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2023
FILM, TV, VFX,
CREATIVE, ARTS
AND JOURNALISM
• Arts
• Creative Industries
• Communication
and Media
• Film and Television
• Journalism and Writing
• Visual Effects
YOUR FUTURE,
GUARANTEED
We’re here to back you. That's why we have a
few ways to guarantee your place at UniSA.
Make us your Achieve the required Achieve the guaranteed Achieve the guaranteed
first preference Year 12 subject grades Selection Rank score TAFE/VET qualification
That’s it. You’re automatically in.
Learn more and check out UniSA's Guaranteed Entry calculators
#1 IN SA FOR
GRADUATE CAREERS
ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21 – Full-time Employment Jarrod French, UniSA Film and Television
Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. Graduate / currently studying Education.
Some degrees also have prerequisites and other eligibility criteria for entry that you'll still have to meet.
Year 12 subjects need to be 20-credit Stage 2 Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS). Students also need to achieve a minimum ATAR of 50.
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Caleb Knoll, UniSA Performing Arts student. HOME OF CREATIVE VISUALISE YOUR FUTURE
UniSA is the home of creative. Interested in visual effects? Study with
It’s in our DNA. We've got more than world-renowned VFX artists from Rising
600 connections to industry through Sun Pictures (RSP), a global company
partnerships, teaching and placements. based in Adelaide, which has created
We collaborate with some of Australia’s sequences for blockbusters such as Thor:
best creative outlets, including Rising Love and Thunder, Black Widow, Captain
Sun Pictures, Matchbox Pictures, KOJO, Marvel and Mortal Kombat. You can apply
Mighty Kingdom, Epic Games, Adelaide for a placement or specialise in visual
Film Festival, Channel 44, Festivals effects through the Bachelor of Film and
Adelaide, Guildhouse, Solstice Media, Television. You'll get hands-on experience
and all major TV networks. Our creative on real projects, use cutting-edge software
connections also extend into the and technologies, and develop the
community, with active spaces like the techniques needed to work in the global
Samstag Museum of Art and the South film industry. You have the potential to
Australian School of Art (SASA) Gallery, study up to 40% of your degree with RSP!
which celebrate the creative talents We also offer a range of postgraduate
CREATE MORE
of our students, alumni and local and qualifications so you can further specialise
international artists and creators. in an area of interest.
TAKE CENTRE STAGE
BETTER DIFFERENT
There are plenty of ways to get
involved and showcase your literary
AND...ACTION!
or artistic talents during your studies.
Host your own radio show in our Get the opportunity to see the creation
industry-standard studio on campus or of a professional film production from
become a published writer through our start to finish, working alongside local
student publications, including and national industry experts. Through
On the Record and Verse Magazine. the Bachelor of Film and Television,
You can even contribute to one of the there are opportunities to complete a
best national student publications – four-week intensive course with the Film
The Junction. There are opportunities Concept Lab – in conjunction with We
to get on-camera or learn behind the Made a Thing Studios. You'll explore a
scenes in our TV Studio. You can practise range of filmmaking skills, including story
Develop your creative thinking in a dynamic and your news reporting or build your own development, production coordination,
connected learning environment. Prepare for an showreel. You can also create live and camera operating, editing, directing, acting
unstoppable career in today’s creative economy, recorded music using our production and more. You can even see your creation
learning how to transform your ideas into commercial facilities or take to the stage in the come to life through a screening at a
products and services, or bringing new knowledge Hartley Playhouse. major Film Festival. You can study up to
into communities and society more broadly. Benefit 25% of your degree with We Made a Thing!
from world-class industry partners and influential
connections as you gain the knowledge to design,
WHAT'S INDUSTRY SAYING?
innovate and create change. Explore diverse areas such
as media, communications, creative writing, film and
television, screen studies, visual effects and virtual “In our growing knowledge economy, the creative
reality, journalism, social and digital media, performing industries is a growth area. What I love about working
arts, Aboriginal studies, history and politics, cultural in the creative sector is the intellectual and aesthetic
stimulation, the incredible people, and that every day
studies and sociology.
is different. There is such a convergence of skills and
unisa.edu.au/study capabilities, combining critical thinking, adaptability,
resilience and curiosity.”
Emma Fey | Chief Executive Officer
Guildhouse
JOIN THE FILM CONCEPT LAB
Explore a range of filmmaking skills learning
#1 IN SA FOR GRADUATE
alongside industry professionals from EMPLOYABILITY
We Made a Thing Studios 2021 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey –
Graduate Employability Skills Indicator.
unisa.edu.au/film-concept-lab
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CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
The more you can learn and follow your
passions, the more options you'll have as a
graduate. That's why our Bachelor of Arts offers
you the flexibility of a double major with more
than 150 combinations to choose from. You'll
be able to deep dive into real areas of interest
and draw connections to future career paths
that you couldn't do in any other way. You
could pair Languages with History and Global
Politics and work as a diplomat, or pair Cultural
Studies with Creative Writing to become an
author. Or, you could use your knowledge in
Sociology and Applied Linguistics to develop
CREATIVE REBOOT
policies or work in security and intelligence. As South Australia continues to grow its base in major creative
You can even combine Applied Linguistics and enterprises and startups, UniSA is leading the charge in creative
Psychology to explore art therapy. education. Several cutting-edge companies have now made
Adelaide their home, bringing new creative expertise and
GET IN THE GAME opportunities to the state.
