Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)

About Degree
Entry Requirements
Fees and Scholarships
Careers
Degree Structure
Related Degrees

Domestic
International

Requirements

Domestic Entry Requirements
Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equiv.
Start Dates

February and July
Location

North Terrace Campus

Requirements

International Entry Requirements
Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equiv.
Start Dates

February and July
Location

North Terrace Campus

About Degree

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 APSB 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

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

Domestic
International

Domestic applicants

Admissions information

SATAC Code	324111, 324671
2022 CSP ATAR	95
2022 CSP IB	37
Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR	95
Guaranteed Entry Score - IB	37
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.
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 APSB, 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 Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), 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 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special 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

2022 Admissions Data for school leavers

ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)	Lowest ATAR to receive an offer	91.3
	Median ATAR to receive an offer	97.025
	Highest ATAR to receive an offer	99.75
Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)	Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer	95
	Median Selection Rank to receive an offer	99.275
	Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer	99.95
Minimum eligibility score		90
Additional criteria considered		Selection rank only

Student Profile

Applicant background	Semester one/Full year intake 2022
Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Higher Education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	7	17.1%
(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)	26	63.4%
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)	8	19.5%
International students	N/A	N/A
All students	41	100.0%

International applicants

CRICOS	075802A
Intake	February and July

Selection Criteria

English Language Requirements

Australian Year 12

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject

English Tests accepted by the University of APSB

IELTS	Overall 6.5	Reading 6	Listening 6	Speaking 6	Writing 6
IELTS

TOEFL	Overall 79	Reading 13	Listening 13	Speaking 18	Writing 21
TOEFL

Pearson	Overall 58	Reading 50	Listening 50	Speaking 50	Writing 50
Pearson

C1 Advanced	Overall 176	Reading 169	Listening 169	Speaking 169	Writing 169
C1 Advanced

Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements

A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

Secondary School Qualifications	Australia – Selection Rank (International)	95
	International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	37
	Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma	90%
	Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation	90%
	Canada – Alberta High School Diploma	96%
	China – Gaokao	85%
	Germany – Abitur	1.60
	GCE A Levels	14
	Hong Kong – HKDSE	23
	India – ISC & CBSE	90%
	India - Indian State Board Examinations	95%
	Indonesia – SMA3	Not accepted
	Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education	A
	Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate	88%
	Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi	3.55
	Malaysia – UEC	6
	South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma	368
	Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels	14
	Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma	90%
	Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education	Not accepted
	USA – SAT	1360
	USA – Advanced Placement (AP)	13
	Vietnam – Upper Secondary School	9.50
	The University of APSB College Foundation Program	88%
	Eynesbury Foundation Program	430
	ANU College Foundation Studies	93%
	Monash College Foundation Year MUFY	85%
	Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne)	86%
	UNSW Foundation Year	9.00
	UQ College Foundation Studies Program	6.00
	Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)	8.00
	UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP)	75%
	Non–Go8 Foundation Score	88%
Other Qualifications	Students who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

Student Profile

Applicant background	Semester one/Full year intake 2022
Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Higher Education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	7	17.1%
(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)	26	63.4%
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)	8	19.5%
International students	N/A	N/A
All students	41	100.0%

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic
International

Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees

Commonwealth-supported place: $11,045

Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

International applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)

International student place: $37,500

Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

More information on International Student tuition fees.

Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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 APSB 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

Linguist, Anthropologist, Author, Parliamentary Adviser, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Public Servant, Feature Writer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Manager / Business Management, Non Government Organisation Worker, Diplomat, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Researcher, Sociologist, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Foreign Aid Worker, Journalist, Archaeologist, Arts Administrator, Novelist, Columnist, ...

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.