Bachelor of Arts
at Torrens University Australia, South Australia.
A flexible humanities and social sciences degree. Students major in fields such as history, sociology, politics, literature or a language, with broad elective choice across the faculty.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Torrens University Australia Bachelor of Arts. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Torrens delivers its arts and communication programmes through small classes with an applied, industry-facing slant rather than the broad survey approach of a large public university. First year builds core skills in writing, critical thinking, media and culture, and digital communication, with project briefs tied to real organisations from early on. Middle of the degree you concentrate in an area such as communication, media, public relations or social and cultural studies. Teaching is practical and studio-style, with industry guests and live briefs. As a private provider Torrens runs multiple intakes a year, so the sequence is built around trimesters rather than a single February start. Final stage centres on a portfolio or industry project and a work-integrated placement arranged through Torrens industry partners. The emphasis is on graduating with demonstrable work samples and contacts rather than a research thesis, though strong students can pursue further study.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Communication
- Writing for Media
- Critical Thinking and Inquiry
- Digital Cultures
- Introduction to Public Relations
- Society and Culture
How you will be assessed
- Portfolio pieces and written communication artefacts
- Industry-style briefs and campaign proposals
- Reflective journals tied to project work
- Short essays and analytical reports
- Group presentations and pitches
- Work-integrated placement assessment
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
- Communications or content coordinator
- Public relations assistant
- Social media or digital content officer
- Marketing assistant
- Community or events coordinator
- Editorial or production assistant
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $64,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates move directly into communication, media or community-sector roles using the portfolio and placement contacts built during the degree. Torrens offers articulated postgraduate pathways including graduate certificates and masters in areas such as communication, public relations and business. Entry to these is by direct application with several intakes a year rather than a centralised offer round.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who prefer applied project work over long lecture courses
- People who enjoy writing, media and cultural ideas
- Self-directed learners suited to trimester pacing and blended study
- Students who want to build a portfolio and industry contacts early
- People comfortable presenting and pitching their work
It is probably not for you if
- Students seeking a heavily theoretical or research-led humanities degree
- Those who prefer large public-university campus life
- People who dislike continuous project deadlines across trimesters
- Students wanting a single clear licensed profession at the end
Related courses at Torrens
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Torrens University Australia handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/torrens/bachelor-of-arts.