Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)
Take yourself further
Curious about a wide range of ideas and issues? High-achieving? Articulate? The Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) is a distinctive degree for inquisitive students who want to excel.
What will you do?
As a member of a small but distinctive community within the wider University, you’ll work to take your knowledge and skills to a higher level. You will:
- enrol in Level 2 courses from first-year
- partner with an academic mentor who will support and encourage your intellectual development
- take a set of courses specifically designed for high-achieving students
- research and write a major independent research project on a topic of your choice
- attend exclusive events such as guest presentations, workshops, seminars, industry talks and social gatherings
- have significant input into the design and running of the Arts’ advanced program.
You’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your degree to suit your career goals. You can choose to extend your abilities in two majors. Or, take just one and complement it with a set of elective courses focused on developing your leadership and citizenship.
You have no fewer than 32 majors to select from:
- Anthropology
- Art History and Visual Cultures
- Australian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Film Studies
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Geography Environment and Population
- German Studies
- History
- Indigenous Knowledges and Society
- Indonesian Studies
- International Development
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Media
- Modern Greek Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
Note: You must maintain a GPA of 5.0 or you’ll be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Arts.
Where could it take you?
You’ll emerge from our degree with enhanced skills for either higher studies or leadership roles in your chosen career. You could shake up Adelaide with the next iconic festival concept. You might run for federal government. Perhaps you’ll join the ranks of Arts-educated CEOs on the world stage.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 324111, 324671 |
|---|---|
| 2024 CSP ATAR | 95 |
| 2024 CSP IB | 38.25 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 95 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 38.25 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Year 12 applicants must obtain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 95 or higher (or equivalent), including any applicable adjustment factors. |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). 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. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2025 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2024 or 2023), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2023). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Other Entry Pathways | |
2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 91.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 95.35 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.9 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 95.1 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 98.6 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 90 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2024 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)13 44.8% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
16 55.2% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students N/A N/A All students 29 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $14,175
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
If you maintain a high GPA, you will have the opportunity take part in an internship in your third year with an organisation from within the arts, media, parliament or environment. 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.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Linguist; Anthropologist; Author; Parliamentary Adviser; Policy Adviser; Political Adviser; Public Servant; Feature Writer; Government or Corporate Policy Adviser; Manager / Business Management ...
Degree Structure
BA (Advanced) students are appointed an academic mentor for the duration of their degree and are able to focus on advanced level study from the first year of study. Students will study two majors, undertake a 3-unit course in advanced humanities theory and method, and complete a 6-unit research project in their final year under the supervision of their academic mentor.
The remainder of the degree is made up of free choice electives from disciplines within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. Students studying this program will attend various discipline research seminars, career and industry talks.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Areas of Specialisation
- Anthropology
- Art History and Visual Cultures
- Australian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- English
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Geography Environment and Population
- German Studies
- History
- Indigenous Knowledges and Society
- International Development
- Indonesian Studies
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Media
- Modern Greek Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
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Testimonial
At university, I have been able to find my true interest: philosophy. While I have always loved maths, the more general scope afforded to philosophy appealed to me during my first semester. Now, an arts student, I have made friends who have similar interests, and been able to better understand my own learning needs.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
