2016 Undergraduate Prospectus
International 2016 Undergraduate Prospectus Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President ...... 2 2016 The University of Adelaide...... 4 Why you will love Adelaide...... 12 Undergraduate Student support services...... 22 Student life...... 24 Accommodation ...... 26 Prospectus Money matters ...... 28 English language proficiency requirements...... 30 English Language Centre...... 32 Application information ...... 34 Undergraduate pathways ...... 38 Teaching and learning methods...... 41 Global Learning...... 42 A reputation for excellence 1% Consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide
Associated with five Nobel 5 Prize winners 100 Over 100 Rhodes scholars 130 Over 130 Fulbright scholars
Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President ...... 2 Architecture...... 44 The University of Adelaide...... 4 Arts...... 46 Why you will love Adelaide...... 12 Business...... 54 Computer Science / IT ...... 62 Student support services...... 22 Economics...... 64 Student life...... 24 Engineering...... 66 Accommodation ...... 26 Health Sciences...... 88 Go8 Money matters ...... 28 Innovation and Entrepreneurship ...... 102 Group of Eight member English language proficiency requirements...... 30 Law ...... 103 A coalition of Australia’s leading Mathematical Sciences...... 104 research-intensive universities English Language Centre...... 32 Music...... 108 Application information ...... 34 Science and Agriculture...... 110 Undergraduate pathways ...... 38 Teaching...... 128 Teaching and learning methods...... 41 Global Learning...... 42 2016 undergraduate programs summary ...... 130 Glossary...... 136 International representatives...... 136 2 Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Established in 1874, the University Studying at the University of Adelaide of Adelaide is recognised as one will challenge and inspire you. We will of Australia’s most respected give you a rich campus experience and research-intensive universities, the very best academic preparation to committed to academic excellence achieve in your chosen discipline and with staff who are national and to equip you with the knowledge and international leaders in their fields. skills to make a real difference.
We offer hundreds of undergraduate I look forward to welcoming you degrees with special pathway to the University of Adelaide. 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.
Small group discovery is central to campus life and our unique education Professor Warren Bebbington proposition. This innovative approach Vice-Chancellor and President includes a return to undergraduate research so that every student in every program has an opportunity to experience the thrill of discovery.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President 3 The University of Adelaide
With more than 140 years of excellence in education, the University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions.
As one of Australia’s leading research- Groundbreaking research An international outlook intensive universities, the University of Adelaide is consistently ranked among the The University of Adelaide is a member of The University of Adelaide is strongly top 1% of universities in the world. Since the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s committed to international education. Since its establishment in 1874, the University leading research-intensive universities. the University began enrolling international has developed a strong reputation for Many groundbreaking discoveries have students more than 60 years ago, the excellence in learning, teaching and research. been uncovered at the University that have international student population has grown It has produced over 100 Rhodes Scholars had lasting effects on science and the to more than 6200. Originating from over and is associated with five Nobel Laureates. world at large. 90 countries, the University’s international student population accounts for approx- The University offers a vibrant campus The University’s research standing is imately 24 per cent of all students at its lifestyle with more than 26,000 students, validated by its results in the Excellence in South Australian campuses. More than 700 of which over 24 per cent are international Research for Australia (ERA) initiative, which students are also enrolled at the Ngee Ann– students from more than 90 countries. This measures the quality and impact of research Adelaide Education Centre in Singapore. environment is small enough to enable conducted at Australian universities. Over The Education Centre was formed through personal interaction with teaching staff, yet 90% of the University’s research areas a partnership between the University of large enough to provide a broad range of were rated ‘at or above world class’. The Adelaide and the Ngee Ann Kongsi, a programs and student support services. University has particular strength in areas such as the biological sciences, engineering highly respected and long-established The University provides education in the and earth sciences, humanities, creative foundation actively involved in educational, disciplines of sciences, health sciences, arts and writing, mathematics, information cultural and welfare activities in Singapore. arts and humanities, engineering, technology and computer sciences, mathematics and computer sciences, physical and chemical sciences, and and professions such as teaching and social and behavioural sciences. law. Key research foci at the University reflect national and global research With an embedded research culture, students priorities in the areas of the environment, experience an educational environment in health, photonics and advanced sensing, which lecturers are active researchers and agriculture, and minerals and energy. teaching is informed by the latest findings. Recognising that the best education outcomes are enabled through student access to up-to-date facilities and resources, the University continues to invest in important infrastructure. With modern lecture theatres, laboratories and computer suites, University of Adelaide students experience world-class learning environments in addition to enhanced digital and e-learning resources. The University of Adelaide is committed to developing quality graduates who are recognised internationally for their knowledge, skills, creativity, global outlook and ability.
4 The University of Adelaide Our Nobel laureates
The Nobel Prize is an international award given yearly since 1901 for achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. The University of Adelaide is associated with five Nobel laureates, and has a long history of groundbreaking research and scholarship of international significance. 1915 Sir William Henry Bragg and William Lawrence Bragg, Physics, for their services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays
1945 Sir Howard Walter Florey, Physiology or Medicine, for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effect in various infectious diseases
2003 John M. Coetzee, Literature, who in innumerable guises portrays the surprising involvement of the outsider
2005 Dr. J. Robin Warren, Physiology or Medicine (joint), for their discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease
The University of Adelaide 5 A distinctive approach Graduate attributes A global alumni network to learning and teaching The education experience is designed Graduates of the University of Adelaide to prepare graduates with the University of Adelaide students receive a become part of a fellowship that includes: following attributes: unique education experience, characterised South Australia’s first NASA astronaut, Dr by the opportunities they are afforded Knowledge and understanding of the Andy Thomas; Australia’s first female judge, and the community of which they are a content and techniques of a chosen Queen’s Counsel and state governor, Dame part. Students have the chance to learn in discipline at advanced levels that are Roma Mitchell; the President of Singapore, small groups under the expert guidance internationally recognised Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam; and a long list of of leading academics, and by studying at distinguished Rhodes and Fulbright scholars. a research-intensive university they learn Ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety Following graduation, the connection with research techniques from undergraduate of sources in a planned and timely manner the University of Adelaide continues to grow. level. They develop problem-solving skills There are many ways alumni can continue and the ability to innovate—skills that are Ability to apply effective, creative and their affiliation with their alma mater. invaluable for further study and employment. innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems University Engagement offers an active alumni program that includes international Proficiency in interpersonal understanding, social and networking events, the Adelaide A progressive institution teamwork and communication From its early beginnings, South Australia onLION community, the alumni magazine Strength in the appropriate use of was a progressive state. Established by and newsletter, reunions, and awards contemporary technologies free settlers, it was the first Australian celebrating the accomplishments of state to grant voting rights to women. Commitment to continuous learning University alumni. University of Adelaide Reflecting the values of the state in which and the capacity to maintain intellectual alumni also have access to a multitude it was founded, the University of Adelaide curiosity throughout life of special discounts and offers in a range of different areas, including travel, became the first university in Australia to: Commitment to the highest standards of entertainment, health and well-being. > admit women to academic courses (1881) professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community > grant degrees in science (1882) For more information on our alumni network, Awareness of ethical, social and cultural visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/engage/ > establish a Chair of Music (1884), offer a issues within a global context and their bachelor’s degree in music (1886), create importance in the exercise of professional a Conservatorium of Music (1897), and skills and responsibilities. graduate a Doctor of Music (1902) > make provision for the election of the first woman to a university governing body Small group discovery (Helen Mayo, University Council, 1914). The University of Adelaide is committed to giving all students opportunities to learn Graduates of in small groups, peer-to-peer and under the guidance of leading academics international distinction and researchers. Through excellence in learning and teaching, the University of Adelaide seeks to develop graduates of international distinction.
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6 The University of Adelaide Facilities
In recent years, the University has invested $400 million in a major capital works program, delivering a suite of world-class facilities and infrastructure. Students have access to modern lecture theatres, new technologies, and an outstanding library with a comprehensive collection of over two million items.
The Braggs The Braggs The Braggs is a $100-million facility on the North Terrace campus named after Nobel Prize winning alumni Sir William Henry and Sir William Lawrence Bragg. The Braggs building has more than 10,000 square metres of research and teaching facilities and is the location of the world-leading Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing.
Dental Simulation Clinic The Dental Simulation Clinic at North Terrace is a $6-million high-tech clinic providing dentistry and oral health students with access to the best training facilities in Australia. Dental Simulation Clinic Hub Central This three-level, $42-million building on North Terrace campus brings together learning and social spaces with student services. Hub Central was designed through a co-creation process that involved over 12,000 hours of combined student and staff consultation.
Ingkarni Wardli The $100-million Ingkarni Wardli building on the North Terrace campus is home to the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. The facility was awarded Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star rating for an education building. Ingkarni Wardli takes an Indigenous Kaurna name meaning ‘place of learning or enquiry’.
Veterinary Health Centres Located at Roseworthy campus, the $37-million Veterinary Health Centre offers first-class integrated teaching and research spaces, a fully operational veterinary clinic, hospital and Companion Animal Health Centre. Facilities include intensive care, a diagnostic pathology laboratory, Ingkarni Wardli ultrasound, radiology and surgical theatres.
Adelaide Medical and Nursing Schools building The $206 million state-of-the-art building will house some 1500 medical and nursing students and will take the University’s research strength in Adelaide’s West End to over 1100 people - the largest research presence in the South Australian Health and Biomedical Precinct. It will open to students in 2017. Adelaide Medical and Nursing Schools building
The University of Adelaide 7 Hub Central is the student heart of the North Terrace campus and an inspirational place for students to meet, study, make social connections and exchange ideas. Hub Central Offering a spacious learning environment in which students may study at their own pace (either in groups or individually), the primary goal of the Hub is to provide The most dynamic students with the best on-campus experience in Australia. Covering 10,500 square metres over three levels, the student learning Hub delivers state-of-the-art facilities for students.
space in Australia. For more information on Hub Central, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/hub-central
8 The University of Adelaide Faculties and schools
Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Australian School of Petroleum
School of Chemical Engineering
School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
School of Computer Science
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Mathematical Sciences
School of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Dentistry
School of Medical Sciences
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health
School of Population Health
School of Psychology
School of Translational Health Science
Faculty of Arts
Elder Conservatorium of Music
School of Humanities (including the disciplines of Classics, English and Creative Writing, European Studies, French Studies, German Studies, History, Linguistics, Media, Philosophy, and Spanish)
School of Social Sciences (including the disciplines of Anthropology and Development Studies, Asian Studies, Geography, Environment and Population, Gender, Work and Social Inquiry, Politics and International Studies)
School of Education
Faculty of Sciences
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
School of Physical Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
Faculty of the Professions
Adelaide Law School
Business School
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre
Institute for International Trade
School of Architecture and Built Environment
School of Economics
The University of Adelaide 9 North Terrace campus The University’s main campus on North Terrace is renowned for its historic architecture and lively atmosphere. Located within Adelaide’s central business and shopping district, the campus is adjacent to landmarks such as the State Library, Festival Centre, South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of Campuses South Australia, Adelaide Zoo, and Botanic Gardens. Our 26,000 students have Consistently ranked among easy access to the North Terrace campus, which is the top 1% of universities a five-minute walk from the closest tram and bus stops in the world. and a 10-minute walk from Adelaide train station.
For more information on our campuses, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/campuses
Thebarton campus Ngee Ann – Adelaide
Situated four kilometres west of Adelaide city centre, Thebarton Education Centre, Singapore campus is a research and development park that stimulates interaction The Ngee Ann – Adelaide Education Centre, located in between the University and Australian business and industry. The Tank Road’s Teochew Building, offers a growing number of campus hosts a number of applied research activities in mechanical postgraduate and undergraduate coursework programs. engineering, physical sciences, electronic Modern facilities include engineering, chemical engineering and multimedia-equipped lecture occupational health. Commercial enterprises rooms, a student computer include materials engineering, biotechnology, network, a computer environmental services, information technology, laboratory, a student lounge industrial design, laser/optics technology, and private study rooms. health products, engineering services, radar For more information, visit: systems and telecommunications. http://naa.edu.sg Waite campus The Waite campus is eight kilometres south of the city centre and features a ‘super’ greenhouse known as the Plant Accelerator. Other research areas include plant biotechnology, plant breeding, sustainable agriculture, wine, horticulture and land management. Waite’s students have access to facilities such as a field trials plot, vineyard, winery, orchard and arboretum, and campus services include a childcare centre, gym and sporting facilities. Access to the campus is via public transport and a Waite-North Terrace shuttle bus service.
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Roseworthy campus Roseworthy is a 1,600 hectare campus in a rural setting 55 kilometres north of Adelaide and only 10 kilometres from Gawler (population of 19,000). Renowned as Australia’s first agricultural teaching and research centre, the campus specialises in dry land agriculture, animal science and the first veterinary science school in South Australia. Roseworthy services include student accommodation, a tavern, swimming pool and fitness centre, and access to the campus is available via a North Terrace- Roseworthy shuttle bus service. Why you will love Adelaide
With all the advantages of a major city but few of the inconveniences, Adelaide offers an enviable lifestyle in an environment that is ideal for study.
Precision planning A truly liveable city Thriving industry Adelaide rises from the middle of a tree- Adelaide is a very safe and relaxed The state of South Australia boasts a stable covered plain between rolling hills to the place to live. It is regularly ranked one of economy and a low unemployment rate, east and 22 kilometres of white sandy the most liveable cities in the world. In with a broad base of thriving industries, beaches to the west. When Colonel Light The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2014 including agriculture, wine, information founded Adelaide in 1836, he had a simple Liveability Survey, Adelaide was ranked and communications technology, defence, plan: a one square mile city centre and lots as the 5th most liveable city in the world. biosciences, health, tourism and the arts. of open space. He laid out the streets in a grid, surrounded by a ring of what are now state heritage-listed parklands. Culturally diverse Being an international student in Adelaide: South Australians hail from over 120 www.studyadelaide.com different countries, creating a wonderful Tourism and holidays in South Australia: Australia’s most affordable city mix of cultures and influences. One in five www.southaustralia.com Recent research by the National Centre for South Australians was born overseas— Doing business in South Australia: Social and Economic Modelling shows that half in countries where English is not the www.southaustralia.biz Adelaide is one of the most affordable cities dominant language—so they are well in Australia. The cost of living in Adelaide is rehearsed at welcoming newcomers up to 19% less than Sydney and Melbourne into their multicultural mix. and 7% less than Perth and Brisbane.
12 Why you will love Adelaide South Australia at a glance
General information Climate
Area 985,335km2 South Australia offers warm, dry summers and short, mild winters with over 300 days of sunshine per year. Capital Adelaide Season Months Conditions Temperature Coastline 4,800km (with over 100 islands) Summer December - February Mainly hot/dry 25C - 35C Population Adelaide−1.2 million; South Australia−1.6 million Autumn March - May Mainly dry 20C - 25C Offcial language English Winter June - August Cool and wet 10C - 15C Currency Australian dollar (AUD) Spring September - November Some rain 20C - 25C Economy Major industries include bioscience, defence, minerals and energy and wine.
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Why you will love Adelaide 13 Vibrant city living
Adelaide is a great city for international students to live and study in.
It has a bustling and energetic city centre and is renowned for its festivals, cultural life and sporting events. With great shopping, beaches, a café culture, affordable student accommodation and friendly residents, Adelaide offers a relaxed lifestyle with all the convenience of city living.
For more information on South Australia, visit: www.southaustralia.com
Live centrally Student accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia and much of it is in the heart of the city meaning plenty of students simply walk to their lectures. If it is necessary to take public transport, Adelaide offers exactly the same public transport discounts for international students as it does for local students.
Shopping Adelaide boasts a range of shopping experiences comparable to anywhere in Australia. Rundle Mall has the biggest concentration of department and chain stores while Rundle Street is known for its trendy boutiques, pubs and cafés. Café culture Adelaide is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan cities, with an array of cafés, restaurants and shops reflecting the diversity of its ethnic communities. Adelaide is reputed to have more cafés and restaurants per head of population than any other city in Australia.
Hit the beach Easy to Adelaide is a coastal city where pristine white sandy beaches get around become the focus of relaxation Adelaide is a busy and vibrant and recreation in the summer. city, but unlike some larger It takes just 20 minutes on the cities getting around is quick tram to get from the city centre and easy; traffic jams are rare. to the beach. Known as the 20-minute city, Adelaide is easy to navigate thanks to its broad boulevards and public transport network. Festival fever
South Australia is known as the festival state of Australia because of the large number of national and international cultural and sporting festivals it hosts each year.
Adelaide events 2016
January Tour Down Under September Royal Adelaide Show World Tennis Challenge City to Bay Fun Run February Adelaide Festival October OzAsia Festival Adelaide Fringe Festival Adelaide Film Festival Festival of Ideas March Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar Championship November Adelaide International WOMADelaide 3-day Equestrian Event April Oakbank Racing Carnival December Lights of Lobethal June Adelaide Cabaret Festival
For more information on festival events, visit: www.festivalsadelaide.com.au
16 Why you will love Adelaide Adelaide Fringe Festival Tour Down Under www.adelaidefringe.com.au www.tourdownunder.com.au Second in size only to the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, The Tour Down Under is an international world-class the Adelaide Fringe Festival takes over the city for three cycling race that passes through Adelaide and the weeks every year. Hundreds of thousands of people surrounding area. Held in January, it’s a week-long attend special free events in the CBD and artists and festival of cycling and entertainment that attracts audiences travel from around the world to experience some of the biggest names in world road cycling. the unique summer fun of Adelaide Fringe. OzAsia Festival Adelaide Festival www.ozasiafestival.com.au www.adelaidefestival.com.au Held in October each year, the OzAsia Festival Adelaide Festival is an internationally renowned celebrates the artistic and cultural ties between multi-arts festival with a long and successful Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. It includes history. With a reputation for bold and adventurous theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, and the programming and located in a city of perfect size, impressive Moon Lantern Festival, when hundreds of setting and climate, Adelaide Festival holds a unique beautiful lanterns are floated down the River Torrens. place in the Australian creative landscape. Moonlight Cinema WOMADelaide www.moonlight.com.au www.womadelaide.com.au The Moonlight Cinema offers movie magic under the WOMADelaide is a four-day world music, arts and stars and within the beautiful surrounds of Adelaide’s dance festival which is hosted in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Park. From November until February, a parklands. The program features performances and combination of classic films and the latest releases workshops on seven stages by some of the world’s are screened. Movie goers can create the ultimate best musicians, dancers and DJs, alongside street outdoor cinema experience by taking along a picnic theatre artists and visual artists. and drinks to enjoy whilst watching the film.
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Why you will love Adelaide 17 Top 10 things to do in South Australia
Learn to surf like 1 an Aussie at Glenelg, Adelaide’s most popular beach suburb.
Cuddle a koala at Cleland Sand boarding on Kangaroo Whale watching at Port Elliot, 2 Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills. 3 Island, ‘one of earth’s last 4 an hour south of Adelaide. unspoilt refuges’. Visit the Barossa Valley, 10 one of Australia’s premier food and wine regions.
Swim with giant blue fin tuna at 9 Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.
Sleep under the stars in the Flinders 8 Ranges, Outback South Australia.
For more information on South Australian activities, visit: www.southaustralia.com
Enjoy a movie at the Moonlight Cinema Go fishing on the Eyre Visit the giant 5 in Adelaide’s Botanic Park. 6 Peninsula, renowned 7 pandas at the for its bountiful seafood. Adelaide Zoo in the city centre. FITZROY TERRACE
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Why you will love Adelaide 21 Morphett Vale Student support services
and international employers with students From the moment students arrive, the University when recruiting for graduate vacancies. of Adelaide has a range of quality support services Current students have access to online advice and job vacancies through Career Hub, the designed to help them settle in quickly and career and resource database, and can participate in skill development workshops succeed in their studies. on labour-market document preparation, maximising interview performance and professional résumé presentation. >> support for students finishing study International Student An annual program of career events is or returning home Centre (ISC) provided, including career education in >> Peer Mentor program lectures, employer visits, career information international.adelaide.edu.au/about/isc >> Language and Cultural Exchange program evenings and workshops, and the annual The International Student Centre provides >> English conversation program – Careers Expo—one of the largest events ongoing support to international students. It Talking with Aussies held on campus. Additionally, the on- works closely with student groups, faculties campus Careers Service has many excellent >> Experience Adelaide program and University administration to ensure the resources, including online facilities, weekly experience of all international students is a >> social activities and workshops newspapers, a library of career-related positive and successful one. >> students’ newsletter and blog. DVDs, and careers publications relevant to Services offered by the ISC include: university students and graduates. >> preparation of pre-departure information Careers Service >> orientation for new international students www.adelaide.edu.au/student/careers Study skills >> assistance with visa matters, including The Careers Service markets the The Writing Centre and the Maths Learning visa extensions and meeting compliance University’s graduates to employers and Centre offer activities and resources to assist requirements assists students to develop the necessary with all aspects of coursework involving >> ongoing support by International skills to manage their careers throughout writing and maths. Seminars and individual Student Advisers their lives. Services include helping students consultations are free for students enrolled >> information on Overseas Student to make informed career and study at the University of Adelaide. Health Cover (OSHC) choices, and connecting local, national
22 Student support services Writing Centre Counselling service Services include: >> health checks www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre >> immunisations and vaccinations The Writing Centre presents seminars At the University of Adelaide we understand to advance academic skills, focusing on that students can experience difficulties. >> psychotherapy/counselling reading and research skills, presenting Students new to Adelaide often do not know >> skin care tutorials and seminars, essay writing and where to get help and their ability to study >> travel medicine report writing. A conversational language can be affected. support program and weekly tutorials are >> drug and alcohol counselling At the Counselling Service there are counsellors provided for students who have English as >> grief and bereavement counselling who can help. They provide free and an additional language, and Learning Guides professional support to help manage these >> sports medicine are also available to help all students times as well as offer strategies to improve develop their skills. >> weight disorders general well-being. Contact with the >> men’s and women’s sexual health Maths Learning Centre (MLC) Counselling Service is completely confidential. contraceptive advice. www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning Both female and male doctors are available. The Maths Learning Centre exists to help all Disability service International students who have overseas students develop the skills they need to learn www.adelaide.edu.au/disability health insurance with Allianz Global and use the maths involved in their courses, Assistance, Medibank Private or AHM will The University of Adelaide provides a range including statistics. The MLC provides not be charged a consultation fee when they of services to students with temporary or bridging courses, seminars, workshops see a doctor at the health practice. ongoing disabilities or medical conditions. and online resources, as well as a drop-in Students are encouraged to visit the health service where students can visit without an Disability advisers are available to advise service early in the year so they become appointment for one-on-one assistance with on how to access special provisions such familiar with the many services on offer that their maths/stats. as specialised software, enlarged print, help to make their time at university fulfilling examination arrangements, and help to and healthy. For more information visit manage assignment and assessment Childcare health.adelaide.edu.au/gp, select Practices requirements. The Disability Service is from the menu, then University Health. www.adelaide.edu.au/childcare confidential and registration does not appear on student academic records. The University has childcare centres at the North Terrace and Waite campuses. Library Childcare services are available to University Elite athlete support www.adelaide.edu.au/library students, staff and associated organisations www.adelaide.edu.au/eliteathletes The University of Adelaide Library— of the University, as well as the wider comprising the Barr Smith, Law, Music, community. Places are available on a The University of Adelaide is an Elite Athlete Roseworthy and Waite libraries—is the part-time or full-time basis. Friendly University and offers support and largest research library in South Australia. information to eligible student athletes. Professional staff provide quality care for The library provides access to over two children ranging from three months of age The University supports students to balance million print volumes and tens of thousands to school-aged. Individual needs of the their sporting and academic commitments of online resources, including journals, children are supported, while also promoting by providing a flexible and responsive databases, newspapers and books. and enhancing their emotional, physical, approach to study. Elite athletes studying Additional student support includes research psychological, social, educational and overall at the University are engaged nationally and help, subject-specific resource guides, student developmental needs. All of the centres internationally in a broad range of sports computers, printers, photocopiers and scanners. follow the National Quality Standard and including swimming, soccer, waterskiing and Quiet study spaces are also available. are accredited through the National Quality rowing, to name a few. The Library, conveniently located right next Improvement and Accreditation System. Students who have been identified as to Hub Central, offers wireless network Due to the high demand for childcare places, elite athletes or think they may fall into this access for laptops and other mobile devices, it is important to register future childcare category should visit the website to register, study areas for quiet individual study, student needs with the centre via a waiting list or phone the Elite Athlete Support and computers, printing and copying/scanning, application form as early as possible; these Information Service on +61 8 8313 5663. and an inter-library loan and document application forms are located on the centre’s delivery service. In addition, specialist website, along with opening hours and Health librarians provide assistance in searching contact details. Fees are also available on and accessing scholarly information and www.adelaide.edu.au/student/health the website; however, these vary according using the Library. to parental childcare benefit entitlements The University Health Practice is an on-campus Please note: there are often waiting lists for health service, providing comprehensive and University childcare centres. confidential health care to all students and staff in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Student support services 23 >> taxation advice >> welfare information and advice Student life >> information about, and referral to, other services. The EWOs have an understanding of The University of Adelaide offers a stimulating University culture, systems and policy, plus experience dealing with external environment where students are encouraged to take agencies (e.g. Residential Tenancies Tribunal, part in a wide range of extracurricular activities. welfare and rights bodies, utilities providers). Employment services auu.org.au/employment events, advocacy, education and welfare, Life on campus The Employment Service is a professional The Fitness Hub, O’Week, social clubs, employment agency offering free advice and Adelaide University Union student radio, free tax and legal service, information to students who are looking for auu.org.au On Dit (student publication), the Student work. The online jobs board lists casual, Representative Council and retail services, The Adelaide University Union (AUU) is the peak part-time and contract work exclusively for such as The General, the University‘s student organisation at the University. The University of Adelaide students. Students can on-campus convenience store. AUU aims to develop and implement the also make an appointment to confidentially philosophy that life at university is so much discuss any employment-related matter. more than textbooks and lectures. This Student services A comprehensive training calendar is also philosophy is applied through a fantastic range provided, offering both accredited and Student care of programs, services, activities and events non-accredited training to students either that combine to make student life a rewarding, auu.org.au/student-care free or at heavily discounted prices. supportive and memorable experience The Education and Welfare Officers The AUU delivers and/or funds services such (EWOs) at the Student Care office provide Volunteering as an employment service, VolunteerConnect, vital, confidential assistance and support auu.org.au a membership program offering discounts to students experiencing any problems The Union’s volunteering program aims to and benefits, a wide range of campus surrounding the complexities of student life. connect students to volunteering opportunities The EWOs are the first point of contact for: with not-for-profit organisations. Students >>academic advice and advocacy can also register for on-campus volunteering >>accommodation advice opportunities if they are interested in being involved in AUU events. Volunteering helps >>legal issues students develop on-the-job skills, build >> financial assistance (grants, loans, their résumés, create valuable networks and some scholarships) provides the opportunity to practise speaking English and make new friends.
24 Student life Special interest and Adelaide University student radio The Fitness Hub social clubs radio.adelaide.edu.au www.thefitnesshub.com.au auu.org.au/clubs Adelaide University student radio is The Fitness Hub provides the ultimate health broadcast three nights a week via Radio and fitness solution. The on-campus gym has For a university student, how time is spent Adelaide—Australia’s first community radio discounted rates and extended opening hours, outside the classroom is just as important station, established by the University in injecting fitness, fun and friendship into university as how time is spent in lectures, tutorials 1972. Students are involved in producing life. The Fitness Hub delivers the latest in and practicals. Students have the and presenting a variety of special interest fitness and resistance equipment, including opportunity to fine-tune their leadership shows, and the station also offers training treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and rowers. skills, network with potential employers, courses to those new to radio. master language skills, or simply hang out, The pin-loaded machines and free weights are socialise with other students, or disengage suitable for all gym users from beginners to from formal studies for a bit by getting Sporting clubs and facilities expert lifters. Various popular classes such involved in a student club or society. as yoga, Zumba and spin are also held on Adelaide University Sport premises. Qualified gym instructors are always There are more than 100 different www.theblacks.com.au on-hand to provide expert fitness advice and non-sporting clubs and societies active on free program consultations for new members. campus. These range from faculty student Adelaide University Sport (AU Sport) gives societies to religious, cultural and political students access to an extensive range of and activity-based clubs, and if you can’t sporting facilities and clubs. Catering for StudyAdelaide everyone from elite athletes through to social find what you are looking for, you can www.studyadelaide.com players, AU Sport exists to provide and promote easily start your own. Facebook: Facebook.com/studyadelaide the best possible sporting and recreational Twitter: @studyadelaide environment for the University community. Instagram: @studyadelaide Student media There are almost 40 sports to choose from, Once you arrive in Adelaide, make Getting involved in student media is a great ranging from bushwalking and rowing to the most of your study experience way to gain skills, develop networks and water, field and indoor sports. AU Sport through StudyAdelaide! Get involved in have fun, and the University of Adelaide has hosts Australia’s largest university snow StudyAdelaide’s international student some of the longest running and most highly trip and also organises teams for Australian events program to participate in genuine regarded student media facilities in Australia. University Sport events, including the Australian experiences and find friends also Australian University Games (AUG), Southern studying here. You’ll meet new people, On Dit University Games and Australian University discover the sights and sounds of the auu.org.au/ondit Championships (snow sports, distance running, city, and get involved in Australian culture. rowing, triathlon, surfing and orienteering). The student newspaper On Dit (pronounced Head to www.studyadelaide.com to find ‘on dee’) was established in 1932 and Visit www.unisport.com.au for information out more about upcoming events, regional continues to provide a lively forum for student on how to get involved. While many sporting travel opportunities, competitions, plus news and views. Editors are elected each clubs enjoy their own permanent facilities, employment workshops and seminars year, and they are joined by a large group of students also have access to the University’s aimed at developing job seeking skills. Be students who contribute articles, sub-edit, extensive playing fields and well-maintained sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and proofread, and help with distribution. grounds. Sporting equipment and occasional Instagram for photos, news and information, ground hire is available via the AU Sport office. free ticket giveaways and more!
Student life 25 Accommodation
Commercial student The University understands that accommodation accommodation plays an important part in building a solid Commercial student accommodation refers to purpose-built student accommodation foundation for academic success. facilities, situated off-campus and managed by private management companies. These facilities offer fully-furnished, self-contained Long-term student apartments that provide students with the Specialist accommodation accommodation flexibility to live alone or share with others service and support in a student community. Some room types www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation in commercial student accommodation are Database for students The University assists international students to offered specifically to couples. obtain suitable longer-term housing. Students looking for rental properties In addition to rent, students may need to may choose any of the following options. budget for additional expenses, including: University-managed >> gas accommodation is a 15 The University >> electricity minute walk from campus of Adelaide Village >> telephone connection (optional) The University of Adelaide Village is the largest >> Internet connection (optional). of the University’s student accommodation University of Adelaide students benefit Places in commercial student properties and is home to over 400 students. from the advantages that come from accommodation facilities are offered on a 6 choosing to study in a city where Students living at the Village experience or 12-month fixed-term lease agreement. It accommodation of all types, including the safety and security of having access to is important to note that these facilities are university-managed accommodation, is University staff on-site, 24 hours a day, seven not directly affiliated with the University of not only accessible but more affordable days a week. All students need to bring are Adelaide and students are advised to inspect than in other Australian cities. their personal belongings; furniture, kitchen them before securing accommodation in a appliances, utilities (including electricity), The University recommends that students commercial student accommodation facility. phone and wireless internet are included in adopt the RECAS approach to identifying the accommodation fees. The only additional an accommodation option to suit their costs are for meals (students must cook and Private rental and individual needs and support a positive clean for themselves) and the on-site, coin- educational experience. share accommodation operated laundry facilities. The University of Adelaide Accommodation R esearch all available Service understands that affordable (share) accommodation options Residential colleges accommodation can be found in the private E stablish a realistic budget rental market which is why the University offers Five residential colleges are affiliated with a rental database (www.adelaide.edu.au/ C onsider the value of managed the University: Aquinas, Lincoln, St Ann’s accommodation) for the exclusive use of student accommodation and St Mark’s colleges, which are primarily University of Adelaide students. A void extended temporary accommodation for undergraduate students, and Kathleen S eek assistance from the University Lumley College which is is suited to The rental database can be accessed from Accommodation Service postgraduate and mature-age students. the Accommodation Service, Level 4, Union House, North Terrace campus by enrolled These colleges are situated in North Adelaide, Students unfamiliar with Adelaide are students of the University of Adelaide with a within easy walking distance of the main encouraged to consider living in managed user name and password. The database is North Terrace campus. A residential college student accommodation during their only promoted among the University community, is also located at Roseworthy, one hour’s first year of university. Managed student which means that most of the listings are being drive north of the city, for students whose accommodation provides new students with offered by people who are affiliated with the study is based at the Roseworthy campus. the opportunity to become better acquainted University and would like to share their room/ with the city, settle into their academic Most college rooms are single study property with a University of Adelaide student. bedrooms. All colleges are co-educational, program and make new friends, without Students who want to find share or rental with shared bathrooms. The colleges having to worry about the challenges of accommodation when they arrive in Adelaide generally provide three meals per day—no the private rental market. are encouraged to book temporary accommod- individual cooking facilities are available. ation in the first instance. Once in Adelaide, students should visit the Accommodation
26 Accommodation Service for information on all available options, access to the rental database and support This table matches long-term student accommodation options during the process of identifying and securing to your individual needs, enhancing your education experience. quality share or rental accommodation. Students are discouraged from sending Accommodation types Accommodation options Student profle money from offshore to secure share or rental University residential University-managed New students to the University, without a accommodation without having had the environments student accommodation local support network, looking to establish a solid foundation to ongoing academic opportunity to inspect accommodation first. Residential colleges success with direct access to University learning and student support services Accommodation for families within their residential environment. Students accompanied by family members Commercial student Urbanest Students looking for the convenience and accommodation comfort of packaged accommodation in a will find that private rental accommodation student residential environment. in houses or apartments is the most suitable accommodation option. It is easier for an Independent living Share/rental Students with the skills and experience accommodation to enter into tenancy arrangements and individual student to initially travel to Adelaide pursue an independent lifestyle. on their own in order to arrange suitable permanent family accommodation. Spouses and children who arrive later can then move directly into permanent accommodation without requiring temporary arrangements.
Arrival reception and temporary accommodation Temporary accommodation and arrival reception services are available to commencing international students. Eligible students can book an arrival reception service and be met by a University representative at Adelaide airport on arrival, via a domestic or international flight. Students will then be transported to their accommodation. Eligible students who choose not to secure long-term managed student accommodation for their arrival in Adelaide may also be eligible for seven nights of temporary accommodation booked through the University. It is important to note that temporary accommodation options arranged through the University are unlikely to be extended further than a period of seven nights due to high demand for short-term accommodation during the traditional student intake periods. For more information on eligibility criteria and arrival reception and temporary accommodation services, please contact: Accommodation Service The University of Adelaide SA 5005 Australia Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 9am–5pm Telephone: +61 8 8313 5220 Fax: +61 8 8313 3338 Email: [email protected] Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation Skype: uoaaccommodation
For more information on accommodation, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation
Accommodation 27 Money matters
International applicants need to consider a range of financial issues, including the cost of living, health insurance and tuition fees, before applying to the University.