UniSA offers South Australia's first ever The appetite for creative content from audiences around the
course in front-end games design and world continues to grow, with the demand for new series, reboots,
development. Delivered through the Bachelor movies and games all reaching new heights. UniSA offers a range
of Creative Industries, and with insights from of degrees at the forefront of creative thinking, producing career
industry heavyweight Mighty Kingdom, the ready graduates that can be part of this major creative movement.
course focuses on production elements like UniSA graduate Jodie Kirkbride has firsthand experience in
writing narratives and developing computer the current creative wave, working in various roles across the
generated imagery and characters. Graduate film industry, including a stint in Los Angeles in film sales and
with the latest skills needed to join the growing distribution. She currently runs her own production company,
games industry, with an estimated 2.6 billion Get Back JoJo Productions, and recently received funding from
gamers worldwide, generating approximately Screen Australia and Google to make a six-part web series to be
A$221 billion a year.* released on YouTube.
*Statista, Active Video Gamers Worldwide from 2014-2021,
August 2019. Keachie Manalastas, UniSA Digital Design Graduate / From Tinseltown to South Australia, the future of the creative
UI/2D Artist at Mighty Kingdom. sector is bright.
EXPERIENCES THAT MATTER
WRITE FOR ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST STUDENT PUBLICATIONS – VERSE MAGAZINE DID YOU KNOW?
Students within the creative disciplines at UniSA can complete
More than 50 UniSA graduates
Tag Campuslink Awards a placement, internship or project work, connecting directly with
worked on the Mortal Kombat reboot.
industry. You can even travel overseas and earn study credit
through the Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Program, where
you'll volunteer your time and skills with a non-government
organisation such as Oxfam or World Vision. Benefit from an
international perspective while you strengthen your leadership
skills and experience a new culture.
#1 IN SA FOR
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEET YOUR TEACHER IN CREATIVE ARTS
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience
“My approach to teaching and learning is Survey 2019-20 –Learning Resources
Indicator (Undergraduate).
to encourage students to find their own Public SA-founded universities only.
unique voice as a creative artist, while
preparing them for industry. Students
looking to break into the creative
STUDY SA’s ONLY workforce need to be highly motivated,
JOURNALISM AND multi-skilled and hardworking, #1 IN SA FOR
PROFESSIONAL so we start to prepare you from TEACHING QUALITY
WRITING DEGREE first year. The best part of working at ComparED (QILT) Student
UniSA is watching students develop and Experience Survey 2019-20
(Undergraduate and Postgraduate).
seeing them transition into their first job.”
versemag.com.au Public SA-founded universities only.
Dr Josh McCarthy | Program Director: Film and Television
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
Staged performance by film and television students Alyce Taylor,
Arts students Brayden Dixon and Michaela Keast in the theatre Spellbound, a short film produced by undergraduate UniCast’s journalism students at an outside broadcast conducting
Aalijah Tabuena, Caitlin Byrne, Claudia Gregory and Jaimee
production, Codename: Mimic. and postgraduate VFX students. live interviews at UniSA’s Whyalla Campus.
Shurdington; and journalism student, Isobel Milne.
Performing arts student Dylan Tan in the theatre production, Creative production by media arts (film and television) student, Visual effects work by film and television student, Bridget Dinning. Visual production by postgraduate VFX graduates Jeremy Bakker et al.
Codename: Mimic. Declan Wall.
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YOUR CAMPUS
VIRTUAL CAMPUS
We're one of Australia’s largest online education providers, giving our students more
choice when it comes to flexible learning. You can study fully online or through a
blended mode. Our virtual campus is supported by custom online learning platforms
using the latest industry software.
Magill Campus City West
Campus
UniSA Student Portal ⊲
UniSA Online Learning Platform �
Courses in
Creative Industries
and Marketing
are offered at
City West
Campus
TAKE A VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR
ON-CAMPUS unisa.edu.au/virtualcampustours
YOUR HOME PARKING
CAMPUS IS AVAILABLE
MAGILL FOR LESS THAN
$2 A DAY
#1 IN SA FOR
RADIO STUDIO / Become a reporter or producer CAMPUS FACILITIES
TV STUDIO / This space is home for our on-campus radio station, UniCast. Develop
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey
to one of South Australia’s largest the skills you need to be a top-rating broadcaster 2019-20 – Learning Resources Indicator
green screens and the very latest with technical assistance and support from (Undergraduate and Postgraduate).
production technologies. teaching staff with extensive industry experience. Public SA-founded universities only.
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BE UNSTOPPABLE
with Australia’s University of Enterprise
PRACTICAL LEARNING WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES UniSA ACCELERATE
We offer more than 200 world-class Study in modern, purpose-built facilities Become a UniSA Global Citizen through You can kickstart your UniSA business
degrees across a wide range of study across all six UniSA campuses. Learn a range of overseas opportunities and degree early through the UniSA
and career areas. You'll learn in a highly with the latest industry-standard tools virtual international experiences. You can ACCELERATE program. Study up to two
practical environment with a focus on and technologies that will take you from travel and complete a student exchange, courses through UniSA Online while
real-world applications. You can also the classroom to the workplace. This short-term program, internship, you're in Year 12 and guarantee your
take the opportunity to complete an includes state-of-the-art laboratories, volunteering opportunity or study place into one of our many business
internship or placement during your community clinics, creative studios, tour. Or, you can develop your cultural degrees with study credit. You can also
studies, learning from experts collaborative learning areas and intelligence through interactive online choose to count this study towards your
and building work-ready skills. simulation spaces. learning, including virtual project work. SACE Stage 2.
