Bachelor of Arts
at Adelaide University, South Australia.
A three-year arts degree at Adelaide University's Adelaide City and Magill campuses with a double major. Adelaide University (formed in 2026 from the University of Adelaide and UniSA) took its first students in 2026, so only the Semester 1, 2026 lowest selection rank is published. The 2027 guaranteed entry ATAR is 70. No SACE prerequisites or assumed knowledge.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Adelaide University Bachelor of Arts for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65.15 | adelaide.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through SATAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students take a double major from specialist disciplines including Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology and classical studies, creative writing, cultural studies, English literature, geography, history, international development, linguistics, languages, philosophy, politics, screen studies and sociology. The degree builds critical thinking, research and communication skills.
Placement and industry experience
The degree includes work-integrated learning, with community and industry engagement built into the curriculum.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in writing, editing and publishing roles across media, government and the not-for-profit sector.
- Many alumni pursue policy and research positions in the public service or NGO sector.
- Common further-study pathways include teaching, law (graduate JD) and a research Honours year.
Typical first jobs
- Policy or project officer in the SA or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications or media officer
- Editorial assistant or journalist
- Electorate or ministerial staffer
- Community-sector program coordinator
- Marketing or content coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work across the public and private sectors in policy, communications, research and community roles, or continue to Honours and postgraduate study such as teaching or law.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who enjoy long-form non-fiction and academic writing
- Students who like building and defending arguments in writing
- People drawn to politics, history, language or culture
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables and self-direction
- Writers who want to build a research and publishing portfolio
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job title at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or laboratory-based courses
- People who need tight structure and high contact hours
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Adelaide University website and on SATAC before applying.