Study-related costs for each of the subsequent years in the program for the duration published in this All students should allow at least AUD $500 prospectus. Each student will be advised of Adelaide is one of per year for textbooks and basic study materials. their fee schedule in their offer of admission Depending on the program, other costs may to the University. Fees may vary depending Australia’s more affordable include specialist equipment (e.g. laboratory on enrolment load, e.g. if students ‘overload’ coats, microscopes, stethoscopes), optional or ‘underload’, fees may be increased or cities, with average supplementary reading and academic program decreased accordingly. materials, field trips, and expenses such as weekly expenses lower New international students are required to thesis preparation, printing and binding. pay a specified tuition fee deposit when than Sydney, Melbourne, accepting an offer of admission. The Planning a budget payment will be counted as credit towards Perth and Brisbane. Adelaide is more affordable than other tuition fees in the first enrolment period. After Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, enrolment, students are invoiced for the Perth and Brisbane. Accommodation is the balance of their fees in that enrolment period. largest variable expense for students—it can The University invoices students (or their Health and medical cost anywhere from around AUD $120 per sponsor) each enrolment period according to enrolment load. International students and their dependants week for shared private accommodation are required to have health insurance in outside the city centre, to AUD $248 for Australia through the Overseas Student Health University-managed accommodation within Student services and Cover (OSHC) scheme. The University’s the city centre (most expensive option), amenities fee preferred provider of OSHC is Allianz Global or AUD $385 for private sole occupancy Assistance. Visit: www.oshcallianzassistance. International students commencing in 2016 accommodation. There can also be large costs com.au/?AgentID=238236 associated with setting up private will be required to pay an annual Student The Department of Immigration and Border accommodation, as most private rental Services and Amenities Fee, which will Protection requires all student visa holders houses and apartments are rented unfurnished. cover activities such as clubs, sporting and recreational activities, and many other to have OSHC for the duration of their visa services. In 2015, the fee was AUD $281 and at the time of admission. For additional Application fee it is indexed annually. For more information, information, please refer to: international. An application fee of AUD $100 must visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/student and adelaide.edu.au/life/visas/healthoshc accompany the University of Adelaide enter ‘SSAF’ in the Search our services box. Based on 2015 premiums, 12 months of OSHC undergraduate online application. An Essentials cover is AUD $594 for a single exemption may apply for some government student. A dual family policy is AUD $1,643, or externally-sponsored students. Refund policy and a multi-family policy is AUD $2,396. All applicants must read the policy on OSHC covers up to 100% of the scheduled refunds and adjustments before accepting Tuition fees fee for most medical services and 100% of an offer of admission. The policy complies the scheduled fees in hospitals and emergency International students are required to pay with all of the requirements for tuition ambulance. Students may consider taking international student tuition fees, which fee refunds stipulated in the Education out additional insurance for extras such as cover the cost of teaching and many student Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act dental work, physiotherapy and optometry. support services. The indicative annual 2000, associated Australian Government tuition fee quoted in this prospectus is based regulations, and the ESOS National Code on the standard full-time enrolment load of of Practice (2007). Students with families 24 units per year or 12 units per semester. For policy details, visit: www.adelaide. Students who bring their families with The quoted fee is a base fee that may be edu.au/student and enter ‘refunds’ in the them to Australia will need to take into subject to a discretionary annual increase Search our services box. account additional costs associated with
28 Money matters health cover, housing, food, transport, Australian Government. International students More information on the available scholarships, childcare and education expenses. whose immigration status changes to the application process, minimum eligibility For information and advice for international Australian Permanent Resident will be required criteria and important deadlines is available by students with families, visit international. to transfer to a domestic fee-paying place. visiting international.adelaide.edu.au/choosing/ adelaide.edu.au/life and enter ‘family’ in the and selecting Scholarships from the menu. Find what you’re looking for search box. For information on Australian Government Scholarships scholarships, please refer to: School attendance is compulsory for all A small number of scholarships will be www.australiaawards.gov.au children aged six to 15, with most children available for students who wish to undertake starting school at five years of age. Children As these details are subject to change, an undergraduate degree program at the may attend government-operated schools or interested students are encouraged to check University of Adelaide commencing in 2016. independent schools. these websites from time to time. All schooling services attract a fee. At the time of printing, the fees for government- operated schools were AUD $4,160 per year for primary school (from Reception to Year 7) and AUD $5,164 per year for secondary school (from Years 8 to 12). These Study-related costs fees include intensive English language development and support if required. This should be viewed as a guide only for a single student. Costs can vary significantly from one student to another. These are basic living costs at the time of publication and do A registration fee is charged per family. This not include program tuition fees, costs for textbooks, other study-related needs, running a is currently AUD $600 in the first year and car, medical expenses, or any luxuries. AUD $300 in subsequent years. For details visit www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au and select Children of International Tertiary Before arrival Students from the menu. Tuition Fee deposit (as specified in offer) AUD $7,000−$9,000 Overseas Student Health Cover* AUD $594−$2,396 Part-time work Economy air travel AUD $1,200−$1,800 Many international students and their Visa application charge AUD $565 dependants hope to obtain part-time work Medical examination for visa application# AUD $430 to supplement funds for living costs. It may Refundable deposit for University-managed rental accommodation (if applicable) AUD $500 be possible to secure employment; however, we advise that students should not rely on After arrival part-time work for essential expenses, as All students obtaining a job is not guaranteed and can take Rent in advance 2 weeks time. Students should also be aware that the workload for many programs is intense and Household set-up (linen, groceries, etc) AUD $500 so they may not have the time to undertake Remainder of tuition fee Refer to offer letter employment as well as study full-time. Private accommodation options only Under current visa regulations, students have Refundable accommodation bond 4-6 weeks’ rent the right to work after studies in Australia Electricity and gas connection AUD $38−$72 have commenced. Students may work up Landline telephone connection AUD $59−$299 to 40 hours per fortnight during term time, Furniture and household goods AUD $1,000+ and unrestricted hours during published University holidays. Average weekly living expenses (source: Study Adelaide) The Australian Government imposes certain restrictions on the employment of dependants Accommodation* AUD $120−$385 or spouses of people holding student visas. Groceries AUD $90−$130 For more information on working while Gas/electricity AUD $35−$55 studying, visit: www.border.gov.au/Trav/ Transport (student concession rates) AUD $20−$35 Stud/More then select Work conditions for Telephone/postage AUD $15−$40 Student visa holders from the menu. Others (eg, clothing, entertainment) AUD $50+ Total weekly expenses AUD $330−$695
Change to permanent * The Department of Immigration requires all students to have health insurance for the duration resident status of their visa. Visa length varies and is slightly longer than the length of a student’s program. # Approximate cost for standard examination only. Additional costs may be incurred if more Admission for international students and for comprehensive medical exams are required. Australian residents is subject to different quota restrictions imposed by the University and the
Money matters 29 English language proficiency require ments
As English is the language of instruction at Students without the required level of On successful completion of the PEP the University of Adelaide, proficiency in English will need to satisfactorily complete at the required standard, students are speaking, reading, writing and listening to an intensive program of English language granted entry into the majority of programs English is essential. The University accepts before being admitted to the University at the University. the following tests of English language: of Adelaide. > International English Language Testing The University can arrange an appropriate System Academic Test (IELTS) English language program, the Academic For more information about English language English -- Pre-Enrolment English Program requirements, visit: www.international. > Test of English as a Foreign Language adelaide.edu.au/apply/admission/ (TOEFL) in Adelaide at the English Language Centre (refer to page 32). The PEP provides an > Pearson Test of English (Academic) alternative entry pathway for prospective > Cambridge Certificate in Advanced students who have received offers to the English (CAE) University of Adelaide conditional upon Other evidence of proficiency in English may English proficiency. be accepted in individual cases.
Minimum English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL Pearson Test of English (Academic) Cambridge English: Programs Minimum Scores Minimum Scores Minimum Scores Advanced (CAE)
General Requirements
General requirements Overall band score of 6.0 Paper-based: total score of 550 Overall score of 58 Overall score 169 for coursework AND with a minimum of 4.0 in the Test AND AND programs Band score of 6.0 of written English (TWE) Skills profile of 58 in Individual score of 169 Applicable to all in Writing and Speaking OR Writing and Speaking in Writing and Speaking undergraduate AND Internet-based: total score of 60 with a AND AND programs except Band score of 5.5 in minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking Skills profile of 50 in Individual score of 162 those specified below. Reading and Listening and 8 in Reading and Listening Reading and Listening in Reading and Listening
Faculty of Arts
School of Humanities Overall band score of 6.5 Paper-based: total score of 573 Overall score of 65 Overall score 176 Bachelor of Languages AND with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test AND AND Band score of 6.0 of Written English (TWE) Skills profile of 58 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in all bands OR Speaking, Reading and Listening in Writing, Speaking, Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Reading and Listening minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening
School of Education Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 Overall score of 73 Overall score 185 All undergraduate AND with a minimum of 5.0 in the Test AND AND programs, including Band score of 7.0 of Written English (TWE) Skills profile of 73 in Writing, Individual score of 185 double degrees* in all bands OR Speaking, Reading and Listening in Writing, Speaking, Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Reading and Listening minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
30 English language proficiency requirements English language proficiency require ments
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL Pearson Test of English (Academic) Cambridge English: Programs Minimum Scores Minimum Scores Minimum Scores Advanced (CAE)
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Overall band score of 6.5 Paper-based: total score of 573 with Overall score of 65 Overall score 176 Health Sciences AND a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written AND AND All undergraduate Band score of 6.0 English (TWE) Skills profile of 58 in Writing, Individual score of 169 programs, including in all bands OR Speaking, Reading and Listening in Writing, Speaking, double degrees (except Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Reading and Listening Dental Surgery and minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking Oral Health programs and 13 in Reading and Listening listed below).
Dental School Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 with Overall score of 73 Overall score 185 Bachelor of Dental Surgery AND a minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written AND AND Bachelor of Oral Health Band score of 7.0 English (TWE) Skills profile of 73 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in all bands OR Speaking, Reading and Listening in Writing, Speaking, Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Reading and Listening minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
Faculty of the Professions
Law School Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 with Overall score of 73 Overall score 185 All undergraduate AND a minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written AND AND programs, including Band score of 7.0 English (TWE) Skills profile of 73 in Writing and Individual score of 185 double degrees. in Writing and Speaking OR Speaking in Writing and Speaking AND Internet-based: total score of 94 with a AND AND Band score of 6.5 minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking Skills profile of 65 in Reading and Individual score of 176 in in Reading and Listening and 20 in Reading and Listening Listening Reading and Listening
Faculty of Sciences
School of Animal and Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 with Overall score of 73 Overall score 185 Veterinary Science AND a minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written AND AND Bachelor of Science Band score of 7.0 English (TWE) Skills profile of 73 in Writing, Individual score of 185 (Veterinary Bioscience)* in all bands OR Speaking, Reading and Listening in Writing, Speaking, Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Reading and Listening minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
Notes: Applicants whose English test scores are slightly below the requirements of their preferred program may choose to enrol in an appropriate Academic English Pre-enrolment English Program (PEP) as an alternative means for meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements. Students who successfully complete the PEP at the required standard will be eligible for direct entry to the program nominated in their offer without any further English test requirements. This option is available to applicants in all programs listed in the above table, except those marked with *. An offer to the PEP is included for eligible students. PEP entry requirements are listed at www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/pathways/ * Applicants seeking entry to the programs marked * must present the required IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson scores to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements and are not permitted to undertake an Academic English PEP Pathway. Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted in individual cases.
English language proficiency requirements 31 English Language Centre
The University’s English Language Centre (ELC) provides Eligibility To find out which packaged Academic outstanding academic English programs and English teacher English Pathway program they are eligible training services for international students and groups. for, students should refer to the following: Undergraduate programs with an entry Academic English pathways Pre-enrolment English Program (PEP) do requirement of IELTS (or equivalent) not need to sit another English test before Overall Band Score 6.0 The University of Adelaide offers two packaged entering their University program. For more >> Academic English PEP pathway Academic English pathways for students who information on the PEP, visit the ELC website. Eligible students will have an IELTS (or have not met the minimum English language equivalent) Overall Band Score of 5.0 with entry requirements of their undergraduate Academic English GEAP pathway Writing and Speaking at 5.0 or above. program. For English language entry This is a packaged program involving a >> Academic English GEAP pathway requirements please go to page 30. mixture of General English for Academic Eligible students will have an IELTS (or Academic English PEP pathway Purposes (GEAP) and Pre-enrolment English equivalent) Overall Band Score of 4.5 with Program (PEP) classes. A further English Writing and Speaking at 4.5 or above. This is a direct entry pathway into further language test (IELTS, TOEFL, CAE or Please refer to the Academic English studies at the University of Adelaide. The Pearson) is required during the program either pathways diagram below. length of the program depends on the to allow transfer to PEP classes or to give applicant’s English proficiency test score. students direct entry to their award program. Students who successfully complete the
Academic English Pathways entry requirements For entry into undergraduate programs with IELTS (or equivalent) Overall Band Score 6.0 requirement.
IELTS 4.5 Academic English GEAP Pathway ENTRY Writing and Speaking.... 4.5 or above 35 weeks into undergraduate IELTS* program with IELTS Overall Band Score IELTS 5.0 Academic English GEAP Pathway of 6.0 requirement (or equivalent) Writing and Speaking.... 4.5 or above 30 weeks
IELTS 5.0 Academic English PEP Pathway Writing and Speaking.... 5.0 or above 20 weeks
IELTS 5.5 Academic English PEP Pathway Writing and Speaking.... 5.5 or above 15 weeks DIRECT ENTRY** into undergraduate IELTS 6.0 Academic English - PEP Pathway program with IELTS Writing and Speaking... 5.0 or above Overall Band Score 15 weeks of 6.0 requirement (or equivalent) IELTS 5.5 Academic English PEP Pathway Writing and Speaking.... 6.0 or above 10 weeks
IELTS 6.0 Academic English PEP Pathway Writing and Speaking.... 5.5 or above 10 weeks
Please note IELTS Overall Scores are given as a guide. The * A further English language test (IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or CAE) University also accepts Pearson, TOEFL and CAE tests. For is required during the course; either to allow transfer to PEP information on entry scores please visit our website. This diagram classes or to give direct entry to the student’s award program. shows the amount of time it takes most students to progress. ** Direct entry upon successful completion of the PEP program.
Academic English Pathway program timelines and costs In addition to the fees below, an enrolment fee of $295 will apply to Academic English Pathway Programs commencing in 2016.
For award programs commencing 2016 Semester 1 For award programs commencing 2016 Semester 2 Weeks Start Finish Cost Weeks Start Finish Cost 35 4 May 2015 4 February 2016 AUD14,700 35 6 October 2015 7 July 2016 AUD14,700
30 9 June 2015 4 February 2016 AUD12,600 30 16 November 2015 7 July 2016 AUD12,600
20 27 August 2015 4 February 2016 AUD8,400 20 11 February 2016 7 July 2016 AUD8,900
15 1 October 2015 4 February 2016 AUD6,300 15 17 March 2016 7 July 2016 AUD6,675
10 12 November 2015 4 February 2016 AUD4,200 10 28 April 2016 7 July 2016 AUD4,450
Other programs All levels focus on developing the students’ TOEFL Test Centre speaking, listening, reading and writing The Test of English as a Foreign Language skills. As a student’s English proficiency General English for Academic internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) is available increases, academic tasks are added to Purposes (GEAP) at the University of Adelaide. English is the course content. General English for Academic Purposes the language of instruction at Australian (GEAP) is a general English program for Group Study Tour programs universities and proficiency in speaking, students wishing to develop language listening, reading and writing is essential. skills at one of the most prestigious Group Study Tour programs offer the ideal The TOEFL iBT measures these four universities in Australia, with students from mix of academic excellence and cultural language skills to ensure students can all around the world. Delivered in the experience for groups of international communicate their ideas and interact in academic environment of the University students or professionals looking for a real life classroom and campus situations. of Adelaide, GEAP is designed to build rewarding Australian experience. These The TOEFL iBT is accepted at all Australian effective and confident oral and written programs are tailored towards each group’s universities. Tests are held regularly throughout communication skills. specific needs and can be for any length of time, but are usually between two and eight the year at the ELC. For more information GEAP is offered in five levels of language weeks. Homestay accommodation can be and dates, please visit the ELC website. proficiency, from elementary through to included as part of the program. advanced. Students can choose the length of their program—from as little as five weeks Academic sessions can focus on general English tuition or a specific discipline or to 45 weeks. For more information about the interest, while cultural activities include English Language Centre, visit: excursions to destinations of cultural, www.adelaide.edu.au/elc historical, geographical and social interest.
Important information For students applying for programs with higher English language requirements, or with an English test score other than IELTS.
Some undergraduate programs require a different entry requirements than those Cambridge Advanced test of English higher level of English ability than others shown in the tables are required. For (CAE) for entry into Academic English (for more information on English language information on the scores required, please Pathway programs. requirements please refer to page 30). visit www.adelaide.edu.au/elc and select For more information on the scores When Academic English Pathway Academic English Pathways. required for these tests, please programs are studied in combination with Please note that as well as the IELTS visit www.adelaide.edu.au/elc and undergraduate programs that require a test, the English Language Centre accepts select Academic English Pathways. higher level of English ability than others, the TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT, Pearson and
English Language Centre 33 Application information
Applicants should be aware of their specific program admission and student visa requirements before applying to the University.
Indonesia: Indonesia SMA3 (Graduate > the student’s parents must agree to Undergraduate Certificate of Completion) entry requirements guardianship arrangements that will be Malaysia: Advanced Level Examination, STPM arranged by the University. Guardianship Entry requirements vary between programs. Examination, Unified Entrance Certificate (UEC), arrangements include housing placements For general information on particular Canadian Pre-University e.g. OSSD, Matrikulasi that are prescribed and compulsory program requirements, consult the program welfare monitoring services up until the Mauritius: Advanced Level Examination information in this prospectus. Qualifications eighteenth birthday. (Available only to recognised for undergraduate entry are Norway: Vitnemal den Videregaende Skole students who will be 17 years of age shown below. A table listing academic People’s Republic of China: Gao Kao upon commencement of studies). programs, prerequisites, and the minimum Additional fees apply. Singapore: Advanced Level Examination entry requirement for students completing More information can be located at: these qualifications is on pages 130-135. Sri Lanka: Advanced Level Examination www.adelaide.edu.au/esos/student/faq/ Students with other qualifications from Thailand: Matayom 6, Thailand Certificate the South Pacific islands, Japan, Korea, of Secondary Education Philippines, Saudi Arabia or Taiwan are Deferment of admission advised to complete a foundation studies United Kingdom: Advanced Level Examination Applicants who have been offered a place in program (refer to page 38) to prepare for United States: SAT/Advanced Placement a program may apply to defer their enrolment entry into the University’s undergraduate (AP) in conjunction with completed US High to the following year. Exceptions apply to academic programs. School Diploma some programs, e.g. music programs. International students must also meet Vietnam: Bang tot nghiep Pho thong Trung hoc English language requirements. Refer Worldwide: International Baccalaureate, Credit for previous study to page 30 for details. General Certificate of Education In some cases, international students may Qualifications recognised (Advanced Levels) be credited with advanced standing (status/ for undergraduate entry exemptions) on the basis of work already Additional selection criteria completed at another institution. If seeking Australia: The following Australian Year Some programs consider other selection advanced standing, detailed syllabuses 12 qualifications accompanied by an criteria in addition to qualifications. For example, (curricula) of the subjects successfully ATAR: South Australian Certificate of Education, ACT Year 12 Certificate, most music programs require applicants completed must be submitted. Northern Territory Certificate of Education to undertake an audition, while medicine, and Training, New South Wales Higher oral health and dentistry applicants are School Certificate,Tasmanian Certificate of required to undertake a Personal Qualities Student personal Education, Western Australian Certificate Assessment (PQA) and, if successful, attend information of Education, or Queensland Certificate of an interview. Information about additional Australia has strict privacy laws that mean Education accompanied by an OP selection criteria is included in the program there are very limited circumstances in Brunei: Advanced Level Examination information section of this prospectus. which the University can release personal or academic information about a student. Such Canada: Provincial High School Diploma (e.g. Ontario Secondary School Students under 18 years information will usually only be released to Diploma-OSSD) Australian Government departments where of age at commencement legislatively required or in a health or safety Germany: Abitur of studies emergency. The University cannot release Hong Kong: Hong Kong Diploma of Special arrangements are required for any information about a student’s results, Secondary Education students under the age of 18 years. attendance, application status or any other matters to their parents. India: Senior Secondary Certificate (CBSE, Any student who has not reached his or New Delhi), Indian School Certificate (ISC), her eighteenth birthday at the time they For more information on the University’s Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh and commence their studies must either: Privacy Policy and Management Plan, visit: Tamil Nadu State Board Exams > live with a parent www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/62 > live with an eligible relative in Adelaide, or
34 Application information Academic year dates Application closing dates
2016 dates Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery Summer semester 4 Jan—19 Feb and Bachelor of Oral Health (all for semester 1, 2016 commencement) 30 Jun 2015 Recommended arrival date for international students commencing Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor study in semester 1, 2016 12 Feb of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) for semester 1, 2016 commencement 30 Sep 2015 International student orientation and enrolment for semester 1 15—19 Feb Honours year in Psychology for semester 1, 2016 commencement 2 Nov 2015 University Orientation Week (including preliminary lectures) 22—26 Feb Academic programs for semester 1, 2016 commencement 1 Dec 2015 Semester 1 lectures commence 29 Feb Academic programs for Mid semester break 11—22 Apr semester 2, 2016 commencement 1 May 2016
Study leave / exam preparation 13—17 Jun
Midyear exams 18 Jun—2 Jul For more information about important University dates, Replacement exams 18—22 Jul visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/
Midyear break, winter semester 4—22 Jul
Recommended arrival date for international students commencing study in semester 2, 2016 11—15 Jul
International student orientation and enrolment for students commencing study in semester 2, 2016 18—21 Jul
Semester 2 lectures commence 25 Jul
Mid semester break 19—30 Sep
Study leave / exam preparation 31 Oct—4 Nov
End-of-year exams 5—19 Nov
Replacement exams 5—16 Dec
Application information 35 How to apply 7 steps to enrolment
1 Application 2 Application assessment Apply through one of the University’s official international All applications will be assessed. Successful applicants representatives or via the online application system at: will be emailed directly (if they applied directly), or international.adelaide.edu.au/apply emailed via their official representative. Applicants will receive the following: Documents required: > Offer Statement > a non-refundable AUD$100 application fee > Acceptance Agreement > original or certified copies of your academic qualifications, > Payment Form transcripts, English Language test results (if required) and any other supporting documents > Declaration of Financial Capacity > copies of original documents to be certified by a > Acceptance Information Leafet justice of the peace, notary public, University of Adelaide Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email. official representative/staff member, police officer or examining authority. Students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification Examination results will be sent directly to SATAC by all Special group procedure the relevant examining boards. When results are available, International students currently completing an Australian SATAC will email offer details directly to the email address Year 12 qualification (in Australia or in any other country) or nominated on the SATAC application. International Baccalaureate in Australia apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) via Uniweb at: www.satac.edu.au Accept offer Medicine, Dental Surgery and Oral Health 3 program applicants All international students accept their offers in the same way: All applicants for these programs must lodge their applications via the online application system before > Complete and sign all pages of the Offer Statement 30 June 2015 and pay the AUD500 fee. and Acceptance Agreement > Complete the Payment Form and Declaration of Further information and contact details Financial Capacity > for SATAC codes and University of Adelaide cut-off > Arrange for payment of deposit and Overseas Student scores visit: international.adelaide.edu.au/choosing Health Cover (OSHC) for duration of visa and select What Can I Study? from the menu. > Arrange for payment of English Language Program fees, > for international representatives visit: if applicable international.adelaide.edu.au/apply > Provide a copy of the personal details section of and select Apply Now from the menu. their passport. > to apply directly to the University visit: international.adelaide.edu.au/apply Conditional offers and select Apply Now from the menu. Students who receive a conditional offer must provide evidence that they have met any outstanding conditions and send these directly with their acceptance documentation. A new offer letter will not be sent.
36 Application information 4 Confirmation of Enrolment After receiving the acceptance documentation listed above, the University sends applicants a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Students should use the Confirmation of Enrolment to apply for an Australian student visa through the Australian Diplomatic Mission as nominated on their Offer Statement and Acceptance Agreement.
5 Obtain international student visa For information about applying for an international student visa, students should visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website www.border.gov.au or that of their nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission at: www.dfat.gov.au
6 Prepare for departure Make travel arrangements: > Students can inform the University of their arrival date online by visiting international.adelaide.edu.au/life and selecting Getting to Adelaide from the menu. > Students can also book an airport pickup and temporary accommodation if required (airport pickup is free). Temporary accommodation is guaranteed upon request. It is at the student’s own expense and available for one week.
7 Arrive, attend orientation Students should aim to arrive in Adelaide in time to attend the international student orientation program. The orientation program includes enrolment in the student’s program and classes. Those who enrol early get the most convenient timetables as some tutorials fill quickly. Participation in the orientation program will also help familiarise students with the city and campus and provide a chance to meet staff and other students and make friends before commencing studies. For more information visit international.adelaide.edu.au/life and select Orientation from the menu.
Application information 37 Undergraduate pathways
Do you want to prepare for Australian tertiary study in Australia? Bridge the gap between school and university with these programs.
Foundation studies > all undergraduate music programs > Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor Foundation studies programs are of Surgery designed to meet the special needs of international students who do not meet > Bachelor of Oral Health the academic requirements for entry into > Bachelor of Nursing undergraduate programs at the University > Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) of Adelaide. Students with secondary qualifications from countries including > Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) the South Pacific islands, Japan, Korea, > Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Philippines, Saudi Arabia or Taiwan Students will also have access to the are advised to complete a foundation University library and other services. studies program to prepare for entry The foundation studies programs taught into the University’s undergraduate at Bradford College and Eynesbury academic programs. College have been established by the Foundation programs help students University of Adelaide and are monitored develop the required level of language to maintain the academic standards and independent study skills needed for required for admission to the University. successful university study, and provide a Each program provides a range of supportive environment where friendships different subject choices, intakes and can be developed with both international experiences; students should contact and Australian students. Bradford or Eynesbury directly to obtain Students are enrolled by the University details of the programs. and, provided they meet the minimum entry requirements, are guaranteed admission to the degree program of their choice, with the following exceptions:
38 Undergraduate pathways Bradford College Degree Transfer offers first year courses of selected bachelor’s degree programs at the University of Adelaide. It includes additional learning support, especially for www.bradford.adelaide.edu.au English language and difficult concepts in subjects such as Bradford College is the preferred pathway partner of the mathematics. Upon completion of the program, students University of Adelaide and provides students with dedicated are offered direct entry into the second year of university pathways to undergraduate studies at the University. with full credit for first year subjects successfully completed Bradford is located in the heart of the City of Adelaide, South in the undergraduate program (provided adequate scores Australia and enrols approximately 800 students each year are achieved). Flexibility is provided through several intakes from Australia and around the world. throughout the year and course entry points. Students at Bradford College are part of the University of For further information, visit: Adelaide population; they often study on campus, share the www.bradford.adelaide.edu.au/degree-transfer university resources and facilities, and like all other university students can make the most of the university experience with access to the student union, its clubs and societies. Kaplan Business School Bradford College is an ideal choice for the following: > students seeking an alternative entry pathway to www.kbs.edu.au a bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide Students receiving a packaged offer for Kaplan Business (Degree Transfer Program) as a result of not achieving School Australia may complete the Diploma of Commerce the required grade in one year of full-time study and, following successful > students who do not meet the high school (Year 12 or completion of all subjects at credit level or above, gain entry equivalent) standard to begin tertiary education at the to the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor University of Adelaide (Foundation Studies Program) of Economics at the University of Adelaide. > students who require additional subjects, such as Specialist Mathematics, Maths Studies or a science to enter their bachelor’s degree course at the University of Adelaide (knowledge gap subjects).
Foundation Studies
Contact details Foundation Studies Degree Transfer Diploma Pathway The Foundation Studies program takes 8–10 months to complete, with intakes in February, July and October. Bradford College T: +61 8 8216 9165
Degree Transfer E: [email protected] W: www.bradford.adelaide.edu.au For students whose qualifications are just below the minimum academic requirements for admission into their Kaplan Business School T: +61 8 8215 4100 chosen program, Bradford College offers a Degree Transfer program that enables entry into the second year of some E: [email protected] W: www.kbs.edu.au University of Adelaide undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate pathways 39 Eynesbury College Other foundation University Senior College www.eynesbury.navitas.com studies programs www.usc.adelaide.edu.au Foundation Studies The University accepts a number of University Senior College (USC) is an other Foundation Studies programs academic, co-educational, independent For over 20 years, the Eynesbury Foundation including those offered by: senior secondary school that operates in Studies program has successfully provided partnership with the University of Adelaide. a pathway into first year degrees at the > The University of Sydney English language intensive courses for University of Adelaide. Students undertaking > Trinity College, University of Melbourne overseas students (ELICOS) and the South the Foundation Studies program receive > The University of Queensland Australian Certificate of Education (SACE, a University of Adelaide identification card > UWA Foundation Program University Years 11 and 12) are offered at USC. enabling them to utilise the University’s of Western Australia resources. Eynesbury is located in the centre Located on the main campus of the of the city, close to the University of Adelaide, > Australian National University University of Adelaide in the heart of the city, the Village and the Adelaide Central Market. > The University of New South Wales USC provides international students with an excellent preparation for university entry. The program takes 8–10 months to complete, > Monash College, Monash University. Students gain a well-balanced educational with intakes in January, April and October. Other Foundation Studies programs experience where they are supported from may be accepted for admission on a Diploma program the moment they arrive in Adelaide until they case-by-case basis. graduate and move onto university study. Eynesbury’s Diploma of Business, Diploma of Computing and Information Technology The academic program at USC is and Diploma of Engineering are stand-alone TAFE South Australia comprehensive and enables students to choose a range of subjects that will award programs that allow students who www.tafesa.edu.au/international meet the grade point average requirements provide the best preparation for their The University of Adelaide offers formal for admission into corresponding University intended tertiary pathway. All SACE subjects pathways for many degree programs in undergraduate degree programs, with up to are taught in classes that include local conjunction with TAFE South Australia. a full year of credit. and international students. By studying for a Certificate IV, Diploma or All international and local students who Eynesbury diploma programs have small Advanced Diploma at TAFE, students can successfully complete the USC study classes, extended teaching hours and a often meet the entrance requirements for program are offered a place in the course range of support services to ensure students University of Adelaide degree programs. For of their choice at the University of Adelaide are well prepared to complete university some programs, studies completed may also (provided adequate scores are achieved). study. For further information visit the be counted towards degree programs. Eynesbury website.
Foundation Diploma Secondary Contact details Studies Pathway qualifcations
Eynesbury College T: +61 8 8302 2031
E: [email protected] W: www.eynesbury.navitas.com
TAFE South Australia T: +61 8 8207 8279 W: www.tafesa.edu.au/international
University Senior College (International Program) T: +61 8 8203 9500 F: +61 8 8232 1741 E: [email protected] W: www.usc.adelaide.edu.au
40 Undergraduate pathways Teaching and learning methods
The University of Adelaide offers an environment Student study commitment In order to successfully pass, students need where academic excellence is celebrated and to allocate an appropriate time commitment to their study. In addition to the formal independent enquiry is encouraged. contact time required for each of their courses (e.g. lectures, tutorials, practicals), students need to allocate non-contact time. Students are expected to assess and think Units and levels Non-contact time will be required for a critically about issues rather than simply range of activities, which may include, but repeat learned information. Each program is made up of courses (subjects) and each course has a unit value. is not limited to: assessment tasks, reading, To do well, students will need to consult As students progress through a program, researching, note-taking, revising, writing, different sources of information and evaluate they are taught courses of increasing depth consulting with staff, and undertaking them from a critical perspective. University and complexity at each level, e.g. starting at informal discussions with other students. of Adelaide students are able to analyse, Level 1 and progressing to Advanced Level. While the relative proportion of contact and understand and contribute to the world and non-contact time may vary from course to are prepared for rewarding careers. Completion of a certain number of course units is required at each level in order to course, as a guide, a full-time student should Teaching methods vary between schools, successfully finish the program and be expect to spend a total of 48 hours per week but most courses are structured around a eligible for graduation. on their studies during teaching periods. program of lectures. In addition, seminars, group discussions (tutorials), practicals and field trips are conducted, depending Lectures Assessment on the course. A lecture is a formal session where a There is usually a mixture of assessment lecturer instructs a large group of students. options, depending on the school and program. Academic programs Lectures are designed to give students a Most courses use continuous assessment good starting point on a specific area of procedures. Common forms of assessment and courses knowledge and identify the most important include essays, assignments, practicals, To gain any university qualification, areas of the course. Students are expected tutorial papers, participation in group students must satisfactorily complete a to listen carefully and take notes. Lectures discussions and end-of-semester exams. specific academic program. Each program that are held weekly usually run for 50 requires students to complete a certain minutes, though some last up to two hours. number of courses. Grading scheme Some programs have compulsory courses, High Distinction 85-100% and may or may not include electives. In Tutorials Distinction 75-84% other programs, students can make their Tutorials are small, weekly classes where own selection of courses, with the advice students are typically expected to discuss Credit 65-74% topics and concepts relating to the course. and approval of the school or faculty in Pass 50-64% which they are enrolled. Discussions are led by a lecturer or a tutor. Fail 0-49% Most courses are taught for one semester Weekly assignments are often set and may only, with the final assessment at the end involve a presentation to the group, written Other grading schemes may be used for of the semester. A few courses continue exercise or participation in group discussion. a small number of programs or courses. for the whole year and for these courses Attendance at tutorials is usually recorded, students will only receive a grade at the and tutorial participation often forms part of end of the year. the course assessment.
Teaching and learning methods 41 Global Learning
The University of Adelaide is committed to providing its students with opportunities to study overseas. This includes our international students.
A very cold Easter Sunday in Bern, Switzerland Brittany Kluske
42 Global Learning The University offers international students the possibility of a ‘third country experience’ through a range of programs including student exchange, study tours and summer and winter Toyota schools. With careful planning there is no Amy Giles, France need to extend a degree, as credit usually is awarded for the study undertaken overseas. Students participating in an exchange program remain enrolled as full-time students at the University of Adelaide while overseas. Students in an exchange program continue to pay their usual tuition fees to the University of Adelaide and do not pay tuition fees at the host university. International students are encouraged to apply to participate in Global Learning experiences to add a further dimension to their University of Adelaide education. There are many exciting opportunities in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific region and Africa.
