Program summary

Program title: Associate Degree in Arts
Award abbreviation: AssocDegA
QTAC code: 011101
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-19 / Rank-62
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 192
USC program code: AR201
CRICOS code: 064624E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor degree
• Associate degrees are also available in business and science
• Apply for an equity scholarship

The Associate Degree in Arts provides an alternative entry pathway to an arts degree at USC.

This program equips you with a broad-based education in arts and social sciences, consisting of core and introductory courses, and two minors. You can study in areas such as communication studies, computer-based design, counselling, creative advertising, creative writing, English, geography, history, justice studies, languages, legal studies, politics and international relations, public relations and sociology. Completion of this program offers guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science at USC. Entry to other programs may be possible in consultation with the faculty.

USC also offers an Associate Degree in Business and an Associate Degree in Science.

Career opportunities

Depends on courses completed.

Scholarships

Equity scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Arts. For more information, contact USC Student Administration tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or email: scholarships@usc.edu.au.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 5 required courses, 2 minor study areas (8 courses) and 3 electives.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
• Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Required introductory courses may count toward some minors.
• Students commencing mid-year (Semester 2) can only satisfy the requirements of the Indonesian, Italian or Japanese minor, if they are exempt from Indonesian A, Italian A or Japanese A.
• It is highly recommended that students consider enrolling in relevant enabling courses.
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 COR coded courses — ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 core courses from:

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your first chosen Minor study area.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your second chosen Minor study area.

Introductory Courses: (2)
Select 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Year 2

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your first chosen Minor study area.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your second chosen Minor study area.

Introductory Courses: (1)
Select 1 introductory course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 192

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: eeddy@usc.edu.au

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