of courses, you are able to complete both degrees in four years.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 324261
    2012 CSP ATAR 65.85
    Adelaide Approved Score 70
    2012 CSP IB 24
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $5,900
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. GPAs earned from non-award study within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences are also considered.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 324261

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    International ATAR 70
    IB 25
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    CRICOS 052492M
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 70
    IB 25
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    A-Level 6
    UEC [Malaysia] 25
    SAT [US] 1540
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 65
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 339
    Bradford Foundation Program 70
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 70
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
  • Areas of Specialisation

    Students can study from the following areas under their Bachelor of Arts program:

    • Anthropology
    • Asian Studies
    • Chinese
    • Classics
    • Creative Writing
    • Development Studies
    • English
    • European Studies
    • French Studies
    • Gender Studies and Social Analysis (formally Gender Work and Social Inquiry)
    • Geographical and Environmental Studies
    • German Studies
    • History
    • Indonesian
    • International Studies
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Linguistics
    • Modern Greek
    • Music Studies
    • Philosophy
    • Politics
    • Psychology
    • Spanish
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester One

    • MDIA 1007 Digital Platforms
    • MDIA 1002 Introduction to Media: Digital Revolutions
    • 1 x Major course in Humanities and Social Sciences
    • 1 x Humanities and Social Sciences course

    Semester Two

    • MDIA 1004 Broadcast: Television and Radio
    • MDIA 1006 Story/technology: Writing Techniques
    • 1 x Major course in Humanities and Social Sciences
    • 1 x Humanities and Social Sciences course
    Year 2
    • MDIA 2301 Media Policy and Media Law
    • MDIA 2306 Media Theory
    • MDIA 2302 Media Research Methods
    • 1 x Advanced Level Media Approved Elective
    • 3 x Advanced Level Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
    • 1 x Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences courses
    Year 3
    • MDIA 3310 Professional Practice
    • 3 x Advanced Level or Level III Media Approved Electives 
    • 3 x Advanced Level or Level III Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
    • 1 x Advanced Level or Level III courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
    Year 4
    • 4 x Advanced Level Media Approved Electives (see below) or Advanced Level or Level III Humanities and Social Sciences courses
    • 4 x Advanced Level or Level III courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
    Media Electives
     

    Major areas in Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Work Placement

    A very popular option for your third year is to take part in an internship in the arts, media, parliament or environment with over 50 industry partners. These include State Parliament and a range of public and business sector agencies, where you can use the knowledge from your university study in a practical work environment, building valuable networks and gaining experience that counts towards your degree program and prepares you for your future career.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013

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