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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
City East Campus, Brookman Building, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
University of South Australia, City East Campus, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Language Development Module 1
This module is designed to provide students with opportunities to review, develop and practice the English language systems and skills required to successfully participate in an undergraduate degree program. Successful completion of this module is required for graduation.
Essential Study Skills
In this module students will be provided with an understanding and application of essential study skills, covering independent learning skills and styles, active listening, presentation, and group work skills.
Information and New Media Technologies
You will be introduced to the use of the Internet, social media and associated technologies in society and business. Through the module, you will utilise Microsoft Office along with online tools for effective communication and discuss the ethical and security issues related to the use of Information Communication Technologies.
Academic Research and Critical Enquiry
This module will introduce you to the basic principles of critical thinking. It also assists you in developing skills needed for the tertiary study environment, including academic reading, listening, and notetaking, as well as written formats and referencing.
Media & Society
This module analyses the use of media in society and its role in cultural life. You will investigate the different factors, which shape cultures today and discuss how the media affects popular culture, interpretations of the world and contributes to cultural identity.
Communication, People, Place and Culture
In this unit you are introduced to the basic principles of communication and its role in society and culture. You will investigate the effects of different forms of verbal and non-verbal communication and describe cultural influences on the communication process.
Design
This module provides you with an introduction to the basic principles of design and their application to various publications. You will use the design process and different software applications to publish material for both print and electronic media and analyse the messages communicated through different design elements.
Business Fundamentals
This unit provides you with an understanding and application of foundation concepts in the business disciplines of management and leadership, finance, marketing, and human resources. You will discuss current trends, opportunities, and issues that impact on contemporary business and learn to use appropriate communication for the business environment.
Early Career Development
The module provides students with a professional guide to career planning to ensure success in their future working lives. The module includes understanding modern workplaces and practices, the responsibilities of different agents in the work environment, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to employment including interviews and applying for jobs.
Maths & Statistics
This module introduces you to the mathematical concepts required for further studies, particularly in statistics. You will learn to use fundamental arithmetic and algebra to solve problems and apply statistical processes and concepts including sampling techniques and different forms of presentation.
Human Biology
This module will introduce you to the basic concepts of human biology as a foundation for further study in this area. You will develop an understanding of the main body systems and the associated biology, and an awareness and appreciation of the human body in a personal, social, and medical context.
Programming
This module introduces you to the basic principles of programming and their use in writing simple programs. You will use the systems development life cycle to write programs combining different data types and programming structures and learn techniques to test successful outcomes.
Physics 1
In this module you are introduced to the basic concepts of Physics, with a particular focus on motion and heat. You will learn appropriate equations and units for demonstrating different concepts and conduct experiments to analyse and test theories.
Common Questions
After completing the Early Transition Program (Arts), you can progress into a range of UniSA bachelor programs including Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Bachelor of Design (Product Design), Bachelor of Design (Illustration and Animation), Bachelor of Design (Graphic and Communication Design), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours), Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours), Bachelor of Social Sciences (Human Services), and Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability).
The English language requirements vary depending on your intended bachelor degree pathway. For the Bachelor of Social Work package, you require IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5. For the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) packages, you require IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0. For other pathways such as Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, and Bachelor of Design programs, an overall IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 is required.
The fees for international students are $28,520 in total, charged at $3,565 per module. The CRICOS code for this program is 092320M.
Students in the Early Transition Program (Arts) are required to choose two elective modules from the following options: Business Fundamentals, Early Career Development, Maths & Statistics, Human Biology, Programming, and Physics 1.
The Early Transition Program (Arts) has three intake dates per year: February, June, and October. The program duration is 8 to 12 months and is delivered at the UniSA City East Campus.
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