Post-dip in the Arctic Ocean, Lapland Johannes van Reesema, Finland For more information on these programs, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/global-learning
Trip to Morocco on spring break Monica de Jong, University of Leeds, UK
Karimun Jawa getaway Cate Wood, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Yu Gardens in Shanghai Rhys Williams, Shandong University, China Architecture
44 Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Design
course includes issues of ecology. History and situations, the use of creative decision-making www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder theory engages with the traditions of the discipline approaches, and the formulation of proposals for design to consider frameworks for contemporary design. change or conservation. Students can also apply for entry to an additional Graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Design 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 honours year. are well equipped to continue on to a broad spectrum of future studies in other fields because Duration: 3 years full-time What is the pathway to becoming an of the program’s emphasis on critical thinking, architect or landscape architect? creative action, communication skills and digital Location: North Terrace campus The career paths of architects and landscape technologies. These pathways could include architects are many and varied. High levels of skill teaching, health sciences, environmental law, Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 and flexibility are needed in these professions, international development, urban and regional which respond to global and local needs. planning, marketing and business. Intake: February and July To prepare for these exciting possibilities, the Professional accreditation CRICOS code: 002782D School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Adelaide delivers one To practise as an architect or landscape architect, Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries undergraduate Bachelor of Architectural Design candidates must have completed a professionally accredited degree in the relevant program. Please note: Midyear applicants should contact program that leads to two professional graduate Clement Low (Student Adviser), School of degrees – Master of Architecture and Master The Bachelor of Architectural Design followed Architecture and Built Environment at the of Landscape Architecture. by the Master of Architecture is recognised by University of Adelaide (ph: +61 8 8313 5877 Alternatively, the Bachelor of Architectural Design the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) and or email: [email protected]) before program provides a study pathway for students accredited by the Architectural Practice Board applying to ensure that an appropriate study who wish to undertake the school’s postgraduate of South Australia. pathway is available. Master of Planning, Master of Planning (Urban The Bachelor of Architectural Design followed by Design) programs or the Master of Property. the Master of Landscape Architecture is recognised Assumed knowledge: mathematics (or The Bachelor of Architectural Design followed and accredited by the Australian Institute of equivalent), basic freehand drawing ability, by the Master of Architecture is recognised Landscape Architects (AILA) respectively. computing skills by the Australian Institute of Architects and The Bachelor of Architectural Design is recognised accredited by the Architectural Practice Board by the Planning Institute of Australia followed Program overview of South Australia. These two programs can be by both the Master of Planning and Master of Design is an activity that requires creativity, critical completed in five years of study. Prerequisites Planning (Urban Design), which are accredited thinking and the ability to understand and respond for registration as an architect are: a total of two by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). to the needs and aspirations of people and the years practical experience, with at least one year The Bachelor of Architectural Design followed possibilities of our environment. Design in the taken after graduation, plus an examination by the by the Master of Property is recognised and Bachelor of Architectural Design degree focuses on Architectural Practice Board. accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered the way humans create places through architecture, A similar pathway applies for aspiring landscape Surveyors (RICS). landscape architecture and urban design. architects, with the Master of Landscape The program involves the arts and the sciences, Architecture being recognised by the Australian writing and graphics, design and analysis, manage- Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and Indicative study plan ment and engineering, together with architecture, examined by the Registered Landscape Level 1 landscape architecture and urban design. Architects Board for registration. >> Design Studio I Students will find themselves involved in practical The Master of Planning and the Master of Planning >> History Theory I aspects of the program, such as designing, (Urban Design) are available to graduates of the making models, visiting building sites, landscapes, Bachelor of Architectural Design program and are >> Representation I gardens and exhibitions, absorbing aspects of accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia >> Design Studio II the society in which people live and formulating (PIA). These degrees have significant input from >> Environment I proposals for improving the environment. the School of Social Sciences and their content >> Construction I bridges both the natural and built environment. Program structure Also covered are issues of urban development Level 2 The multi-disciplinary core courses in the Bachelor and design and public interaction with the >> Design Studio III of Architectural Design foster intellectual development, planning process and human concerns with >> Environment II critical thinking and creative action. The program is the design and development of urban spaces. >> Construction II intended as a framework within which to develop The Master of Property is available to graduates >> Design Studio IV these skills for those individuals who have an of the Bachelor of Architectural Design with a >> Representation II interest in the environment and design and who credit average or above and is accredited by the wish to enhance buildings and human-modified Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. This >> History Theory II places with creative environmental design solutions. degree is located in the School of Architecture The majority of teaching activities are based and Built Environment but draws extensively Level 3 around the design studios, where topics are on expertise from across the Faculty of the >> Design Studio V developed and discussed with studio leaders. These Professions, with input from economics, law, >> Construction III studio sessions are supplemented by courses finance and project management. >> Representation III in various other topics such as representation, It is important to note that while many Bachelor >> Design Studio VI construction, environment and history and theory. of Architectural Design graduates continue in >> Environment III Representation introduces students to the latest either architecture and/or landscape architecture >> History Theory III computer and hand-based drawing techniques. others follow a variety of career directions. The Construction uses specialist equipment for Bachelor of Architectural Design leads to careers modelling and experimentation and the Environment which require skills in analysing and interpreting
Architecture 45 Arts
Bachelor of Arts
those in effective communication and creative foreign affairs, humanitarian work, human www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder thinking, problem solving and analysis, teamwork, resources, industry liaison, management, arts research, and professional and ethical conduct. marketing, media, policy development, project The degree is designed to build a student’s management, psychology, public relations, publishing, research, social planning, youth 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 capacity for lifelong learning beyond graduation. Equipped with these skills, BA graduates work, academia and teaching. Duration: 3 years full-time consistently achieve positions of significance and To see where our latest graduates influence in business, the community, government have gone in their careers, visit Location: North Terrace campus and industry, and are ready to deal with different www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/profiles/ challenges and opportunities throughout their In addition to renowned excellence in teaching Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 future careers in a range of exciting workplaces. and research, the Faculty of Arts provides mentoring support and careers advice with Intakes: February and July Study abroad and exchange opportunities employment forums and talks by key industry The University has student exchange links with Cricos code: 002785A partners and organisations each year. over 100 overseas institutions around the world. Your degree may inspire you to achieve far Enquiries: International.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries You can study overseas for one or two semesters, more than you currently imagine and the which counts as credit towards your degree knowledge and skills gained will open up a Program Overview program at the University of Adelaide. number of possibilities for your future. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is internationally There are no extra tuition fees for this study. recognised as a flexible degree that offers a wide What better way to enhance your intercultural Honours choice of fascinating fields to study. It attracts competencies or use your newly developed Graduates are encouraged to further their students interested in understanding the human language skills as you learn? studies by doing an honours year or a Master condition in all its diversity, in finding answers of Philosophy. This involves undertaking to important questions about human behaviour, Potential careers advanced coursework and completing a cultures and history, and in understanding the Our graduates have great versatility in shaping research component (thesis) on a chosen topic major social and political problems of our time. their careers and follow highly successful paths in consultation with an academic supervisor. The BA provides you with specialised and in different areas: advertising, administration, Honours programs provide a pathway to transferable skills that are highly sought after by business, community engagement, corporate professional employment or research and employers. The skills you will develop include communication, defence, diplomatic service, further learning. environmental management and planning,
46 Arts Areas of specialisation >> Modern Greek Studies Indicative study plan Students can specialise by taking majors >> Music Studies and minors in the following areas: >> Philosophy For further information on majors, minors >> Anthropology >> Politics and International Studies and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit >> Art History and Visual Culture (minor only) >> Psychology (minor only) www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu >> Asian Studies >> Spanish Studies to browse to the Undergraduate page. >> Chinese Studies Please note: All majors and minors are subject For a full list of courses that comprise each area >> Classics to faculty confirmation in November. Please visit of a specialisation, browse the Courses and Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. >> Creative Writing the faculty website for a full list of courses that comprise each area of specialisation. >> Criminology Level 1 >> Development Studies *These majors must be taken in addition to a first >> Two level 1 major courses Faculty of Arts major chosen from those listed above. >> Economics* >> Two level 1 minor courses >> English Double degrees >> Three level 1 elective courses >> European Studies Double degrees are available with Economics, >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement French Studies >> Engineering, International Studies, Law, Media, >> Gender Studies and Social Analysis Music, Science and Teaching. Level 2 Three advanced level major courses >> Geography, Environment and Population For further information: >> >> German Studies >> Economics: see Bachelor of Arts/Economics >> Two advanced level minor courses >> History >> Engineering: see Bachelor of Engineering >> Three advanced level elective courses >> Indigenous Knowledges and Society (Honours) degree combinations Level 3 >> Indonesian Studies >> International Studies: see Bachelor of Three advanced level major courses >> International Business* International Studies double degrees >> Two advanced level minor courses >> Italian Studies >> Law: see Bachelor of Laws >> Three advanced level elective courses >> Japanese Studies >> Media: see Bachelor of Media double degrees >> >> Linguistics >> Music: see Bachelor of Arts/Music Please note: a maximum of 24 units of elective >> Management* >> Science: see Bachelor of Arts/Science courses may be taken from faculties other than the Faculty of Arts. Courses listed on the Bachelor >> Marketing* Teaching: see Bachelor of Teaching/Arts >> of Arts major or minor lists (including those from other faculties) are exempt from this limit.
Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)
Students must maintain a GPA of 5.0 or they >> French Studies www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder will be required to transfer to the Bachelor of >> Gender Studies and Social Analysis arts + advance Arts. Students will also participate in a variety of >> Geography Environment and Population activities outside the 72 units of courses, including >> German Studies attending meetings with their academic mentor, 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 95 IB: 34 >> Japanese Studies attending seminars and industry talks. >> History Duration: 3 years full-time Assessment >> Linguistics Location: North Terrace campus Essays, seminar or tutorial participation, exams, >> Philosophy internship research project option, 6-unit research >> Politics and International Studies Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 project in final year. >> Spanish Studies
Intakes: February and July Honours Indicative study plan Graduates are encouraged to further their Cricos code: 075802A studies by doing an honours year or a Master For further information on majors, minors of Philosophy. This involves undertaking and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit Enquiries: International.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries advanced coursework and completing a www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu to browse to the Undergraduate page. Program overview research component (thesis) on a chosen topic in consultation with an academic supervisor. For a full list of courses that comprise each area The Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) provides students Honours programs provide a pathway to of a specialisation, browse the Courses and with specialised and advanced knowledge in two Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Asian professional employment or research and further learning. Studies, Chinese Studies, Classics, Creative Level 1 Writing, Development Studies, English, European Potential careers >> Two level 1 major courses Studies, French Studies, Gender Studies and Social Analysis, Geography Environment and Likely careers include research, government, >> Two level 1 minor courses Population, German Studies, History, Japanese consultancy and policymaker. >> Three level 1 elective courses Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Politics and >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement International Studies, or Spanish Studies. Areas of specialisation This degree provides a challenging avenue of Majors currently available include: Level 2 study for high-achieving students and will instil in >> Anthropology >> Three advanced level major courses them advanced research skills that will prepare >> Asian Studies >> Two advanced level minor courses students for higher-degree studies and leadership >> Chinese Studies >> Three advanced level elective courses in their chosen career. >> Classics Level 3 Students have an individual mentor throughout >> Creative Writing >> Three advanced level major courses their degree, and participation in Study Abroad, >> Development Studies >> Two advanced level minor courses Arts Internship scheme, the Community >> English Engagement project and Summer Research >> Three advanced level elective courses >> European Studies scholarships are all highly encouraged.
Arts 47 Bachelor of Development Studies
who excel will also be able to apply for local www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder internships through the Arts Internship scheme. Indicative study plan development For further information on majors, minors Study abroad and exchange opportunities and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 The University has student exchange links with www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu over 100 overseas institutions. You can study to browse to the Undergraduate page. Duration: 3 years full-time overseas for one or two semesters, which counts For a full list of courses that comprise each area as credit towards your degree program at the of a specialisation, browse the Courses and Location: North Terrace campus University of Adelaide. In addition, there are no Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. extra tuition fees for this study. What better way Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 to test out newly developed language skills or Level 1 experience another culture as you learn? Intakes: February and July >> Introduction to Development Studies Potential careers >> Economy, Environment and Place Cricos code: 057800G >> Two level 1 major courses The Bachelor of Development Studies will provide a critical entry point for gaining employment in: >> One level 1 open elective Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> government (such as the Department of >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement >> Culture and Society: Foundations of Anthropology Program overview Foreign Affairs and Trade) or Anthropology of Everyday Life This program investigates key global issues such as >> private sector consultancy firms (Official Develop- ment Assistance management contractors) >> Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet poverty, governance, debt reduction, inequality, or Footprints on a Fragile Planet human rights, HIV and AIDS, conflict, ecology, the >> non-government organisations >> development research agencies environment, health and gender rights in developing Level 2 countries. You will explore, question and analyse >> United Nations agencies (UNESCO) >> Two advanced level development studies the impact of these issues on the social, economic >> foreign aid agencies closed electives and political structures of societies. You will also >> Two advanced level minor courses develop analytical and methodological skills that Honours >> Two advanced level open electives will be useful in a wide range of careers in sectors Graduates are encouraged to further their >> Poverty and Social Development including government, aid and development, as studies by doing an honours year or a Master well as private organisations. of Philosophy. This involves undertaking >> Rights and Development Your knowledge of global relations and advanced coursework and completing a international developmental processes will grow research component (thesis) on a chosen topic in Level 3 through studying an interdisciplinary program that consultation with an academic supervisor. Honours >> Four advanced level development studies includes both theoretical and practical elements. programs provide a pathway to professional closed electives After the first year, students will have the employment or research and further learning. >> Two advanced level minor courses opportunity to participate in the in-country >> Two advanced level open electives development studies professional practicums Assessment run by the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ May include essays, seminar or tutorial Indonesian Studies (ACICIS), as well as participation, projects, exams, and internship international internships in public health. Students research project option.
I have had no problem making friends, there are a lot of international students and everybody is very open and excited to socialise with new people.
Sama Almarzooqi United Arab Emirates Bachelor of Development Studies
48 Arts Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management
Study abroad opportunities www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Indicative study plan The University has student exchange links with policy over 100 overseas institutions. You can study For further information on majors, minors overseas for one or two semesters, which are and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 credited towards your degree program at the www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu to University of Adelaide. browse to the Undergraduate page. Duration: 3 years full-time In addition, there are no extra tuition fees for For a full list of courses that comprise each area this study. What better way to test out newly of a specialisation, browse the Courses and Location: North Terrace campus developed language skills or experience Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. another culture as you learn? Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Level 1 Potential careers Intakes: February and July >> Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet Graduates find successful careers in numerous roles. >> Footprints on a Fragile Planet Cricos code: 061732C >> Two level 1 major courses Double degrees >> One level 1 open elective Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries A double degree is available with Law >> Economy, Environment and Place (see Bachelor of Laws). >> Population and Environment in Australia Program overview >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement Environmental change is rapidly altering the Honours world in which we live - its cities and suburbs, Graduates are encouraged to further their Level 2 regional and rural landscapes, its natural heritage studies by doing an honours year or a Master >> Three advanced level Geography, Environment and biodiversity. This has significant political and of Philosophy. This involves undertaking and Population closed electives economic implications. In this degree you will advanced coursework and completing a >> Environmental Management learn about the important causes of environmental research component (thesis) on a chosen topic Two advanced level minor courses change and develop strategies, policy, and in consultation with an academic supervisor. >> planning skills to effectively manage environmental >> Two advanced level open electives Honours programs provide a pathway to issues at local, national and global levels. professional employment or research and Level 3 Areas covered in this degree include climate further learning. change, environmental management, population >> Four advanced level Geography, Environment and migration, urban processes, biodiversity, Assessment and Population closed electives >> Two advanced level minor courses conservation and sustainable development. May include essays, seminar or tutorial >> Two advanced level open electives Graduates are well equipped for careers in participation, projects, exams, and internship environmental policy, planning and consultancy, research project option. administration at local and state government levels, media organisations, teaching and research.
In Australia, students are actively encouraged to strike a balance between study, work and social activities.
Ramanathan Thurairajoo Singapore Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management
Arts 49 Bachelor of International Studies
the role of strategic culture in defining interests, programs provide a pathway to professional www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder intelligence, the impact of globalisation on employment or research and further learning. international + studies changing forms of security and violence, and the increasing level of human insecurity. Other areas of Assessment focus include non-military, cross-border issues that 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 May include essays, seminar or tutorial impact on human security, including environmental participation, projects, exams, and internship Duration: 3 years full-time degradation and change, migration and trade. research project option. Global Governance and Justice explores the role Location: North Terrace campus of international institutions and regimes in the Indicative study plan governance of complex issues. It pays particular Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 attention to how governance is now increasingly For further information on majors, minors complex, involving non-state actors such as credit and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit Intakes: February and July rating agencies and/or private security firms. It www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu also focuses on new forms of governance at the to browse to the Undergraduate page. Cricos code: 022493C national, regional and global levels dealing with For a full list of courses that comprise each area cross-border issues such as the environment, Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries of a specialisation, browse the Courses and migration and finance. Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. Program overview The comprehensive array of electives on offer will reinforce these different streams of our program. Level 1 The International Studies program at the University >> Global Transformations of Adelaide offers you an opportunity to explore Study abroad and exchange opportunities the interrelations between nations and peoples, >> Comparative Politics and Rising Powers and to examine global politics, problems and The University has student exchange links with Two courses from: actors from a variety of perspectives. Our program over 100 overseas institutions. You can study >> Asia and the World overseas for one or two semesters which counts has three important specialisations: Asia’s Rising >> Introduction to Development Studies as credit towards your degree program at the Powers, International Security, and Global >> Empires in World History Governance and Justice. University of Adelaide. In addition, there are no extra tuition fees for this study. What better way >> Revolutions that Changed the World The Asia’s Rising Powers specialisation explores to test out newly developed language skills or >> Two level 1 major courses the political and economic implications of the shift experience another culture as you learn? >> One level 1 open elective of wealth and power to new and rising powers in >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement Asia. Courses within the stream have a particular Potential careers (though not exclusive) focus on India and China. Students analyse the domestic and global politics Graduates find successful careers in numerous roles. Level 2 of these emerging powers, the social and political >> Indo-Pacific Foreign Policy Double degrees impact of rising powers, as well as their impact on >> Global Justice and International Order global and regional governance. In addition, the A double degree is available with Law (Bachelor >> Two advanced level international studies stream includes courses that explore Australia’s of Laws), Arts or Economics (Bachelor of closed electives engagement with the international order, and International Studies double degrees), Media >> Two advanced level minor courses particularly examines the domestic political (Bachelor of Media double degrees). >> Two advanced level open electives implications of Australia’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. Honours Level 3 International Security explores the nature of security, Graduates are encouraged to further their >> Three advanced level International Studies conflict and intervention in global politics. It studies by doing an honours year or a Master closed electives investigates contending theoretical perspectives on of Philosophy. This involves undertaking >> Two advanced level minor courses advanced coursework and completing a international conflict, violence and war on human >> Two advanced level open electives populations. Courses within the stream focus on research component (thesis) on a chosen topic in consultation with an academic supervisor. Honours >> Strategic Culture and International Security
50 Arts Bachelor of Languages
Areas of specialisation www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Indicative study plan The languages available for study are: languages >> Chinese Studies For further information on majors, minors and >> French Studies approved electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu to 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 >> German Studies browse to the Undergraduate page. For a full list of >> Indonesian Studies Duration: 3 years full-time courses that comprise each area of a specialisation >> Italian Studies browse the Courses and Discipline areas. Location: North Terrace campus >> Japanese Studies >> Modern Greek Studies Level 1 Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 >> Spanish Studies >> Two level 1 Language major courses >> One level 1 open electives Intakes: February All languages offer different streams catering for students who have studied the language to >> Two level 1 minor courses in a second Cricos code: 075310K Year 12 level (or equivalent), but also for anyone language or Linguistics wanting to start learning a language from scratch. >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries You may also minor in Linguistics, or choose from a list of approved Asian Studies/European Level 2 Program overview Studies courses where extra cognate courses >> Three advanced level Language major courses The Bachelor of Languages is for committed are not prescribed by your language major. >> Two advanced level minor courses in a language students and is designed to provide second language or Linguistics students with the opportunity to develop Honours >> Two advanced level open electives proficiency in one or more languages as well as Graduates are encouraged to further their >> Advanced level cognate course* an enhanced knowledge of the culture(s) in studies by doing an honours year or a Master which the language they are studying is spoken. of Philosophy. This involves undertaking Level 3 Students who complete the program will therefore advanced coursework and completing a >> Three level 3 Language major courses develop a heightened awareness of language as research component (thesis) on a chosen topic >> Two advanced level minor courses in a second a system and of its role in society, as well as a in consultation with an academic supervisor. language or Linguistics greater appreciation of cultural diversity and of Honours programs provide a pathway to >> Two advanced level open electives cultural difference. professional employment or research and >> Level 3 or advanced level cognate course* Languages available for study include: French further learning. Studies, German Studies, Spanish Studies, *Cognate courses: students undertaking French Studies, Indonesian Studies, Modern Greek Studies, Italian Assessment German Studies, Spanish Studies, Italian and/or Studies, Chinese Studies and Japanese Studies. May include exams, essays, tutorial or workshop Modern Greek must complete the additional culture participation, projects, small group research courses available in their language sequence not Potential careers project and oral presentations. otherwise incorporated into their major. Students The ability to communicate in another language is studying Chinese, Japanese, or Indonesian must an asset in a range of occupations and industries, select courses from the Asian Studies major list. such as interpreter/translator, linguist, public Cognate course lists are available online – visit hss. servant, foreign affairs, government officer, tutor adelaide.edu.au, select Current Students from the and humanitarian/aid worker. It’s a valuable menu, then Undergraduate followed by Majors, addition to other professional interests, but it’s Minors and Closed Electives. also a great asset in its own right!
Arts 51 Bachelor of Media
Areas of specialisation Digital Production: The digital production www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Marketing: Marketing is a primary business major introduces students to digital production media function of any organisation and is the environments such as the graphic design and print management process responsible for identifying shop, finished art and web design studio, and magazine and digital publishing industry. Students 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 customer needs and wants. The Bachelor of Media with a Marketing major allows students initially gain skills in computer applications, Duration: 3 years full-time to understand the role of marketing within and design techniques for print and web, finished- between organisations. Students will gain a art processes and digital print. Further study Location: North Terrace campus grounding in marketing theory, learn how to includes planning, design and construction of prepare marketing reports and plans, undertake web sites, digital publications for tablets and other Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 a diagnostic case study, analyse advertisements media devices, magazines and books as well as in a variety of media, and apply market research personalised print campaigns. Intakes: February and July as part of a group project that focuses on real Computer Graphic Imaging and Visual Effects: world business problems. In this major students receive an introduction Cricos code: 041717A Journalism: The Bachelor of Media with a to the field of visual effects and 3D computer animation for television and cinema. Students are Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Journalism specialisation has been developed in collaboration with media and journalism industry taught the practical and theoretical aspects of the movie and TV-making process so they understand Program overview organisations to deliver a study experience that is unique in Australia. Students who study this where computer-generated imagery fits in to the This degree provides a theoretical understanding of program develop the practical skills required workflow of a production media practices while teaching practical media skills, to work in a rapidly changing industry. Writing with a focus on the latest developments in digital effective news stories remains the core skill Honours and interactive media. Creative media practices can required of every journalist. Students learn this Graduates are encouraged to further their include writing, research and reporting, digital story craft and develop skills that will enable them to studies by doing an honours year or a Master telling, radio production, and film/video production. enter their journalistic career ready to work with of Philosophy. This involves undertaking Graduates of the Bachelor of Media are prepared to a range of new media platforms used for the advanced coursework and completing a enter cross-media roles and have potential to find presentation of stories, including video, websites research component (thesis) on a chosen topic in careers as writers, editors, social media coordinators, and social media. Students graduate with an consultation with an academic supervisor. Honours digital content officers, producers, journalists and understanding of how to integrate a wide range programs provide a pathway to professional professional communicators in business, government of voices in their writing and reporting, an employment or research and further learning. and community organisations. Graduates may also important skill given the rapid growth in social Please note: majors are not available with choose careers as independent freelancers. This media and user-generated content. Graduates double degrees. degree appeals to students who are interested in are prepared for the challenge of new media working in the new fields and occupations created environments and audience demands. Double degrees by digitisation and networking changes affecting Graphic Design: This major enables an in-depth mainstream media and society. A double degree is available with Law (see knowledge of commercial practices within the Bachelor of Laws), Arts or International Studies Bachelor of Media students can add majors to their graphic design industry. Students are guided (see Bachelor of Media double degrees). degree, including Journalism, Marketing, Graphic through an intense studio-based program using Design, Game Art, Digital Production, Photographic industry-standard software. Students are taught Imaging, and Computer Graphic Imaging and Visual high-level technical production and pre-press Indicative study plan Effects. Graphic Design*, Game Art*, Digital skills, enabling them to see a project through from For further information on majors, minors Production*, Photographic Imaging*, and Computer initial concept to final publication. Subjects and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit Graphic Imaging and Visual Effects* are studied in covered include: design, typography, photo imaging, www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu to collaboration with TafeSA at the Centre for Creative computing, multimedia, interface design, marketing, browse to the Undergraduate page. Industries in Tea Tree Gully. The centre houses a advertising, art history, drawing and illustration. world-class, purpose-built digital design hub, that For a full list of courses that comprise each area Photographic Imaging: In this major, students provides students with the latest technologies of a specialisation, browse the Courses and develop a thorough knowledge base of photographic relevant to studying their media major. Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. and visual communication skills within an elected Students are encouraged to undertake an field of commercial photography. Students work Level 1 internship with a professional organisation within a world-class photographic studio that >> Introduction to Media: Digital Revolutions as part of their program. includes a full cyclorama. Students learn a range >> Digital Platforms Please note: media majors are not available of photographic techniques for advertising, >> Three level 1 electives in double degrees. editorial, portraiture, still-life, architecture, fashion and illustration. The major has on-location and >> Story/Technology: Writing Techniques *Due to course prerequisites, midyear entrants >> Broadcast: Television and Radio may not be able to commence a digital studio components and will cover: the principles of production major until second year. camera operation; the use of light meters (ambient >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement and flash) on location and in the studio; the Study abroad and exchange opportunities foundations of lighting, including an introduction Level 2 >> Media Theory The University has student exchange links with to studio flash, lighting types, quality and styles; over 100 overseas institutions. You can study and the fundamentals of design and composition. >> Media Policy and Media Law overseas for one or two semesters, which counts Students enrolled in the photographic imaging >> Four advanced level electives as credit towards your degree program at the specialisation are required to have access to an >> Media Research Methods University of Adelaide. In addition, there are no SLR camera with manual override capabilities. >> Advanced level Media closed elective extra tuition fees for this study. What better way The Centre for Creative Industries has a large range of Canon lenses and a small number of to test out newly developed language skills or Level 3 Nikon lenses that students can borrow. experience another culture as you learn? >> Professional Practice Game Art: This major delivers the art skills >> Four advanced level electives Assessment required to design and develop 3D models >> Three advanced level media closed electives May include essays, tutorial or workshop participation, and textures for a variety of genres that use projects, internship and research project option, exams. interactive digital technology, such as the Please note: a maximum of 24 units of elective simulation and serious games genres. Emphasis courses may be taken from faculties other than Potential careers is placed on modelling, texturing, concept the Faculty of Arts. development and drawing. Students work Graduates have found successful careers in with software such as Maya and Photoshop. numerous roles.
52 Arts Bachelor of Social Sciences
This degree is relevant and marketable for academic supervisor. Honours programs provide www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder future employment in public, private and non- a pathway to professional employment or research social government organisations in Australia and and further learning. overseas. How do we know this? Because being social scientists, we identified a number of key Assessment 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 stakeholders across industries and asked them Essays, tutorial or workshop participation, Duration: 3 years full-time about the key capabilities their organisations need. projects, take-home papers, research report, Their views and feedback have been reflected and critical review and presentations. Location: North Terrace campus built into the program structure. Bachelor of Social Sciences at the University Indicative study plan Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 of Adelaide: Changing minds, changing lives, changing the world. For further information on majors, minors Intakes: February and July and electives, or Faculty of Arts courses, visit Study abroad and exchange opportunities www.arts.adelaide.edu.au and use the menu to Cricos code: 022494B The University has student exchange links with browse to the Undergraduate page. Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries over 100 overseas institutions. You can study For a full list of courses that comprise each area overseas for one or two semesters which counts of a specialisation, browse the Courses and Program overview as credit towards your degree program at the Majors, Minors and Closed Electives areas. University of Adelaide. In addition there are no Students in the Bachelor of Social Sciences are extra tuition fees for this study. What better way Level 1 involved in investigating, analysing and interpreting to test out newly developed language skills or >> Social Sciences in Australia the major social justice challenges we face in experience another culture as you learn? an increasingly globalised world. Challenges >> Level 1 Social Sciences closed elective >> Three level 1 electives including homelessness and youth homelessness; Potential careers closing the gap between Indigenous and non- >> The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement Indigenous Australians with regard to health, Graduates work in careers in social planning, >> Introduction to Australian Politics government policymaking, market research, education and employment; gender inequity in the >> Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet workplace; children living in poverty; the impact on media and public relations, aid development organisations, environmental agencies and communities due to the decline of manufacturing; Level 2 the health sector. and uneven education provision. >> Politics, Policy and Citizenship This degree will appeal to high school applicants Areas of specialisation >> Social Theory in Action who are currently enjoying humanities subjects Students can study an optional major in >> Four advanced level electives such as Society & Culture or Women’s Studies, as Criminology as a part of this program. >> Social Science Techniques well as appealing to general applicants who are >> Social Research: Working Skills for Social Sciences interested in taking a critical look at our world. Double Degrees From a social justice standpoint, students learn to A double degree is available with Law (see Level 3 recognise differing needs in society and develop a Bachelor of Laws) and Health Sciences (see >> Applied Population Analysis range of methods to understand and respond to Bachelor of Social Sciences/Health Sciences). >> Arts Internship or two advanced level the critical problems and public issues. Students Social Sciences closed electives also build valuable qualitative and quantitative Honours >> Four advanced level electives research skills and have the opportunity to design their own independent research projects. Graduates Graduates are encouraged to further their >> Social Research Advanced: Real World Practice work in careers in social planning, government studies by doing an honours year or a Master of Please note: a maximum of 24 units of elective policy making, market research, media and Philosophy. This involves undertaking advanced courses may be taken from faculties other than public relations, aid development organisations, coursework and completing a research component the Faculty of Arts. environmental agencies and the health sector. (thesis) on a chosen topic in consultation with an
Arts 53 Business
54 Business Bachelor of Commerce
Management: This specialisation introduces www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder students to the concept of organisations as Indicative study plan commerce systems. The program will help students develop the necessary skills and knowledge to administer Level 1 and coordinate an organisation’s resources in Core courses 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 ways that enable it to achieve its strategic goals >> Principles of Microeconomics I Duration: 3 years full-time within a systems framework. In the first year >> Principles of Macroeconomics II of the degree, students gain the background >> Business and Economic Statistics I necessary for a career in business. Core courses Location: North Terrace campus >> Accounting for Decision Makers I cover accounting, economics and business Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 statistics, and an introduction to organisations and Electives may include: management. In subsequent years, the focus is on >> Accounting Method I Intake: February and July developing the technical, human and social skills >> Commercial Law I required for business management. >> Accounting Information Systems I CRICOS code: 001521M Marketing: This specialisation is designed to >> International Financial Institutions and Markets I provide students with a sound background in Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries business, together with an understanding of Level 2 marketing’s role within and between organisations. Program overview Students are required to complete four commerce The degree integrates the development of courses at level 2. In addition, they must choose The Bachelor of Commerce degree is in demand practical skills and acquisition of knowledge, with another four commerce level 2 electives from the and one that is highly valued by employers. a strong emphasis on understanding current following list or from other disciplines offered by The academic program provides students with marketing theories and the latest marketing the University of Adelaide. more than a vocational degree with technical research practices. In addition to developing an Electives may include: business skills: it develops analytical and understanding of marketing theory, students will decision-making skills to prepare students for prepare marketing reports, marketing plans and >> Management Accounting II future leadership roles. It is a flexible business diagnostic case studies, and analyse advertising >> Financial Accounting II degree providing specialisations in the specific across a range of media. >> Small and Family Business Perspectives II career areas of accounting, corporate finance, >> Organisational Behaviour II international business, management and marketing. Assessment >> Management II Students develop critical thinking and May include, but not limited to: examinations, >> Organisational Dynamics II communication skills and this enables graduates group assignments, individual assignments, >> International Business II consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests to deal effectively with the continuous change in >> Commercial Law II business environments. and tutorial work. >> Business Finance II Program structure Honours >> Financial Institutions Management II >> Business Valuation II All students commence in the Bachelor of Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Commerce and complete the first year of employment or research and further learning. >> Introduction to Marketing II the program before choosing to specialise. >> Consumer Behaviour II Professional accreditation The first year provides students with the Level 3 foundation necessary for a commerce graduate The University’s business programs have been and includes core courses in accounting, awarded a five-year international accreditation Students are required to complete four commerce economics and business data analysis. In the from the Association to Advance Collegiate courses at level 3. In addition, they must choose second and third years, students choose courses Schools of Business (AACSB): four commerce level 3 electives from the following from the specialisations listed. Students may also www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ list or from other disciplines offered by the choose electives in commercial law and a wide AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence University of Adelaide. range of subject areas offered by other faculties. in business education and has been earned by Electives may include: Accounting: This specialisation is designed for less than 5% of the world’s business schools. >> Accounting Theory III students who wish to gain professional accounting >> Corporate Accounting III Double degrees qualifications. There are 15 courses within >> Auditing III the academic plan that are compulsory for an A double degree is when a student elects to study >> Advanced Management Accounting III accounting qualification. an approved combination of two degrees at the >> Corporate Governance and Accountability III Corporate finance: Students in this specialisation same time. This gives students two qualifications but doesn’t take double the time, as the two >> International Management III gain finance and business skills and knowledge. >> Strategic Management III Corporate finance focuses on the way financial degrees have been arranged; studying a double >> Human Resource Management III managers make investment and financing degree will usually only take students one or two decisions and use financial instruments and capital years longer than a single degree. >> Managing Confict and Change III markets to enhance returns and manage risk. The doubling of degrees does not reduce >> Income Tax Law III International business: This specialisation is the academic or educational value of the two >> Business Taxation and GST III designed for students who wish to pursue a degrees, as some courses will be credited >> Legal Aspects of International Business III career in international business management. towards both degrees. >> Corporate Finance Theory III Students develop a broad foundation of At the end of a double degree students will >> Portfolio Theory and Management III business knowledge and undertake specialised graduate with two separate parchments - >> Options, Futures and Risk Management III studies in international management and one for each degree. >> Corporate Investment and Strategy III international marketing. In addition, students For further details, please visit: >> Treasury and Financial Risk Management III complete either one semester of study abroad, www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/hub/ug/ >> Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III study a foreign language or undertake or email [email protected] international cultural studies. >> Marketing Communications III >> International Marketing III >> Market Research III >> Marketing Strategy and Project III >> Services Marketing III >> Management of Brands III
Business 55 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Assessment AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder May include, but not limited to: examinations, in business education and has been earned by less commerce + accounting group assignments, individual assignments, than 5% of the world’s business schools. This means consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, the University of Adelaide’s business degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 tests and tutorial work. Upon completion of Bachelor of Commerce Duration: 3 years full-time Honours (Accounting) students will be eligible to apply for Honours programs provide a pathway to associate membership of either the Chartered Location: North Terrace campus professional employment or research and Accountants program (Institute of Chartered further learning. Accountants in Australia) or the Certified Practising Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Accountants program (CPA Australia). To achieve Potential careers full professional membership, both bodies require Intake: February and July Students who specialise in accounting may an additional program of study and a stipulated length of work experience. CRICOS code: 001521M join the accounting profession in all areas of commerce and industry. Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Admission to CPA Australia and the Institute of Indicative study plan Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) requires For a full list of possible electives, please Assumed knowledge: mathematics the completion of an accredited degree, practical review this program in the Faculty of the experience and courses of study organised by the Program overview Professions section of the University calendar at: professional accounting associations. www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is A Bachelor of Commerce is recognised as a designed for students who wish to gain their fully accredited degree by both CPA and ICAA. Level 1 professional accounting qualifications. The practice Career prospects are available in specialised fields of accounting comprises financial accounting Core courses such as tax, audit, management accounting, >> Accounting for Decision Makers I and management accounting. computerised accounting and finance. >> Accounting Method I Financial accounting is focused on external reporting and auditing functions. Professional accreditation >> Principles of Microeconomics I >> Principles of Macroeconomics I Management accounting is concerned The University’s business programs have been with providing information for planning and awarded a five-year international accreditation from >> Accounting Information Systems I controlling decisions within organisations. the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of >> Business and Economic Statistics I Business (AACSB) www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ >> Commercial Law I Elective >> One level 1 elective
Level 2 Core courses >> Financial Accounting II >> Management Accounting II >> Commercial Law II >> Business Finance II Electives Three level 2 electives, plus one of the following four courses: >> Organisational Behaviour II >> Financial Institutions Management II
Level 3 Core courses >> Accounting Theory III* >> Corporate Accounting III* Two level 3 accounting courses chosen from: >> Income Tax Law III* >> Auditing III* >> Advanced Management Accounting III >> Business Taxation and GST III Electives >> Four level 3 electives
*Specific courses are required to meet CPA or ICAA requirements.