International travel is subject to Australian unisa.edu.au/accelerate
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Make your study experience relevant We collaborate with more than 2,500 LEARN A LANGUAGE
REAL RESEARCH
by learning from highly qualified companies worldwide to bring our
Develop the skills you need to work
academics and industry professionals students placement, project, research Our research is inspired by challenges.
internationally by studying a second
with curriculum informed by the latest and work opportunities. Connect with We produce new knowledge that
language. Learn French, Italian, Japanese
insights and trends. In fact, we're ranked industry during your studies and build provides real solutions for industry,
or English (for speakers of English as a
number one in South Australia (QILT: your professional networks before businesses and the wider community.
second language) through a Diploma
Student Experience Survey) and amongst you graduate. You'll even explore new concepts
in Languages. Access the Multimedia
the best young universities in Australia and findings in your chosen degree,
Languages Lab at Magill Campus and
(THE Young University Rankings) for influenced by our world-class
connect with native speakers from
teaching quality. research outcomes.
around the world in real-time. Graduate
with an additional qualification by
GET CONNECTED WITH OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS... studying the diploma alongside your
undergraduate degree.
unisa.edu.au/languages
GET CAREER READY
As a UniSA student, you’ll have full
access to the Career Services team.
Their job is to get you career ready
before you graduate. They lead a career
development program, have active job
boards, host workshops and produce #1 IN SA FOR STUDENT
online resources – like templates for SATISFACTION
creating awesome resumes. You can ComparED (QILT) Course Experience Questionnaire
2020-21 – Overall Satisfaction Indicator
also connect with a career adviser, (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
attend industry events or visit them
on campus for on the spot advice.
unisa.edu.au/careers
MyCareerMatch
Complete a free personality and COLLABORATING
career profile before you start WITH 2,500+ COMPANIES
university to see what jobs might WORLDWIDE
be best for you. Contact Future Student
Enquiries on (08) 8302 2376 or at
unisa.edu.au/enquire
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STUDY ON DEMAND
WITH UniSA ONLINE
Degrees
Four start
designed Assessments Learn in
dates per year
specifically are 100% 10-week
(Jan, Apr,
for online online blocks
Jun, Sep)
learning
Credit for
24/7 access Flexible previous Scholarships
to learning around study and and grants
resources your life relevant work available
experience
Explore our range of 100% online career-focused degrees across a range of areas.
All UniSA Online degrees have been designed specifically for online learning,
so you can study on your schedule and on your terms.
• Associate Degree in Engineering • Bachelor of Digital Business SUPPORT SERVICES
• Bachelor of Accounting • Bachelor of Digital Media UniSA Online provides personalised UPSKILL IN LINK YOUR BECOME A DIGITAL
• Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Health Science support services over extended hours – 10 WEEKS LEARNING BUSINESS LEADER
(Financial Planning) including on weekends – so you can get
• Bachelor of Health Science
help when you need it. Whether it’s for
• Bachelor of Business (Healthy Ageing)
assignments, referencing, administrative
(Human Resource Management) You can study a single course 100% UniSA has teamed up with LinkedIn as UniSA has partnered with global
• Bachelor of Health Science or technical support, you'll have access
• Bachelor of Business (Management) online over 10 weeks to upskill in an its exclusive Asia Pacific pilot partner to powerhouse, Accenture, to co-develop
(Nutrition and Exercise) to a team ready to assist you every step
area that interests you most or to gain provide students with the opportunity the Bachelor of Digital Business. You'll
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing) • Bachelor of Information Technology of the way.
new knowledge that employers are to complete LinkedIn Learning courses learn from academic and industry
• Bachelor of Communication • Bachelor of Marketing • Access online academic looking for. Explore areas like accounting, that can be counted towards their UniSA leaders, building the knowledge you
and Communication support seven days a week marketing, data analytics, psychology degree. This is a great way to upskill in need for today and tomorrow, including
• Bachelor of Community Health
and digital design. You can even get unique areas like graphic design, data emerging digital skills that align with
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study credit towards a full degree. analytics and project management. Australia's strategic workforce needs.
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• Bachelor of Public Health biggest clients and graduate prepared to
• Bachelor of Criminal Justice
address modern business challenges.
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• Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care
Did you know?
As a UniSA Online student you still have full access
to the facilities, resources, events and support
services available across all of our campuses.
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CHOOSE
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Creative Industries Bachelor of Film and Television
Do you have passion for learning? Are you the next creative entrepreneur? Want a career in film, television or visual effects?
Take a deep dive into two study majors that interest you most and Focus on combining creative study with a business mindset. Choose an Become a visual storyteller, exploring ideas from conceptualisation to
YOUR
develop the knowledge and understanding that will diversify and push industry major and work closely with industry collaborators. Graduate production. See your work come to life on the screen through careers in
your thinking to new levels. with the skills to begin your own creative startup or be a creative lead directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, VFX, editing and
across a wide range of industries. more. Graduate with the skills to move straight into industry.
Be prepared for a wide range of professional careers.
Choose from over 150 possible study combinations. Develop enterprising skills by combining creativity with business. Create content for screen from day one.
CREATIVE
Connect with partners from over 100 organisations, S
elect an industry major and work with industry collaborators from W
ork with the latest industry-standard software, hardware
including micro-placements. first year. and technology.
Go on an international placement or volunteering opportunity. C
hoose a project/placement or creative venture/startup stream in L earn the complete professional production cycle and graduate
your final year. with a portfolio of work.
Complete an international exchange with an overseas partner.
JOURNEY
C
omplete cross-disciplinary study with courses available in areas J oin a group of alumni who have worked on Star Wars,
Become a high school teacher through additional postgraduate study.
like marketing, sports management, tourism, law and social media. Game of Thrones, Marvel and other Academy Award winning films.
