Bachelor of Arts (Professional)
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
Build your confidence to make a difference and benefit from our unique industry partnerships with a 12-month paid work placement as part of your degree. Apply your knowledge and critical thinking into your desired industry and grow your network to mark on the world (and its future) before you graduate.
Structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 375 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Subjects
- Advertising
- Chinese
- Cinema and screen studies
- Creative writing and literature
- Criminology
- Digital advertising technology
- Environmental sustainability
- Games and interactivity
- Global Studies
- History
- Indigenous studies
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Media industries
- Philosophy
- Politics and international relations
- Professional writing and editing
- Social media
- Sociology.
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate Year 12 qualification.
Recognition
Graduates of the Digital Advertising Technology major will be eligible for membership of the Australasian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA). Graduates of the Journalism major will be eligible to apply for membership of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
Study pathways
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | International: $124,000 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Hawthorn.
Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
Further information
This degree includes a mandatory 12-month professional placement. This placement provides invaluable full-time, paid work experience. Students will earn credit towards their degree and confidence in knowing that they have what it takes to land a job in their field by graduation. Students can participate in other Work Integrated Learning opportunities - choose from professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.
