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Associate Degree of Arts

Associate Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    AssocDegA

  • Course code

    2207276

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The Associate Degree of Arts is a two-year course (full-time or part-time equivalent) entry-level course that prepares students for continuing study and/or participation in a range of areas relevant to the humanities, culture, society and creative arts. It equips students with skills and knowledge that enable eligible graduates to progress onto a Southern Cross University Bachelor of Arts degree, to enhance their career opportunities.

Students have the option of receiving the equivalent of 4 units of credit (advanced standing) for a completed Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation, then studying 12 units in the Associate Degree of Arts to complete the award. Alternatively, students who enter the Associate degree without a Certificate IV qualification will study 16 units at SCU College to complete the award.

Students who progress to the University’s Bachelor of Arts have the opportunity to select areas of study from a range of disciplines including art and design, communication and cultural studies, contemporary music, governance and society, history, media studies, psychology, and writing, with the freedom to combine these majors with others offered by the University, such as sustainability or Indigenous studies.

This course if offered through SCU College.

All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Associate degree.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

CLO 1 Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify and analyse issues in a range of Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

Creativity

CLO 1 Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify and analyse issues in a range of Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

Ethical practice

CLO 2 Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

Knowledge of a discipline

CLO3 Apply broad knowledge and skills within a range of Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

Lifelong learning

CLO4 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in broad Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

Communication and social skills

CLO5 Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

Cultural competence

CLO5 Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of Arts and Social Sciences contexts.

The Associate Degree of Arts includes core studies in the humanities that prepare students for further study through a choice of electives in the following areas: communication and cultural studies, history, governance and society, writing, media studies, art and design, contemporary music, languages.

These study options assist students’ progression to a major area of study (depending on units completed), should they decide to articulate into Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Arts.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2 333361 053061
Lismore Session 1, Session 2 333311 053111
Online Session 1, Session 2 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Arts a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of  sixteen (16) units (or 192 credit points) comprising:
    1. all eight (8) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
    2. Any eight (8) elective units chosen from Part B of the Schedule of Units subject to pre-requisites.
  2. A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Arts has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units (or 96 credit points) from Part A and/or Part B may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Arts following withdrawal from candidature for the Associate Degree.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 2
Students must enrol in the core College unit EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline in their first session of study
Introductory
SOC10399 -  Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television Introductory
HUM00271 -  Unruly Subjects: Citizenship Introductory
COM10295 -  Written Communication Introductory
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
Year 1, Session 1
CUL00210 -  Australia, Asia and the World Introductory
COM61001 -  Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities Introductory
2 units from: Culture and Society stream OR Creative Arts stream
Year 2, Session 2
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
3 units from: Culture and Society stream OR Creative Arts stream
Year 2, Session 1
WRI10002 -  The Nature of Narrative: Self, Time, Place and the Environment Intermediate
3 units from: Culture and Society stream OR Creative Arts stream

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
COM61001 Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities Introductory
EDU10011 Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
CUL00210 Australia, Asia and the World Introductory
COM10295 Written Communication Introductory
SOC10399 Critical Thinking for Digital Times Introductory
HUM00271 Unruly Subjects: Citizenship Introductory
WRI10002 The Nature of Narrative: Self, Time, Place and the Environment Intermediate

Part B
Select eight (8) units from either stream

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
HUM00270 Doing Cultural Studies Introductory
HUM00272 Space, Place and Travel Intermediate
HUM00273 Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging Advanced
HUM00274 EcoCultural Studies Advanced
SOC10400 Gender, Sexuality and Culture Intermediate
COM20001 Sensory Cultures Intermediate
CUL00401 Indigenous World-Views Introductory
CUL00420 History of Invasion of Aboriginal Nations Advanced
HIS10016 Making History Introductory
HIS10725 US History: From Reconstruction to Globalization Introductory
POL10244 Australian Politics Introductory
SOC00118 Introduction to Sociology Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
WRI10001 Introduction to Creative Writing Introductory
ENG00400 Introduction to Written Texts Introductory
COM00439 Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies Introductory
COM10627 Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling Introductory
ART10275 Digital Photography I Introductory
MUS10509 Sounds, Styles and Cultures Introductory
MUS10545 Oceans of Sound: Global Music Cultures in the 21st Century Intermediate
ART00630 Design Introductory
ENG00401 Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing Intermediate
CAR10503 Arts Industry Studies Intermediate
MUS00630 Songwriting Introductory
WRI20001 Writing for Young People Intermediate