Graduate with a practical portfolio of work. W
ork on real projects with industry partners, including Rising Sun
Pictures and We Made a Thing Studios.
Choose two majors: Core courses (six total) FIRST YEAR: Core courses (eight total)
We offer a wide range of creative degrees,
each with a unique focus. It’s important to • Aboriginal Studies • Cultural Studies • Law, Policy
explore what interests you most so you can • Applied Linguistics • History and and Politics
kickstart the right creative career for you. • Creative Writing Global Politics • Psychology Choose an industry major (eight courses): SECOND YEAR: Choose a stream or study a combination of
and Literature • Languages (French, • Sociology courses in both disciplines.
Italian, Japanese) • Animation and • Contemporary • Film and Television
Visual Effects Art Studies • Games Design and VFX Stream: Film and Television Stream:
• Comicbook • Creative Writing Production • 5x VFX courses • 6x Film and Television courses
We also offer... Creation and Literature • Performing Arts • 3x Film and (including Film Concept Lab)
One minor (four courses) from one of the remaining arts disciplines • Communication • Digital Media • Screen Studies Television courses • 2x Electives or Minor
• Bachelor of Journalism and Creative Writing and Media • Festivals • Social Media
• Bachelor of Communication and Media
• Bachelor of Marketing and Communication
Hawke Ambassador Volunteer/ THIRD YEAR: Choose a stream or study a combination of
You can also pair the Bachelor of Arts or the Hawke Professional Experience Program courses in both disciplines.
Choose a second major (eight courses):
Bachelor of Journalism and Professional
Writing with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) VFX Stream: Film and Television Stream:
• Cultural Studies • Games • Marketing
and graduate with a double degree in just five • Apply to spend your • 6x Film and Television courses
• Design Studies (Programming) • Sport Management
International exchange final year at Rising Sun (including Film Concept Lab)
years of full-time study.
Get the opportunity to volunteer overseas and connect with local • Event Management • Innovation and • Tourism Pictures (eight courses) • 2x Electives or Minor
Entrepreneurship Management
communities. You'll also learn about the country's social, cultural,
political and economic life. • Journalism
Film and Television Minor (four courses):
• Design Studies • Aboriginal • Cultural Studies
Choose two minors (four courses each): • Journalism Languages and • Social Media
Professional Directions Program
Identity
Engage in self-reflection relevant to your professional interests, • Performing Arts • Creative Writing
• Aboriginal Cultures • Communication • Innovation and • Communication and Literature
identify emerging trends and opportunities, and develop a plan for • Digital Media
and Media Entrepreneurship and Media
engagement to prepare for your future career. • Animation and
Visual Effects • Contemporary Art • Journalism
• Broadcast Studies • Management
Journalism • Digital Media • Legal Studies
• Commercialisation • Film and Television • Small Business Film and Television Electives (four courses):
Electives
and Law • Human Resource • Social Media • Photography • Storytelling • Still and
Management Moving Images
unisa.edu.au/arts
unisa.edu.au/film-and-television
Electives (two courses)
unisa.edu.au/bci
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Bachelor of Arts
N
EW
unisa.edu.au/arts
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)
UNDERGRADUATE Magill Campus SATAC code 444341 Program code MBAA SATAC code 444602 Program code MBAA
DEGREES
Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET:
On-campus Intakes: Feb and Jul
guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip
3 years full-time Real-world projects cut-off 2022 79.75 cut-off 2022 CIV cut-off 2022 NEW cut-off 2022 CIV
Prerequisites: none Want to study an arts degree but not sure what to major in? Then get Develop in-depth knowledge of the past and contemporary experiences
Your tertiary learning and career Assumed knowledge: none started with a broad degree that you can tailor and really make your own. of Aboriginal Peoples in Australia and internationally, and be equipped
starts with undergraduate study. UniSA College pathways: Foundation Studies or Diploma in Arts You'll choose two majors, a minor and electives as part of your study plan
and will graduate with a general Bachelor of Arts.
to engage thoughtfully with Aboriginal Australians. Gain a broad
understanding of Aboriginal cultures, history and colonialism, nation
Part-time study available Honours available building, and heritage issues.
DEGREE STRUCTURE
Explore our 200+ world-class degrees DEGREE STRUCTURE
Choose two study majors. Truth, Lies and Being Human Major 1
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
unisa.edu.au/study Choose one minor, or participate in an overseas volunteering Major 1 Major 1 Truth, Lies and Being Human Law, Land and Peoples
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Major 2 Major 2 Aboriginal Cultures Aboriginal Philosophy: Contesting
program or international exchange.
Minor Major 2 Major 2 Knowledge in Social Science
Learn more about how to apply Choose to connect with industry through micro-placements across a Intercultural Communication Major 1 Minor Major 2
range of sectors. Major 2
unisa.edu.au/apply Major 1
Major 2
Major 1
Major 2
Intercultural Communication
Caring for Country Aboriginal Nation Building and
Minor Major 2 Major 2 Governance
Study a flexible degree that you can tailor to your specific interests and Aboriginality and Globalisation
Major 1 Minor
SECOND YEAR
career goals. Choose a double major combining two distinct fields of Major 2
Students will attend on-campus lectures, Major 2
Communication, Culture and Aboriginal
SECOND YEAR
study. Develop your writing, communication, presentation, digital and tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars; Major 2
Minor Australians
CONTENTS
some study may be able to be completed
research skills through practical learning and project-based work. Enrich Elective OR Professional Directions online. This may vary depending on your Major 2
Students will attend on-campus lectures,
your learning experience through community and industry engagement Program 1 chosen majors. Minor tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars;
opportunities and connect with international NGOs through the prestigious Major 1 Elective OR Professional Directions some study may be able to be completed
Major 2 Program 1 online. This may vary depending on your
Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Program. You can also engage with chosen majors.
