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Humanities Languages Media Music Social Sciences Teaching Undergraduate 2020 ARTS adelaide.edu.au Ranked in top 1% of Associated with 5 universities worldwide* Nobel Prize winners Produced over 100 Member of Rhodes Scholars Group of Eight^ 02 Why Arts? 06 Careers Service at Adelaide 07 Careers 08 Arts 16 Languages 20 Media 28 Music 38 Social sciences 46 Teaching 52 Undergraduate degree index 53 Applying to the University of Adelaide WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE? Future confidence. that can only come from a culture of sustained excellence. Our research, and Global opportunity. that of our alumni, has enhanced life for people and planet for well over 100 Our world is changing fast. Many of years, and played a role in many of the the jobs our current generation will world’s great advances. Among these perform in the future do not yet exist. are the discoveries of penicilin, x-ray But the ideal preparation for them does. crystallography and gravitational waves. Informed by cutting-edge research and ongoing industry collaboration, a Equally importantly, we have a proud University of Adelaide education gives history of championing equality. Adelaide students the flexibility to adapt and was the first university in Australia—and thrive. Wherever their careers take only the second in the world—to admit them, they’ll be ready. women to academic courses. We’ve educated two Indigenous Australian And rest assured, their options will be Rhodes Scholars and we count among many. The University of Adelaide is our alumni Australia’s first female prime South Australia’s global university— minister and Supreme Court judge. consistently holding the highest world ranking and collaborating with top- There’s no better place for students performing businesses and educational to prepare for their futures. institutions across multiple continents. This opens doors for our graduates virtually everywhere. A wealth of professional opportunity, however, is just one of the rewards we offer. University of Adelaide students also benefit from the deep inspiration * Times Higher Education and QS rankings ^ A coalition of Australia’s leading research intensive universities Why the University of Adelaide? 1 WHY ARTS? AN ARTS DEGREE GIVES STUDENTS THE SKILL SET AND QUALIFICATION FOR A DIVERSE AND REWARDING CAREER THAT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND THEIR FIRST JOB. Study Overseas and Exchange opportunities The University of Adelaide has exchange links with over 100 institutions around the world, which gives our students the opportunity to study overseas and have it count towards their degree. Students could undertake a short study tour of just a few weeks, complete a specific program over a month or two, or soak up the culture for a semester or full academic year. To discover the many exciting opportunities available in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania, visit: adelaide.edu.au/ study-overseas/experiences 2 Why Arts? Arts internship Employers want graduates with industry- based experience. Recognising this, the Faculty of Arts offers students internships that link the knowledge they gain at university with its practical application in the workplace. Examples of internship hosts include: • Australian Dance Theatre • Migration Museum • Oxfam Australia • Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute • The Adelaide Review/Rip It Up Publishing. For more information on internships, visit ua.edu.au/artsinternships Why Arts? 3 AREAS WE TEACH IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS INCLUDE: Film Studies (SATAC code 334901) Students explore a range of theoretical, historical and critical approaches to Anthropology (SATAC code 334241) Criminology (SATAC code 334311) film. They discuss the medium’s origins, Students study society and culture in all its Students study crime and deviance as a techniques, genres and narrative styles; variety. Anthropology helps us understand social phenomenon. Criminology aims to aspects of stardom; the influence of much of what it is to be human: how and understand why people commit crimes, audience; and the global film industry. why we think, feel and act differently; and our social responses to it, and methods Gender Studies (SATAC code 334381) what draws us to participate and identify in of crime prevention. music, sport and religion. Students investigate how society is structured Cultural Studies (SATAC code 334321) around gender and other social identities, Art History and Visual Culture Students explore the many ways we such as class, age, race and ethnicity, and (SATAC code 334251) understand ourselves and others—through how this influences people’s life experiences Students explore the making, meaning, film, social media, literature and music, and outcomes. reception and consumption of artistic images fashion and objects, Indigenous cultures Geography, Environment and Population and objects, and develop visual literacy in and history, gender and sport. (SATAC code 334391) the areas of analysis, critical thinking and persuasive communication. Digital Humanities (SATAC code 334331) Students analyse environmental processes The Digital Revolution has only just begun and human interactions within them. They Asian Studies (SATAC code 334261) —today’s young people will experience more consider significant issues such as: how Students learn about the beliefs, ideas and change in their lifetimes than any previous the world can cope with an expanding social, political and financial structures generation. Students delve deeply into the population; what future cities should be like; shaping Asian countries and society. Asian humanities and social sciences to prepare and the potential impact of climate change. Studies explores aspects of modern Asia’s for the future workplace. History (SATAC code 334411) history, culture, literature, economics, trade and business. Economics (SATAC code 334341) Students delve into our human past in all its Economics investigates human behaviour diversity. They explore the global impact of Australian Studies (SATAC code 334271) and its material consequences. Students everything from war, migration, colonialism Students explore Australia’s past, present learn how economies work in the context and slavery, to commodity production, pol- and future, through topics such as culture, of global forces and scarce resources, and itical movements, film, religion and the law. diversity, Indigenous experience and the how governments deal with issues such as History and Philosophy of Sciences environment. They investigate complex unemployment, trade and taxation. (minor only) matters of social justice, gender and human rights. Education (SATAC code 334351) Without science and its discoveries, modern Ideal for students interested in education but life would be unrecognisable. History and Classics (SATAC code 334291) not necessarily teaching, this major explores philosophy of science asks: how does science Considered the birth of civilisation, ancient how people learn. Students develop strong work, and how did it come to be the way it Greece and Rome have left potent legacies. foundational knowledge and skills they can is now? Investigate how scientific knowledge Studying their societies through Classics, apply in a wide range of educational and is generated, develop your scientific literacy, students explore fascinating aspects of their non-educational roles. and apply your understanding to practical cultures, religion, art, literature, philosophy issues arising when science is set in a and politics. English (SATAC code 334361) human context. Students analyse the ways in which literature Indigenous Knowledges and Society Creative Writing (SATAC code 334301) and film shape our understanding of (SATAC code 334421) In this practical introduction to the ourselves and our social contexts. They discipline, students learn how to begin and learn, think and write critically about the Students explore multiple issues of concern develop a sustained and reflective writing ways these cultural products reflect and to Indigenous peoples, including culture, practice. The production-focused nature influence our world. language, the environment, history and of this major helps them become more politics. Deepen your understanding of First proficient and versatile writers. Nation knowledge systems’ significance and value in a changing world. FIT UNI INTO LIFE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10am English lecture 9am French tutorial 12pm English lecture This diary snapshot is only one example of how 1pm French language lab 10am History tutorial 1pm English seminar students may choose to schedule their university study and life. Attendance at university is less structured 3pm History lecture 12pm Lunch with Alice 6pm Gym than time spent at high school. The hours spent on 6pm Gym 2pm English seminar 7:30pm Work on French assignment campus in lectures, tutorials, practicals or in the field— 4pm Reading in the library known as ‘contact hours’—depend on the degree enrolled in, study mode selected (internal, external, online or flexible learning) and course choices. 4 Why Arts? International Business* a focus on digital and interactive media. Politics and International Relations Students investigate the complex and They cultivate practical skills in research (SATAC code 334531) and analysis, media writing, journalism and dynamic forces impacting the global Students explore political decision-making, media technology use. economy, with a special focus on justice and democracy. They learn about international management and marketing. Music (SATAC code 334511) Australian politics