Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
Higher education study
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
International non-student visa holders
This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:
- are studying online outside of Australia; or
- do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.
It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
- IELTS Overall 6.5
- IELTS Reading 6
- IELTS Listening 6
- IELTS Speaking 6
- IELTS Writing 6
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
Equivalent English qualificationsInternational admissions by country
| Country | Requirement | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | ATAR | 65 |
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | 4.75 |
| Canada | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 60% |
| China | Gaokao | 60% |
| Denmark | Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma) | 02 E (Adequate) |
| France | French Baccalaureate | 10.0 |
| Global | International Baccalaureate | 24 |
| Hong Kong | Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) | 15 |
| India | CBSE and CISCE | 60 |
| India | State Board Examinations | 75 |
| Indonesia | SMA III | 70% |
| Kenya | Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) | B |
| Malaysia | Matrikulasi | 2.33 |
| Malaysia | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | 2.33 |
| Malaysia | United Entrance Certificate (UEC) | 25 |
| Nepal | National Examinations Board (NEB) | 2.61 |
| Norway | Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering | 2.5 |
| Philippines | High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12 | 85% |
| Singapore | Singapore GCE Advanced Levels | 6 |
| South Korea | College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) | 290 |
| Sri Lanka | GCE A Levels | 7 |
| Sweden | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate | 10.0 |
| Taiwan | GSAT % | 60% |
| Thailand | Matayom 6 | 3.00 |
| UK / Global | GCE Advanced Levels | 6 |
| USA / Global | Advanced Placement (AP) | 6 |
| USA / Global | America College Test (ACT) | 20 |
| USA / Global | Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) | 1050 |
| Vietnam | Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12) | 7.5 |
Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.
Additional Enrolment Information – FAQs | Adelaide University
Degree Structure: Bachelor of Digital Media
Program code: XBDME
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units from Core courses, and
- 30 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Year 1
Or program elective
Or program elective
Year 2
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Year 3
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Any AU Online elective available (excluding SOCI3014), subject to requirements being met.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Some programs include additional enrolment advice. If available for your program, it will be displayed here.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units from Core courses, and
- 30 units for Electives
Complete exactly 114 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
UO Intercultural Communication
|
Course code
COMM1006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Introduction to Social Media
|
Course code
COMM1009
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Design for Digital Technologies
|
Course code
COMM2003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Writing for Digital Media
|
Course code
COMM2004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Documentary
|
Course code
COMM3000
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Integrated Communication Planning
|
Course code
COMM3003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Graphics and Imaging
|
Course code
GRAP1017
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Media Project 1
|
Course code
GRAP1018
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Media Project 2
|
Course code
GRAP2015
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Media Project 3
|
Course code
GRAP3008
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Introduction to Video Production
|
Course code
INFO1024
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Photography
|
Course code
JOUR1008
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Introduction to the GLAM sector - Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums
|
Course code
LIBR1000
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Archives and the Digital World
|
Course code
LIBR2000
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Narrating Objects, Art and Archives
|
Course code
LIBR3000
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Introduction to Digital Media
|
Course code
MDIA1013
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Web Design
|
Course code
MDIA3011
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Digital Mediascapes
|
Course code
MDIA3012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
UO Animation Design
|
Course code
VISU2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 30 units comprising:
- 30 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning
|
Course code
SOCI3014
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 1
|
Course code
AUXX1011
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 2
|
Course code
AUXX1012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 3
|
Course code
AUXX1013
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 4
|
Course code
AUXX1014
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Elective 5
|
Course code
AUXX1015
|
Units
6
|
Notes
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Program electives - Students can choose AU Online courses as electives
Your program team
Ms Jo Mignone
Program Director
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Art and Design