overview
Broaden your horizons and develop a global perspective
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is recognised worldwide for offering an exceptional educational experience that empowers students to unleash their potential and become leaders in their preferred areas of expertise. The university focuses on conducting innovative research and creating a supportive academic environment.
UniSA has a faculty of experts who offer innovative teaching methods to prepare students for the constantly changing global landscape. With a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including architecture, arts, creative industries, film & television, technology, business, and communication, students can unlock their potential in a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
Through global company partnerships and collaborations, UniSA provides students with internship opportunities, industry placements, and collaborative projects to equip them with the necessary skills and experience for their future careers. Modern facilities, lively campuses, and a motivating atmosphere cultivate creativity, teamwork, and originality.
Become part of a vibrant community of scholars, innovators, and future leaders at the University of South Australia.
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awards, rankings & recognitions
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- Ranked #1 in South Australia for learning resources in creative arts. 2021 Good Universities Guide – Undergraduate
- One Of The World’s Top Young Universities (Ranked #29 in 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50)
- Ranked equal 8th, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Skills Development
- Ranked #5, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Architecture and Built Environments



courses
Study areas for this college
The Bachelor of Digital Media is an innovative degree that gives you the technical skills and capabilities for a career in the creative media industries.
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is one of Australia’s most industry-connected degrees. This innovative, hands-on degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career objectives.
This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry quality visual effects, and offers the opportunity for you to learn first-hand from the professionals at Rising Sun Pictures
This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry quality visual effects, and offer you the opportunity to learn first-hand from the professionals at Rising Sun Pictures.
This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry level visual effects, and offers the opportunity for you to learn first-hand from the professionals at Rising Sun Pictures.
Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Bachelor of Information Technology is a highly flexible program that offers you the opportunity to explore a range of interest areas and tailor your degree to your career goals. Employment opportunities exist in public and private settings across industries – from health to defense, education and manufacturing – as well as entrepreneurial enterprises.
During your first year of study, you will build a strong foundation in IT fundamentals, including networking, database development, programming, and systems analysis and design, before specialising in game development, which will see you build skills in computer graphics programming, multimedia design and information visualisation.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile Application Development) will see you develop specialist expertise in the creation of software, with an emphasis on mobile applications and platforms.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity) will see you focus on the security of business information systems in small to large enterprises. You will gain an in-depth theoretical understanding, as well as the practical skills needed to identify, analyse and mitigate risks in the management of a secure network.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) will see you develop specialist expertise in the creation of computer software and applications, preparing you for a rewarding career in this high demand area of ICT.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) prepares you for higher level graduate jobs in IT. It may also lead to research or leadership roles in computing, information technology or information systems, as well as postgraduate and PhD studies.
Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society, the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) offers a highly supportive learning environment, recognising the importance of developing the full range of skills to ensure you graduate with the knowledge and experience sought after by industry.
Throughout your degree, you’ll study 10 data analytics-focused courses, seven IT-focused courses and three fundamental courses in maths and stats.
Take your career journey into the revolutionary field of big data.
There’s currently high demand for data scientists1, and this graduate certificate will prepare you for the workplace, or to study towards a master degree.
Taught by world-class lecturers and researchers, this graduate certificate will get you up to speed with the latest thinking in enterprise-wide IT.
In the Graduate Diploma in Data Science you will learn current techniques in data science, and how to apply this knowledge professionally
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) aims to develop cyber security professionals with advanced knowledge in cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC).
This qualification will provide you with skills and expertise related to information systems in a business context.
Taught by world-class lecturers, researchers and practitioners, you will learn about IT stakeholder engagement, business intelligence and the day-to-day operations of information systems.
Taught by leading researchers you will learn to analyse and visualise rich data sources, how to spot data trends and to generate insights based on data.
This program is suitable for students from any background / discipline. You will develop technical expertise in information technology (IT); technical proficiency in cyber security; and, an understanding of GRC as it applies to information technology and cyber security.
This innovative Masters degree will give you a broad knowledge of IT disciplines and a solid foundation in business practices.
Taught by world-class lecturers, researchers and practitioners, you’ll learn about IT stakeholder engagement, business intelligence, business systems analysis and modelling, and the day-to-day operation of information systems.
Gain specialized skills and advanced knowledge to be well-prepared for management roles within the communications and media sector.
Gain the advanced knowledge needed for management roles in the media and communications sector.
Skilled communicators are essential in every organization and industry sector, and this adaptable degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to plan, develop and deliver communication activities across a range of platforms.
As you develop the practical skills needed to become a marketing and communications expert, you will explore consumer psychology and the scientific laws of brand growth. Your lecturers will be the experts who advise brands like Procter & Gamble, CBS and Nestlé.
This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create and deliver effective communication strategies across a range of traditional and emerging media platforms.
Learn to develop brand communication strategies, craft media plans, build social media strategies, and create engaging content for different target audiences across a range of platforms. You’ll also explore corporate social responsibility, sponsorship, and crisis communication.
Fast-track your communication career and gain a bachelor and master qualification in just four years with our 3 + 1 Pathway to Master of Communication package. This unique offering allows you to elevate your career prospects by completing two industry-informed qualifications that have been developed to meet the fast-changing needs of the communication and media industries.
This graduate diploma comprises design research studio classes, advanced research skills, introduction to sustainable design, business practice and a choice of electives. You will develop an advanced understanding of communication design principles and graduate with the ability to develop and design effective communications for a range of audiences.
Study a journalism degree that gives you the foundational knowledge and digital proficiency to work effectively across contemporary news media.
This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a journalist and writer in mainstream media and communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing also opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, marketing and communication.