Minor Aboriginal Australians and Human
industry and apply your knowledge across a variety of sectors through
Arts 16 Elective OR Professional Directions Services
the Professional Directions Program in second year. Depending on your Program 2 Major 2
Creative Industries 21 selected majors, you can also continue your studies to become a high Minor
school teacher through the Master of Teaching (Secondary). Elective OR Professional Directions
Film and Television 25 Program 2
Design (Illustration and Animation) 26 MAJORS Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
• Aboriginal Studies • Cultural Studies • Law, Policy
Digital Media (100% online) 26 • Applied Linguistics • History and Global and Politics
SATAC code 444391 Program code MBAA
"I’m fascinated by people’s languages
Communication and Media 27 • Creative Writing Politics • Psychology Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: and cultures. By studying linguistics
and Literature • Languages • Sociology
Marketing and Communication 28 guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip I've been able to explore this further.
Communication (100% online) 30 CAREERS cut-off 2022 65.85 cut-off 2022 CIV It’s such an interesting and complex
Depending on your chosen majors, your career options can include: space, and through the connections
Journalism and Professional Writing 31 Community aid worker • community relations officer • diplomat • Develop a sophisticated understanding of language and how it shapes I made with researchers and
human life and interaction. Learn how to analyse language and its role in
Journalism and Creative Writing 32 art therapist • musician • policy adviser • arts administrator •
the contemporary world. Explore the ways in which language influences
professionals during my arts degree,
copywriter • editorial assistant • publisher • writer • media adviser • I’ve decided to continue my studies
Law and Journalism 33 researcher • historian • teacher (with further study) human understanding, experience, communication and culture. Discover
the complexities of language as you develop strong analytical linguistic, through a PhD.”
Law and Arts 35 YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE problem-solving and research skills that can be applied to a range of
• Bachelor of Creative Industries culturally diverse settings. Explore careers in areas such as security and Lauren Williams | Applied Linguistics Graduate / UniSA PhD
Published Selection Rank scores are indicative of February 2022 cut-offs. • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts intelligence, annotation analysis, government, education publishing Candidate
and research.
Guaranteed Entry for Year 12 Subject Grades are reflective of the top three, • Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing
20-credit Stage 2 Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS). Students also need to • Bachelor of Communication and Media DEGREE STRUCTURE
achieve a minimum ATAR of 50 and meet any prerequisites or other
eligibility criteria. FURTHER STUDY Truth, Lies and Being Human Language, Meaning and Discourse PACKAGE THIS DEGREE
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Language and Communication in Language Ideology and Policy
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – one year Applied Linguistics
Package the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of
Major 2
• Diploma in Languages Major 2 Major 2 Teaching (Secondary) to become a humanities and
• Graduate Certificate in Social and Digital Media Management Minor
Multilingualism: Contact, Change
social sciences, English, languages, media studies or
Intercultural Communication and Mobility drama teacher.
• Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Language in Society Language Learning and Assessment
• Graduate Diploma in Communication SATAC code: 4
44521
Major 2 Major 2
• Master of Communication Minor Major 2 unisa.edu.au/become-a-teacher
Language and Identity
SECOND YEAR
• Master of Teaching (Secondary) Students will attend on-campus lectures,
Major 2
• Masters by Research tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars;
Minor some study may be able to be completed online.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Elective OR Professional Directions
Program 1
Communication, Work and Organisations
LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE ENTRY?
Major 2
UniSA GUARANTEED ENTRY CALCULATORS Minor Preference a packaged Diploma in Arts/
Explore your guaranteed entry options using Elective OR Professional Directions Bachelor of Arts.
Program 2
your Year 12 subject grades, Selection Rank SATAC code: 424621
or VET qualification. unisa.edu.au/college
unisa.edu.au/guaranteed
16 17Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature) Bachelor of Arts (History and Global Politics) Bachelor of Arts (Law, Policy and Politics) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
SATAC code 444351 Program code MBAA SATAC code 444592 Program code MBAA SATAC code 444598 Program code MBAA SATAC code 444595 Program code MBAA
Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET:
guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip
cut-off 2022 70.00 cut-off 2022 CIV cut-off 2022 66.30 cut-off 2022 CIV cut-off 2022 83.95 cut-off 2022 CIV cut-off 2022 67.55 cut-off 2022 CIV
Study a combination of creative writing and literary studies. Explore Examine the patterns and processes that have shaped our societies Develop a strong understanding of global legal and political systems, Develop a broad knowledge of psychological science, focusing on areas like
historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, over time, and develop the skills to analyse and predict events in our international and domestic law, the politics of environmental change, cognitive psychology, mental health, social services and human resources.
films and plays. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the contexts contemporary world. Dive into topics like framing global politics through film and marginalisation in world affairs. Study courses that explore public Tailor your degree by choosing additional courses that explore areas like
and cultural influences of different literature types. Graduate with a defined and television, global aid and development, the politics of environmental international law, Indigenous legal systems, environmental politics and the relationship between people and their social environment, personality
set of writing, editing and analytical skills that can be applied to a broad change, world history trends, Australia as a global power in the Indo-Pacific human rights. Explore the law from a global perspective and analyse the theory and behaviour, and the causes and treatment of major psychological
range of professional and creative environments. region, and marginalisation in world affairs. Build the analytical skills to work impact of policy across different political environments. Build the expertise disorders. You'll also build core skills in professional writing, communication,
in a wide range of sectors such as publishing, creative industries, diplomacy, for a diverse career in roles such as a policy adviser, historical analyst, research and problem solving. Pursue a career in diverse fields such as case
DEGREE STRUCTURE
policy development, media, arts, and community and social services. ministeral adviser and humanitarian worker. management, human resource management, marketing, research and
Truth, Lies and Being Human The Writer’s World policy work.