56 Business The commerce program is one that is well known and respected and I knew I would be completing a degree that would provide me with a solid foundation to start my career.
Lauren Ziervogel Bachelor of Commerce
Business 57 Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance)
Honours www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Level 1 Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Core courses commerce + fnance employment or research and further learning. >> Accounting for Decision Makers I >> Business and Economic Statistics I 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 Potential careers Specialising in corporate finance provides career path- >> Principles of Microeconomics I Duration: 3 years full-time ways in the financial services sector, comprising banks, >> Principles of Macroeconomics I corporations, financial institutions, and in businesses >> International Financial Institutions and Markets I Location: North Terrace campus as financial consultants, advisers and managers. Electives >> Three level 1 electives Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Professional accreditation Intakes: February and July The University’s business programs have been Level 2 awarded a five-year international accreditation from Core courses the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of CRICOS code: 001521M >> Business Finance II Business (AACSB) www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ >> Business Valuation II Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less >> Financial Institutions Management II Assumed knowledge: mathematics than 5% of the world’s business schools. This means >> Intermediate Econometrics II the University of Adelaide’s business degrees are Electives Program overview recognised internationally for their high quality. >> Four level 2 electives The Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) is Graduates are entitled to affiliate membership of designed so that students develop the analytical skills the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia). Level 3 Some Corporate Finance courses cover material to make corporate finance and investment decisions, Core courses relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial and use financial instruments and securities >> Portfolio Theory and Management III markets to enhance returns and manage risk. Analysts and Financial Planning Association. >> Options, Futures and Risk Management III >> Corporate Investment Strategy III Assessment Indicative study plan May include, but not limited to: examinations, >> Corporate Finance Theory III For a full list of possible electives, please group assignments, individual assignments, Electives review this program in the Faculty of the consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, >> Four level 3 electives Professions section of the University calendar at: tests and tutorial work. www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)
Honours www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Level 1 Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Core courses commerce + international employment or research and further learning. >> International Financial Institutions and Markets I >> Principles of Microeconomics I 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 Potential careers Career options in international business may include >> Principles of Macroeconomics I Duration: 3 years full-time working in government or for an international >> Business and Economic Statistics I non-government organisation, such as an aid >> Commercial Law I Location: North Terrace campus agency. Other potential career opportunities >> Accounting for Decision Makers I include non-government work in the banking Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Electives sector, tourism, hospitality or airlines. >> Two level 1 electives Intakes: February and July Professional accreditation Level 2 The University’s business programs have been CRICOS code: 001521M Core courses awarded a five-year international accreditation >> International Business II Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): >> International Trade and Investment Policy II Assumed knowledge: mathematics www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ >> Two Commerce level 2 courses AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of Electives Program overview excellence in business education and has been >> Four level 2 electives* The Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) earned by less than 5% of the world’s business is designed for students who wish to pursue a schools. This means the University of Adelaide’s Level 3 career in international business management. business degrees are recognised internationally for Core courses Students develop a broad foundation of business their high quality. >> International Management III knowledge and undertake specialised studies in Completion of appropriate courses within this International Marketing III International Management and International Marketing. >> program leads to membership of professional >> Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III In addition, students complete either one semester associations such as the Australian Institute >> Legal Aspects of International Business III of study abroad, study a foreign language or of Management (AIM), the Australian Human undertake international cultural studies. Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Electives Marketing Institute (AMI). >> Four level 3 electives* Assessment May include, but not limited to: examinations, *Students complete either the equivalent of one group assignments, individual assignments, Indicative study plan semester of full-time study undertaken at an approved consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, For a full list of possible electives, please review this institution abroad, or at least 9 units of approved tests and tutorial work. program in the Faculty of the Professions section of the Faculty of Arts courses, or at least 12 units of foreign University calendar: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar language studies, or the Diploma of Languages.
58 Business Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Assessment www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Indicative study plan May include, but not limited to: examinations, commerce + management group assignments, individual assignments, For a full list of possible electives, please consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, review this program in the Faculty of the 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 tests and tutorial work. Professions section of the University calendar at: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar Duration: 3 years full-time Honours Honours programs provide a pathway to Level 1 Location: North Terrace campus professional employment or research and Core courses further learning. >> Accounting for Decision Makers I Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 >> Business and Economic Statistics I Potential careers Intakes: February and July >> Principles of Microeconomics I Students who specialise in management can look >> Principles of Macroeconomics I forward to careers in the public, not-for-profit and CRICOS code: 001521M >> Introduction to Management I private sectors. Career opportunities can include Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries business consultants, administrators and managers. Electives >> Three level 1 electives* Program overview Professional accreditation Level 2 The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) The University’s business programs have been introduces students to the concepts of awarded a five-year international accreditation Core courses organisations as systems. The program will from the Association to Advance Collegiate >> Organisational Behaviour II help students develop the necessary skills and Schools of Business (AACSB): >> Organisational Dynamics II www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ knowledge to administer and coordinate an Electives organisation’s resources in ways that enable it to AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of >> Five level 2 electives achieve strategic goals within a systems framework. excellence in business education and has been In the first year of the degree, students gain earned by less than 5% of the world’s business Level 3 schools. This means the University of Adelaide’s the background necessary for a career in Core courses business. Core courses cover accounting, business degrees are recognised internationally International Management III economics and business statistics and an for their high quality. >> >> Human Resources Management III introduction to organisations and management. Completion of the management academic In subsequent years, the focus is on developing plan leads to membership of professional >> Strategic Management III the technical, human and social skills required associations such as the Australian Institute of >> Managing Confict and Change III for business management. Management (AIM) and the Australian Human Electives Resources Institute (AHRI). >> Four level 3 electives
Business 59 Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
Assessment www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Indicative study plan May include, but not limited to: examinations, commerce + marketing group assignments, individual assignments, For a full list of possible electives, please consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, review this program in the Faculty of the 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 tests and tutorial work. Professions section of the University calendar at: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar Duration: 3 years full-time Honours Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Level 1 Location: North Terrace campus employment or research and further learning. Core courses >> Principles of Microeconomics I Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Potential careers >> Principles of Macroeconomics I Intakes: February and July Students who specialise in marketing can look >> Accounting for Decision Makers I forward to careers in the public, not-for-profit and >> Business and Economic Statistics I private sectors. Career opportunities can include CRICOS code: 001521M >> Introduction to Management I business consultants, market planners, sales manager, Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries brand marketer, product and advertising manager, Electives retail manager, public relations officer, advertising >> Three level 1 electives Program overview executive, service manager and market researcher. Level 2 The Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) is designed Professional accreditation to provide students with a sound background Core courses in business, together with an understanding of The University’s business programs have been >> Introduction to Marketing II marketing’s role within and between organisations. awarded a five-year international accreditation >> Consumer Behaviour II People seeking careers in marketing are expected from the Association to Advance Collegiate >> Three level 2 Commerce courses to have well developed decision-making skills and Schools of Business (AACSB): Electives to be innovative in their approach to business www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ >> Four level 2 electives problems and situations. As a result, the marketing AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence courses are combined with general business in business education and has been earned by Level 3 studies, and the development of practical skills and less than 5% of the world’s business schools. knowledge is integrated with an understanding of This means the University of Adelaide’s business Core courses current theories and the latest research. degrees are recognised internationally for their >> Market Research III This degree not only provides grounding in high quality. Completion of this academic plan >> Marketing Strategy and Project III marketing theory, but also provides opportunities enables students to gain credit towards Certified >> 6 units of level 3 Marketing courses to prepare marketing reports and plans, undertake Professional Marketer (CPM) status awarded by Electives the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). a diagnostic case study of an exporting firm, >> Four level 3 electives analyse advertisements in a variety of media, and apply market research as part of a group project that focuses on a real business problem.
Bachelor of Finance
Areas of study include financial markets, valuation Potential careers www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder issues, international trade and finance, financial Finance graduates will be in a strong position fnance modelling and financial management. Students to gain employment with private and public admitted to the Bachelor of Finance may choose companies anywhere in the world, and also to graduate with one of the following degrees: 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 in many government departments. They may >> Bachelor of Finance be employed by trading and merchant banks, Duration: 3 years full-time >> Bachelor of Finance (International) investment firms, consulting specialists, private The Bachelor of Finance program comprises and public corporations and local and national Location: North Terrace campus a range of courses in finance, economics, government agencies. Openings for graduates are mathematics and statistics. Students may in treasury and risk management, stockbroking, Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 choose a particular area of specialisation during fund and portfolio management, international trade their second and third years or continue with a and derivatives trading and pricing. Intakes: February and July more general approach. Professional accreditation CRICOS code: 023443E Assessment The University’s business programs have Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries May include, but not limited to: examinations, been awarded a five-year international group assignments, individual assignments, accreditation from the Association to Advance Assumed knowledge: mathematics consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): tests and tutorial work. www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ Program overview AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of The Bachelor of Finance degree introduces Honours excellence in business education and has been students to the global and institutional aspects Honours programs provide a pathway to earned by less than 5% of the world’s business of the world’s financial systems. There is a broad professional employment or research and schools.This means the University of Adelaide’s coverage of the specialised financial institutions, further learning. business degrees are recognised internationally for their asset classes, and the markets in which the their high quality. different assets are traded.
60 Business Graduates of the finance degree are entitled to Electives Level 1 affiliate membership of the nationally-recognised >> Four level 2 electives* Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia). Full Core courses >> Accounting for Decision Makers I membership of Finsia requires completion of the Level 3 Institute’s Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance >> Principles of Microeconomics I Core courses and Investment, progress towards which is greatly >> Principles of Macroeconomics I >> Portfolio Theory and Management III and facilitated by completion of this degree. >> International Financial Institutions and Markets I Financial Modelling: Tools and Techniques By undertaking specific courses, graduates can >> Introduction to Financial Mathematics I or Options, Futures and Risk Management II also obtain partial compliance with the Australian and Business and Economic Statistics I >> 6 units of level 3 Finance courses Securities and Investments Commission RG146 or Statistical Practice I and Applications (tier 1 Compliance), in the areas of generic of Quantitative Methods in Finance I Electives knowledge derivatives and securities. or Mathematics IA/ Mathematics IB >> Four level 3 electives or Mathematics IA and Mathematics IM Double degrees Elective *Students may select elective courses offered in economics, commerce, humanities and social A double degree is available with Law, >> One level 1 elective Engineering, Mathematical and Computer sciences, mathematics, computer science and Sciences and Economics. science. Subject to quota restrictions, finance students Level 2 may take courses offered by the Business School, Core courses leading to professional accounting qualifications – Indicative study plan >> Business Finance II this does not apply where the Bachelor of Finance is taken as part of a double degree. For a full list of possible electives, please >> Financial Institutions Management II review this program in the Faculty of the and Financial Economics II Professions section of the University calendar at: or Business Valuation II and www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar Intermediate Econometrics II or Probability and Statistics
Bachelor of Finance (International)
Potential careers www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Level 1 Career opportunities include trading international Core courses fnance + international financial instruments, providing financial and >> Accounting for Decision Makers I monetary advice to multinational companies >> Principles of Microeconomics I 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 and governments, or working in merchant or trading banks. >> Principles of Macroeconomics I Duration: 3 years full-time >> International Financial Institutions and Markets I Professional accreditation >> Introduction to Financial Mathematics I Location: North Terrace campus Graduates of the finance degree are entitled to and Business and Economic Statistics I affiliate membership of the nationally-recognised or Statistical Practice I and Applications Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia). of Quantitative Methods in Finance I Full membership of Finsia requires completion or Mathematics IA/IB Intakes: February and July of the Institute’s Graduate Diploma in Applied or Mathematics 1A/IM Mathematics IB Finance and Investment, progress towards which or Mathematics IA and Mathematics IM CRICOS code: 023443E is greatly facilitated by completion of this degree. Elective Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries By undertaking specific courses, graduates can >> One level 1 elective* also obtain partial compliance with the Australian Assumed knowledge: mathematics Securities and Investments Commission RG146 Level 2 (tier 1 compliance), in the areas of generic Core courses Program overview knowledge derivatives and securities. >> Business Finance II The Bachelor of Finance (International) degree The Bachelor of Finance degree covers material >> Financial Economics II focuses on the management of financial risk relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial >> Intermediate Microeconomics II internationally. The program covers the mechanics Analysts and Financial Planning Association. and operation of foreign exchange and interest >> Intermediate Econometrics II The University’s business programs have rate markets, financial econometrics, and >> Intermediate Macroeconomics II and been awarded a five-year international important monetary and financial issues with International Trade and Investment Policy II accreditation from the Association to Advance developments around the world. or Financial Institutions Management II Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): Students apply for the Bachelor of Finance www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ Electives degree and choose the study plan leading to >> Two level 2 electives* AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence the award of Bachelor of Finance (International). in business education and has been earned by Level 3 less than 5% of the world’s business schools. Assessment This means the University of Adelaide’s business Core courses May include, but not limited to: examinations, degrees are recognised internationally for their >> Portfolio Theory and Management III group assignments, individual assignments, high quality and successful graduates. >> Options, Futures and Risk Management III consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, >> Money, Banking and Financial Markets III tests and tutorial work. Indicative study plan >> International Finance III Electives Honours For a full list of possible electives, please Honours programs provide a pathway to review this program in the Faculty of the >> Four level 3 electives* professional employment or research and Professions section of the University calendar at: further learning. www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar *Students may select elective courses offered in economics, commerce, humanities and social sciences, science, mathematics and computer science.
Business 61 Computer Science / IT
Related programs • Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences p106 • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software) p74
Bachelor of Computer Science
and processing problems in industry, commerce, Honours www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder science, entertainment and the public sector. Students who perform well can undertake an computer Foundational studies in computer science additional year of study to obtain an Honours and mathematics are taught, followed by Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science. The 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 advanced work in information technology and honours degree can provide access to postgraduate more specialised areas of computer science. study and a wider range of professional Duration: 3 years full-time Additionally, students may select other computer opportunities in the computing industry. science, mathematics and statistics courses and Location: North Terrace campus courses from a wide range of other disciplines. Degree combinations A core of computer science courses is studied A double degree is available with Law. Refer to Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 in second and third years, including studies of the Bachelor of Laws on Degree Finder at: programming and software engineering, operating www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Intakes: February and July (students commencing systems, computer networks and database systems. in July may have a limited selection of courses) Assessment Indicative study plan CRICOS code: 023413M Assessment can vary from course to course and Level 1 Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries can include a combination of class work, tutorials, >> Object-oriented Programming project work and exams. >> Algorithm Design and Data Structures Prerequisites: mathematics Potential careers >> Web and Database Computing, Puzzle Based Learning or Scientific Computing Please note: Articulation into this program is also Graduates are highly regarded by employers and Mathematics for Information Technology available at the Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education have been successful in a wide variety of industries >> or Mathematics IB Centre, Singapore, for students who have and areas. Employment opportunities exist in: successfully completed relevant diploma programs. administration, business data processing, computer >> Electives For details please refer to naa.edu.sg/degree and programming, computer science, engineering select Bachelor of Computer Science from the menu. design, financial software, games programming, Level 2 graphics programming, information technology >> Computer Systems Program overview management, Internet commerce, network >> Algorithm and Data Structure Analysis The Bachelor of Computer Science caters for management and support, quality improvement, >> Computer Science electives students with specific interests in computer scientific data analysis, systems analysis, software >> Electives science and/or information technology. It has a engineering, systems support, real-time process core of compulsory computer science courses and control and user interface programming. Level 3 a wide range of electives, including mathematics >> Software Engineering and Project and statistics. Additionally, students can take Professional accreditation electives in other disciplines, including commerce, The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited >> Communication Skills economics, engineering, finance, humanities and by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). It also >> Computer Science electives social sciences or science. provides the necessary academic requirements >> Electives The program produces highly skilled, adaptable for membership of the Institute of Electrical and For a full list of available electives and elective graduates who are able to design computer-based Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the American-based guidelines, please search this program on Degree solutions to address information management Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
62 Computer Science / IT Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)
This program involves a core of compulsory Honours www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder computer science courses, including a selection of Students who perform well can undertake an computer + advanced high-level specialised computer science courses, additional year of study to obtain an Honours and a wide range of electives from mathematics Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science. and statistics, commerce, economics, engineering, 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 95 IB: 34 finance, humanities and social sciences or science. The honours degree can provide a pathway to postgraduate study and a wider range of professional Duration: 3 years full-time Assessment opportunities in the computing industry. Location: North Terrace campus Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, Indicative study plan Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 project work and exams. Level 1 Intakes: February and July (students commencing Potential careers >> Object-oriented Programming in July may have a limited selection of courses) Graduates are highly regarded by employers and >> Algorithm Design and Data Structures have been successful in a wide variety of areas. CRICOS code: 075810A >> Web and Database Computing, Puzzle Employment opportunities can be found in Based Learning or Scientific Computing Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries administration, business data processing, >> Grand Challenges in Computing Science computer programming, computer science, >> Mathematics for Information Technology Prerequisites: mathematics engineering design, financial software, games or Mathematics IB programming, graphics programming, information >> Electives Program overview technology management, Internet commerce, The Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) network management, quality improvement, Level 2 scientific data analysis, systems analysis, software has been designed for high-achieving students. It >> Topics in Computer Science engineering, real-time process control and user suits students seeking more self-directed learning >> Computer Systems and greater insights into current research and interface programming. >> Algorithm and Data Structure Analysis the grand challenges in the fields of computer Students in this advanced degree have many Electives science/information technology. opportunities to develop and showcase their >> talents to future employers. The program produces highly skilled, adaptable Level 3 graduates who are able to design computer-based Advanced Topics in Computer Science solutions to the problems of information management Professional accreditation >> and processing in industry, commerce, science, The Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) >> Software Engineering and Project entertainment and the public sector. In addition, is accredited by the Australian Computer Society >> Communication Skills graduates will have a deeper understanding (ACS). It also provides the necessary academic >> Computer Science electives of contemporary issues in computer science, requirements for membership of the Institute of >> Elective extensive exposure to self-directed learning and Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and will have taken part in a wide-ranging program of the American-based Association for Computing For a full list of available electives, and elective individual and group projects. Machinery (ACM). guidelines, please search this program on Degree To remain in this highly competitive program, Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder students must maintain a high grade point average (GPA) throughout their candidature.
Computer Science / IT 63 Economics
Bachelor of Economics
Assessment www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Indicative study plan Assessment is based on a range of methods. economics Typical examples include examinations, tests, Level 1 individual or group assignments, projects, Core courses 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 presentations, online quizzes and tutorial work. >> Principles of Microeconomics I Duration: 3 years full-time Honours >> Principles of Macroeconomics I Honours programs provide a pathway to professional >> Business and Economic Statistics I Location: North Terrace campus employment or research and further learning. >> Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Basic) or (Advanced) Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Potential careers Electives Intakes: February and July This program provides a great foundation for >> Four electives (either Economics or a wide range of careers. from other discipline areas) CRICOS code: 002790D Recent graduates have been employed by trading and merchant banks, stockbrokers, insurance Level 2 Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries companies, accounting firms, financial planners, Core courses infrastructure and utility companies, manufacturers Intermediate Microeconomics II Assumed knowledge: mathematics and distributors and a wide range of federal and >> state government organisations. Other employment >> Intermediate Macroeconomics II Program overview opportunities include journalism, teaching, foreign >> Intermediate Econometrics II Economics puts the pieces together. It studies affairs and international consulting. or Intermediate Mathematical Economics II how the decisions that are made in households, Completion of an honours degree opens up Electives businesses and the whole of society interact. It more options for specialist positions in economics, >> One level 2 Economics elective examines how we respond to incentives (the things including in government and business. >> Four additional level 2 electives (either that influence decision–making) and how our conflicting Economics or from other discipline areas) choices are reconciled. Economics contributes to Double degrees our understanding of policy design and business A double degree is available with Arts, Law, strategy. Economics provides the ‘big picture’. Level 3 Finance, International Studies and Teaching. >> International Economic History III The courses available within the Bachelor of Please refer to the Degree Finder for further details Electives Economics will allow you to understand just how at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder the economy works. You will study microeconomics >> Three level 3 Economics electives (microeconomic issues include the management of >> Four additional level 3 electives (either the environment and depleting natural resources) Economics or from other discipline areas) and macroeconomics (this relates to the growth and stability of the whole economic system) as well as econometrics (the maths and statistics of economics) and a range of other topics. The program combines courses in these areas with a selection of electives.
64 Economics Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)
This program also provides students the www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder opportunity to undertake an additional major Indicative study plan economics as part of the degree. Additional majors in Finance, Politics and International Studies, Level 1 and Social Science are available. Core courses 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 95 IB: 34 (Note that there is the option for students in the >> Principles of Microeconomics I Duration: 3 years full-time conventional Bachelor of Economics degree to >> Principles of Macroeconomics I transfer into the Advanced degree if they achieve >> Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Basic) Location: North Terrace campus a sufficiently high grade point average (GPA) and/or (Advanced) or approved Economics after one, two or three semesters.) Level I mathematics course* Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 >> Advanced Economic Analysis 1 Assessment Intakes: February and July Electives Assessment is based on a range of methods. >> Four level 1 electives (either Economics Typical examples include examinations, tests, CRICOS code: 081482F or from other discipline areas) individual or group assignments, projects, presentations, online quizzes and tutorial work. Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Level 2 Core courses Assumed knowledge: mathematics Honours Students who maintain a GPA of 5.0 in this program >> Intermediate Microeconomics II Program overview will gain automatic entry to the honours program. >> Intermediate Macroeconomics II The Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) is a new This optional honours (fourth) year involves the >> Intermediate Econometrics II program designed for high-achieving students writing of a research report or dissertation together >> Intermediate Mathematical Economics II who are seeking a uniquely structured, specialised with advanced coursework in macroeconomics, >> Advanced Economic Analysis II microeconomics and econometrics. economics degree with a strong emphasis on Electives research and advanced economic analysis skills. Potential careers >> Three level 2 electives (either Economics This degree is for you if you want to obtain a or from other discipline areas) deep understanding of how economic and social Completing the Bachelor of Economics outcomes depend on institutions, economic policy (Advanced) is likely to enhance your career Level 3 and endowments (such as resources and skills) opportunities because employers will note the high academic merit standards incorporated in >> International Economic History III and you intend to become a leader in business, >> Advanced Mathematical Economics III policy or research. this program (both the entrance requirements and the high GPA needed to remain in the >> Econometrics III The degree features small-group work and special program) and the training in economic analysis >> Advanced Economic Analysis III activities and events with distinguished visitors. and research and outstanding performance Electives You will be given a personal mentor from the of its graduates. research staff of the School of Economics. This will >> Four level 3 electives (either Economics allow you to interact with and learn from eminent The Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) provides or from other discipline areas) researchers in the school, notable economists a springboard into leadership positions involving from abroad and high-ranking economists research, policymaking and consultancy and is *Students who have not completed Year 12 Mathematics practising in the private and public sector. an excellent pathway (via honours) to PhD study or equivalent must take Introduction to Mathematical which may facilitate a career in academia. Economics (Basic) I as one of their courses concurrently The degree also contains three courses unique to with Principles of Microeconomics I in semester I the Bachelor of Economics (Advanced). These will of the first year of study followed by Introduction to help equip you with knowledge and research skills Mathematical Economics (Advanced) I. Students required for high-level jobs in the private or public who have completed Year 12 Mathematics or sector as well as for further study in economics. equivalent must enrol in Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Advanced) I or another approved Economics level 1 mathematics course.
Economics 65 Engineering
Please note: International students commencing an undergraduate engineering program are required to enrol in the course Engineering Communication English as Additional Language (EAL) at the commencement of their degree. This may be presented in lieu of another course in the study plan, to be determined by the relevant school at enrolment.
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
engineering principles and real world economic gold and uranium. Graduates of this specialised www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder considerations. The scale of operation varies chemical engineering degree are well equipped to chemical from small to very large, and a principal feature offer their expertise to the mining industry. of chemical engineering is the translation of Sustainable Energy: The specialised chemical laboratory-scale research results to large-scale 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 engineering degree in Sustainable Energy commercial production. provides graduates with the knowledge and skills Duration: 4 years full-time The first two years of the academic program required to improve and design groundbreaking are spent developing an understanding of the processes that are technically, economically Location: North Terrace campus foundation subjects of chemical engineering, and environmentally sound. The program has which are increasingly put into practice in the third been designed to meet the growing demand Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 and fourth years via major design, research and for graduates who have the skills to apply experimental projects. sustainable techniques in process engineering. Intakes: February and July (students commencing The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) This specialisation is suitable for students with in July may have a limited selection of courses) offers specialisations in Chemical, Minerals an interest in mathematics and chemistry and in Processing and Sustainable Energy. the design of processes to produce sustainable CRICOS code: 082074C products for the twenty-first century. Chemical: Chemical engineering is the discipline Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries that sustains and improves a range of industries Assessment as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, Prerequisites: mathematics and chemistry ceramics, petroleum refining, primary metals, Assessment can vary from course to course plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, glass and can include a combination of class work, Program overview and specialty chemicals. tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams. Students are required Chemical engineering involves the systematic Minerals Processing: The specialised chemical to complete 12 weeks of approved practical design, development and operation of process engineering degree in Minerals Processing involves experience outside normal class time. This can be systems for the extraction, transformation and the science and technology of adding value to raw undertaken in Australia or overseas. recovery of materials. It is a key engineering mined products through the extraction of valuable discipline that combines knowledge of chemistry, minerals and their subsequent conversion into mathematics and, increasingly, biology with products such as iron, steel, aluminium, copper,
66 Engineering Potential careers Degree combinations >> Professional Practice Graduates of this degree have the opportunity to A combined degree is available with Arts. >> Process Heat Transfer seek national and global careers and may work in Double degrees are available with Finance, >> Advanced Process Modelling an office environment, the outdoors, a chemical Mathematical and Computer Sciences, plant or a combination of these. Science and Science (Biotechnology). Level 3 Some industries and careers that chemical engineers >> Professional Practice are involved in include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, Indicative study plan >> Multi-phase Fluid and Particle Mechanics winemaking, food production, petrochemicals, >> Kinetics and Reactor Design industrial bulk chemicals, personal and home This is an indicative study plan for the Chemical >> Material Science and Engineering care products, plastics and rubber products, specialisation. Study plans for the Minerals >> Separation Processes mining and minerals processing, environmental Processing and Sustainable Energy specialisations engineering, semiconductors and microelectronics, can be found on Degree Finder at: >> Unit Operations Laboratory nanotechnology and management consulting. www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> Simulation and Concept Design Many chemical engineers go on to manage >> Process Control and Instrumentation companies, or even start their own businesses. Level 1 >> Mathematics Level 4 Professional accreditation >> Chemistry >> Professional Practice Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering >> Process Engineering >> Research Practice (Honours) (Chemical) qualify for professional >> Biology or Geology courses >> Advanced Chemical Engineering membership of Engineers Australia and the >> Professional Practice >> Plant Design Project Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (UK). >> Process Modelling >> Advanced Unit Operations Laboratory The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical – or Research Project Minerals Processing) and the Bachelor of Engineering Level 2 >> Electives (Honours) (Chemical – Sustainable Energy) are >> Process Engineering provisionally accredited as satisfying the necessary >> Process Fluid Mechanics For a full list of available electives and elective requirements for graduates to qualify for professional guidelines, please search this program on Degree >> Engineering Mathematics membership of Engineers Australia. Graduates Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder qualify for professional membership of IChemE (UK). >> Environmental and Analytical Chemistry >> Process Engineering Thermodynamics
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
Assessment www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Level 2 Assessment can vary from course to course >> Chemistry pharmaceutical and can include a combination of class work, >> Principles of Process Engineering tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Process Fluid Mechanics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 project work and exams. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Engineering Mathematics Duration: 4 years full-time experience outside normal class time. This can be >> Process Engineering Thermodynamics undertaken in Australia or overseas. >> Biochemistry: Metabolism Location: North Terrace campus >> Process Heat Transfer Potential careers >> Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Graduates are capable of directing development, commercialisation and manufacturing within the Level 3 Intakes: February and July (students commencing pharmaceutical industry. in July may have a limited selection of courses) >> Professional Practice Pharmaceutical engineering is extremely rewarding >> Multi-phase Fluid and Particle Mechanics CRICOS code: 082123K for many different reasons; working in the health >> Kinetics and Reactor Design industry as an engineer, speeding up delivery >> Drugs, Chemicals and Health Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries time of drugs to patients, making medication >> Unit Operations Laboratory more affordable and more widely available, and Prerequisites: mathematics and two of chemistry, producing new drugs to target very specific parts >> Simulation and Concept Design biology or physics of the human body with fewer side effects. >> Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Manufacturing Further, graduates of this program will have the >> Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Program overview flexibility to practise as chemical engineers. Pharmaceutical engineering involves the systematic Level 4 design, development and operation of process Professional accreditation >> Professional Practice systems for the production of pharmaceuticals. It Graduates qualify for professional membership of >> Research Practice is a key engineering discipline, that combines Engineers Australia. >> Pharmaceutical Process Validation and Quality knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and biology >> Particulate Processes and Colloid Science with engineering principles and real world economic considerations. Pharmaceutical engineers contribute Indicative study plan >> Plant Design Project to the production of pharmaceuticals (e.g. antibiotics), >> Research Project biopharmaceuticals (e.g. therapeutic peptides), Level 1 or Advanced Unit Operations Laboratory vaccines, personal care products, nutraceuticals, >> Mathematics >> Process Control and Instrumentation cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and related products. >> Chemistry The first two years of the academic program >> Process Engineering are spent developing an understanding of the >> Biology: Molecules, Genes and Cells foundation subjects of pharmaceutical engineering, >> Professional Practice which are increasingly put into practice in the third >> Biology: Human Perspectives and fourth years via major design, research and experimental projects.
Engineering 67 Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural)
The first and second years of the program www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder develop mathematics and science skills, with Indicative study plan structural fundamental engineering and design courses. Level 1 Third and fourth years include professional >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and >> Engineering Planning and Design Duration: 4 years full-time project work within the main areas of structural, >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics geotechnical and water engineering. >> Geology for Engineers or Puzzle Based Learning Location: North Terrace campus >> Civil and Environmental Engineering Assessment >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Assessment can vary from course to course >> Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics and can include a combination of class work, Intakes: February and July (students commencing tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, in July may have a limited selection of courses) Level 2 project work and exams. >> Strength of Materials CRICOS code: 082085M Students are required to complete 12 weeks >> Environmental Engineering and Sustainability of approved practical experience outside >> Water Engineering Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries normal class time. This can be undertaken in Australia or overseas. >> Engineering Mathematics Prerequisites: mathematics and physics >> Construction, Management and Surveying Potential careers >> Geotechnical Engineering Assumed knowledge: chemistry Civil and structural engineers can follow careers >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis in a wide range of areas and often find >> Structural Engineering Design Program overview employment in private consulting engineering Civil and structural engineers create and maintain practices, construction companies, civil Level 3 much of the physical infrastructure of society while engineering service providers, and federal, >> Structural Mechanics managing and conserving natural resources. The state and local government departments in >> Structural Design (Steel) goal is to do this in an environmentally sustainable Australia and abroad. manner, ensuring the provision of adequate >> Engineering Hydrology Some of the more common careers in civil infrastructure and natural resources for current >> Environmental Modelling and Management engineering include structural engineer, water generations without compromising the ability of or Water and Wastewater Engineering resources engineer, coastal engineer, geotechnical future generations to do the same. >> Structural Design (Concrete) engineer, transportation and highways engineer, Civil and structural engineers are responsible for and materials and testing engineer. >> Geotechnical Engineering Design planning, designing and constructing bridges, >> Research Project: Methodologies buildings, tunnels, structures, roads, airports, Professional accreditation and Management harbours, water supply, dams, pipelines, sewerage Graduates qualify for professional membership >> Water Engineering and Design treatment facilities, drainage, pollution control of Engineers Australia. equipment and coastal/port facilities. Level 4 The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree combinations >> Research Project: Civil (Civil and Structural) focuses on engineering A combined degree is available with Arts. >> Engineering Management problem-solving, and design and analysis, using Double degrees are available with Finance, >> Computer Methods of Structural Analysis modern, computer-based methods. Mathematical and Computer Sciences >> Electives and Science. For a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
68 Engineering My favourite experience was working on group projects. I like to interact with others and the various group projects in my program allowed me to experience working with people with different personalities.