Fast-track your career and gain a bachelor and master qualification in just four years with this Fast-track to Masters in Communication program. You’ll study a three-year bachelor’s degree and a one-year master’s qualification (which typically takes two years full-time) by swapping four undergraduate courses or electives for selected postgraduate courses.
This double degree ensures you graduate with the advanced writing and production skills needed for a career in the journalism industry, as well as the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in creative, professional and technical writing.
You will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It’s your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings.
You will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It’s your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings.
Throughout the degree, you will explore theory and practice combining traditional and digital forms required by industry. You will gain an understanding in all stages of the professional production cycle from conceptualization and script writing, through to production and post-production.
In this practice-based qualification, you will undertake all of your studies with highly skilled film and television industry professionals.
As a student studying the Creative Writing and Literature major you will explore historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays, films and plays.
Under the guidance of an appointed academic supervisor you will complete your own thesis or artefact-plus-exegesis project, and graduate with an in-depth understanding of your chosen field of specialization.
This qualification provides graduates with advanced practical and theoretical skills and knowledge, advanced research skills and valuable business skills.
This qualification provides graduates with advanced practical and theoretical skills and knowledge, and invaluable research and business skills.
Throughout your studies you will acquire the advanced problem-solving skills necessary for successful contemporary art practice. You will have the opportunity to bring your creative ideas to life in dedicated studios and workshops, build a portfolio, and learn how to present your work in gallery spaces on and off campus.
You will learn skills necessary for conducting research in disciplines including Contemporary Art, Communication Design, Illustration Animation, Product Design, Cultural Studies, Film and Television, Journalism and Professional Writing, Communication and Media, Creative Writing, Social Media, Screen Studies and more.
This practical postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable design thinking as it relates to the changing world of design.
This postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing design world. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, construction challenges and management.
This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues and sustainability.
This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of communication design.
This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with an advanced understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, construction challenges and management.
This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable design thinking as it relates to the changing world of design.
This practical degree will equip you with the skills needed to design and create products that people use every day, such as electronic devices, domestic appliances, homewares, medical devices, sports equipment, user experiences and interfaces, furniture, mobility solutions and more.
This degree has been the starting point for many of the country’s leading communication and graphic designers, and it will prepare you for a vibrant career in the design industry. Taught by established academics and designers, you will graduate with an industry-relevant qualification.
This unique degree will equip you with the skills needed to kick-start your rewarding career in the creative and innovative world of illustration and animation.
Under the guidance of world-class researchers you will embark on an in-depth study of French, Italian, Japanese or English (for non-English speaking students). You will develop your proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in your chosen language, as well as your understanding of the related culture and society.
This professionally accredited degree provides advanced skills and knowledge in architecture design and how it relates to the environment, culture, and design and construction technologies.
With a focus on design research, theory and practice, this degree will prepare you for a career as an interior designer. It will also provide you with an advanced understanding of the innovative, changing world of design.
With a focus on design research, theory and practice, this graduate diploma will prepare you for a career as an interior architect or interior designer.
A career in architecture is immensely rewarding, giving you the opportunity to shape and transform the built environment around you.
Taught by a highly respected and skilled team, you’ll learn from educators with real-world experience that will teach you the critical foundational skills and knowledge necessary to shape the sustainable environments of tomorrow.
With a focus on design research, theory and practice, this degree will prepare you for a rewarding career in the creative interior architecture industry.
The curriculum is closely aligned with industry and you will learn about and gain practical experience in interior design practice along with furniture design and placemaking.
Guarantee your future place in postgraduate studies in architecture through our Pathway to Masters package. Study a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a professional accredited Master of Architecture, and graduate in five years of full-time study and with the qualifications necessary to seek future registration as an ‘architect’.
This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, design thinking methodologies, qualitative research practices and sustainability.
A key component of this masters degree relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases associated with excessive sedentary behaviour.
A key component of this postgraduate qualification relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases associated with excessive sedentary behaviour.
In this exciting degree, you will develop an advanced understanding of contemporary management theory and how it applies to the various elements of the creative arts and cultural industries.
Develop the skills, experience and knowledge for a professional role in the vibrant arts sector with the only qualification of its kind in South Australia.
Throughout your studies you will acquire the advanced problem-solving skills necessary for successful contemporary art practice. You will have the opportunity to bring your creative ideas to life in dedicated studios and workshops, build a portfolio, and learn how to present your work in gallery spaces on and off campus.
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
Bachelor of Digital Media (Online)
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Graduate Certificate in Compositing and Tracking
Graduate Certificate in Dynamic Effects and Lighting
Bachelor of Film and Television
Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing
Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing, Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature)
Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing
Graduate Certificate in Film and Television
Bachelor of Communication (Online)
Bachelor of Communication and Media
Bachelor of Communication and Media (Pathway to Master of Communication)
Graduate Diploma in Design (Communication Design)
Master of Design (Communication Design)
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
Bachelor of Design (Illustration and Animation)
Bachelor of Design (Product Design)
Graduate Diploma in Design (Sustainable Design)
Graduate Diploma in Design (Design and Construct)
Master of Design (Design and Construct)
Master of Design (Sustainable Design)
Graduate Diploma in Design (Contemporary Art)
Master of Design (Contemporary Art)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile Application Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Online)
Bachelor of Data Analytics (Online)
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing)
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication (100% online)
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Contract Management)
Master of Project Management
Master of Project and Program Management
Master of Project and Program Management (Contract Management)
Master of Management (Arts and Cultural Management)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Graduate Diploma in Design (Industrial Design)
Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture)
Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Architecture
Master of Design (Interior Architecture)
Master of Design (Industrial Design)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
MENTORS
Learn from industry experts