DEGREE STRUCTURE DEGREE STRUCTURE
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Creative Writing and Literature: An World Literatures and English Note: Students who are considering postgraduate studies in psychology will need to complete the
Introduction Major 2 Bachelor of Psychology and the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) to meet eligibility requirements.
Truth, Lies and Being Human The Politics of Environmental Change in Truth, Lies and Being Human Law, Land and Peoples
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Major 2 Major 2
Global Politics and Development Australia and Asia Global Politics and Development Human Rights Law
Minor
Creative Writing Theory and Practice Major 2 Power and Resistance: 1900–Present Major 2 Major 2
DEGREE STRUCTURE
Intercultural Communication The Power of Story Minor Major 2 Minor Major 2
Truth, Lies and Being Human Personality Psychology
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Creative Writing Workshop Major 2 Major 2
Intercultural Communication Intercultural Communication Villains, Victims and Outsiders: Psychology 1A Elective OR Professional Directions
Major 2 Major 2
World History Trends and United States History and Cultural Foundations of Law Marginalisation in World Affairs Program 2
Minor Major 2
Transformations Identities Major 2 Public International Law
Minor Major 2
Writing and Reading Fiction and Poetry Students will attend on-campus lectures, Major 2 Villains, Victims and Outsiders: Major 2
SECOND YEAR
tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars; Minor Major 2
Major 2 Minor Marginalisation in World Affairs Major 2 Introductory Research Methods
some study may be able to be completed online. The Politics of Environmental Change in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology
SECOND YEAR
Minor Major 2 Psychology 1B
SECOND YEAR Global Power in the Indo-Pacific Region Australia and Asia Specialist Psychology Course
Elective OR Professional Directions Major 2 Students will attend on-campus lectures, Major 2
Major 2 Major 2 Major 2
Program 1 tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars; Minor
Minor Students will attend on-campus lectures, Minor some study may be able to be completed online. Major 2
Reworking the Canon Cognitive Psychology OR Developmental
SECOND YEAR
Elective OR Professional Directions tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars; Elective OR Professional Directions
Major 2 Program 1 Program 1 Psychology SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
some study may be able to be completed online.
Minor Major 2 Select one of the following:
Framing the International: Framing the International:
Elective OR Professional Directions Minor • Advanced Research Methods
Representations of Global Politics Representations of Global Politics
Program 2 Elective OR Professional Directions • Health Psychology
Major 2 Major 2
Program 1
Minor Minor • Psychophysiology of Sleep
Elective OR Professional Directions Elective OR Professional Directions Intercultural Communication • Conservation Psychology
Program 2 Program 2 Biological and Learning Psychology OR • Psychological Assessment
Social and Community Psychology • Work and Organisational Psychology
Major 2 • Language, Context and Social Behaviour
Minor
Students will attend on-campus lectures,
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) Bachelor of Arts (Languages) Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars;
some study may be able to be completed online.
SATAC code 444593 Program code MBAA SATAC code 444381 Program code MBAA SATAC code 444411 Program code MBAA
Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET:
guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip
cut-off 2022 n/a cut-off 2022 CIV cut-off 2022 73.00 cut-off 2022 CIV cut-off 2022 n/a cut-off 2022 CIV
Uncover the nature and diversity of contemporary cultures, and the Immerse yourself in another language by learning French, Italian or Understand the forces that shape the social world. Learn how to critically
dynamic economic, social and historical legacies upon which local, Japanese. Access the Multimedia Languages Lab on campus, where you can analyse contemporary social issues, such as crime, gender, ethnicity, and
national and global communities rest. Gain an in-depth understanding of connect with native speakers from around the world in real-time. You can the family structure. Develop an in-depth understanding of how societies
how these key influences shape our behaviour and impact our everyday also enhance your skills by experiencing your chosen language first-hand are transforming, through the study of globalisation, culture, social identity
lives. Explore contemporary cultural and political contexts such as through international exchange opportunities. By studying an additional and migration. Develop the expertise for a career in areas such as policy
placemaking, computer games, music and popular culture. Build research language, you'll graduate with different cultural perspectives and the skills development, youth work, public relations and marketing.
and analytical skills by considering current cultural issues and challenges to take your career around the globe.
DEGREE STRUCTURE
and consider the varying perspectives.
DEGREE STRUCTURE
Truth, Lies and Being Human Social Theory for the 21st Century
DEGREE STRUCTURE
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Truth, Lies and Being Human Major 1 The Social World Contemporary Culture and Social Change
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Major 2
Truth, Lies and Being Human Games: Industry, Culture and Aesthetics
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Major 2 Major 2 Minor Major 2
Introduction to Cultural Studies Researching Culture
Major 2 Major 2 Minor Major 1 Intercultural Communication Sociology of Gender and Intimacy
Minor Major 2 Intercultural Communication Major 2 Sociological Perspectives Migration, Diversity and Belonging
Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Major 2
Intercultural Communication Space, Place and Culture
Major 2 European Languages In-Country Minor Major 2
Everyday Cultures Now and Then Contemporary Ideas in Creative Arts and
Humanities Minor OR Asian Languages In-Country Understanding Globalisation
Major 2
SECOND YEAR
OR Advanced Languages Studies: Students will attend on-campus lectures,
Minor Major 2 Major 1 Major 2
SECOND YEAR
Translation and Research tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars;
Major 2 Major 2 Minor some study may be able to be completed online.