Yu Deng Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural)
Engineering 69 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental)
In the first two years of the program students www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder build a mathematical, scientific and engineering Indicative study plan civil design foundation. In the third and fourth years studies include professional engineering courses, Level 1 specialisations, communication and management >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 courses, and project work. The program also >> Engineering Planning and Design Duration: 4 years full-time includes studies in environmental economics >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics and environmental law. >> Geology for Engineers or Puzzle Based Learning Location: North Terrace campus Assessment >> Civil and Environmental Engineering >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, >> Ecological Issues Intakes: February and July (students commencing tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, in July may have a limited selection of courses) project work and exams. Students are required Level 2 to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Environmental Engineering and Sustainability CRICOS code: 082080E experience outside normal class time. This can >> Water Engineering be undertaken in Australia or overseas. >> Transport Processes in the Environment Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> Engineering Mathematics Potential careers Prerequisites: mathematics and physics >> Construction, Management and Surveying With the skills to plan, manage and assess the >> Geotechnical Engineering effects of major engineering projects on the natural Assumed knowledge: chemistry >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis and built environment, graduates should also be >> Ecology for Engineers Program overview able to solve the associated environmental problems. Civil and environmental engineering is concerned In addition to environmental engineers, graduates Level 3 with assessing and managing the effects of human may also find employment in a wide range of >> Engineering Hydrology activity on the natural and built environments and areas and organisations, including multinational doing it in a sustainable manner. This ensures companies, government departments, small and >> Environmental Modelling and Management the provision of adequate infrastructure and large manufacturers, private consulting engineering >> Water and Wastewater Engineering natural resources for current generations, without practices and the defence, energy and information >> Resource and Environmental Economics compromising the ability of future generations technology industries. >> Environmental Law to do the same. Some of the more common roles in which graduates >> Research Project: Methodologies and Management Environmental engineers may be involved in find employment include water resources engineer, >> Water Engineering and Design environmental impact assessment, water resources coastal engineer, geotechnical engineer, and >> Integrated Catchment Management management, pollution control, waste management transportation and highways engineer. or Geotechnical Engineering Design or the planning and designing of engineering facilities to minimise their impact on the environment. Professional accreditation Level 4 The core component of the Bachelor of Engineering Graduates qualify for professional membership of >> Research Project: Civil Engineers Australia. (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) is civil engineering >> Engineering Management analysis and design, along with detailed studies in >> Environmental Engineering and Design environmental science and engineering. There is a Degree combinations >> Elective particular focus on water resources management A combined degree is available with Arts. and pollution control. Computer-based methods Double degrees are available with Finance, For a full list of available electives and elective are used extensively throughout the degree. Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Science. guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
70 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Structural and Environmental)
Structural). For further information about the civil Level 2 www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder and environmental engineering component of the >> Strength of Materials civil degree, see Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental). >> Environmental Engineering and Sustainability >> Water Engineering 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 Assessment >> Engineering Mathematics Duration: 5 years full-time Assessment can vary from course to course and >> Construction, Management and Surveying can include a combination of class work, tutorials, >> Geotechnical Engineering Location: North Terrace campus assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis work and examinations. Students are required >> Structural Engineering Design Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience outside normal class time. This can Level 3 Intakes: February and July (students commencing be undertaken in Australia or overseas. in July may have a limited selection of courses) >> Structural Mechanics Potential careers >> Structural Design (Steel) CRICOS code: 082089G With specialist skills across two broad engineering >> Engineering Hydrology disciplines, graduates can seek employment across >> Transport Processes in the Environment Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries a wide range of industries and organisations, >> Structural Design (Concrete) Prerequisites: mathematics and physics including multinational companies, government >> Geotechnical Engineering Design departments, small and large manufacturers, >> Ecology for Engineers Assumed knowledge: chemistry construction companies, private consulting >> Water Engineering and Design engineering practices and the defence, energy and Program overview information technology industries in Australia and Level 4 abroad. Some of the more common roles in which This five-year degree combines the disciplines graduates find employment include structural >> Environmental Modelling and Management of civil and structural engineering with civil and engineer, water resources engineer, coastal engineer, >> Resource and Environmental Economics environmental engineering to produce graduates geotechnical engineer, transportation and highways >> Water and Wastewater Engineering with broad expertise in sustainable development engineer, and materials and testing engineer. and environmental impact assessment. >> Environmental Engineering and Design >> Environmental Law With a focus on engineering problem-solving, Professional accreditation Research Project: Methodologies and Management design and analysis using modern, computer- >> Graduates qualify for professional membership based methods, the program equips graduates >> Integrated Catchment Management of Engineers Australia. with a multidisciplinary skill-set that can be applied >> Environmental Engineering and Design to a range of complex engineering challenges. In the early years of the program, students build Indicative study plan Level 5 a mathematical, scientific and engineering design >> Research Project: Civil foundation, followed by professional engineering Level 1 >> Engineering Management courses, specialisations, communication and >> Mathematics >> Environmental Engineering and Design management courses and project work in the >> Engineering Planning and Design >> Computer Methods of Structural Analysis later years. The program also includes studies in >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics >> Electives environmental economics and law, and structural, >> Geology for Engineers or Puzzle Based Learning geotechnical and water engineering. >> Civil and Environmental Engineering For a full list of available electives and elective For further information about the civil and >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis guidelines, please search this program on Degree structural engineering component of the degree, >> Ecological Issues Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder see Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and
Engineering 71 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Architectural)
Assessment www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Indicative study plan Assessment can vary from course to course architectural and can include a combination of class work, Level 1 tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 project work and exams. >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics Students are required to complete 12 weeks of Duration: 4 years full-time approved practical experience outside normal >> Representation class time. This can be undertaken in Australia >> Introduction to Architectural Engineering Location: North Terrace campus or overseas. >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis >> Construction Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Potential careers >> Environment Intakes: February As there is increasing need and demand for sustainable buildings, architectural engineers have Level 2 CRICOS code: 082071F a unique advantage in the workplace as they can >> Strength of Materials apply engineering knowledge with design skills, >> Engineering Mathematics Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries to engage in all aspects of a building project. >> History Theory Through their interdisciplinary background, >> Thermo-fuids Prerequisites: mathematics and one of biology, architectural engineers integrate the design of >> Geotechnical Engineering chemistry or physics structurally sound building systems, including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, plumbing, >> Structural Engineering Design Program overview fire protection, electrical and lighting, with >> Design Studio Architectural engineers design the engineering architectural design. systems associated with buildings. This includes Level 3 Architectural engineers may find employment planning, design, construction and operation, with in a wide range of areas and organisations, >> Structural Mechanics an emphasis on sustainability, architectural and including multinational companies, government >> Structural Design (Steel) structural design and geotechnical engineering. departments, small and large manufacturers, >> Environment This degree combines civil and structural private consulting engineering practices >> Water Engineering engineering with the creative design and and the defence, energy and information >> Structural Design (Concrete) environmental sustainability aspects from technology industries. architecture. Students study the planning, >> Geotechnical Engineering Design Some of the more common roles in which design, construction and operation of engineered >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis graduates find employment include structural systems for a diverse range of projects. >> Research Project: Methodologies and Management engineer, coastal engineer, geotechnical engineer, In the first two years of the degree students and transportation and highways engineer. build a scientific, engineering and architectural Level 4 foundation and then focus on more specialist Professional accreditation >> Research Project: Civil courses in the third and fourth years. Graduates qualify for professional membership >> Engineering Management Third and fourth years include professional of Engineers Australia. >> Computer Methods of Structural Analysis engineering courses, specialisations, >> Electives communication and management courses and project work within the main areas of For a full list of available electives and elective structural and geotechnical engineering. guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
72 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
Wales, the University of Queensland and Curtin >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder University. This provides students with a unique >> Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics mining perspective on mining practice across Australia. >> Introduction to Mining Engineering The degree focuses on engineering problem- 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 solving, analysis and design, computer-based Level 2 methods and research, and communication and >> Strength of Materials Duration: 4 years full-time management skills. >> Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Location: North Terrace campus Assessment >> Thermo-fuids >> Engineering Mathematics Assessment can vary from course to course Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 and can include a combination of class work, >> Economic and Mine Geology tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Engineering Modelling and Analysis Intakes: February and July (students commencing project work and exams. Students are required >> Geotechnical Engineering in July may have a limited selection of courses) to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Minerals Processing experience outside normal class time. This can be CRICOS code: 082114M undertaken in Australia or overseas. Level 3 Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> Resource Estimation Potential careers >> Mining Systems Prerequisites: mathematics and physics Mining engineers can have highly lucrative careers. >> Mining Geomechanics Graduates can practise as geotechnical engineers, >> Socio-economic Aspects of Mining Assumed knowledge: chemistry environmental engineers, drilling and blast engineers, ventilation engineers, mine planning engineers or as >> Mine Ventilation Program overview geostatisticians. Career opportunities for graduates >> Rock Breakage Mining engineers are concerned with the extraction can also be sought in finance, management and in >> Mine Planning and processing of ores from the earth that contain government, nationally and internationally. >> Research Project: Methodologies valuable minerals or metals. They are involved in mine and Management design, mining systems, geology/resource estimation, Professional accreditation geotechnical/rock mechanics, mine ventilation, Graduates qualify for professional membership Level 4 mining economics, management and finance. of Engineers Australia. >> Research Project: Mining The academic program focuses on analysis and >> Mine Geotechnical Engineering Double degrees design and combines knowledge from geotechnical, >> Hard Rock Mine Design and Feasibility environmental, structural and water engineering, Double degrees are available with Mathematical >> Mine Management and Computer Sciences and Science. geology, computing, mathematics and finance. >> Coal Mine Design and Feasibility The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering >> Elective (Honours) (Mining) focus on building engineering, Indicative study plan mathematics and science foundations that For a full list of available electives and elective are further developed in the final two years Level 1 guidelines, please search this program on Degree of the degree. The third and fourth years of >> Mathematics Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder the degree have been developed by Mining >> Engineering Planning and Design Education Australia; a unique, industry-funded and internationally respected collaboration of the >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics University of Adelaide, the University of New South >> Geology for Engineers
Engineering 73 Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)
In the early years of the program students build www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder a scientific and engineering foundation of Indicative study plan software computing, mathematics and digital electronics, in preparation for the more specialised software Level 1 engineering courses. >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 The third and fourth years have a strong focus >> Object-oriented Programming Duration: 4 years full-time on group software development projects with >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering close industrial connections. >> Statistical Practice Location: North Terrace campus >> Algorithm Design and Data Structures Assessment >> Software Engineering Workshop Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, Intakes: February and July (students commencing Level 2 tutorials, project work and exams. in July may have a limited selection of courses) >> Systems Programming Students are required to complete 12 weeks of >> Introduction to Software Engineering CRICOS code: 082124J approved practical experience outside normal >> Computer Systems class time. This can be undertaken in Australia >> Problem-solving and Software Development Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries or overseas. >> Algorithm and Data Structure Analysis Prerequisites: mathematics and physics Potential careers >> Software Engineering Workshop Graduates are highly regarded by employers >> Web and Database Computing Program overview and have been successful pursuing careers in a >> Elective Software engineering is a systematic and wide variety of areas, such as communications, disciplined approach to developing software. It manufacturing, web design, defence, consumer Level 3 concerns the application of computer science electronics, power generation, finance, commerce, >> Computer Networks and Applications and engineering principles and practices to the banking and information technology. >> Engineering Software as Services development and maintenance of high-quality >> Operating Systems software, delivered on time and within budget. Professional accreditation >> Event Driven Computing Students study both the theory and practice Graduates qualify for professional membership of >> Electives of engineering principles and have a choice of Engineers Australia. The Bachelor of Engineering electives enabling them to follow special interests (Honours) (Software) is also accredited by the Level 4 in computing hardware and software. Australian Computer Society (ACS). >> Software Engineering Research Project There is a focus on student understanding The program is designed to provide a professional >> Engineering Management and mastering of the underlying principles and qualification in computing and software techniques of software engineering. Consequently, engineering. It also provides the necessary >> Software Process Improvement graduates are able to learn and apply new academic requirements for membership of the >> Research Methods technologies as they emerge in the future. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers >> Business Management Systems (IEEE) and the American-based Association for >> Elective Computing Machinery (ACM). For a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
74 Engineering Engineering 75 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)
All students undertake advanced professional >> Communication Systems: telecommunication www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder practice and systems engineering subjects. The carriers, Internet service providers, media electrical final year includes a capstone research project, and social media companies, and defence- relevant to the student’s major, which further related organisations develops research, technical and professional skills. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 >> Computer Engineering: business and financial As being a professional engineer is about more services, telecommunications, automation Duration: 4 years full-time than just technical specialisation, students in the and consumer electronics Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and >> Renewable Energy: power generation, Location: North Terrace campus Electronic) undertake three broadening electives transmission and distribution, mining, transport- as part of their degree. These can be used to ation and government regulatory bodies. Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 study a language, learn more about business and economics, gain a greater understanding of Professional accreditation Intakes: February and July (students commencing general science or even develop communication Graduates qualify for professional membership in July may have a limited selection of courses) and interpersonal skills, which can strengthen a of Engineers Australia. graduate’s employability. CRICOS code: 082096G This degree is highly regarded and graduates have Degree combinations Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries secured important roles in leading technology Combined degrees are available with Arts and companies worldwide. Graduates receive a Science (physics major). Prerequisites: mathematics and physics solid technical foundation so that they have opportunities to work in many specialist areas. Double degrees are available with Finance Program overview and Mathematical and Computer Sciences. Assessment Electrical and electronic engineers are responsible for the great enabling technologies of our time. Assessment can vary from course to course Indicative study plan They design anything that uses electricity, often and can include a combination of class work, working on the cutting edge of technology, using tutorials, homework assignments, laboratory work, Level 1 mathematics, science, software, and management project work and exams. Students are required >> Mathematics skills to solve problems and put the ‘smarts’ to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Programming for Engineers experience outside normal class time. This can into complex systems. >> Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering be undertaken in Australia or overseas. Electrical and electronic engineers provide the >> Principles of Electronic Systems power our society needs; they design electronic Potential careers >> Foundations in Digital Systems and computing technologies that enable modern >> Mechanics and Thermodynamics lives; they develop the communications networks For the best part of 70 years, a University of >> Object-oriented Programming for Engineers and protocols that connect people; and they work Adelaide bachelor’s degree in electrical and to sustain human developments through medical electronic engineering has been a passport to technology and new energy technologies. high-technology careers nationally and Level 2 internationally. Graduates have broad and >> Digital Systems Industries grow and change over time. Today adaptable skill sets and work in diverse roles >> Analysis and Application of Electronic Circuits Australia needs electrical and electronic engineers across a wide variety of industries. in the mining and power distribution industries; >> Electric Energy Conversion tomorrow they may be needed to support financial Employment opportunities are available in many >> Engineering Mathematics computing services, or to develop the technology growing fields, such as industrial automation, >> Design and Innovation for advanced manufacturing. Whatever the future renewable energy development, power systems, >> Digital Signal Processing holds, electrical and electronic engineers will be at biomedical devices and systems development, >> Elective the forefront of technological change. mining, defence technologies, radar and remote sensing, information security and At the end of the second year, students have Level 3 telecommunications. an opportunity to select a major in autonomous >> Systems Engineering systems, biomedical engineering, communication Graduates have the breadth of knowledge and >> Electromagnetics understanding needed to adapt in this fast- systems, computer engineering or renewable >> Control paced discipline. Engineering employers require energy. Each major has specified core courses >> Project Management and a pool of relevant elective courses. graduates who are good communicators, who can manage projects and resources, and who >> Electric Drive Systems The first two years of this program are common can work both independently and in teams. >> Real Time and Embedded Systems across the majors and establish a deeper Graduates are equipped with these skills. >> Design and Radio Frequency Electronics understanding of mathematics, physics and computer programming. They also cover the Graduates of the various majors are especially >> Elective basic principles of themes that will be developed well placed for employment in industries and throughout the program; digital and embedded organisations related to their major. For example: Level 4 systems, electronic circuits and signals, electrical >> Autonomous Systems: industrial, home >> Electrical and Electronic Research Project systems, and professional practice and systems and building automation, games and >> Electric Power Systems engineering. This common foundation means that entertainment technology, mining, defence, >> Business Management Systems all graduates have the opportunity to work in many and advanced manufacturing >> Electives specialist areas, and are prepared with lifelong >> Biomedical Engineering: scientific and learning skills so that they are able to change medical research institutions, biotechnology For a full list of available electives and elective specialisations over the course of their careers. and pharmaceutical companies, health guidelines, please search this program on Degree services and hospitals Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
76 Engineering Majors
In third year, students have the opportunity to begin >> Design and Innovation >> Principles of Electronic Systems a technical specialisation through the choice of a >> Digital Signal Processing >> Foundations in Digital Systems major. Choosing a major is a great way for students >> Elective >> Mechanics and Thermodynamics to pursue topics of special interest without narrowing >> Object-oriented Programming for Engineers their future options. All graduates, irrespective of Level 3 their major, qualify as electrical and electronic engineers >> Systems Engineering Level 2 and have the opportunity to pursue a career in any >> Control >> Digital Systems of the specialist fields within the profession. Majors >> Physiology: Heart, Lung and Neuromuscular Systems >> Analysis and Application of Electronic Circuits are available across the following areas. >> Electromagnetics >> Electric Energy Conversion >> Project Management >> Engineering Mathematics Autonomous Systems >> Functional Human Anatomy >> Design and Innovation The autonomous systems major equips graduates >> Design of Radio Frequency Electronics >> Digital Signal Processing with the knowledge needed to design systems that >> Elective >> Elective cross the traditional boundaries between electronic, mechanical and computer engineering to create Level 4 Level 3 autonomous machines driven by motors and guided >> Biomedical Research Project >> Systems Engineering by computers. Advanced subjects in artificial >> Neuromotor Control of Human Movement >> Control intelligence, computer vision and robotics are available. >> Business Management Systems >> Algorithms Design and Data Structures Indicative study plan >> Medical Instrumentation and Imaging for Engineers Level 1 >> Electives >> Digital Microelectronics >> Mathematics >> Project Management Communication Systems >> Programming for Engineers >> Real Time Embedded Systems >> Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering The communication systems major is concerned >> Electives with the technologies that underpin modern voice, >> Principles of Electronic Systems Level 4 multimedia and data communications. Advanced >> Computer Engineering Research Project >> Foundations in Digital Systems subject choices allow students to focus on >> Computer Networks and Applications >> Mechanics and Thermodynamics telecommunication systems or radio communications. >> Computer Architecture >> Object-oriented Programming for Engineers Indicative study plan Level 2 >> Business Management Systems Level 1 >> Electives >> Digital Systems >> Mathematics >> Analysis and Application of Electronic Circuits >> Programming for Engineers Renewable Energy >> Electric Energy Conversion >> Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering The renewable energy major develops skills and >> Engineering Mathematics >> Principles of Electronic Systems knowledge to effectively sustain the current energy >> Design and Innovation >> Foundations in Digital Systems generation infrastructure, and design and integrate >> Digital Signal Processing >> Mechanics and Thermodynamics high-performance and low-cost renewable energy >> Elective >> Object-oriented Programming for Engineers systems. Studies include electric power systems and renewable energy technologies. Level 3 Level 2 >> Systems Engineering >> Digital Systems Indicative study plan >> Control >> Analysis and Application of Electronic Circuits Level 1 >> Algorithm and Data Structures for Engineers >> Electric Energy Conversion >> Mathematics >> Autonomous Systems >> Engineering Mathematics >> Programming for Engineers >> Project Management >> Design and Innovation >> Introduction to Electrical and >> Electric Drive Systems >> Digital Signal Processing Electronic Engineering >> Real Time and Embedded Systems >> Elective >> Principles of Electronic Systems >> Elective >> Foundations in Digital Systems Level 3 >> Mechanics and Thermodynamics Level 4 >> Systems Engineering >> Object-oriented Programming for Engineers >> Autonomous Systems Research Project >> Control >> Artificial Intelligence >> Telecommunications Principles Level 2 >> Business Management Systems >> Electromagnetics >> Digital Systems >> Electives >> Project Management >> Analysis and Application of Electronic Circuits >> Algorithms Design and Data Structures for Engineers >> Electric Energy Conversion Biomedical Engineering >> Design of Radio Frequency Electronics >> Engineering Mathematics The biomedical engineering major prepares students >> Elective >> Design and Innovation to create devices and systems for medical diagnosis, >> Digital Signal Processing Level 4 treatment and research. Students study the found- >> Elective ations of human biology and take an advanced >> Communication Systems Research Project class in medical instruments and imaging. >> Computer Networks and Applications Level 3 >> Systems Engineering Indicative study plan >> Business Management Systems >> Control Level 1 >> Telecommunications Systems >> Electives >> Renewable Fluid Power Technology >> Mathematics >> Autonomous Systems >> Programming for Engineers Computer Engineering >> Project Management >> Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering >> Electric Drive Systems >> Principles of Electronic Systems The computer engineering major focuses on the design and development of computers and on new >> Distributed Generation Technologies >> Foundations in Digital Systems ways to use them to control devices, equipment and >> Elective >> Mechanics and Thermodynamics processes. Advanced topics include computer arch- Level 4 >> Object-oriented Programming for Engineers itecture, computer networks and digital microelectronics. >> Renewable Energy Research Project Level 2 Indicative study plan >> Electric Power Systems >> Digital Systems Level 1 >> Business Management Systems >> Analysis and Application of Electronic Circuits >> Mathematics >> Sustainable Thermal Technologies >> Electric Energy Conversion >> Programming for Engineers >> Electives >> Engineering Mathematics >> Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering 77 Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
The first two years of the program include www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder mathematics, physics and an introduction to the Indicative study plan mechanical basic principles of design, structural analysis, thermodynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, Level 1 control and computer programming. This is >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 complemented by laboratory and project work. >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering Duration: 4 years full-time In the third year, courses are extended to develop >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics students’ understanding in these fields. This >> Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Location: North Terrace campus is coupled with a design project to prepare >> Materials students for the final year. The fourth year of the >> Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 degree allows for some technical specialisation. >> Design Graphics and Communication This is enabled through the completion of five Intakes: February and July (students elective courses, in addition to project work Level 2 commencing in July may have a limited and a management course. selection of courses) >> Engineering Mathematics Assessment >> Materials and Manufacturing CRICOS code: 082192G Assessment can vary from course to course >> Thermo-fuids Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries and can include a combination of class work, >> Design Practice tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Stress Analysis and Design Prerequisites: mathematics and physics project work and exams. >> Dynamics and Control Students are required to complete 12 weeks >> Mechatronics Assumed knowledge: chemistry of approved practical experience outside normal >> Mechanical Engineering level 2 practical class time. This can be undertaken in Australia Program overview or overseas. Level 3 Mechanical engineering is concerned with >> Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics the management of people and resources, the Potential careers >> Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Systems creation and use of new technologies and the Mechanical engineers have great employment design and development of new materials, prospects, both locally and globally. >> Sustainability and the Environment processes and products. This mostly involves >> Structural Design and Solid Mechanics They offer expertise in the fields of materials ‘things that move’, such as motor vehicles, aircraft >> Numerical Methods engineering, combustion, noise and vibration systems, engines, pumps, gas turbines, industrial control, energy technology, control systems, >> Engineering Systems Design plants, air-conditioning/refrigeration systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, and Communication manufacturing processes, building services aeronautics, fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, >> Dynamics and Control and even space stations. manufacturing, production planning, maintenance >> Applied Aerodynamics The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) planning, consumer product design, pollution >> Mechanical Engineering level 3 practical (Mechanical) has a strong focus on design and control and failure analysis. hands-on experience. Students complete a Level 4 design-and-build project in second year, followed Professional accreditation >> Honours Project by a more advanced project in third year and a Graduates qualify for professional membership >> Mechanical Engineering level 4 practical large design/research project in the final year. of Engineers Australia. >> Electives This degree provides a solid foundation in core mechanical engineering disciplines, critical thinking Degree combinations For a full list of available electives and elective and problem-solving skills. Through the academic A combined degree is available with Arts. guidelines, please search this program on Degree program students also develop written and oral Double degrees are available with Finance, Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder communication skills and a familiarity with team Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Science. work and project management.
78 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace)
aerospace-specific courses. These include aeronautical >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder engineering, space vehicle design, applied >> Introduction to Aerospace Engineering aerospace aerodynamics, aerospace structures and materials. >> Materials The fourth year is almost entirely focused on >> Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 specialist aerospace engineering courses, such as >> Design Graphics and Communication advanced fluid mechanics, flight dynamics, aircraft Duration: 4 years full-time design, advanced control, computational fluid Level 2 dynamics, finite element analysis of structures >> Engineering Mathematics Location: North Terrace campus and aerospace propulsion. >> Materials and Manufacturing Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Assessment >> Thermo-fuids Assessment can vary from course to course >> Design Practice Intakes: February and July (students commencing and can include a combination of class work, >> Stress Analysis and Design in July may have a limited selection of courses) tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Dynamics and Control project work and exams. Students are required CRICOS code: 082102D >> Mechatronics to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Mechanical Engineering level 2 practical Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries experience outside normal class time. This can be undertaken in Australia or overseas. Level 3 Prerequisites: mathematics and physics Potential careers >> Aerospace Materials and Structures >> Aeronautical Engineering Assumed knowledge: chemistry The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace) introduces principles covering >> Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Program overview a wide range of relevant areas. This means that >> Sustainability and the Environment Aerospace engineering is focused on the development graduates are well prepared to pursue careers >> Engineering Systems Design and Communication and use of new technologies and materials that in the aerospace industry and other high-tech >> Dynamics and Control are relevant to any high-tech industry, including the industries. However, being based on a mechanical >> Applied Aerodynamics aeronautical, space and defence industries. The engineering degree, graduates will retain flexibility in >> Space Vehicle Design Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical the choice of engineering industry for their careers. >> Mechanical Engineering level 3 practical and Aerospace) has a strong emphasis on design In most cases graduates will also be able to work wherever mechanical engineers are employed. and engineering science fundamentals. Level 4 The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering Professional accreditation >> Honours Project (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace) are almost >> Aerospace Propulsion identical to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Graduates qualify for professional membership (Mechanical), enabling students to build a solid of Engineers Australia. >> Advanced Topics in Aerospace Engineering foundation and core skills and knowledge in >> Aircraft Design mechanical engineering. Studies include mathematics, Double degrees >> Mechanical Engineering level 4 practical physics and an introduction to the basic principles of Double degrees are available with Mathematical >> Electives design, structural analysis, thermodynamics, materials, and Computer Sciences and Science. fluid mechanics, control and computer programming. For a full list of available electives and elective This is complemented by laboratory and project work. guidelines, please search this program on Degree Indicative study plan In the third year, students undertake some mechanical Finder www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder engineering courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, Level 1 fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, vibrations, >> Mathematics control and solid mechanics as well as specialist >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering 79 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports)
In the third year, students develop a more www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder complex understanding in these fields, in addition Indicative study plan sports to aerodynamics, biomechanics, sports materials and exercise physiology. This is coupled with a Level 1 design project. >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 In the fourth year, students undertake more >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering Duration: 4 years full-time advanced courses in finite element analysis >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics and computational fluid dynamics. They also >> Introduction to Sports Engineering Location: North Terrace campus take courses in management. The fundamental >> Materials work of the previous years is integrated into a >> Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 range of sports-related subjects. The degree >> Design Graphics and Communication culminates in a research project that enables Intakes: February and July (students commencing students to apply their knowledge to a real Level 2 in July may have a limited selection of courses) sports engineering project. >> Engineering Mathematics CRICOS code: 082105A Assessment >> Thermo-fuids >> Design Practice Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, >> Sports Engineering Prerequisites: mathematics and one of biology, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Stress Analysis and Design chemistry or physics project work and exams. Students are required >> Dynamics and Control to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Functional Human Anatomy experience outside normal class time. This can be Program overview >> Mechanical Engineering level 2 practical undertaken in Australia or overseas. The University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports) is Potential careers Level 3 Australia’s first sports engineering program. Sports >> Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Systems engineers apply their specialised mechanical Graduates of this program are well placed to >> Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics engineering skills to the design and manufacture of seek employment nationally and internationally sports equipment and apparel, rehabilitation and in sporting organisations and institutes, and >> Sports Materials exercise equipment, and sports facilities. orthopaedic and industrial design companies. >> Human Physiology Within these organisations, sports engineers Examples of projects that a sports engineer may >> Engineering Systems Design and Communication will have the skills to engineer equipment and work on include designing tennis racquets to >> Dynamics and Control facilities used by sportspersons. This may include reduce the incidence of ‘tennis elbow’, analysing >> Applied Aerodynamics designing more efficient materials, rehabilitation how a cricket or golf ball flies through the air, Sports Engineering devices, apparel, computer simulation models >> designing high-performance sports shoes, or and infrastructure that will improve and enhance >> Mechanical Engineering level 3 practical developing and applying novel materials to athletic performance. enhance sports equipment performance. Level 4 As the program is based on a mechanical The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering engineering degree, graduates will retain flexibility >> Honours Project (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports) are almost in the choice of engineering industry they pursue >> CFD for Engineering Applications identical to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in their careers. In most cases, graduates of >> Finite Element Analysis of Structures (Mechanical), with strong emphasis on design and this degree will also be able to work wherever >> Biomechanical Engineering engineering science fundamentals. This enables mechanical engineers are employed. students to build a solid foundation and core skills >> Sports Engineering >> Mechanical Engineering level 4 practical and knowledge in mechanical engineering. Studies Professional accreditation include mathematics, physics and an introduction >> Elective to the basic principles of design, stress analysis, Graduates qualify for professional membership thermodynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, physiology, of Engineers Australia. For a full list of available electives and elective anatomy, control and computer programming. This guidelines, please search this program on Degree is complemented by laboratory and project work. Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
80 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy)
The first two years of the Bachelor of www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Indicative study plan mechanical + sustainable Sustainable Energy) are almost identical to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) Level 1 with strong emphasis on design and engineering >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 science fundamentals. This enables students >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering Duration: 4 years full-time to build a solid foundation and core skills and >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics knowledge in mechanical engineering. >> Introduction to Sustainable Energy Engineering Location: North Terrace campus The third and fourth years build upon the basic >> Materials principles established in the first two years and >> Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 focus on the design of systems that use heat >> Design Graphics and Communication and fluid to generate energy. Intakes: February and July (students commencing in July may have a limited selection of courses) Assessment Level 2 Assessment can vary from course to course >> Engineering Mathematics CRICOS code: 082106M and can include a combination of class work, >> Thermo-fuids >> Design Practice Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams. >> Electric Energy Systems Prerequisites: mathematics and one of biology, Students are required to complete 12 weeks >> Stress Analysis and Design chemistry or physics of approved practical experience outside normal >> Dynamics and Control class time. This can be undertaken in Australia >> Mechatronics Program overview or overseas. >> Mechanical Engineering level 2 practical Mechanical and sustainable energy engineering enables the development of long-term solutions Potential careers Level 3 to meet the world’s rapidly growing energy needs. Graduates will be qualified to work in a wide >> Renewable Fluid Power Technology It uses alternative energy sources, such as wind, range of industries and will be well placed to >> Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics solar and biomass, and options for sustainable seek careers designing, developing and energy production from existing sources, including building renewable energy technologies to >> Sustainability and the Environment coal and gas. sustain future generations. >> Energy Management, Economics and Policy Engineering Systems Design and Communication The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical As the program is based on a mechanical >> and Sustainable Energy) specialises in the design engineering degree, graduates retain flexibility >> Dynamics and Control of systems that use heat and fluid flow to generate in the choice of engineering industry they >> Applied Aerodynamics energy. It includes the assessment of aerodynamics, pursue in their careers. In most cases, >> Sustainable Thermal Technologies structural loads, vibrations, thermal power and graduates will be able to work wherever >> Mechanical Engineering level 3 practical cooling cycles, combustion and automatic control. mechanical engineers are employed. In addition to considering more sustainable, Level 4 Professional accreditation traditional forms of energy production, the >> Honours Project degree is concerned with all possible renewable The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) >> Advanced Architecture Technologies energy forms, including wind, wave, tidal, solar, (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) is >> Combustion Technology and Emission Control geothermal, hydro, pumped storage and biomass. provisionally accredited as satisfying the necessary >> Biofuels, Biomass and Wastes This program is suitable for students interested in requirements for graduates to qualify for designing sustainable and renewable energy systems professional membership of Engineers Australia. >> Mechanical Engineering level 4 practical and in solving problems related to sustainability. >> Electives For a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
Engineering 81 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic)
The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder (Honours) (Mechatronic) are almost identical to the Indicative study plan mechatronic Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), with strong emphasis on design and engineering Level 1 science fundamentals and some study of >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 electronics in second year. This enables students >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering Duration: 4 years full-time to build a solid foundation and core skills and >> Engineering Mechanics – Statics knowledge in mechanical engineering. >> Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering Location: North Terrace campus In the third year, students study an equal mix >> Materials of mechanical and electronic and electrical >> Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 engineering courses, with additional studies in >> Design Graphics and Communication computer systems and programming. Intakes: February and July (students commencing In the fourth year, students are able to choose in July may have a limited selection of courses) Level 2 two elective courses and undertake a major >> Engineering Mathematics project in the mechatronic area. CRICOS code: 082111C >> Electronics >> Thermo-fuids Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Assessment Assessment can vary from course to course >> Design Practice Prerequisites: mathematics and physics and can include a combination of class work, >> Stress Analysis and Design tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Dynamics and Control Assumed knowledge: chemistry project work and exams. >> Mechatronics Students are required to complete 12 weeks >> Mechanical Engineering level 2 practical Program overview of approved practical experience outside normal Mechatronic engineering is a discipline that class time. This can be undertaken in Australia Level 3 combines mechanics, electronics and computing. or overseas. >> Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Mechatronic engineers are comfortable and >> Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Systems competent with cutting edge technology in both Potential careers mechanical, and electrical and electronic engineering. >> Mechatronics Mechatronic engineers offer expertise in the fields >> Sustainability and the Environment They may design, construct and maintain of combustion, noise and vibration control, energy Engineering Systems Design and Communication intelligent machines, micro-machines, smart technology, vibrations, control systems, robotics, >> structures, intelligent systems, control systems quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics >> Dynamics and Control and consumer products, such as cameras and or fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, >> Micro-controller Programming washing machines. Alternatively, they may apply manufacturing, production planning, maintenance >> Power Electronics and Drive Systems these skills to a fully-automated robotic assembly planning, consumer product design, pollution >> Mechanical Engineering level 3 practical line, or they may be involved with defence control and new materials. technology and automated systems. Level 4 Professional accreditation This program combines courses in mechanical >> Honours Project engineering and electrical and electronic Graduates qualify for professional membership >> Robotics engineering, together with courses in computing, of Engineers Australia. >> Advanced PID Control mechatronics and robotics. It includes the study of design, microprocessors, electronics, sensors, Degree combinations >> Advanced Digital Control >> Mechanical Engineering level 4 practical actuators, signal processing and control. There A combined degree is available with Arts. is a strong focus on design and project work >> Electives A double degree is available with Mathematical throughout the program. and Computer Sciences. For a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
82 Engineering Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)
In the second and third year, these areas of study Professional accreditation www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder are developed with the addition of a broader range Graduates qualify for professional membership petroleum of petroleum engineering and geosciences topics. of Engineers Australia. In fourth year, students expand their technical 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 knowledge and develop business skills, such as Combined degree economic evaluation and project management, as A combined degree is available with Science. Duration: 4 years full-time well as undertake a final year project. Please note that the combined degree with the Bachelor of Science is only available with Location: North Terrace campus Assessment a Geology and Geophysics and Applied Assessment can vary from course to course Geology double major. Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, Intakes: February project work and exams. Students are required Indicative study plan to complete 12 weeks of approved practical CRICOS code: 082117G Level 1 experience outside normal class time. This can >> Mathematics Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries be undertaken in Australia or overseas. >> Engineering Mechanics—Statics Prerequisites: mathematics and physics Potential careers >> Petroleum Geosciences and the Oil Industry Petroleum engineers are employed in a diverse >> Physics Assumed knowledge: chemistry range of occupations in oil and gas companies, >> Introduction to Petroleum Engineering government agencies and organisations that >> Programming for Engineers Program overview service the oil and gas industry. >> Engineering Mechanics—Dynamics Petroleum (natural oil and gas) is found in the A graduate of this program could become a: tiny spaces between rock grains, deep below >> reservoir engineer - evaluate field performance Level 2 the earth’s surface. Petroleum engineering is the by undertaking reservoir modelling studies >> Process Engineering practical application of physics, mathematics, using sophisticated computer simulation, and chemistry and geology, combined with >> Engineering Mathematics explore opportunities to maximise the value >> Thermo-fuids engineering and economic principles, to the of both exploration and production properties recovery of petroleum. to enhance hydrocarbon production by >> Drilling Engineering Petroleum engineers are designers. They create, determining the optimal petroleum recovery >> Numerical Methods plan and supervise all aspects of petroleum process, and plan the number, type and location >> Reservoir Thermodynamics and Fluid Properties recovery: helping to find oil and gas; assessing of wells and production facilities >> Sedimentology and Stratigraphy how much is there; designing the wells and >> drilling engineer - work with geologists and >> Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and processing facilities to get as much out as reservoir engineers to apply the latest technology Rock Properties possible; supervising and optimising production and innovation in drilling oil and gas wells. In this operations and ultimately, planning for the role, graduates may work on a rotating schedule Level 3 abandonment of the project. All of these designs at a rig site or supervise complex operations at >> Reservoir Characterisation and Modelling and operational plans must be economic and safe remote sites. Drilling engineers may also have >> Well Testing and Pressure Transient Analysis from a human and environmental perspective. the opportunity to support well design, planning >> Reservoir Engineering A key feature of the University of Adelaide’s and rig operations (office-based) >> Formation Damage and Productivity Enhancement petroleum engineering programs is the modern >> production engineer - oversee the daily curriculum that integrates core petroleum management of oil and gas production >> Reservoir Simulation engineering with geoscience and management. operations to optimise oil and gas production. >> Structural Geology and Seismic Methods This focus leads to students equipped with skill Production engineers are responsible for >> Well Completion and Stimulation sets that match both the needs of industry and production equipment design, monitoring, >> Production Engineering the way it operates. evaluation and execution. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) Many managers in the petroleum industry Level 4 builds a strong foundation of mathematics, started as petroleum engineers or geoscientists, >> Honours Project physics, geology, geophysics, computer and graduates could also go on to become >> Decision-making and Risk Analysis applications and engineering principles. Over commercial analysts or move into business >> Reservoirs, Resources and Reserves development within the industry. the course of the program, the subjects studied >> Integrated Reservoir and Project Management change from more general engineering topics to Graduates with an interest in research could >> Unconventional Resources and Recovery very specific petroleum-related topics. There is pursue an academic career or work for larger also a focus on management and business-related >> Integrated Field Development and operators and service companies with their own Economics Project aspects. This integrated structure makes the research facilities. There are opportunities in petroleum engineering teaching curriculum unique. teaching through academic careers or providing >> Petroleum Business and Project Economics In the first year, students study a range of industry training. engineering, mathematics and physics courses Other possible career opportunities include that are common to many branches of working as an oil and gas analyst for investment engineering. Students are also introduced to the bankers or brokers, starting up your own company petroleum industry and to the key geological, and/or working in government developing or physical and chemical principles that govern regulating policy for the exploration, development recovery from petroleum reservoirs. and production of natural resources.
