Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 20
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegA
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Course code
2207276
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Associate Degree of Arts is a two-year (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 is a pathway into SCU's Bachelor degree studies in the areas of humanities, arts and creative arts
Graduates of the Associate Degree of Arts are guaranteed entry into the following linked degree program: Bachelor of Arts. Other pathways to arts-related courses are possible but may require a portfolio of work to enrol.
This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Associate degree.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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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 and the creative arts that prepare students for further study through a choice of electives in more specialist areas. 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 |
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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
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Arts a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- Any eight (8) elective units chosen from Part B subject to pre-requisites.
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Arts has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units (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.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Arts a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- Any eight (8) elective units chosen from Part B subject to pre-requisites.
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Arts has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units (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 |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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Students must enrol in the core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; COM61001 - Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
COM61001 - Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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SOC10399 - Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television | Introductory | ||||
HUM00271 - Unruly Subjects: Citizenship | Introductory | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from:Culture and Society stream | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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WRI10002 - The Nature of Narrative: Self, Time, Place and the Environment | Intermediate | ||||
3 units from: Culture and Society stream | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4 units from: Culture and Society stream |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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Students must enrol in the core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; COM61001 - Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities |
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COM61001 - Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities | Introductory | ||||
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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SOC10399 - Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television | Introductory | ||||
HUM00271 - Unruly Subjects: Citizenship | Introductory | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: (Creative Arts stream) | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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WRI10002 - The Nature of Narrative: Self, Time, Place and the Environment | Intermediate | ||||
3 units from: Creative Arts stream | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4 units from: Creative Arts stream |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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Students must enrol in the core College unit EDU10010 -
Language and Learning in your Discipline in their first session of study
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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 |
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CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
COM61001 - Pop: Encounters with the Arts and Humanities | Introductory | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: Culture and Society stream OR Creative Arts stream | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4 units from: Culture and Society stream OR Creative Arts stream | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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WRI10002 - The Nature of Narrative: Self, Time, Place and the Environment | Intermediate | ||||
3 units from: Culture and Society stream OR Creative Arts stream |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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