Popular Music: Industry, Culture
SECOND YEAR
and Identity Minor This major has a February intake only and is not Elective OR Professional Directions
Students will attend on-campus lectures, available for midyear entry. Program 1
Major 2 Elective OR Professional Directions
tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars; Program 1
Minor Sociology of Crime and Deviance
some study may be able to be completed online. Students will attend on-campus lectures,
Elective OR Professional Directions Major 1 Major 2
tutorials, practicals, workshops or seminars;
Program 1 Major 2 some study may be able to be completed online. Minor
Understanding Popular Culture Minor Elective OR Professional Directions
Program 2
Major 2 Elective OR Professional Directions
Minor Program 2
Elective OR Professional Directions
Program 2
18 19Bachelor of Creative Industries
unisa.edu.au/creative-industries
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On-campus/online Intakes: Feb and Jul
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Prerequisites: none (Creative Writing and Literature)
Assumed knowledge: none
FURTHER STUDY
UniSA College pathways: Foundation Studies or Diploma in Arts
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) – one year
*Some courses will be delivered at Magill Campus depending on your chosen industry majors.
• Graduate Certificate in Compositing and Tracking
• Graduate Certificate in Dynamic Effects and Lighting
SATAC code 424930 Program code DBCI
• Graduate Certificate in Film and Television
Year 12 Selection Rank: Year 12 Grades: TAFE/VET: • Graduate Certificate in Social and Digital Media Management
guaranteed 65.00 guaranteed B, B, C guaranteed Dip • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
cut-off 2022 65.45 cut-off 2022 CIV • Graduate Diploma in Communication
• Master of Communication
Part-time study available Honours available
DEGREE STRUCTURE
Choose from 12 distinct industry majors, along with a second Introduction to Creative Industries UniSA Creative Negotiated Study OR
FIRST YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Enterprise Design and Value Creation
industry major or two minors from a range of creative and Industry Major
Major or Minor 1 Industry Major
business disciplines. Industry Major
Elective 1
Major or Minor 2
Match Studio Projects
Prepare for a career in the growing creative industries. Study a Industry Major Internship or Project OR Creative
degree delivered with leading industry collaborators and explore your Major or Minor 1 Ventures
Industry Major
creativity in an area that interests you most. Design your own degree by Elective 2
Industry Major
choosing from 12 industry majors, each with a unique focus. You can then Freelance and Enterprise for the Creative
SECOND YEAR
Major or Minor 2
Industries
select a secondary major, or two minors, from a range of creative and
Industry Major
business-related disciplines. Engage with industry from day one as you Degree structure may change depending
SPOTIFY-ING
Major or Minor 1 on majors selected.
develop your creative practice. You'll also study core courses in business, Major or Minor 2 Students may be required to undertake a
design and entrepreneurship, so that you can combine your creative talents Creative Spaces and Places combination of on-campus and online study.
with a solid business mindset. Complete an internship or placement, go Industry Major Students may be required to attend on-campus
lectures, tutorials and practicals.
on an international exchange, work on real-world projects through Match Major or Minor 1
Major or Minor 2
Studio and build a personal portfolio. You can also choose to study a
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startup/creative venture stream in your final year. Depending on your
chosen majors, you'll also access different learning spaces, including the
Hartley Playhouse Theatre, TV Studio, Sound Studio and Digital Radio Studio.
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• Animation and Visual Effects • Cultural Studies Package a Bachelor of Creative Industries with a
• Comicbook Creation • Design Studies Master of Communication and graduate in just
• Communication and Media • Event Management four years.
• Contemporary Art Studies • Games (Programming) SATAC code: 424953
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Australia and New Zealand, introducing the world to the best
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International Music Manager at Spotify
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and
Media Management)
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Explore a range of animation forms and techniques, including pixilation, Explore the foundational concepts of art theory and practice. Expand your Learn how to create, develop and manage festivals. Focus on core areas Create live music and drama performance, and produce aural and visual
3D modelling and animation, character design and performance, and knowledge and skills in contemporary art disciplines such as ceramics, like event management, budgeting, effective programming, artist and media using the latest digital technologies and production facilities.
experimental storytelling. Gain a broad understanding of the core drawing, glass, jewellery and metal, new media arts, painting, printmaking, volunteer management, audience development, and technology support. Develop your own creative practice within a global context and in a
disciplines within visual effects such as compositing, tracking, dynamic sculpture, textiles, and contemporary art history and theory. Learn in Develop an understanding of festival genres and their history, along with collaborative environment guided by industry practitioners.