Engineering 83 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Chemical)
on management and business-related aspects. www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder This integrated structure makes the petroleum and Indicative study plan petroleum + chemical chemical engineering teaching curriculum unique. Level 1 The first two years of the academic program >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 are spent developing an understanding of the foundation subjects of petroleum and chemical >> Chemistry Duration: 5 years full-time engineering. In the third year, these areas of study >> Petroleum Geosciences and the Oil Industry are further developed through an additional range >> Process Engineering Location: North Terrace campus of advanced topics. >> Introduction to Petroleum Engineering In the fourth year, students put their chemical >> Programming for Engineers Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 engineering knowledge into practice via major design, research and experimental projects, Intakes: February Level 2 including a chemical engineering project. >> Principles of Process Engineering CRICOS code: 082119F In the fifth year, students expand their technical >> Engineering Mathematics petroleum engineering knowledge and develop >> Drilling Engineering Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries business skills, such as economic evaluation and >> Process Fluid Mechanics project management, and undertake a final year Prerequisites: mathematics and physics petroleum engineering project. >> Numerical Methods >> Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and For further information about the petroleum Assumed knowledge: chemistry Rock Properties engineering component of the degree, see >> Process Engineering Thermodynamics Program overview Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum). For further information about the chemical engineering >> Process Heat Transfer This five-year degree combines the disciplines of component of the degree, see Bachelor of petroleum engineering and chemical engineering to Engineering (Honours) (Chemical). Level 3 equip graduates with broad expertise that can be >> Multi-phase Fluid and Particle Mechanics applied to a range of complex challenges. Assessment >> Reservoir Characterisation and Modelling Petroleum engineering is the practical application Assessment can vary from course to course and >> Kinetics and Reactor Design of physics, mathematics, chemistry and geology, can include a combination of class work, tutorials, >> Reservoir Engineering combined with economic principles, to the assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project >> Reservoir Simulation recovery of petroleum. Petroleum engineers are work and examinations. Students are required >> Production Engineering designers. They create, plan and supervise all to complete 12 weeks of approved practical aspects of petroleum recovery: helping to find experience outside normal class time. This can >> Simulation and Concept Design oil and gas; assessing how much is there; be undertaken in Australia or overseas. >> Process Control and Instrumentation designing the wells and processing facilities to get as much out as possible; supervising and Potential careers Level 4 optimising production operations and ultimately, With specialist skills across two broad engineering >> Professional Practice planning for the abandonment of the project. disciplines, graduates have the opportunity to seek >> Research Practice All of these designs and operational plans must national and global careers across a wide range of >> Separation Processes be economic and safe from a human industries and organisations. and environmental perspective. >> Advanced Chemical Engineering Petroleum engineers are employed in a diverse >> Plant Design Project Chemical engineering involves the systematic design, range of occupations in oil and gas companies, development and operation of process systems >> Unit Operations Laboratory government agencies and organisations that for the extraction, transformation and recovery >> Chemical or Petroleum Engineering elective service the oil and gas industry. For more of materials. It is a key engineering discipline information about petroleum engineering career that sustains and improves a range of industries, Level 5 opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering including petroleum refining and petrochemicals. (Honours) (Petroleum). >> Petroleum Engineering Honours Project With a specialist skill set across two >> Decision-making and Risk Analysis Chemical engineers can be involved in industries complementary engineering fields, graduates can as diverse as petrochemicals, mining and minerals >> Reservoirs, Resources and Reserves enjoy greater scope of career prospects and a processing, biotechnology and environmental >> Integrated Field Development and competitive edge in the job market. engineering. For more information about chemical Economics Project The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum engineering career opportunities, see Bachelor of >> Petroleum Business and Project Economics and Chemical) builds a strong foundation of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical). >> Unconventional Resources and Recovery mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, >> Petroleum Engineering elective computer applications and engineering principles. Professional accreditation Over the course of the program, the subjects Graduates qualify for professional membership For a full list of available electives and elective studied change from more general engineering of Engineers Australia. guidelines, please search this program on Degree topics to very specific petroleum and chemical Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder engineering-related topics. There is also a focus
84 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum, Civil and Structural)
The first two years of the academic program www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder are spent developing an understanding of the Indicative study plan petroleum + civil foundation subjects of petroleum, civil and structural engineering. Level 1 >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 In the third year, these areas of study are further developed through an additional range of >> Engineering Mechanics—Statics Duration: 5 years full-time advanced topics. >> Petroleum Geosciences and the Oil Industry In the fourth year, students put their civil and >> Engineering Planning and Design Location: North Terrace campus structural engineering knowledge into practice via >> Introduction to Petroleum Engineering major design, research and experimental projects, >> Programming for Engineers Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 including a civil and structural engineering project. >> Civil and Environmental Engineering Intakes: February In the fifth year, students expand their technical petroleum engineering knowledge and develop Level 2 CRICOS code: 082120B business skills, such as economic evaluation and >> Engineering Mathematics project management, and undertake a final year >> Water Engineering Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries petroleum engineering project. >> Strength of Materials For further information about the petroleum Prerequisites: mathematics and physics >> Drilling Engineering engineering component of the degree, see >> Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum). For Assumed knowledge: chemistry Rock Properties further information about the civil and structural >> Geotechnical Engineering Program overview engineering component of the degree, see Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural). >> Sedimentology and Stratigraphy This five-year degree combines the disciplines of >> Structural Engineering Design petroleum engineering, and civil and structural Assessment engineering to equip graduates with broad Assessment can vary from course to course and Level 3 expertise that can be applied to a range of can include a combination of class work, tutorials, >> Structural Design (Steel) complex challenges. assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project >> Structural Mechanics Petroleum engineering is the practical application work and examinations. Students are required >> Reservoir Engineering of physics, mathematics, chemistry and geology, to complete 12 weeks of approved practical >> Formation Damage and Productivity Enhancement combined with economic principles, to the experience outside normal class time. This can be >> Structural Design (Concrete) recovery of petroleum. Petroleum engineers are undertaken in Australia or overseas. designers. They create, plan and supervise all >> Structural Geology and Seismic Methods aspects of petroleum recovery: helping to find oil Potential careers >> Geotechnical Engineering Design and gas; assessing how much is there; designing With specialist skills across two broad engineering >> Production Engineering the wells and processing facilities to get as much disciplines, graduates have the opportunity to seek out as possible; supervising and optimising national and global careers across a wide range of Level 4 production operations and ultimately, planning for industries and organisations. >> Research Project: Civil the abandonment of the project. All of these designs >> Engineering Hydrology and operational plans must be economic and safe Petroleum engineers are employed in a diverse from a human and environmental perspective. range of occupations in oil and gas companies, >> Civil Engineering Management government agencies and organisations that >> Numerical Methods Civil and structural engineering is concerned service the oil and gas industry. For more with the planning, design, construction and >> Water Engineering and Design information about petroleum engineering career maintenance of infrastructure in an environmentally >> Civil Engineering elective opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering sustainable manner. (Honours) (Petroleum). Level 5 With a specialist skill set across two Civil and structural engineers often find employment complementary engineering fields, graduates can >> Petroleum Engineering Honours Project in private consulting engineering practices, enjoy greater scope of career prospects and a >> Decision-making and Risk Analysis construction companies, civil engineering service competitive edge in the job market. providers, and federal, state and local government >> Reservoirs, Resources and Reserves The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum, departments. Some of the more common careers >> Integrated Field Development and Civil and Structural) builds a strong foundation include structural engineer, water resources Economics Project of mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, engineer, coastal engineer, geotechnical engineer, >> Petroleum Business and Project Economics computer applications and engineering principles. transportation and highways engineer, and materials >> Petroleum Engineering electives Over the course of the program, the subjects and testing engineer. For more information studied change from more general engineering about civil and structural engineering career For a full list of available electives and elective topics to very specific petroleum, civil and opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering guidelines, please search this program on Degree structural engineering topics. There is also a (Honours) (Civil and Structural). Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder focus on management and business-related aspects. This integrated structure makes the Professional accreditation petroleum, civil and structural engineering Graduates qualify for professional membership teaching curriculum unique. of Engineers Australia.
Engineering 85 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mechanical)
The first two years of the academic program www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder are spent developing an understanding of the Indicative study plan petroleum + mechanical foundation subjects of petroleum and mechanical engineering and geosciences topics. Level 1 >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 In the third year, these areas of study are further developed through an additional range of >> Engineering Mechanics—Statics Duration: 5 years full-time advanced topics. >> Petroleum Geosciences and the Oil Industry In the fourth year, students put mechanical >> Electrical and Electronic Engineering Location: North Terrace campus engineering knowledge into practice via major >> Introduction to Petroleum Engineering design, research and experimental projects, >> Design Graphics and Communication Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 including a mechanical engineering project. >> Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics Intakes: February In the fifth year, students expand their technical petroleum engineering knowledge and develop Level 2 CRICOS code: 082121A business skills, such as economic evaluation and >> Engineering Mathematics project management, as well as undertake a final >> Design Practice Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries year petroleum engineering project. >> Drilling Engineering For further information about the petroleum Prerequisites: mathematics and physics >> Thermo-fuids engineering component of the degree, see >> Materials Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum). Assumed knowledge: chemistry >> Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and For further information about the mechanical Rock Properties Program overview engineering component of the degree, see Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical). >> Sedimentology and Stratigraphy This five-year degree combines the disciplines of >> Stress Analysis and Design petroleum engineering and mechanical engineering Assessment to equip graduates with broad expertise that can Assessment can vary from course to course Level 3 be applied to a range of complex challenges. and can include a combination of class work, >> Reservoir Engineering Petroleum engineering is the practical application tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, >> Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics of physics, mathematics, chemistry and geology, project work and examinations. >> Structural Design and Solid Mechanics combined with economic principles, to the recovery Students are required to complete 12 weeks Materials and Manufacturing of petroleum. Petroleum engineers are designers. >> of approved practical experience outside normal They create, plan and supervise all aspects of >> Engineering Systems Design and Communication class time. This can be undertaken in Australia petroleum recovery: helping to find oil and gas; >> Well Completion and Stimulation or overseas. assessing how much is there; designing the wells >> Dynamics and Control and processing facilities to get as much out as Potential careers >> Production Engineering possible; supervising and optimising production operations and ultimately, planning for the With specialist skills across two broad engineering Level 4 disciplines, graduates have the opportunity to seek abandonment of the project. All of these designs >> Mechanical Engineering Honours Project and operational plans must be economic and safe national and global careers across a wide range of >> Sustainability and the Environment from a human and environmental perspective. industries and organisations. >> Numerical Methods Mechanical engineering is concerned with the Petroleum engineers are employed in a diverse >> Dynamics and Control management of people and resources, and applies range of occupations in oil and gas companies, advances in technology and scientific principles government agencies and organisations that >> Mechanical Engineering electives to the design, development and manufacture of service the oil and gas industry. For more products, processes, machines and mechanical information about petroleum engineering career Level 5 engineering systems. opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering >> Petroleum Engineering Honours Project (Honours) (Petroleum). With a specialist skill set across two >> Decision-making and Risk Analysis complementary engineering fields, graduates can With broad expertise, mechanical engineers >> Integrated Field Development and enjoy greater scope of career prospects and a are employed across a range of industries Economics Project competitive edge in the job market. including oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, >> Petroleum Business and Project Economics health, defence, water and waste management, The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum >> Petroleum Engineering electives electricity generation and supply, consulting, and Mechanical) builds a strong foundation of automotive, aerospace and food processing. For mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, For a full list of available electives and elective more information about mechanical engineering computer applications and engineering principles. guidelines, please search this program on Degree career opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Over the course of the program, the subjects studied (Honours) (Mechanical). change from more general engineering topics to very specific petroleum and mechanical engineering Professional accreditation topics. There is also a focus on management and Graduates qualify for professional membership business-related aspects. This integrated structure of Engineers Australia. makes the petroleum and mechanical engineering teaching curriculum unique.
86 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mining)
This integrated structure makes the petroleum and www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder mining engineering teaching curriculum unique. Indicative study plan petroleum + mining The first two years of the academic program Level 1 are spent developing an understanding of >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 the foundation subjects of petroleum and mining engineering. >> Engineering Mechanics—Statics Duration: 5 years full-time In the third and fourth year, these areas of study >> Petroleum Geosciences and the Oil Industry are further developed through an additional range >> Process Engineering Location: North Terrace campus of advanced petroleum and mining engineering >> Introduction to Petroleum Engineering and geosciences topics. >> Programming for Engineers Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 In the fifth year, students expand their technical >> Introduction to Mining Engineering Intakes: February petroleum engineering knowledge and develop business skills, such as economic evaluation and Level 2 CRICOS code: 082118G project management, and undertake a final year >> Engineering Mathematics petroleum engineering project. >> Strength of Materials Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries For further information about the petroleum >> Water Engineering engineering component of the degree, see Prerequisites: mathematics and physics >> Drilling Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum). >> Numerical Methods For further information about the mining Assumed knowledge: chemistry >> Economic and Mine Geology engineering component of the degree, see >> Geotechnical Engineering Program overview Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining). >> Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and This five-year degree combines the disciplines of Assessment Rock Properties petroleum engineering and mining engineering to Assessment can vary from course to course and equip graduates with broad expertise that can be can include a combination of class work, tutorials, Level 3 applied to a range of complex challenges. assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project >> Mining Geomechanics Petroleum engineering is the practical work and examinations. >> Mining Systems application of physics, mathematics, chemistry Students are required to complete 12 weeks >> Mine Geotechnical Engineering and geology, combined with economic principles, of approved practical experience outside normal Resource Estimation to the recovery of petroleum. Petroleum >> class time. This can be undertaken in Australia engineers are designers. They create, plan and >> Mine Ventilation or overseas. supervise all aspects of petroleum recovery: >> Rock Breakage helping to find oil and gas; assessing how much >> Mine Management Potential careers is there; designing the wells and processing >> Mine Planning facilities to get as much out as possible; With specialist skills across two engineering supervising and optimising production operations disciplines, graduates have the opportunity to Level 4 seek national and global careers across a wide and ultimately, planning for the abandonment of >> Reservoir Engineering the project. All of these designs and operational range of industries and organisations. >> Reservoir Characterisation and Modelling plans must be economic and safe from a human Petroleum engineers are employed in a diverse and environmental perspective. range of occupations in oil and gas companies, >> Well Testing and Pressure Transient Analysis >> Hard Rock Mine Design and Feasibility Mining engineering is concerned with the government agencies and organisations that extraction and processing of ores from the earth service the oil and gas industry. For more >> Production Engineering that contain valuable minerals or metals. information about petroleum engineering career >> Reservoir Simulation opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering With a specialist skill set across two >> Structural Geology and Seismic Methods (Honours) (Petroleum). complementary engineering fields, graduates can >> Coal Mine Design and Feasibility enjoy greater scope of career prospects and a Mining engineers are involved in mine design, competitive edge in the job market. mining systems, geology/resource estimation, Level 5 geotechnical/rock mechanics, mine ventilation, The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum >> Petroleum Engineering Honours Project mining economics, management and finance. and Mining) builds a strong foundation of >> Integrated Reservoir and Project Management For more information about mining engineering mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, Decision-making and Risk Analysis career opportunities, see Bachelor of Engineering >> computer applications and engineering principles. (Honours) (Mining). >> Reservoirs, Resources and Reserves Over the course of the program, the subjects >> Petroleum Business and Project Economics studied change from more general engineering Professional accreditation >> Integrated Field Development and topics to very specific petroleum and mining Graduates qualify for professional membership Economics Project engineering-related topics. There is also a focus of Engineers Australia. >> Unconventional Resources and Recovery on management and business-related aspects.
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery
environment for students that will inspire a passion them to meet these requirements. All students www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder for lifelong learning. must fulfil the inherent requirements of the BDS. dental While reasonable adjustments can be made, Potential careers they cannot compromise academic integrity. For more details, visit: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/ Prerequisites: Two science subjects—one chosen Graduates can pursue careers as dentists, dental admissions/dentistry/inherent-requirements/ from chemistry, mathematics or physics, and one researchers, or dental education providers. from biology, chemistry, geology or physics. Program accreditation Incidental fees Extra admission requirements: Performance in The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is accredited by There will be additional costs, over and above the Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) and, if the Dental Board of Australia. tuition fees, for all dentistry students. This includes selected, a structured oral assessment. (but is not limited to) textbooks, equipment, immunisations, clearance renewals, first aid For further information, please refer to the Student registration certificates and student amenities fees. For more Bachelor of Dental Surgery on Degree Finder at: Dentistry students will be undertaking clinical details, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder placements at a hospital or other health facility, therefore will require student registration with finance/otherfees Duration: 5 years the Dental Board of Australia. This process is Time dedicated to study undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioners Location: North Terrace campus Regulation Agency (AHPRA). There is no fee for As a full-time student on campus expect to student registration. It is completed upon enrolment spend about 12 – 35 hours each week in lectures Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$76,500 and does not require action by students, who will or tutorials, between 8am and 9pm, Monday be advised when they have been registered. to Friday. Practical courses will require out-of- 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 90 IB: 31 hours involvement and some courses require Professional registration off-campus placements. Intake: February On completion of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Assessment Quotas: Strict entry quotas apply and offers graduates will need to attain an IELTS of 7.0 Students undertake a range of integrated are made based on a merit-ranking process. prior to professional registration through AHPRA. To work in Australia, graduates must apply for learning activities (ILAs) that link clinical practice Applications: The closing date for 2016 entry professional registration on completion of the degree. with dental science. Students sit written exams is 30 June 2015. Visit: www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx in Dental Science and Practice at the end of for further details. each semester, and complete a progressive English language requirements: integrated assessment (PIA) at the end of each Please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Who will recognise qualifications once year. Students are regularly assessed on clinical, for more information. students graduate? laboratory and ILA performance through self- >> The Dental Board of Australia – once registered, and tutor-set assessment. Specified tests of CRICOS code: 002788J graduates are also eligible for membership of understanding and other assignments are also the Australian Dental Association assessed throughout the degree. Enquiries: >> The Dental Council of New Zealand – under the Honours international.www.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement The Commission of Dental Accreditation of Honours programs provide a pathway to Program overview >> Canada – further examinations are necessary to professional employment or research and The Bachelor of Dental Surgery integrates clinical work in Canada. future learning. practice and dental science throughout the five years of study. Students spend a significant Inherent requirements Clinical placement requirements amount of time in private and public non-hospital Inherent requirements are the fundamental parts of Students undertaking clinical placements in the based clinical settings. Throughout the degree a program that must be met by all students. They dentistry program are required to obtain the emphasis is placed upon developing communication are the abilities, knowledge and skills you need to following clearances: skills and professional behaviour. A strong focus is complete the program. placed on contextual learning of relevant scientific >> AHPRA student registration information. The main objective of University staff Students with a disability or chronic health >> criminal history clearance is to provide a stimulating and enjoyable study condition may have adjustments made to enable >> first aid certificate (including CPR)
88 Health Sciences Bachelor of Dental Surgery
>> immunisation your performance in individual components of the Second year >> prescribed communicable infections screening admissions process are not given to applicants. The second year of study builds on knowledge >> Tuberculosis screening attained in the first year, and maintains the focus Immigration status Students who undertake clinical placements, on patient care. The aim is for students to develop internships or research projects involving children Change in immigration status during an understanding of the changes that occur in or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are the application process the oral cavity when an imbalance of the oral required to demonstrate the above clearances. If you are an international applicant and your ecosystem develops. Emphasis is placed on Students who do not meet the above residency status changes during the application restoring and maintaining the balance towards requirements are at risk of not completing process (i.e. you obtain Permanent Residency or health. Students participate in integrated the program. Please note placements are a some other immigration status that entitles you to learning activities, supported by class meetings, compulsory component of the degree. the educational benefits of Permanent Residency), laboratory work, tutorials, clinical sessions and independent study. For further information, visit: www.health.adelaide. you will no longer be eligible for an international edu.au/current-students/clinical-placements/ student place. For further information regarding Teaching continues to focus on the scientific immigration status, please refer to the international basis of dentistry, with students building their Additional admission entry requirements section on: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder knowledge of the structure and function of the Find everything you’ll need to know about Change in immigration status during your study body while developing the skills to examine, deadlines, admissions, eligibility requirements If you are an international student and you assess risk and systematically manage healthy and the selection process in the 2016 Admission obtain Permanent Residency (or some other patients with minor conditions. Guide. All applicants are advised to read the immigration status that entitles you to the Small-group discovery experiences (SGDE) are admissions guide before applying for the Bachelor educational benefits of Permanent Residency) an important feature of the dentistry curriculum, of Dental Surgery. It is imperative that applicants after completing your first year of study, you will particularly in first and second year. Students familiarise themselves with this information to only be able to remain in your chosen degree if work in a collaborative environment but are ensure they understand the requirements of the there is a domestic place available at that time. also encouraged to learn to critically evaluate admissions process. For further information regarding immigration themselves, and plan and implement strategies The Faculty of Health Sciences regularly reviews status, please refer to the international section on: for improvement. the admission criteria and application processes www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for its programs. It reserves the right to change Third and fourth years these criteria and processes without notice. Please Indicative study plan In the third and fourth years, students will extend note failure to read this document will not be their dental sciences studies and learn about grounds for special consideration. First year dental disorders and the human diseases that For more information regarding international have direct relevance to oral health and dental The first year of study introduces students to admissions, visit: www.health/adelaide.edu.au/ practice. The scientific basis of dental practice, the practice of dentistry and provides a foundation admissions/dentistry and the health and the community components, for understanding the normal structure and also continue throughout the year. function of a healthy body. Application process - merit selection Students’ clinical skills in comprehensive treatment and ranking Students learn about dentistry as a career, the planning are developed further through the Applicants will be ranked in consideration for an oral cavity and how to approach evidence-based provision of supervised care for patients in both offer based on their performance in the three maintenance of patients’ health. They also gain general dental practice and dental specialities. components of the admissions process: knowledge in bio dental, clinical and behavioural sciences develop clinical skills and learn Fifth year Oral Assessment results: First Ranking Level professional behaviours. PQA results: Second Ranking Level The fifth year is a clinical placement year. Students Through integrated learning activities, students undertake a range of placements in the dental Academic results: Meets threshold and Final experience various practice situations that focus hospital and in a variety of community settings, Ranking Level (to separate applicants with equal on the initial phases of patient care. These both in public and private practice. summed Interview and PQA scores). activities are supported by class meetings, Please note: testimonials, character/school laboratory, tutorial and clinical exercises. references, awards, certificates and predicted Independent study and class discussion also results do not make up any of the selection form critical parts of the learning experience. components and will not be considered. Details of
Health Sciences 89 The first time I visited the University of Adelaide, my impression was that the University had a positive student environment with many support centres, and that made me feel very comforted—besides the fact that the University of Adelaide is one of the highest ranked universities for dental programs in Australia.
Hind Allahwerdi Bachelor of Dental Surgery
90 Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours)
Potential careers www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Dental researcher dentistry Professional registration Prerequisites: A minimum credit-level grade For clinically focused honours study, student point average (GPA) and successful completion and professional registration is now certified by of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Oral Health or completion of an appropriate Agency (AHPRA). undergraduate degree or equivalent and an Visit: www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx interest in dental research. for further information.
Duration: 1 year Additional admission entry requirements Location: North Terrace campus Find everything you’ll need to know about deadlines, admissions, eligibility requirements Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$61,000 and the selection process in the 2016 Admission Guide. All applicants are advised to read the Intake: February admissions guide before applying for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery. It is imperative that applicants Applications: Applications are accepted at any time. familiarise themselves with this information to ensure they understand the requirements of English language requirements: the admissions process. The Faculty of Health Please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Sciences regularly reviews the admission criteria for more information and application processes for its programs. It reserves the right to change these criteria and CRICOS code: 002789G processes without notice. Please note failure to read this document will not be grounds for Enquiries: special consideration. www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries http://health.adelaide.edu.au/downloads/ Program overview admissions/dentistry_admissionsguide-web.pdf The Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours) Program structure offers an opportunity for in-depth exploration of a specific aspect of dentistry or related disciplines. The honours degree includes the The main component of study is the development following components: of a research project, leading to the production >> literature review: a focused and comprehensive of a research report or thesis. review of relevant literature providing the basis The dentistry honours degree requires for the research proposal commitment and students are guided and >> negotiated research piece: a research piece supported by their supervisor(s). However, negotiated with the student’s supervisor (journal a strong onus is placed on the individuals’ article, research poster, second literature review) responsibility to be organised and self-directed >> two seminars: the first will be a presentation of in their studies. the research proposal, and the second will relate to the outcomes of the research project Areas of study >> core course: students are required to complete >> Craniofacial biology and oral health a structured degree in Research Methodology >> Dental education and Ethics. >> Endodontics and pulp biology Assessment >> Forensic odontology Assessments include a research report or thesis, >> Oral and maxillo-facial surgery seminars and assignments. >> Oral microbiology and immunology >> Oral pathology >> Orthodontics >> Paediatric dentistry >> Periodontics >> Population oral health >> Restorative dentistry >> Tooth wear.
Health Sciences 91 Bachelor of Health Sciences
including graduate medicine, physiotherapy, Assessment www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder dietetics and nutrition, speech pathology and Modes of assessment include written health chiropractic degrees. assignments, oral presentations, tutorial and laboratory exercises, and exams. Majors available in the Bachelor 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 of Health Sciences: Honours Duration: 3 years >> Anatomical Sciences Honours programs provide a pathway to >> Biochemistry professional employment or research and Location: North Terrace campus >> Epidemiology future learning. Exercise Science Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 >> >> Genetics Double degrees Intake: February and July >> Health Promotion >> Bachelor of Health Sciences with Bachelor of Laws >> Human Reproductive Health >> Bachelor of Health Sciences with Bachelor English language requirements: Please refer to >> Indigenous Health of Mathematical and Computer Sciences www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> Microbiology >> Bachelor of Social Sciences with Bachelor of Health Sciences CRICOS code: 001515J >> Neuroscience >> Nutrition Enquiries: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> Pathology Indicative study plan >> Pharmacology Program overview >> Physiology Year 1 Health Sciences encompasses a broad range >> Human Biology IA and IB of disciplines with a focus on human health and Potential careers >> Public Health IA and IB wellbeing. The Bachelor of Health Sciences is Career opportunities vary according to the study >> Level 1 electives a flexible degree that can be tailored to specific choices selected. Employment opportunities interests and career aspirations. Students can can include medical research, diagnostic and Year 2 begin to specialise in the first year of the degree screening services, health promotion, health >> Biology of Disease or can select courses that keep their options open surveillance, health policy implementation, and >> Pharmacology IIA: Drugs and Health until they have had an opportunity to experience work in the pharmaceutical industry with research >> Level 2 electives to achieve major(s)* the various areas that can be studied in the and sales. Graduates have the capacity to work in Bachelor of Health Sciences. a variety of health-related settings in government, Year 3 The Faculty of Health Sciences provides individual academia, industry, business and the community, study planning advice to all first year students. and in a range of areas such as laboratory or >> Health Sciences electives to achieve a major(s)* Throughout their degree, students can also get community-based research. >> Level 3 electives assistance navigating course choices to ensure The Bachelor of Health Sciences is also suitable they are on track to a great future, whether it for students seeking to undertake postgraduate *A major is an area of specialisation and is formed involves a career or further study. Many students qualifications in a range of health professions, through a sequence of courses in a single discipline elect courses that enable them to meet entry including medicine, physiotherapy and chiropractic. or an interdisciplinary area. requirements for postgraduate clinical degrees,
This program allowed me to gain a wide range of scientific skills, including research and statistical skills. I have had many opportunities to learn something new and creative, including making a prevention program for breast cancer.
Misao Akatsuka Bachelor of Health Sciences
92 Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences (Advanced)
>> Nutrition This undergraduate degree is also suitable for www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder >> Human Reproductive Health students seeking to undertake postgraduate health >> Epidemiology (the study of patterns of qualifications in a range of health professions disease in populations) including medicine, physiotherapy and chiropractic. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 95 IB: 34 Students may take a second major from the Assessment above or from other majors available in the Duration: 3 years Bachelor of Health Sciences degree: Modes of assessment include written assignments, oral presentations, tutorial and Location: North Terrace campus >> Anatomical Sciences laboratory exercises, and exams. Every student >> Exercise Science will take an advanced major that includes a Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 >> Pathology research project in the third year. >> Pharmacology Intake: February >> Physiology Honours Honours program provide a pathway to professional English language requirements: Please refer to >> Neuroscience employment or research and future learning. www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> Health Promotion >> Indigenous Health CRICOS code: 081346C >> Biochemistry Indicative study plan >> Microbiology Enquiries: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> Genetics Year 1 Program overview >> Human Biology IA and IB Potential careers The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Advanced) gives >> Public Health IA and IB Graduates will be recognised as having an high-achieving students the opportunity to interact >> Level 1 electives outstanding understanding of health sciences with research leaders in health sciences and to research, with skills needed to undertake understand how research can be translated into Year 2 research and the ability to translate research into clinical practice, other health services, and public improved practice, interventions or policy. Possible >> Biology of Disease health interventions or policy. The research focus careers will depend on which majors a student >> Advanced Experimental Research in will enhance other formal learning about the health undertakes, and include: Health Sciences of individuals and populations drawing on specific >> Level 2 electives available to achieve major(s)* areas of scientific knowledge (such as biology, >> nutritional scientist for a food, chemical or biotechnology firm physiology or health promotion). Advanced degree Year 3 students will also be supported with tailored >> biomedical or clinical scientist mentoring and career development planning. >> manager of a clinical trial or a disease registry >> Advanced Research Project III >> Health Sciences electives to achieve a major(s)* Please note: students must maintain a grade >> epidemiologist undertaking disease surveillance point average (GPA) of 5.0 or they will be required and outbreak control >> Level 3 electives. to transfer to the Bachelor of Health Sciences. >> policy maker for government or non-government organisations. *A major is an area of specialisation and is formed Majors available in Bachelor of Health Sciences through a sequence of courses in a single discipline (Advanced).Students must take one of three advanced or an interdisciplinary area. majors, providing an opportunity to specialise in:
Health Sciences 93 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
research and education. Employment as an intern supplemented by courses in biomedical sciences, www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder is coordinated by the governments in each state/ microbiology and research and clinical reasoning. medicine territory in Australia, and is currently through an In years 4–6, students build on their knowledge application and competitive process. through clinical placements in hospital Prerequisites: chemistry, mathematics or biology After graduation, international graduates from the and community settings. Electives provide Adelaide MBBS program have been successful opportunities to explore speciality areas. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 90 IB: 31 in obtaining employment in many countries, and pursued a wide range of professional Incidental fees Extra admission requirements: Performance medical careers. Medical practitioners work in There will be additional costs, over and above in the Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) and, a variety of areas, including private practice, tuition fees for all MBBS students. This includes if selected, an interview. For further information, public health, academia and teaching, research, (but is not limited to) textbooks, equipment, medical please refer to the Bachelor of Medicine and aid organisations, the defence forces and/or a testing, first aid certificates, student amenities fee Bachelor of Surgery on Degree Finder at: combination of the following: etc. www.adelaide.edu/student/finance/otherfees www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> accident and emergency >> anaesthesia Clinical placement requirements Duration: 6 years >> defence forces - you can enter the army, navy >> AHPRA student registration Intake: February or airforce as a doctor on short service or >> criminal history clearance permanent basis >> first aid certificate Location: North Terrace campus, teaching >> dermatology >> immunisation hospitals and rural and community placements. >> general practice >> prescribed communicable infections screening >> intensive care >> tuberculosis screening Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$68,000 >> medicine (general medicine, cardiology etc) Students who do not meet the above Applications: The application closing date for >> obstetrics and gynaecology requirements are at risk of not completing the 2016 entry is 30 June 2015. >> occupational medicine degree. Please note placements are a compulsory >> paediatrics component of the degree. Quotas: Strict entry quotas apply and offers are >> pathology/histopathology/microbiology For further information, visit: www.health.adelaide. made based on a merit ranking process. >> psychiatry edu.au/current-students/clinical-placements/ >> radiology English language requirements: Please refer to Additional admission entry requirements www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> rehabilitation medicine >> sexual health Find everything you’ll need to know about CRICOS code: 002799F >> sports medicine deadlines, admissions, eligibility requirements >> surgery (general surgery, neurosurgery, etc). and the selection process in the 2016 Admission Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Guide. All applicants are advised to read the Degree accreditation admissions guide before applying for the Bachelor Program overview The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. It is The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is accredited by the Australian Medical Council. imperative that applicants familiarise themselves (MBBS) degree consists of three major ‘streams’ with this information to ensure they understand the reflecting the core elements of medical practice: Student registration requirements of the admissions process. 1. Scientific Basis of Medicine MBBS students require student registration The Faculty of Health Sciences regularly reviews 2. Clinical Practice with the Medical Board of Australia. Registration the admission criteria and application processes is completed upon enrolment and does not for its programs. It reserves the right to change 3. Medical Professional and Personal Development. require action by students. There is no fee for these criteria and processes without notice. Please Major emphasis is placed on professionalism, student registration and the process is undertaken note failure to read this document will not be communication and clinical reasoning, as well as by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation grounds for special consideration. the practice of evidence-based and preventive Agency (AHPRA). Students are advised once For more information please see: www.health. medicine. Case-based, small-group learning (CBL) they have been registered. adelaide.edu.au/admissions/medicine is the dominant learning mode during the early years of the two degrees. Learning is structured around Professional registration Rural placements clinical cases of the most common and important On completion of the Bachelor of Medicine and Enrolment in the University of Adelaide’s Bachelor diseases. Lectures in the medical disciplines, such as Bachelor of Surgery, graduates will need to attain pathology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery requires an IELTS of 7.0 prior to professional registration students to undertake rural clinical placements. are carefully staged throughout the CBL cases. through AHPRA. To work in Australia, students Students need to complete four weeks of rural The two degrees cannot be taken separately must apply for professional registration on placements before graduation, with 25% of and are fully integrated. Students learn in context completion of the degree. Visit: www.ahpra.gov.au/ students required to complete one year of clinical through case-based learning in years 1–3. In Registration.aspx for further details. the later stages of the degrees, in addition to training in a rural site. placements in the teaching hospitals, there are Assessment Immigration status opportunities for students to undertake elective MBBS students are assessed through integrated Change in immigration status during clinical attachments in community and rural exams and awarded a non-graded pass or fail the application process settings, and in some overseas locations. based on their performance in each full year of the degree. A range of assessment methods is If you are an international applicant and your Potential careers used, including competency-based assessment, residency status changes during the application To obtain registration in Australia, graduates complete assignments, journals, and practical and written process (i.e. you obtain Permanent Residency or an intern year and further hospital training, and exams. A final written examination is held at the some other immigration status that entitles you to then may go on to postgraduate training to end of fifth year, while sixth year focuses on clinical the educational benefits of Permanent Residency), specialise in particular fields. Following training, training and preparation for internships. you will no longer be eligible for an international graduates can pursue careers in areas such as student place. For further information regarding general practice, surgery, medicine or public Program structure immigration status, please refer to the international health. They may choose to work in a rural area In years 1–3, the streams Scientific Basis section on: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder of Australia, or, as a university clinical academic, of Medicine, Clinical Practice and Medical they may choose to combine clinical practice with Professional and Personal Development are
94 Health Sciences Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Change in immigration status during your study Indicative study plan Year 4 If you are an international student and you Core courses obtain Permanent Residency (or some other immigration status that entitles you to the Year 1 >> Medical Home Unit and School of Medicine Teaching Series educational benefits of Permanent Residency) Core courses >> Musculoskeletal Medicine after completing your first year of study, you will >> Fundamentals of Biomedical Science >> Psychiatry only be able to remain in your chosen degree if >> Clinical Practice there is a domestic place available at that time. >> Surgical Home Unit >> Medical Professional and Personal Practice For further information regarding immigration >> Scientific Basis of Medicine Electives status, please refer to the international section on: >> Two elective medical and scientific www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Year 2 attachments courses Application process - Core courses Year 5 merit selection and ranking >> Clinical Practice Core courses Applicants will be ranked in consideration for an >> Medical Microbiology and Immunology >> Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care offer based on their performance in the three >> Medical Professional and Personal Practice >> Geriatrics and General Practice components of the admissions process: >> Scientific Basis of Medicine >> Human Reproductive Health Interview results: First Ranking Level Electives >> Paediatrics and Child Health PQA results: Second Ranking Level >> One elective selected from a range of Electives Academic results: Meets threshold and Final approved courses Ranking Level (to separate applicants with equal >> Three elective medical and scientific summed Interview and PQA scores). Year 3 attachments courses Please note: testimonials, character/school Core courses Year 6 references, awards, certificates and predicted >> Clinical Practice Core courses results do not make up any of the selection >> Research and Clinical Reasoning >> Medicine Internship and sixth year Teaching Series components and will not be considered. Details >> Medical Professional and Personal Practice of performance in individual components of the >> Surgery Internship >> Scientific Basis of Medicine admissions process are not given to applicants. >> Emergency Department Internship Information regarding an applicant or application is >> Medicine Selective confidential and cannot be released to members >> Surgery Selective of family or friends. >> Primary Care Selective >> Psychiatry Selective >> Core Skills Program
Health Sciences 95 Bachelor of Nursing
Student registration Semester 2 www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Students undertaking a degree that leads to >> Communication and Professional Nursing II nursing professional registration must be registered >> Pharmacology for Nursing I with the relevant national board. This process is >> Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioners >> Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing II Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and facilitated by the Duration: 3 years University of Adelaide via the student’s enrolment in Year 2 the degree. There is no fee for student registration. Location: North Terrace campus Semester 1 Professional registration >> Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing III Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Shortly before completion of the degree, students >> Nursing Older People apply for registration to the NMBA through AHPRA. >> Biology of Human Disease I Intake: February To be able to register as either an enrolled or >> Chronic Disease and Disability registered nurse, all applicants must comply with English language requirements: Please refer to Semester 2 the English language skills requirements determined www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for information >> Biology of Human Disease II by the NMBA. Review the Registration Standards Community Health and Primary Care at: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au >> Quotas: Strict entry quotas apply and offers are >> Pharmacology for Nursing II made based on a merit ranking process. Assessment >> Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing IV CRICOS code: 057076J Assessment may include online tests, written exams, learning portfolios, tutorial participation, Year 3 Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries workshop participation and report, online discussion Semester 1 boards, collaborative clinical assessments, skill >> Nursing in Complex Settings I Program overview checks, essays, structured practical assessments >> Mental Health Nursing The Bachelor of Nursing is designed to prepare and problem-based learning. >> Nursing in Complex Settings II students who wish to become registered nurses to >> Nursing in an International Context practise in a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical Clinical placement requirements >> Semester 2 areas. The degree provides students with more Students undertaking clinical placements in practical clinical experience than is traditionally the nursing program are required to obtain the >> Nursing in Complex Settings III taught in university degrees, and this clinical focus following clearances: >> Leadership and Transition to Practice is supported by theory. Students gain extensive >> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Health >> AHPRA student registration practical experience in local and rural, acute and >> Palliative Care Nursing primary care settings. The Bachelor of Nursing >> criminal history clearance is structured over an extended academic year in >> immunisation order to facilitate clinical placements and increase >> tuberculosis (TB) injection Indicative timetable the amount of clinical time available to students. >> prescribed communicable infections screening Year 1 Students who undertake clinical placements, Potential careers internships or research projects involving children or >> University: 9.00am to 5.00pm, For a registered nurse, there are a diverse range people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are required Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of career opportunities across settings in public to demonstrate the above clearances. Students who >> Clinical placement*: typically either 7.00am to and private hospitals, outpatient facilities, nursing do not meet the above requirements are at risk of 3.00pm or 1.30-9.30pm, Thursday and Friday homes, community health organisations, clinical not completing the program. Please note placements practice, school health, laboratories and the are a compulsory component of the degree. For Year 2 armed services. The Bachelor of Nursing provides further information, visit: www.health.adelaide. >> Clinical placement*: typically either a professional qualification that is recognised for edu.au/current-students/clinical-placements/ 7.00am to 3.00pm or 1.30-9.30pm, registration as a nurse across Australia and many Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday countries around the world. Graduates have the Physical fitness >> University: 9.00am to 5.00pm, knowledge, skills and professionalism required of For students to work as members of the health Thursday and Friday a registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing care team they must be physically fit and satisfy and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). the individual Occupational Health and Safety Year 3 requirements of the institution in which they are >> Clinical placement*: typically either National Competency Standards undertaking the clinical part of their degree. for the Registered Nurse 7.00am to 3.00pm or 1.30-9.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Graduates are able to function in accordance with >> University: 9.00am to 5.00pm, the professional codes of ethics and conduct as Indicative study plan Thursday and Friday described by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Year 1 Australia (NMBA). *Clinical placements are compulsory and may Semester 1 vary between early and late shifts. Degree accreditation >> Communication and Professional Nursing Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) >> Biology for Nursing Practice is responsible for accreditation of degrees leading >> Microbiology and Infection Control to registration. >> Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing
96 Health Sciences Exposure to clinical placement all year long in different wards and health practices has provided me with wonderful experiences and broadened my perspective of what nursing has to offer.