Rebecca Somerfield
Program Director | Bachelor of Communication & Media/Bachelor of Communication UO – Rebecca is committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for her students and enjoys working with them in tutorials and seminars to help each individual achieve their full potential. She aims to enhance the relationship between communication theory and practice by providing mentoring for students.

David Blaiklock
Program Director | Bachelor of Design (Illustration & Animation) – David has more than 30 years of experience in the design and creative industries. Internationally, he’s won design awards and been invited to exhibit his work as an artist/illustrator and designer. Additionally, he founded the Bachelor of Design (Illustration and Animation) program at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in 2018.

Kim Munro
Lecturer UniSA Creative – Dr. Kim Munro is a documentary researcher and practitioner with an interest in the intersection between immersive and interactive technology and social and environmental issues. Kim’s work has screened on the ABC as well as at local and international galleries and festivals. Her PhD from RMIT explored expanded documentary practices and the politics of listening.

Ning Gu
Professor in Architecture – Dr Ning Gu is a Professor in Architecture at the University of South Australia. He is a Deputy Director of Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE). He has researched in the broad areas of Architectural Computing and Design Cognition, including topics such as Computational Design Analysis; Computer-supported Collaborative Design; Interactive and Virtual Environments; Building Information Modelling (BIM); and more.

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- Read course pages and select the course you’d like to study
- Fill out our application form
- Provide documents needed (check course page for individual course requirements)
- Prerequisites or equivalent knowledge may apply to some majors at the subject level
- Confirm details
- Sign contract and payment
- Start learning!






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