effects and lighting. You'll also have the opportunity to learn first-hand custom-built studios and workshops on campus with practising artists the importance of curation and sustainability for seasonal growth. Discover
from VFX professionals at the world-renowned Rising Sun Pictures studio. and teachers. the cultural and economic impacts of festivals locally and globally, and CAREERS
participate in an immersive placement experience during your studies. Performer • stage technician • stage designer • arts administrator •
CAREERS CAREERS arts promoter • teacher (with further study)
VFX generalist • CGI generalist • visual storyteller Artist • curator • exhibitions manager • arts administrator • CAREERS
art director • entrepreneur Festival manager • festival director • event programmer • curator • INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES
FURTHER STUDY
cultural liaison officer • event coordinator • event producer Stage Performance
• Graduate Certificate in Dynamic Effects and Lighting INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES Music Performance
INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES Cabaret: Context and Practice
• Graduate Certificate in Compositing and Tracking 3D Contemporary Art Studio OR
Music Production OR State Theatre
Reading Visual Culture 1 Introduction to Festivals Masterclass
2D Contemporary Art Studio OR
INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES Intercultural Communication Live Performance Production
Reading Visual Culture 2
Festivals Operational Management World Music Theatre
Cinematic Design Art and Australian Culture
Creative Tourism: Food, Wine and Festivals Digital Performance OR Television
Introduction to CGI Contemporary Art Career Development
Festivals Experience Performance
Hard Surface Modelling 2 x Contemporary Art Electives
Arts and Cultural Audiences
Character Performance OR Development and 2 x Advanced Art Electives
Lighting The Power of Festivals
Digital Compositing Arts Environment
Experimental Studio Screen Studies
Creative Production
Dynamic Effects
Creative Writing and Literature Explore the different creative contexts that shape filmmaking and
Examine creative writing techniques across fiction, poetry, creative Film and Television contemporary screen cultures. Engage directly with the world of screen
non-fiction, autobiographies, essays, and plays. Discover the interplay curatorship and film festival programming. Learn about Hollywood and
Immerse yourself in the theory and practice of film and television and
between writers, readers and texts, and how literature both informs and the global diversity of film and media. Study contemporary world cinemas,
Comicbook Creation explore its communicative and creative possibilities. Ranging from
screen media authorships, popular genres, experimental media and the age
challenges social constructs through the notions of narrative, genre and documentary and narrative film through to experimental work, develop
Learn how to create and analyse storytelling techniques in oral, textual and canon. Produce your own creative and analytical literature under the of digital convergence.
the storytelling skills, production values and creative techniques needed
visual forms as you develop an in-depth understanding of the historical, guidance of professional writers and poets. to inform and entertain an audience. From conceptualisation to
theoretical and cultural nature of comics, graphic narratives and cartoons. CAREERS
post-production, gain hands-on experience and insight into the production
Tell your own stories as you partner with illustration animation studios, and CAREERS Film critic • festival programmer • publicist • funding assistant •
cycle and learn what it takes to develop content for the screen.
develop your skills in idea generation, design methodology, sequential Creative writer • author • content creator • publisher • editor • arts administrator • film researcher • film distributor • events manager •
storytelling skills and image-making to create your very own graphic novel. commentator • literary critic • teacher (with further study) CAREERS curator • museum programmer
Film editor • location manager • video editor • television director •
CAREERS INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES
camera operator • content producer • videographer • Hollywood Film and Television
Storyboard developer • comic artist • comic designer • Creative Writing and Literature: An Introduction
teacher (with further study)
Creative Writing Workshop Global Film and Television
film storyboard artist • illustrator Screen Genres and Media Hybrids
Writing and Reading Fiction and Poetry
Reworking the Canon INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES Understanding Popular Culture
INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES Experimental Studio
The Writer’s World Hollywood Film and Television
Introduction to Comicbooks as Literature World Literatures and English Global Film and Television Screen Media Authorships
Illustration Animation Studio 1 Creative Writing Theory and Practice Narrative Film Digital Mediascapes
The Power of Story The Power of Story Documentary Film Science Fiction Film and Television
Creative Writing Theory and Practice Experimental Studio
The Writer's World Creative Production
Illustration Animation Studio 2 Film, Entertainment and Aesthetics
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Develop your knowledge of design principles, using industry-standard Study one of the only social media majors in Australia. Learn how to
Communication and Media software to analyse, design and create a variety of digital media across print, develop social media campaigns and online content, and understand how
video, web and mobile platforms. Develop essential skills in graphic and Games Design and Production to manage and interpret social media data, optimisations and metrics.
Build your knowledge and skills in media relations, social media
web design, social media management, content creation, video and audio Develop your digital writing skills, ability to align social media platforms
management, strategic communication, media technologies, public Build your expertise in games and interactive media development, along
production, animation and digital storytelling. to target audiences, and knowledge of how to grow and manage
relations and professional writing. Learn how to apply these principles to with skills in project management for game development, storytelling,
online communities.
develop targeted and integrated communication plans. as well as user experience and user interface design.
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CAREERS Digital marketing officer • web designer • digital content producer • CAREERS
online editor • videographer • digital publisher • digital coordinator • Digital communications officer • digital content lead • online editor •
Communications officer • content creator • writer • media adviser • Game designer • game programmer • app designer •
digital project manager marketing and communications officer • social media officer •
public relations coordinator • marketing and communications officer • digital project manager • production manager • multimedia specialist
strategic communications manager • marketing coordinator
strategic communications manager • communications adviser
INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES
Introduction to Digital Media INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES
INDUSTRY MAJOR COURSES Introduction to Games Design
Digital Design Essentials OR Introduction to Introduction to CGI Introduction to Digital Media
Communication and Media Screen Sound
Designing for Games Introduction to Video Production
Public Relations Theory and Practice Design for Digital Technologies
Character Performance Introduction to Social Media
Content Creation for Media Web Design and Development
Digital Projects Media Law and Ethics
Communication Research Methods Web Design Technology
Managing Games Design Content Creation for Media
Promotional Communication: Advertising, Creative Production
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Publicity and Marketing
Professional Writing Virtual Reality Storytelling
Integrated Communication Planning
Digital Mediascapes Social Media Engagement
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