Anniella Gysda Vashti Bachelor of Nursing
Health Sciences 97 Bachelor of Oral Health
PBL is an approach that develops problem solving All students must fulfil the inherent requirements www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder strategies, a disciplinary knowledge base and of the BOH. While reasonable adjustments can oral professional skills. PBL places students in the be made, they cannot compromise academic active role of a problem solver confronted with an integrity. For more details, visit: www.health. issue/patient scenario, which mirrors a real world adelaide.edu.au/admissions/dentistry/inherent- 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 situation. In many examples, the students study requirements/ Admission requirements: Performance in the real life cases. Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) and, if There are four highly integrated streams in each Time dedicated to study selected, a structured oral assessment. year of the Bachelor of Oral Health that continue As a full-time student on campus expect to spend about 12 – 35 hours each week in lectures or For further information, please refer to the through the three years of the program. Some tutorials, between 8am and 9pm, Monday to Bachelor of Oral Health on Degree Finder: classes are delivered in a team context with Friday. Practical courses will require out-of-hours www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Bachelor of Dental Surgery students. Learning is supported by independent study involvement and some courses require off- Duration: 3 years and discussion of findings in class. Small group campus placements. discovery experiences (SGDE) are also a feature Incidental fees Location: North Terrace campus of the Oral Health curriculum. Students work in a collaborative environment to learn to critically There will be additional costs, over and above Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$47,500 evaluate themselves, and plan and implement tuition fees, for all oral health students. This strategies for improvement. includes (but is not limited to) textbooks, Intake: February equipment, immunisations, clearance renewals, Please note: This degree does not contain elective first aid certificates and student amenities fees. For courses—all courses are compulsory. Quotas: Strict entry quotas apply and offers are more details, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ made based on a merit ranking process. Potential careers finance/otherfees Applications: The closing date for 2016 entry Graduates from the Bachelor of Oral Health form Assessment is 30 June 2015. an integral part of the dental team and provide Modes of assessment include written preventative and general dental care for the assignments, exams, student presentations, English language requirements: Please refer population in both public and private sectors. to: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for clinical and laboratory assessment (including self- There are a variety of career paths available to more information. and tutor-assessment, journal of reflection, and graduates, including oral health therapy, dental workbooks), station-based exams, performance in therapy, dental hygiene, health promotion, CRICOS code: 036335B tutorials, and projects. early childhood to geriatric dentistry, health Enquiries: administration, Indigenous studies, special needs, Honours www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries dental health research and postgraduate studies. Honours programs provide a pathway to Career prospects are good for oral health professional employment or research and Program overview therapists across Australia, particularly in rural and future learning. The Bachelor of Oral Health provides graduates remote areas. It is envisaged that most Bachelor with a qualification in oral health therapy, which of Oral Health graduates will work as oral health Clinical placement requirements includes both dental therapy and dental hygiene. therapists, providing basic dentistry, periodontal Students undertaking clinical placements or Students work and study as part of a small oral maintenance and prevention. research projects involving children, or people who health community in a supportive and collegial are ill, elderly or vulnerable, are required to obtain environment. Students gain the knowledge, skills Degree accreditation the following clearances: and attributes to enable them to practise oral The Bachelor of Oral Health is accredited by >> AHPRA student registration health therapy at the highest level. the Dental Board of Australia. >> criminal history clearance Key features of the degree include early clinical Student registration >> first aid certificate (including CPR) experience, a significant amount and variety of clinical practice, health promotion and Oral health students will be undertaking clinical >> immunisation development of research skills. placements at a hospital or other health facility, >> tuberculosis (TB) screening so will require student registration with the Dental >> prescribed communicable infections screening It focuses on the development of competence Board of Australia. This process is undertaken in clinical examination and diagnosis of dental Students who undertake clinical placements, by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation disease, the formulation of individual treatment internships or research projects involving Agency (AHPRA). plans for clients, control and prevention of dental children, or people who are ill, elderly or diseases by clinical treatment and preventive There is no fee for student registration. It is vulnerable, are required to demonstrate the procedures. It also encompasses health promotion completed upon enrolment and does not require above clearances. Students who do not meet the with clients and the community to encourage action by students, who will be advised when they above requirements are at risk of not completing behaviour conducive to good oral health. have been registered. the program. Please note placements are a compulsory component of the degree. Bachelor of Oral Health graduates strive through Professional registration their advocacy and clinical practice to empower For further information, visit: www.health.adelaide. individuals and communities to maintain optimum On completion of the Bachelor of Oral Health, edu.au/current-students/clinical-placements/ oral health throughout their lives. graduates will need to attain an IELTS of 7.0 prior to professional registration through AHPRA. Additional admission entry requirements There are substantial opportunities to learn and practise in a variety of hospital and To work in Australia, graduates must apply for Find everything you’ll need to know about community settings, both in public and private, professional registration on completion of the deadlines, admissions, eligibility requirements in metropolitan, rural and interstate locations. degree. Visit: www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx and the selection process in the 2016 Admission for further details. Guide www.health.adelaide.edu.au/downloads/ Program structure admissions/dentistry_admissionsguide-web.pdf. Inherent requirements All applicants are advised to read the admissions The dynamic curriculum of the Bachelor of Oral guide before applying for the Bachelor of Oral Health is delivered within a problem-based Inherent requirements are the fundamental parts of Health. It is imperative that applicants familiarise learning (PBL) approach. The emphasis of a program that must be met by all students. They themselves with this information to ensure contextual learning of relevant scientific information are the abilities, knowledge and skills you need to they understand the requirements of the throughout the program occurs concurrently with complete the program. Students with a disability admissions process. the development of clinical skills. or chronic health condition may have adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.
98 Health Sciences Bachelor of Oral Health
The Faculty of Health Sciences regularly reviews process (i.e. you obtain Permanent Residency or Second year the admission criteria and application processes some other immigration status that entitles you to for its programs. It reserves the right to change the educational benefits of Permanent Residency), Second year further develops an understanding these criteria and processes without notice. Please you will no longer be eligible for an international of dental diseases, prevention as well as medical note failure to read this document will not be student place. For further information regarding implications of practice. The aim is to develop grounds for special consideration. Pleases see immigration status, please refer to the international a deeper understanding of the biological, the admissions guide for more information: section on: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder environmental or social aspects that impact www.health.adelaide.edu.au/admissions/dentistry on oral health. The community aspects of oral Change in immigration status during your study health and health promotion begin to be explored. Application process - merit selection If you are an international student and you Students participate in problem-based learning and ranking obtain Permanent Residency (or some other sessions, supported by class meetings, laboratory, immigration status that entitles you to the tutorials, clinical sessions, small group discovery Applicants will be ranked in consideration for an educational benefits of Permanent Residency) experience and independent study. offer based on their performance in the three after completing your first year of study, you will components of the admissions process: only be able to remain in your chosen degree if Third year Oral Assessment results: First Ranking Level there is a domestic place available at that time. In the final year, students extend their dental For further information regarding immigration PQA results: Second Ranking Level sciences studies to include an understanding status, please refer to the international section on: Academic results: Meets threshold and Final of more specialised areas that impact on dental www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Ranking Level (to separate applicants with equal diseases and oral health therapy practice. Students summed Interview and PQA scores). expand their understanding of dental diseases and Please note: testimonials, character/school Indicative study plan management up to the population level. Students’ references, awards, certificates and predicted clinical skills in comprehensive treatment planning results do not make up any of the selection First year and management are developed further through the provision of supervised care for patients in a components and will not be considered. Details of First year introduces students to the practice range of settings. Additionally, students undertake your performance in individual components of the of oral health therapy with a patient-care focus. an oral health elective in third year to broaden their admissions process are not given to applicants. It provides a foundation for understanding the research and experience in preferred areas. anatomy of the body and oral cavity, dental Immigration status diseases and preventive management, including Change in immigration status during evidence-based maintenance of patients’ the application process health, and oral health as a career. Students are If you are an international applicant and your introduced to a diverse range of technologies residency status changes during the application that further enhance the concept of establishing a supportive and trusting learning community.
Health Sciences 99 Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Program structure What is a second major? www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Psychology is an evidence-based discipline and A second major enables students to specialise in a psychological students have opportunities to learn about the different area of study along with their psychology range of methodologies employed to collect and degree. Students can choose from a number of 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 analyse data. In addition to courses in psychology, disciplines. Possible second majors include: students may take electives in the following >> Anatomy Duration: 3 years disciplines: arts, health sciences, sciences, >> Anthropology economics, commerce, and mathematics and Location: North Terrace campus computer science. >> Asian Studies >> Chinese Studies At level 1, three psychology courses and five Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 non-psychology courses are undertaken across >> Classics the year. At level 2 students take half of their >> Creative Writing Intake: February studies in psychology, and half through >> Criminology English language requirements: Please refer non-psychology courses of their choice. Level >> Development Studies to: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for 3 students must undertake at least half of their >> English more information. studies in psychology courses. >> Epidemiology >> European Studies CRICOS code: 060177M Indicative study plan >> Exercise Studies French Studies Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries The student must satisfactorily complete a >> program of study consisting of core psychology >> Gender Studies & Social Analysis Program overview courses. A second major is optional and not a >> Geography, Environment & Population This degree is designed for students who wish compulsory requirement for this degree. Students >> German Studies to undertake a comprehensive degree of study choosing a second major must also complete >> Health Promotion in psychology and related areas of learning. electives to the value of 15 units. Students >> History choosing not to complete a second major must Completion of this degree can lead to further >> Human Reproduction study at postgraduate level and registration as a complete electives up to the value of 39 units with a combined total of not less than 72 units. >> History psychologist. Upon completion of the Bachelor >> Human Reproductive Health of Psychological Science, students are eligible to Students have the option of completing all six Indigenous Health apply for honours at the University of Adelaide Level 3 core psychology courses. >> and other universities around Australia that offer >> Indigenous Knowledge & Society psychology honours degrees accredited by the Level 1 >> Indonesian Studies Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. >> Psychology IA & IB >> Italian Studies Students who wish to work as professional >> Research Methods in Psychology >> Japanese Studies psychologists in their home country should >> Second Majors >> Linguistics check the local qualification requirements. >> Electives >> Modern Greek Studies Potential careers >> Music Studies Level 2 >> Neuroscience Potential career opportunities exist in business, >> Doing Research in Psychology commerce, counselling, rehabilitation, education, >> Nutrition >> Foundations of Perception and Cognition marketing, public health or human resources. >> Pathology >> Psychology in Society >> Pharmacology Professional accreditation >> Foundations of Health and Lifespan >> Philosophy Graduates who have completed their honours >> Second Majors >> Physiology year can apply for a further two-year postgraduate >> Electives >> Politics & International Studies qualification that will lead to professional registration >> Spanish Studies as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Level 3 What are non-psychology electives? Australia. Students who wish to work as professional >> Choose three from the five core psychology psychologists in their home country should check courses offered at level 3 Non-psychology electives are chosen out of registration requirements in their own country. >> Second majors: interest and do not lead onto a major in another www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/2015/ discipline. They are also known as broadening Assessment bpsyc_bpsyc.html electives. Non-psychology electives can be Assessment is by written practical reports, written studied throughout the degree if the student and multiple-choice exams, and participation in does not want to major in a discipline other the research projects conducted by honours and than psychology. PhD students within the School of Psychology.
100 Health Sciences Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Program structure psychology Program overview The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is available Semester 1 Prerequisites: The honours degree is available to students who have completed a three-year >> Honours Thesis Part A to students who have completed a three year psychology degree, the one-year graduate-entry >> Research Methods and Statistics Psychology degree,the one year graduate- Bachelor of Psychological Science, a generalist Plus choose one from the following two courses: entry Bachelor of Psychological Science, an undergraduate degree with a major in psychology undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology or a graduate diploma in psychology. The degree >> Advanced Developmental Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology. can be completed over one year. >> Advanced Health Psychology Successful graduates will be eligible to apply for Duration: 1 year a further two-year postgraduate qualification. Semester 2 This sequence of study will lead to professional >> Honours Thesis Part B Location: North Terrace campus registration as a psychologist. >> Current Issues in Psychology Plus choose one from the following two courses: Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 Professional accreditation >> Advanced Psychology in Society Intake: February This degree has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). >> Organisational Psychology English language requirements: Please refer Graduates will be eligible to apply for a further to: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for two-year postgraduate qualification. more information. This sequence of study will lead to professional registration as a psychologist. CRICOS code: 042762K
Health Sciences 101 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
>> the development of innovative strategies www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder and financing of new ventures Indicative study plan innovation >> how to identify and assess entrepreneurial Students who hold an Australian Qualifications opportunities. Framework (AQF) advanced diploma or diploma 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the degree, from a recognised institution, polytechnic in the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Singapore, or equivalent, may be eligible to receive Duration: 3 years full-time can complement degrees from many subject advanced standing of between 24 and 36 units; areas. An example might be a Bachelor equivalent to one to one-and-a–half years of study. Location: North Terrace campus of Computer Science, whereby a student wishes to add an understanding of innovation, Level 1 Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 commercialisation and entrepreneurship to formal Students undertaking level 1, with no advanced skills in software development. standing, are required to successfully complete Intakes: February and July 24 units of elective courses. Students are advised Assessment CRICOS code: 072303M to contact the program adviser in the Faculty Assessment will be based on a combination of of the Professions Undergraduate Hub for Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries oral presentations, practical assignments, class guidance on selecting elective courses. participation and written examinations. Both in Level 2 and 3 courses are delivered in intensive Program overview class and online methodologies will be employed, teaching sessions designed to fit around students The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and assessment will consist of a combination of with busy work and family schedules. Students investigates entrepreneurship and the role group and individual work. typically attend a three-day opening intensive and innovation plays in creating new ventures, such as A variety of assessment tasks will allow students to a three-day closing intensive per course. establishing large corporations, small businesses display their ability to apply their knowledge to their and not-for-profit or community organisations. technical skill base. For example, in one of the subjects, Level 2 The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship students will have the opportunity to demonstrate >> Entrepreneurial Strategy and Resourcing is a multidisciplinary program that appeals to their knowledge by taking part in a business >> Foundations of Entrepreneurship planning competition. This will involve team work, people from all backgrounds. Entrepreneurship >> New Venture Finance and innovation can be applied to diverse areas presentation skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and application of technical knowledge within >> New Venture Marketing such as business, information technology, science, >> Opportunity Assessment engineering, the performing and creative arts, the domain of entrepreneurship and innovation. >> Project Management for New Ventures hospitality, fashion, digital media and the Students will have the opportunity to provide a non-profit sector. written analysis for assessment as an individual >> Two Level 2 electives component of their assessment, as well as peer The program is designed to provide students Level 3 with an understanding of the processes, risks, and group assessment. rewards, motivations and societal impacts of >> Applied Entrepreneurship Potential careers innovation and entrepreneurship within regional, >> Ethics and Cultural Aspects of Entrepreneurship national and global perspectives. It aims to Graduates may be interested in starting up >> Innovation and Creativity develop and inspire individuals interested in their own businesses or advising those who do. >> Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship creating innovative futures that influence markets, Graduates may find employment opportunities in >> New Venture Planning innovative or entrepreneurial positions in a wide economies and communities. >> Technology Commercialisation range of leadership and support roles within Students explore what entrepreneurship and existing enterprises, both large and small, or >> Entrepreneurship Research Project (6 units) innovation is. This includes topics such as: managing new ventures within large organisations. >> how innovation relates to entrepreneurial activity >> who entrepreneurs are and what they do Professional accreditation >> the entrepreneurial process, its history and types. The University of Adelaide has been awarded >> the commercialisation of technology international accreditation for its business and >> the role of creative thinking in entrepreneurship innovation and entrepreneurship programs from and innovation in enterprise the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
102 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Law
Bachelor of Laws
To be admitted to legal practice in Australia, law Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required to www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder graduates must complete further practical legal study the Bachelor of Laws. Please check Degree laws training. Students intending to seek admission to Finder for prerequisite information relating to the practise are strongly advised to see advice from degree being combined with Bachelor of Laws: the admitting authority in the relevant jurisdiction. www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 85 IB: 30 Further information on accreditation: Duration: 5 years Duration: 4 years full-time Adelaide Law School Ph: +61 8 8313 5063 Location: North Terrace campus Students intending to seek admission to Location: North Terrace campus Indicative annual tuition fee: Refer to individual practise outside of South Australia are strongly listings in the summary of undergraduate advised to seek advice from the authority in Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$33,500 academic programs. the relevant jurisdiction. Intakes: February. Some double degrees commence Intakes: February Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in July—please check the entry in this prospectus for the relevant degree being combined with law. CRICOS code: 048903J In South Australia the University of Adelaide and the Law Society of South Australia provides Practical Program overview Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Legal Training through their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice program. Upon graduation from the The Bachelor of Laws double degrees provide Program Overview Bachelor of Laws and completion of the Graduate graduates with a rigorous knowledge of the Diploma in Legal Practice, students are eligible law necessary to undertake legal practice, The Adelaide Law School offers a Bachelor of Laws together with the knowledge and skills offered degree (LLB) which can be completed as a single to be admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia (with a restricted practising certificate). by another discipline. Completion of a double degree or as part of a double degree program. The degree enhances students’ employment options. compulsory requirements of the law degree ensure Once admitted, practitioners may apply for admission in any other Australian jurisdiction. Additionally, students who combine their law a thorough grounding in common law principles studies with another degree have the opportunity and legal methodology, while a wide choice of For more information contact: to view law within a wider social context. elective courses range from the commercial (e.g., Law Society of South Australia, Intellectual Property and Taxation Law) to liberal 178 North Terrace, Adelaide. The degree being combined with law may be and socially-oriented topics (such as Family Law Phone: +61 8 8231 9972 taken in a range of other disciplines. Combinations and Legal Theory). The law degree provides such as accounting (studied in the commerce graduates with a rigorous knowledge of the areas Assessment degree) and law provide good career opportunities. of substantive law necessary to undertake legal Modes of assessment include a combination of Program structure practice within a broad liberal education. class participation, written assignments, exams, research essays and oral applications. For students completing the double law degree, Potential careers study is taken towards both degrees concurrently. Roles for law graduates are expanding significantly. Bachelor of Laws double degrees Double-degree students are required to take fewer elective law courses and some law courses Those who become lawyers may become involved The Bachelor of Laws may be studied concurrently in court work or may choose to practise as solicitors. are counted towards the other degree, so that with the following degrees: students complete both degrees in five years. Many graduates enter legal practice, but a significant >> Bachelor of Arts number choose to pursue careers in industry, >> Bachelor of Commerce government, commerce, community organisations Indicative study plans or academic institutions. It is the enormous range >> Bachelor of Computer Science of options, and the opportunities and influence they >> Bachelor of Development Studies Indicative study plans for the Bachelor of Laws afford, that gives a career in law its very distinctive >> Bachelor of Economics double degrees outline the recommended study appeal and makes the study of law one of the >> Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management pattern to complete both degrees in the minimum most popular choices among today’s students. time possible. These can be found on the Adelaide >> Bachelor of Finance Law School website and Degree Finder: >> Bachelor of Health Sciences Professional Accreditation www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> Bachelor of International Studies The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal >> Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Potential careers, professional accreditation, Practitioners’ Education and Admission Council in >> Bachelor of Media and assessment South Australia, and provides the academic foundation for admission to legal practice throughout Australia. >> Bachelor of Science Please refer to the single degree Bachelor of Laws >> Bachelor of Social Sciences. information outlined previously.
Law 103 Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Pure mathematics, mathematics for its own sake, Honours www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder studies abstract theories built by logical deduction High-achieving students may undertake an mathematical that underpin modern science and technology. additional year of study leading to an Honours Statistics courses train graduates so they are Degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 able to solve real world problems by appropriately An honours qualification is highly valued by collecting, analysing and modelling data. employers and is suitable preparation for students Duration: 3 years full-time Students take courses to the value of at least 72 who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. units, comprising a core mathematical sciences The honours year includes a major project. Location: North Terrace campus requirement together with a number of electives. Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Students must complete at least 18 units of level 3 courses chosen from Applied Mathematics, Indicative study plan Pure Mathematics or Statistics together with Intakes: February and July (students commencing Level 1 in July may have a limited selection of courses). Communication Skills. >> Mathematics CRICOS code: 056945K Assessment >> Mathematics for Information Technology Assessment can vary from course to course and >> Scientific Computing Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries can include a combination of class work, tutorials, >> Statistical Analysis and Modelling project work and exams. >> Electives Prerequisites: mathematics Potential careers Level 2 Program overview Graduates are highly regarded by employers and >> Differential Equations This program has been specifically designed opportunities exist in a wide range of occupations for those seeking the high level of mathematical >> Probability and Statistics in business, industry, commerce, government, public >> Multivariable and Complex Calculus and statistical training required in today’s high service, teaching and research organisations. technology workplaces. It provides a structured >> Real Analysis pathway through the study of the mathematical Recent graduates have been employed by >> Electives sciences at levels 1, 2 and 3. organisations such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Level 3 The first year provides a foundation of (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology mathematics and statistics and the second Organisation (DSTO), United Water, the >> Communication Skills year further develops these skills. In third-year Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian >> Mathematical Sciences electives students are able to select a specialisation in pure Bureau of Statistics. >> Elective mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting For a full list of available electives, and elective Mathematical sciences courses provide valuable engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, guidelines, please search this program on Degree training in rigour and logical thinking and the telecommunications industry, biomedical Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder mathematical sciences knowledge. research industries and institutes, banks Applied mathematics courses cover topics that and insurance companies, state and federal aim to achieve a balance between mathematical government agencies, and research and theories and the practical application of academic organisations all over the world. mathematics in the world around us.
104 Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
Pure mathematics, mathematics for its own sake, banks and insurance companies, state and federal www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder studies abstract theories built by logical deduction government agencies, and research and academic mathematical + advanced that underpin modern science and technology. organisations all over the world. Statistics courses train graduates so they are Honours 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 95 IB: 34 able to solve real world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data. Students completing the Bachelor of Mathematical Duration: 3 years full-time Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) Sciences (Advanced) will be automatically eligible students will have the early opportunity to engage for entry to the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Location: North Terrace campus with the academic and research culture within Mathematical Sciences. Honours consists of the School of Mathematical Sciences through one further year of full-time study that includes a Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 the sequence of exclusive courses, Advanced research component. Specialisations in applied Mathematical Perspectives I, II and III. To remain mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics are Intakes: February and July (students commencing in this highly competitive program, students available for honours. The honours degree is highly in July may have a limited selection of courses) must maintain a high grade point average (GPA) regarded by employers and provides suitable preparation for postgraduate study. CRICOS code: 075809E throughout their candidature. Students take courses to the value of at least 72 Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries units comprising a core mathematical sciences Indicative study plan requirement, including advanced level coursework, Prerequisites: mathematics together with a number of electives. Students Level 1 must complete at least 18 units of level 3 >> Mathematics Program overview courses chosen from Applied Mathematics, Pure >> Mathematics for Information Technology The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences Mathematics or Statistics together with Advanced >> Scientific Computing (Advanced) is designed for high-achieving students Mathematical Perspectives III. >> Statistical Analysis and Modelling seeking mathematical and statistical training with a >> Advanced Mathematical Perspectives strong emphasis on research skill development. Assessment >> Electives As with the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, students in this advanced degree undertake a Level 2 structured program of study that introduces the project work and exams. fundamentals of mathematics and statistics and >> Differential Equations leads to a specialisation in at least one of the major Potential careers >> Probability and Statistics areas of applied mathematics, pure mathematics Graduates are highly regarded by employers and >> Multivariable and Complex Calculus or statistics. Students are exposed to the research opportunities for graduates exist in a wide range >> Real Analysis culture across the breadth of the mathematical of occupations in business, industry, commerce, >> Advanced Mathematical Perspectives sciences through the courses Advanced government, public service and teaching and >> Electives Mathematical Perspectives I, II and III. These research organisations. courses are specific to this advanced program. Recent graduates have been employed by Level 3 Mathematical sciences courses are in the areas organisations such as the Commonwealth >> Advanced Mathematical Perspectives of applied mathematics, pure mathematics or Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation >> Mathematical Sciences electives statistics. These courses provide valuable training (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology >> Elective in rigour and logical thinking and mathematical Organisation (DSTO), United Water, the Bureau sciences knowledge. of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of For a full list of available electives, and elective Applied mathematics courses cover topics that Statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in guidelines, please search this program on Degree aim to achieve a balance between mathematical consulting engineering firms, the pharmaceutical Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder theories and the practical application of industry, the telecommunications industry, mathematics in the world around us. biomedical research industries and institutes,
Mathematical Sciences 105 Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Computer science courses deal with both theory www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder and practice; level 1 courses give a general Indicative study plan mathematical + computer introduction and students gain increasing depth of knowledge in later years. Level 1 >> Mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 Pure mathematics, mathematics for its own sake, studies abstract theories built by logical deduction >> Scientific Computing Duration: 3 years full-time that underpin modern science and technology. >> Electives Statistics courses train graduates so they are Location: North Terrace campus able to solve real world problems by appropriately Level 2 collecting, analysing and modelling data. >> Electives Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Assessment Intakes: February and July (students commencing Level 3 in July may have a limited selection of courses). Assessment can vary from course to course and >> Communication Skills can include a combination of class work, tutorials, >> Electives CRICOS code: 001516G project work and exams. Please note: Students must complete at least Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Potential careers 36 units of mathematical and computer science Graduates are highly regarded by employers courses through their elective selections. Prerequisites: mathematics and have been successful in a wide variety of Students can also select courses to meet industries. Recent graduates have been employed the requirements of a major sequence from Program overview by organisations such as the Commonwealth applied mathematics, computer science, pure This is a flexible academic program designed Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation mathematics or statistics. Students can select for students who wish to study mathematics, (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology remaining courses from a wide range of other statistics or computing. Those studies can Organisation (DSTO), United Water, the disciplines across the University. be combined with courses from commerce, Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian For a full list of available electives, and elective design studies, economics, engineering, finance, Bureau of Statistics. guidelines, please search this program on Degree humanities and social sciences or sciences. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting Finder at: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Previous students have enrolled in courses as engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, diverse as accounting, geology, anthropology, the telecommunications industry, biomedical biotechnology, history, languages, music studies, research industries and institutes, banks philosophy, politics, pharmacology and psychology. and insurance companies, state and federal Each student will have an individual program government agencies, and research and developed in consultation with a program adviser. academic organisations all over the world. Students take courses to the value of 72 units, Honours of which at least 36 units must be mathematical and/or computer sciences courses. The High-achieving students may undertake an additional mathematical/computer sciences courses must year of study leading to an Honours Degree of include Mathematics IA and IB and level 3 Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. courses to the value of 12 units. The remaining An honours qualification is highly valued by courses can be taken from computer science, employers and is suitable preparation for students mathematics or statistics and/or from selected who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. courses available in a wide range of other The honours year includes a major project. disciplines across the University. Mathematical and computer sciences courses are Double degrees in the areas of applied mathematics, computer Double degrees are available with Chemical science, pure mathematics or statistics. These Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, courses provide valuable training in rigour and Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and logical thinking and mathematical and computer Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace sciences knowledge. Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Applied mathematics courses cover topics that Engineering, Mining Engineering, Health Sciences, aim to achieve a balance between mathematical Laws, Finance and Teaching. theories and the practical application of mathematics in the world around us.
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Bachelor of Music
Program structure Conservatorium have numerous opportunities for www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Each year, students will undertake specialist their works to be performed, including student music studies in their chosen study area, supported concerts and composers’ workshops. by academic and professional studies. Students of musicology will examine music in its 2016 international cutoffs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 Supporting studies provide a theoretical and cultural, social, historical and stylistic contexts. historical background to the student’s specialist Students will develop knowledge and skills in Duration: 3 years full-time studies. Electives enable students to pursue music theory and analysis, music history and other aspects of their chosen study area or to repertoire, and in writing about music. Coursework Location: North Terrace campus broaden their horizons. develops research-related skills applied to Students of classical performance undertake traditional and contemporary examples of Western Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$27,500 intensive professional training in their instrument and Non-Western music. Students can also or voice through individual performance lessons, pursue a wide range of interdisciplinary studies. Intakes: February weekly technique and repertoire classes, Studying music education enables students to Cricos code: 002801F performance forums, and a comprehensive explore key concepts involved in music learning in range of ensemble, choral and orchestral activities. various educational settings, while also developing Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries The vocal curriculum includes language studies practical music skills. Students develop practical, and stagecraft. functional skills such as arranging and conducting, Admission requirements: Applicants must Students of jazz performance undertake intensive as well as an understanding of issues relating to audition (for more information refer to page 109). professional training in their instrument or voice music education. In order to become eligible to through individual performance lessons, weekly apply for South Australian teacher registration, Assumed knowledge: Advanced practical skills technique and repertoire classes, jazz forums graduates need to complete a postgraduate relevant to the chosen audition area. and a comprehensive range of small and large qualification in education. ensemble activities. Aural, theoretical, historical Designed for students who wish to work Program overview and improvisation studies provide support for as classical instrumental or vocal teachers, The Bachelor of Music provides intensive performance studies. performance and pedagogy offers the opportunity professional training required for careers in music Performance study is offered in the following to study performance with instrumental or vocal and related fields, based on a solid intellectual instrumental families: teaching. Students will acquire a balance of skills foundation and the development of high-level and knowledge in these areas that can lead practical skills. It is designed to develop educated, > strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar) to a portfolio career in music. It is recognised flexible and imaginative graduates who possess > woodwind (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, internationally that pedagogy forms an important the knowledge and skills required to function saxophone, recorder) element in such a career. effectively in many professional contexts. > brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn) The popular music and creative technologies In the Bachelor of Music, students can undertake > keyboard (piano, organ, harpsichord) study area focuses on composition and other studies in classical performance, composition, creative work within a variety of popular and rock > percussion jazz performance, music education, musicology, music styles. It includes the application of digital pedagogy, popular music and creative > voice and analogue techniques in performance and technologies, and sonic arts. A broad range of > jazz (keyboard, winds, guitar, bass, composition. This study area responds to the electives is also available to all students. drum kit, voice). current demands of the music industry and equips Composition students at the Elder Conservatorium students with the knowledge and skills necessary of Music study a range of techniques and styles to excel as music professionals. as they strive to develop their own compositional The focus of sonic arts is on creative work using “voice” and acquire mastery of the craft of contemporary technology. Students undertake composition. Composition students of the studies in composition, studio recording, live
108 Music Bachelor of Music
performance and digital media, providing a solid conceptual and practical foundation to build a Audition requirements career in this rapidly expanding field. Specialist studies include courses in music for games All applicants must submit electronic audition Composition and film, interactive design, computer music materials as part of their application. These > A folio of three recently completed composition, and other related fields. materials should be uploaded to a file-sharing original compositions. program (e.g. Dropbox) or to a video-sharing Assessment website (e.g. YouTube, YouKu) and links to the files > The compositions should be for different emailed to: [email protected] instruments or ensembles and should Assessment comprises essays, tutorial demonstrate creative ability and musicianship. participation, exams (including performance The email should also contain the exams), folios and other coursework tasks. following information: Sonic Arts > full name > A recorded collection of works including original Honours compositions and/or recorded or produced > University of Adelaide application number A full range of honours music study sequences songs and/or instrumental performance. are available comprising one year focused on > program/s of application > The folio should demonstrate musicianship the student’s selected study area. In addition to > instrument (if applicable) and technical ability in music technology. pursuing individual studies in their study area, > list of works presented. Popular Music and Creative Technologies students undertake a related research project. They attend regular performance and research For composition, sonic arts and popular music > Recordings of of three original works composed forums and individual lessons related to their applicants, audio recordings should be submitted in a pop/rock style. via file-sharing or video-sharing websites. Please chosen study area. > Normally, the applicant should be playing/ email scores of compositions (if applicable) directly singing on the recording. Double degrees to: [email protected] Please note: International students who are The Bachelor of Arts with the Bachelor of Music Please select the ‘Unlisted’ option for your YouTube or YouKu file. currently living in Adelaide may be asked to is a recognised double degree. attend a live audition. For more details about Electronic recording materials must meet the audition requirements, please refer to Potential careers the following criteria: music.adelaide.edu.au/study and select Music is a vital part of the arts, entertainment and Performance (Classical and Jazz) Future Students from the menu. media industries, and career opportunities are > Three contrasting works, total duration 15 minutes. numerous. Many graduates combine two or more different activities (e.g. performing and teaching) > The works should be of different musical styles throughout their careers. and/or by different composers. Music graduates seek employment as soloists, accompanists, chamber musicians, opera singers, orchestral players, jazz musicians, private instrumental teachers, composers, music technologists, music writers, music critics, pop musicians, recording artists, producers, sound engineers or as classroom music teachers (when combined with a postgraduate qualification in education).
