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International 2019 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS Ranked in top 1% of Associated with 5 universities worldwide^ Nobel Laureates Produced 110 Member of Rhodes Scholars Group of Eight* 2019 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 02 Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President 04 The University of Adelaide 10 Why students love Adelaide 16 Student support 17 Campus life 18 Accommodation 20 Money matters 22 English language proficency requirements 24 English Language Centre 26 Application information 28 How to apply 34 Teaching and learning 36 Architecture 38 Arts 46 Business 52 Computer science/IT 56 Engineering 62 Health 68 Law 70 Mathematical sciences 74 Music 80 Sciences 90 Teaching 92 2019 undergraduate degree summary 98 Glossary ^ Times Higher and QS ranking * A coalition of Australia’s leading research intensive universities. MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is recognised as one of Australia’s most respected research intensive universities, committed to academic excellence with staff who are national and international leaders in their fields. We offer a comprehensive array of undergraduate “ degrees, with special pathway options and English language courses to support your learning and an alumni host program which will give you an insight into local South Australian culture. Our undergraduate degrees are underpinned by innovation and relevance. They are designed to meet the ever increasing requirements of industry, business and government. Studying at the University of Adelaide will challenge and inspire you. We will give you a rich campus experience and the very best academic“ preparation to achieve in your chosen discipline and to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference. I look forward to welcoming you to the University of Adelaide. Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Rathjen 2 Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President 3 4 The University of Adelaide THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE The University of Adelaide is a world-class teaching and research institution. We pursue innovation and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. As Australia’s third oldest university, we have a well-established reputation for excellence and progressive thinking, and are proudly ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. We recognise exceptional people as one of our greatest assets. Adelaide has over 110 Rhodes Scholars and five Nobel Laureates among its distinguished alumni. We attract academic staff who are global leaders in their fields, along with OUR NOBEL LAUREATES the best and brightest students, who embark on fulfilling careers. The Nobel Prize is an international award given yearly since 1901 for achievements in physics, We are committed to developing quality graduates chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. The who are recognised for their skills, creativity, University of Adelaide is associated with five Nobel global outlook and ability to succeed. Students Laureates, and has a long history of groundbreaking will learn from academics who are global leaders research and scholarship of international significance. in their field. Students learn with, and from, international counterparts from over 100 different countries, providing the opportunity to build strong 1915 1945 global networks. Our research strengths span a wide range of Sir William Henry Bragg Sir Howard Walter Florey: sectors, including food and wine, defence and William Lawrence Bragg: Physiology or Medicine and security, health and medicine, mining Physics For the discovery For their services in the of penicillin and its and energy, science, entrepreneurship and analysis of crystal structure curative effect in various innovation, technology and the environment. by means of X-rays. infectious diseases. 2003 2005 John M Coetzee: Dr J Robin Warren: Literature Physiology or Medicine (joint) For his contribution For his discovery of the to literature. bacterium Helicobacter pylori, and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. The University of Adelaide 5 The QS Intelligence Unit has, through rigorous 5 STARS independent data collection and analysis of 27,000 performance metrics (as set out in the QS Stars methodology), rated the University of PLUS QS Adelaide as a Five Stars Plus institution. STUDENTS RATING TEACHING EMPLOYABILITY RESEARCH INTERNATIONALISATION FACILITIES INNOVATION INCLUSIVENESS LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE 7,000 AREAS HEALTH AND MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL OF STUDY SCIENCES STUDENTS ARCHITECTURE, SCIENCES BUSINESS AND LAW EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, HUMANITIES, COMPUTER AND MUSIC AND MATHEMATICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES SCIENCES 100 COUNTRIES TOP 7 REGIONS REPRESENTED IN 01 CHINA STUDENT POPULATION 02 MALAYSIA 03 HONG KONG 04 SINGAPORE 05 INDIA 06 VIETNAM 07 INDONESIA 6 The University of Adelaide Graduate attributes The Adelaide education experience is designed to prepare graduates with the following attributes: • career and leadership readiness • deep discipline knowledge • critical thinking and problem-solving • teamwork and communication skills • intercultural and ethical competency • self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Global learning We are committed to providing all students with opportunities to study internationally. Students have the possibility of a ‘third country experience’ through a range of programs, including student exchange, study tours, summer and winter schools, internships and placements. With planning, there is no need to extend a degree to accommodate these experiences. Credit is usually awarded for the study undertaken. Students participating in an exchange program remain enrolled as full-time students at the University of Adelaide while overseas, and continue to pay their usual tuition fees. They do not pay tuition fees at the host university. There are many exciting opportunities in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific region and Africa. To discover more, visit: adelaide.edu.au/global-learning FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS Faculty of Arts Faculty of Health and Faculty of Sciences Elder Conservatorium of Music Medical Sciences School of Agriculture, Food and Wine School of Humanities* Adelaide Dental School School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences School of Social Sciences^ Adelaide Medical School School of Biological Sciences School of Education Adelaide Nursing School School of Physical Sciences School of Public Health Faculty of Engineering, Computer School of Psychology * Includes the disciplines of: Art History, Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History, English and Creative and Mathematical Sciences Writing, French Studies, German Studies, History, Linguistics, Media, Philosophy and Spanish Studies. Australian School of Petroleum Faculty of the Professions ^ Includes the disciplines of: Anthropology, Criminology, School of Chemical Engineering Adelaide Business School# International Development, Asian Studies, Geography, Environment and Population, Gender Studies, Politics School of Civil, Environmental and Adelaide Law School and International Studies and Sociology. Mining Engineering School of Architecture and Built Environment # Includes the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC). School of Computer Science School of Economics School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering School of Mathematical Sciences School of Mechanical Engineering The University of Adelaide 7 CAMPUSES The University of Adelaide has three campuses in South Australia: North Terrace, Roseworthy and Waite. Facilities The University, since 2011, has invested over AUD $500 million in a major capital works program, delivering a suite of world-class facilities and infrastructure. North Terrace campus The University’s main campus on North Terrace is renowned for its historic architecture and lively atmosphere. Located within the heart of Adelaide’s central business and shopping district, the campus is adjacent to the State Library, Festival Theatre, South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Zoo, and Botanic Gardens. Within walking distance is the University’s recently opened Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, situated in the South Australian Health and Biomedical Precinct. Roseworthy campus Waite campus Roseworthy campus is an internationally The Waite campus is the largest agricultural renowned centre for excellence in research institute in the Southern Hemisphere dryland agriculture, natural resource and the third largest in the world. It is home management and animal production. It to a number of research partners and the is set on over 1,600 hectares of land for internationally renowned Waite Research practical training and is home to South Institute. Staff and students work closely Australia's only veterinary school. It with these organisations, providing a unique features an AUD $37 million veterinary opportunity for collaboration on national and clinic, where students can gain clinical international research projects. Research areas experience while studying. include wine, plant biotechnology, plant breeding, Roseworthy is located 55 kilometres north sustainable agriculture and land management. of Adelaide and 10 kilometres from the The campus is located eight kilometres south of town of Gawler (population 24,000). the city centre and is easily accessible by public Access to the campus is available by a transport and a Waite-North Terrace campus North Terrace-Roseworthy campus shuttle shuttle bus service. Campus services include a bus. Campus services include student