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A number of the programs at the University of South Australia have provision for majors, sub-majors and/or minors to be taken as part of an award. Below is a list of these majors, sub-majors and minors.

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Terminology

Minor

A stream of related courses which comprises up to 18 units (commonly four courses). In some programs these may also be called cognates.

Sub-major

A stream of related courses which comprises between 19 and 35 units (commonly six courses). In some programs these may also be called general studies sub-majors.

Major

A stream of related courses which comprises 36 units (commonly eight courses). May also be called professional majors.

Extended major

A stream of related courses which comprises over 36 units, (commonly 54 units, 12 courses).

Please note:

Some majors, sub-majors and minors require the completion of relevant SSABSA or equivalent courses, or previous or concurrent enrolment in other University courses
Some majors, sub-majors and minors have limited places
The details listed here are subject to change
Not all courses are available every year
For more detailed information on specific majors and/or minors, please contact the school office as listed in the enquiries section of each page