Music 109 Science and Agriculture
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
agribusiness courses. Some specialisation is should be undertaken during the University vacations. www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder possible in the third year. Students should commence this work experience agricultural Field trips and excursions are incorporated into by the start of their second year of study. The the first and third year of the program to expose work placement is assessed as part of the course Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 students to best practice in industry. Practical skills are developed through a professional internship Duration: 3 years full-time during the second half of the program. Study in the Indicative study plan first year of the program is mainly at North Terrace Location: Waite, Roseworthy and North and the second and third years of the program are Level 1 Terrace campuses based at the Waite and Roseworthy campuses. Core courses in the areas of: Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Assessment >> agricultural systems >> biology Modes of assessment include assignments, Intakes: February and July practicals, fieldwork and exams. >> chemistry >> statistical practice CRICOS code: 069204G Honours >> soils and landscapes Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Honours programs provide a pathway to professional employment or research and further learning. Level 2 Assumed knowledge: chemistry and mathematics Core courses in the areas of: Potential careers >> agribusiness Program overview Graduates are highly sought after for positions in >> animal and plant biochemistry The Waite and Roseworthy campuses are a range of rural industries, including consulting >> crop and pasture production recognised as centres of excellence in agricultural in the livestock and cropping industries, banking >> genes and inheritance science. While the majority of the degree is based and research, as well as related areas in natural >> livestock production sciences at the Waite campus, education in livestock resource management. Employment opportunities production and the practical component of include those in: >> microbiology and invertebrate biology agronomy is based at the Roseworthy campus. >> advisory and regulatory services >> plant science This reputation underpins the Bachelor of >> agricultural and business consulting >> soil and water resources Agricultural Sciences program, which trains >> agricultural production students in the physical, biological, technological Level 3 >> agronomy and economic bases of modern agricultural Core courses in the areas of: >> banking and rural finance systems. The program is designed to demonstrate >> agricultural resource management >> managing commercial enterprises how scientific and economic principles are applied >> agricultural economics and policy to manage agricultural systems and the natural >> journalism, communication and marketing >> professional skills in agricultural science resources on which these systems depend. >> research and technical work >> research methodology The course is provides a broad training in science >> secondary, tertiary and vocational education. and agriculture. In the first year students develop Elective courses chosen from: basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics Work placement >> crop and pasture science and study core courses in soils and agriculture. A professional work placement of 12 weeks >> soil science In the second and third years students enrol in (approximately 450 hours in total) is required for the >> livestock science and production crop science, livestock science, soil science and Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences program. This
110 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Applied Biology
Students wishing to pursue higher degree study >> biology www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder will be able to enrol into the honours component >> chemistry biology of the applied biology program, during which they Non-core courses in the area of: will complete a research project in their final year. For students not taking the option of honours, >> Aboriginal foundation studies 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 a ‘flipped placement’ will be undertaken, during >> environmental biology >> physics Duration: 4 years full-time which industry personnel will work alongside students within the University, developing solutions Location: North Terrace and Waite campuses to real world problems. Level 2 Core courses: Assessment Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Research Methods for Applied Biology and Modes of assessment include assignments, specific courses relating to the chosen major Intakes: February and July practicals and exams. from the areas of: >> agribiotechnology CRICOS code: 083985M Potential careers >> biochemistry Graduates of the program can expect to find Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> genetics employment in many organisations and industries >> microbiology and immunology Program overview in which biological knowledge and practices are used, including: Non-core courses: The Bachelor of Applied Biology at the University >> research institutes and laboratories >> study abroad in applied biology of Adelaide offers a unique combination of >> genes and inheritance theoretical learning and professional practice in >> biotechnology companies the discipline of applied biology. The program >> agricultural and environmental organisations focuses on both biological knowledge and the >> food and beverage technology Level 3 multitude of ways in which biology contributes >> government and regulatory offices Core courses in the area of: to employment and productivity. >> intellectual property management. >> applied biology Offering a unique student experience, the >> specific courses relating to the chosen major program includes the opportunity for a full Work placement Non-core courses chosen from a range semester of overseas study at a University Students must complete a total of 10 weeks of science offerings of Adelaide strategic partner institution and a of professional work experience to the value of semester of placement within a relevant industry, approximately 375 hours. Level 4 government or research context. Core courses: In their first year, students undertake core courses Indicative study plan >> research practice for applied biology in the areas of biology and chemistry, plus courses >> applied biology capstone designed to develop their research skills. In the Level 1 second and third year of study, students begin to Non-core courses chosen from a range Core courses: specialise. Depending on course choice, students of science offerings can complete a major program of study in agribio- Principles and Practice of Science for technology, biochemistry, genetics, or microbiology Applied Biology and courses in the areas of: and immunology. In addition to this strong theoretical >> applied biology grounding, a feature of the third year of study is a >> mathematics semester-long industry or research placement. >> statistical practice
Science and Agriculture 111 Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science
Students gain experience in communication, >> chemistry www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder project management, research and team work, >> food and nutrition food as well as learning about regulatory frameworks, >> introduction to food technology ensuring they can contribute to the food and >> practical food production health industries of the future. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 >> statistical practice (life sciences) Assessment Non-core courses chosen from a range of Duration: 3 years full-time Modes of assessment include assignments, science and non-science offerings Location: North Terrace and Waite campuses practicals and exams. and TAFE SA Regency Park campus Level 2 Honours Core courses in the areas of: Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 Honours programs provide a pathway to professional >> metabolism employment or research and further learning. >> food microbiology Intakes: February >> food quality and regulation Potential careers CRICOS code: 068797G >> microbiology and biotechnology Our graduates secure roles with ample >> nutrition opportunities for career progression into Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Non-core courses chosen from a range management and leadership positions, including: of science offerings Assumed knowledge: chemistry and mathematics >> food technologist/technical officer/manager >> health care worker Level 3 Program overview >> laboratory assistant/manager Core courses in the areas of: This program offers a mix of theoretical and >> product development assistant >> food product development practical science. There are good employment >> quality assurance officer/supervisor/manager prospects in food and nutrition sciences. The >> food processing technology >> research student (honours and PhD) program provides students with the skills to >> food science industry placement identify and develop the next nutritional trends, >> senior food scientist/nutritionist with food >> nutrition industry placement manufacturer/health food company/research develop processing innovations and advanced >> nutrition laboratory. packaging in a sustainable way. Students will learn >> sensory evaluation of foods how to design, formulate, produce and package >> public health nutrition everyday and specialty foods with specific Indicative study plan >> food chemistry functional and nutritional properties. >> food preservation and packaging techniques Core science courses at the University of Adelaide Level 1 are complemented by industry-focused, practical Core courses in the areas of: Non-core courses: experience in sensory evaluation of foods, food >> biology – human perspectives >> marketing communications safety, food processing technology and new product >> biology – molecules, genes and cells >> international marketing development at the TAFE SA Regency campus.
112 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Science
It is possible to follow a Chemistry major without Degree combinations www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder the Chemistry prerequisite, but it is dependent on Double or combined degrees are available with science a student’s level 1 university results. the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Assumed knowledge: chemistry, mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 Civil and Structural, Electrical and Electronic, and physics Mechanical, Mechanical and Aerospace, Mining Duration: 3 years full-time and Petroleum) and Bachelor of Laws. Program overview Location: North Terrace campus The Bachelor of Science program is ideal for Potential careers students who enjoy and are inspired by the Science graduates gain a wide range of skills that Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 breadth of science. It provides the most flexibility can lead to a variety of careers in: due to its diverse range of course offerings from >> business Intakes: February and July (not all disciplines a number of disciplines. >> the defence industry have July entry – consult the Faculty of Sciences In the first year level, students enrol in a >> environmental sciences for more information). combination of courses that prepares them to follow pathways through to major study areas in >> government departments CRICOS code: 002805B third year. Science students learn a number of >> hospitals and health organisations transferable skills, including: analytical methods, >> intellectual property Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries laboratory and field techniques, information >> laboratory research and development Majors: Anatomical Science, Biochemistry, Botany, technology skills, teamwork, initiative and the >> management Chemistry, Ecology, Geology, Geophysics and Applied ability to communicate and cooperate with >> minerals and energy Geology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, people from varied backgrounds and expertise. >> the oil and gas industry Pharmacology, Physics, Experimental and Theoretical These are highly sought after skills that are >> research Physics, Theoretical Physics, Soil Science, useful in a wide range of careers and are not >> private industry and consulting Ecology and Spatial Science, Zoology, Physiology limited to scientific areas. >> sales and consultancy Prerequisites: None, unless applicants wish Assessment >> science communication, journalism to major in Chemistry or Physics, in which case Modes of assessment include assignments, >> teaching and lecturing the following apply: practicals and exams. >> universities >> to major in Chemistry, applicants require year 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) Honours >> to major in Physics, applicants require year Honours programs provide a pathway to professional 12 Physics or Mathematics. employment or research and further learning.
Science and Agriculture 113 Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
In addition, a semester long research placement >> neuroscientist www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder and lab attachments will provide breadth of >> oceanographer science + advanced experience. These activities will allow associations >> oil and gas analyst with academic staff in major research areas, >> palaeontologist providing early access to research laboratories/ 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 95 IB: 34 >> physicist projects that can be further developed for >> plant breeder Duration: 3 years full-time an honours year and postgraduate study (Master’s or PhD). >> research and development officer Location: North Terrace campus Like the Bachelor of Science, students in the >> science teacher Bachelor of Science (Advanced) design their own >> scientific journalist Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 degree from a broad range of study options and >> scientific researcher have flexibility to select areas of specific interest. >> toxicologist Intakes: February and July (not all disciplines In first year, students enrol in a combination of have July entry – consult the Faculty of Sciences Science students learn a number of transferable courses that prepare them to follow pathways for more information). skills that are also in demand in a wide range of through to major study areas. In third year, students careers. These skills include analytical methods, CRICOS code: 072659E choose at least one area of science in which to critical thinking and problem solving, laboratory specialise and undertake a research placement. and field techniques, information technology and Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Exposure to research culture will be explored literacy skills, teamwork, initiative and the ability to through the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) communicate and cooperate with people from a Majors: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, specific courses Principles and Practice of range of backgrounds and expertise. Geology, Geophysics and Applied Geology, Genetics, Research (Advanced) II and Principles and Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Microbiology and Immunology, Physics, Experimental Practice of Research (Advanced) III. are also well prepared for a range of further and Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Soil To remain in this highly competitive program, study options. These include honours and higher Science, Ecology and Spatial Science, Zoology students must maintain a minimum grade point degrees by research in their chosen science average (GPA) of 5 throughout their candidature. discipline, or graduate studies in areas such as Prerequisites: None, unless applicants wish Similarly, students who attain a predetermined nutrition, medicine, chiropractic, physiotherapy, to major in Chemistry or Physics, in which GPA will automatically be eligible for a place in pharmacy and teaching. case the following apply; the Bachelor of Science (Hons) program upon >> to major in Chemistry: applicants require completion of the BSc (Advanced). Assessment year 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) Varies according to chosen major, but may include >> to major in Physics; applicants require Honours assignments, practicals, field reports and exams. year 12 Physics or Mathematics. Honours programs provide a pathway to professional It is possible to follow a Chemistry major without employment or research and further learning. Indicative study plan the Chemistry prerequisite, but it is dependent on a student’s level 1 university results. Potential careers The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) has a Level 1 Assumed knowledge: chemistry, mathematics strong emphasis on advanced research training Core course and physics to give students the best chance of becoming a >> Principles and Practice of Science (Advanced) professional scientist. Additional courses chosen from a range of science Program overview Dependant on your chosen major, some of the offerings that complement a student’s interests and The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is designed many careers available to graduates include: build towards two science majors listed below. for high-achieving students who wish to develop >> analytical chemist their knowledge and understanding of science, with Level 2 a strong emphasis on research skill development. >> cancer researcher Core course This program provides students with the early >> environmental scientist opportunity to participate in the academic and >> food scientist >> Principles and Practice of Research (Advanced) II research culture of the scientific areas they are >> food technologist Additional courses chosen from a range of science most interested in, while still providing the choice >> geneticist offerings and that maintain study in the area of two and flexibility of a Bachelor of Science. science majors listed below. >> geologist Bachelor of Science (Advanced) students >> hydrologist participate in program specific courses that will Level 3 >> marine biologist introduce topics on processes, communication Core course >> meteorologist and methods used in science research. Students >> Principles and Practice of Research (Advanced) III >> mineral exploration scientist will also participate in structured research activities Additional courses chosen from a range of science >> nanotechnologist and research seminars, normally only available to offerings that complete the study required to honours and postgraduate students. >> natural resource manager achieve at least one science major as listed below.
Areas of specialisation
Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology Graduates gain employment in medical or Graduates can pursue careers in biotechnology, Majors: Anatomical Sciences, Biochemistry, research laboratories, hospitals, private industries, biomedicine, agricultural research, pharmaceutical Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology and the pharmaceutical industry, sports clinics, industries and medical laboratories. Immunology, Pharmacology, Physiology the biotechnology industry, forensic science, food science and nutrition, cardiac technology, Chemical Sciences Biomedical Science involves the biomedical rehabilitation, chiropractic and teaching. Major or double major: Chemistry aspects of biology, and focuses on understanding both the normal functions and diseases of the Molecular Biology explores how biological Chemical Sciences involves the study of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the interface processes function at a molecular level and the structure, physical and chemical properties and between modern biomedical knowledge and application of medicine, agriculture and research. reactions of elements and compounds. Students experimental approaches. Students are taught Students learn about the manufacture of biological learn how to apply this knowledge to develop by world-class biomedical researchers and molecules, and how through gene technology new and useful chemicals such as plastics, fuels experienced educators. genes may be manipulated in beneficial ways. and pharmaceuticals, for use in manufacturing, medicine and the environment.
114 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
A wide range of professional careers may be Evolutionary Biology and Ecology physics, computational physics, optics and sought by graduates, including environmental Majors: Botany, Ecology, Ecology/Spatial Science lasers, photonics and nuclear/particle physics. monitoring and control, mining, forensic and Zoology Mathematical and computer science courses are science, nanotechnology, the pharmaceutical often taken along with physics. industry, medical and agricultural laboratories, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology allows students to investigate the diversity of life on earth and Employment opportunities exist for graduates in manufacturing, food technology, the chemical electronics, optics and laser industries, scientific industry, research and teaching. the relationships between organisms and their environments. Students will learn about plants computing, telecommunications, space and Earth Sciences and animals, their ecology, conservation and astronomy programs, forensic science, defence, health and environmental industries, medical Majors: Geology, Geophysics and Applied Geology management, physiology and evolution, including those in terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems. physics or in research. Earth Sciences involves the study of how our Fieldwork and the study of South Australian Soil Science and Spatial Information Science planet is built, how it works, its turbulent 4.5 billion ecosystems are important components of many year history and how its precious resources can later year courses. Exciting careers exist in Major: Soil Science be located and used. It also investigates how the environmental consultancy, environmental monitoring Soil Science explores the biological, chemical fragile landscape and often hazardous natural and management, marine science, aquaculture, and physical properties of soils in Australian events must be studied and understood to allow community education, ecotourism, wildlife parks, landscapes and uses the latest technology in them to be adequately managed. Earth Science is catchment management, research and teaching. geographical information systems, remote sensing, one of the most diverse of the sciences, covering Spatial science allows students to assess, map and spatial modelling to monitor distributions of everything from meteorites to dinosaurs and from landscape properties. gold deposits to volcanoes. and monitor the Australian landscapes using the latest technology in geographical information Graduates are keenly sought after by a wide Graduates may seek a wide range of professional systems, remote sensing, and spatial modelling. range of government agencies, regional bodies, careers in areas including resource management, private enterprise and universities in the fields environmental geology, mineral exploration, Physics of oil surveying, environmental planning, soil organic geochemistry, seismology, geomorphology, Majors: Experimental and Theoretical Physics, conservation, environmental impact assessment, palaeontology, industry and fundamental research. Physics, Theoretical Physics environmental engineering, land assessment Physics provides an understanding of the structure and mapping, research and biodiversity survey of matter and the nature of the universe. You will and assessment. develop a detailed knowledge of areas such as astrophysics, atmospheric and environmental
Science and Agriculture 115 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
Assessment >> chemistry www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Modes of assessment include assignments, >> statistical practice (life sciences) animal practicals and exams. >> physics Non-core course chosen from a range of science 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 Honours and non-science offerings Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Duration: 3 years full-time employment or research and further learning. Level 2 Core courses in the areas of: Location: Roseworthy and North Terrace campuses Work placement >> animal and plant biochemistry Students are encouraged to undertake work Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 >> companion animal and equine studies placements in relevant industries. >> comparative animal anatomy and physiology Intakes: February Potential careers >> genes and inheritance CRICOS code: 047801A Employment opportunities exist for graduates in >> livestock production science the following areas: >> research methodology Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> animal science professionals in government agencies >> wildlife management >> livestock and agricultural management Assumed knowledge: chemistry and mathematics >> livestock production and nutrition Level 3 Core courses in the areas of: Program overview >> private companies >> vertebrate pest management >> animal breeding and genetics This program offers a broad range of animal >> animal health science courses that cover wildlife, livestock and >> wildlife conservation animal microbiology and invertebrates companion animal species. This degree focuses >> zoos and animal welfare organisations >> strongly on the practical skills used in the area of >> animal nutrition and metabolism >> animal reproduction and development animal science. Indicative study plan In the first year level, students undertake foundation >> laboratory animal science science courses that form the background for later Level 1 Non-core courses from the areas of animal studies in areas such as animal physiology, nutrition, Core courses in the areas of: science and agricultural science breeding and management. Level I involves studies >> animal handling and husbandry at both the North Terrace and Roseworthy campuses, while the core elements of the rest of the program >> principles in animal behaviour, welfare and ethics will be based at the Roseworthy campus. >> biology
116 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
the opportunity to pursue a research project as an private companies. It is common for graduates to www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder introduction to modern biomedical research. continue their research training by undertaking a biomedical Students will start from a broad base in their first Master of Philosophy or honours program. Many year that includes biology and chemistry. In their graduates have successfully used this program as a pathway towards further study in graduate entry 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 27 second year students begin to specialise with a focus on biochemistry, genetics, microbiology medicine or allied health programs. Duration: 3 years full-time and immunology. Students choose two majors in Graduates of this program are likely to be found their third year with at least one in biochemistry, as scientists in: Location: North Terrace campus genetics or microbiology and immunology. By the >> clinical or research laboratories end of their studies students will have acquired >> biomedical, biotechnology and Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 broad knowledge of biomedical science and an pharmaceutical industries. in-depth grounding in at least one core biomedical Intakes: February and July (students commencing in science discipline with a substantial research focus. July may have a slightly limited selection of courses). Indicative study plan Areas of specialisation CRICOS code: 023455A >> Biochemistry Level 1 Core courses in the areas of biology or chemistry Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> Genetics >> Microbiology and Immunology Non-core courses chosen from a range of science Prerequisities: Chemistry plus one of physics, and non-science offerings. mathematics, biology, geology, scientific studies, Assessment agriculture and horticulture, agricultural and Modes of assessment include assignments, Level 2 horticultural science or nutrition. practicals and exams. Core courses in the area of biomedical Non-core courses in the areas of biochemistry, Assumed knowledge: mathematics and physics Honours genetics, microbiology and immunology Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Program overview employment or research and further learning. Level 3 This program focuses on the biomedical aspects of biology, including the normal and abnormal Potential careers Core courses: Major chosen from the areas of genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology function of the human body. The emphasis is Graduates have the knowledge and experience on modern biomedical knowledge and research appropriate for commencing a career in Additional level 3 courses in the areas of approaches used to gain that knowledge. biomedical research, for example laboratories anatomical science, biochemistry, chemistry, Students are taught by world-class biomedical in hospitals, research institutes, universities or genetics, microbiology and immunology, researchers and experienced educators, and have pharmacology, and physiology.
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
which incorporates expertise from the Faculty Double degrees www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, A double degree is available with the Bachelor biotechnology Computer and Mathematical Sciences. of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical). For further Level I courses provide strong foundations in details please refer to Degree Finder at: 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 27 chemistry, biology, biotechnology applications and www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder bioprocess engineering principles. Core courses at Duration: 3 years full-time levels 2 and 3 cover important topic areas, such as molecular biology, molecular and structural Indicative study plan Location: North Terrace campus biochemistry, microbiology, bioseparations and Level 1 downstream processing, fermentation, bioinformatics, Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 bioprocess economics, bioprocess design and Core courses in the areas of: scale-up, intellectual property, regulatory issues, >> biology Intakes: February and July (students commencing in waste management and bioremediation. >> chemistry July may have a slightly limited selection of courses). >> biotechnology Assessment CRICOS code: 031007C Non-core courses chosen from a range Modes of assessment include assignments, of science and non-science offerings Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries practicals and exams. Level 2 Honours Prerequisites: mathematics and chemistry Core courses in the areas of: Honours programs provide a pathway to professional >> microbiology ( biotechnology) Program overview employment or research and further learning. >> molecular and cell biology (biotechnology) The modern biotechnology field is constantly >> principles of biotechnology evolving. It uses many current technologies such Potential careers as protein production and purification, genomics Employment opportunities exist for graduates in: Non-core courses chosen from a range and combinational chemistry, to produce foods, >> biomedical biotechnology, medical diagnostics of science and non-science offerings drugs and other products. and vaccine discovery The Bachelor of Sciences (Biotechnology) >> development of genetically modified organisms Level 3 provides training in both the molecular basis for >> ethics and regulatory organisations Core courses in the areas of: biotechnology and the bioprocess technology >> innovative and laboratory research science >> biotechnology practice required for the development of biotechnology >> management of biotechnology industries >> molecular and structural biology products. The program is based around the and enterprises Non-core courses chosen from a range recognised research strengths of the University >> patent law (with appropriate qualifications) of science offerings of Adelaide in molecular biology, animal, plant and microbial biotechnology, structural biology >> pharmaceutical industries and bioprocess engineering. It provides students >> plant and animal breeding and improvement with a unique cross disciplinary approach,
Science and Agriculture 117 Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology)
students are given the opportunity to pursue Non-core courses chosen from the areas of: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder one of two majors: >> chemistry evolutionary >> Palaeontology or Systematics & Molecular Evolution >> evolutionary biology – the reconstruction and study of fossil material; or >> mathematics 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 >> Systematics and Molecular Evolution – the use >> statistics of molecular biology and evolutionary genetics Duration: 3 years full-time to investigate the diversification of life. Level 2 Location: North Terrace campus Assessment Core courses to major in Palaeontology: >> botany Modes of assessment include assignments, Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 exams, practical work and field trip reports. >> evolutionary biology >> zoology Intakes: February Honours Core courses to major in Systematics CRICOS code: 051758J Honours programs provide a pathway to professional and Molecular Evolution: employment or research and further learning. >> botany Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> evolutionary biology Potential careers >> foundations of genetics and function Assumed knowledge: chemistry and mathematics Employment opportunities exist for graduates >> function and diversity of genomes in a large range of organisations, including: >> zoology Program overview >> Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Non-core courses chosen from the areas of: Evolutionary Biology involves the study of information Research Organisation (CSIRO) >> environmental biology contained in living plants and animals and their fossils >> emerging climate change enterprises as to determine how they evolved. This knowledge research scientists, science journalists, >> geology assists in understanding biodiversity and planning teachers and technical support staff >> genetics for its conservation. The program provides access >> government and private sector to South Australian Museum staff and collections >> herbaria Level 3 and is unique in South Australia. It is designed to Core courses (in either major): deliver internationally competitive training. >> museums >> private companies >> evolution of Australian vegetation After the first year level, students have the >> universities. >> evolution and palaeobiology of animals opportunity to pursue more advanced courses >> issues in evolutionary biology that focus on the origins of the Australian biota, >> additional core course to major in Systematics evolutionary genetics, systematics, phylogenetics, Indicative study plan and Molecular Evolution: genes, genomes and ancient DNA, and the fossil record. Students are molecular evolution exposed to high quality, cutting-edge research and Level 1 Non-core courses chosen from a range conduct a research project in their field of interest. Core course: of sciences offerings Areas of specialisation Principles and Practice of Science plus courses in the areas of: After a common first year focusing on the >> biology fundamentals of biology, chemistry and geology >> geology
118 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours)
Level 1 of the program consists of core studies www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder in physics, mathematics and computing science, Indicative study plan high + physics with an option for broadening in subjects such as electrical engineering or chemistry. Level 2 Level 1 further develops the core areas of study, with a 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 Core courses in the areas of: focus on physics and applied mathematics. >> computing science Duration: 4 years full-time Level 3 involves advanced courses in physics >> mathematics and computational physics. >> physics Location: North Terrace campus Students undertake the final year of the honours Non-core courses chosen from a range of science program in theoretical or computational physics, and non-science offerings Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 which includes a research project and the option of specialised courses in computer science and Level 2 Intakes: February mathematics. This enables students to apply their high-performance computing skills to modern Core courses in the areas of: CRICOS code: 047800B physics problems. >> mathematics >> physics Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Assessment Non-core courses in the areas of: Prerequisites: mathematics and physics Modes of assessment include assignments, >> physics practicals and exams. >> mathematics Program overview Potential careers >> computer science This program introduces students to the sophisticated high performance computing Employment opportunities exist for graduates in: Level 3 >> banking techniques required for the solution of high-level Core courses in the areas of: programs in theoretical, computational and >> climate and ecosystem modelling >> advanced dynamics and relativity mathematical physics. >> defence organisations >> computational physics Students develop the skills to program parallel >> econophysics >> quantum mechanics supercomputers using state-of-the-art computer >> government organisations Non-core courses in the areas of: language and gain the mathematical and >> industry and financial organisations >> mathematics computational skills necessary to solve challenging >> physics problems at the forefront of physics. >> physics >> scientific computing >> computer science >> scientific data analysis >> universities Level 4 Core courses: >> advanced physics part 1 and 2 >> an honours physics research project
Science and Agriculture 119 Bachelor of Science (Laser Physics and Technology)
highly sought after by employers, while also giving www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder them the capability to bring ideas to fruition. Indicative study plan laser The program consists of core theory and Level 1 laboratory training in physics, with emphasis 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 on electromagnetic radiation, optics, quantum Core courses in the areas of: mechanics and lasers. Students are able to >> mathematics Duration: 3 years full-time supplement their core studies with a range of >> physics courses, including mathematics, computing and Recommended courses chosen from the areas of: Location: North Terrace campus electrical engineering. >> chemistry A key feature of the program is the inclusion of Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 >> computer science cross-disciplinary tutorials from academic staff, >> electrical engineering as well as tutoring sessions by guest presenters Intakes: February >> scientific computing from photonics and defence industries. This direct Non-core courses chosen from a range CRICOS code: 074690A exposure provides the opportunity for mentoring relationships to be formed, which enhances of science offerings Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries student participation in research projects alongside scientists who are well established in industry and Level 2 Prerequisites: mathematics and physics physics discipline laboratories. Core courses in the areas of: >> mathematics Assessment Program overview >> physics Modes of assessments include assignments, The application of lasers is at the forefront of Recommended courses chosen from: cutting-edge science and technology, enabling practicals and exams. >> chemistry dramatic changes in a range of fields, including engineering, environmental studies, chemistry, Honours >> electrical engineering medicine and fundamental physics. Honours programs provide a pathway to >> physics Lasers provide measurements in locations that professional employment or research and Non-core courses in the areas of: are difficult to access: in outer space, deep inside further learning. >> chemistry the human body or inside an industrial plant, and >> physics Potential careers make these measurements with more precision >> mathematics than by any other technique. Lasers are also A wide range of employment opportunities >> electrical engineering used to cut and weld materials, cool matter to exist for graduates in: within a billionth of a degree of absolute zero and >> optics, photonics, research and defence industries Level 3 undertake the most delicate surgery. >> education or in research organisations Core courses: with any industry or program requiring a Students undertaking this program will have direct >> experimental physics exposure to internationally recognised academic physics qualification. >> optics and photonics and industry-based experts, particularly through Other employment opportunities exist for >> physics the world-renowned Institute of Photonics and graduates in: >> quantum mechanics Advanced Sensing (IPAS). The critical importance >> communications of the program has been recognised by the >> defence organisations Recommended courses chosen from: University’s industrial partners through strong >> laser industry >> computer science financial backing. This gives the University the >> engineering ability to offer generous scholarships to the >> remote and advanced optical sensing >> mathematics strongest students in this program. of the environment >> physics This program is particularly well suited to students >> research organisations (CSIRO, Bureau >> statistics who wish to pursue a career at the boundary of Meteorology, Antarctic Division) between science and advanced engineering. It will >> universities. Non-core courses in the areas of: give students the problem-solving skills that are >> physics >> electrical engineering
Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries Students of this program have access to staff www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder who are nationally and internationally acclaimed marine Assumed knowledge: chemistry and mathematics for research excellence. There is also a strong emphasis on providing students with field Program overview experience. Students use the same equipment 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Marine Biology is all about the largest and most that is used in pioneering research across the Duration: 3 years full-time diverse ecosystem on the planet - the sea. It is northern and southern hemispheres. strange that our planet is named Earth when most This program prepares graduates for careers in Location: North Terrace campus of it is sea, and stranger that many graduates marine biology via training in the use of coherent, train in tropical seas when the bulk of jobs are in logical procedures and rigorous experimental Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 temperate (Antarctic to sub-tropical) seas. Most of planning for practical work in the field and Australia’s population lives on temperate coasts. laboratory. There is demand for people with Intakes: February and July For this reason, we prepare graduates for work on these skills in temperate marine biology. these coasts by demonstrating the problems and CRICOS code: 057802F needs facing marine industry and conservation.
120 Science and Agriculture Level 1 involves core studies in biology, geology >> councils Level 2 and statistics. At subsequent levels, students >> environmental protection agencies Core courses in the areas of: study ecological and evolutionary biology courses >> state governments >> botany that include marine biology components, as well >> university research laboratories as coastal management and specialised research >> ecology >> water authorities. methodology. At level 3, there are specific marine >> zoology courses that cover the theoretical, practical and Non-core courses chosen from a range fieldwork aspects of marine biology. Indicative study plan of science offerings Assessment Level 1 Level 3 Modes of assessment include assignments, Core course: Core courses: exams, practical work or field trip reports. Principles and Practice of Science and courses >> concepts in ecology in the areas of: Honours >> frontiers in marine biology >> molecular genes and cells Honours programs provide a pathway to >> marine ecology >> concepts in biology professional employment or research and >> research methods in environmental biology further learning. >> organisms >> research methods in marine biology >> ecological issues Non-core courses in the areas of: Potential careers >> earth systems >> environmental biology >> statistical practice (life science) Employment opportunities exist for graduates in: >> geology >> conservation groups Non-core courses chosen from a range of >> soil and water >> consultancy firms science and non-science offerings.
Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience)
The program is specifically designed to meet the www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder need for high-calibre graduates in the mineral Indicative study plan geoscience resources sector. In addition, this program is strongly geared towards preparing students for Level 1 entry into the honours degree in Geology. 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Core courses: At level 1, students receive a foundation in Principles and Practice of Science and courses Duration: 3 years full-time sciences such as geology and maths or statistics, in the areas of: with a choice of additional courses in chemistry, >> earth’s interior Location: North Terrace campus physics and science electives. >> earth systems Studies at level 2 further develop this foundation Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 >> physics by providing more in-depth study in the area of >> statistical practice (life sciences) or mathematics geology. Students focus on advanced topics, Intakes: February including mineral exploration, tectonics and Non-core courses chosen from a range of science offerings CRICOS code: 064433A geophysics, in the third level of study. Students will benefit from direct access Level 2 Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries to professionals in the mineral geoscience industry that will enable them to form Core courses: Prerequisites: Any two subjects chosen from mentoring relationships. >> economic and mine geology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, scientific >> igneous and metamorphic geology, An additional year of study is available for studies, physics, agriculture and horticulture, those wishing to obtain an honours degree. >> geochemistry agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition, >> structural geology Assessment >> sedimentary geology Assumed knowledge: chemistry, mathematics and physics Modes of assessment include assignments, Non-core courses chosen from a range exams, practical work or field trip reports. of science offerings Program overview Honours This program is for students interested in the Level 3 areas of science that relate to Earth’s mineral Honours programs provide a pathway to Core courses: resources - their nature, origin, distribution, professional employment or research and >> field geoscience discovery and exploitation. further learning. >> igneous and metamorphic geology This is the program for students who want an Potential careers >> exploration methods interesting, well-paid and diverse career, with >> mineral and energy resources Employment opportunities exist for graduates in: opportunities to travel all over the world. >> tectonics >> environmental geoscience industries The Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) >> geology or geophysics Non-core courses chosen from a range integrates and extends courses in geology and of science offerings geophysics, mining engineering, geography and >> geothermal exploration industries environmental studies, chemistry, mathematics >> government agencies and physics. Key features of this program >> mineral exploration industries worldwide are extensive fieldwork. The need for skilled >> remote sensing and computer imaging. professionals in the geoscientific area has been well documented in the media.
Science and Agriculture 121 122 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Drug Design)
properties and developing an understanding of Potential careers www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder how these medicines interact with proteins. Employment opportunities exist for graduates in: drug Students will gain an understanding of how >> biotechnology proteins work and how their function can be >> medical research 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 influenced by drug molecules. Such knowledge >> pharmaceutical industries will place graduates at the forefront of this >> universities. Duration: 3 years full-time innovative field. The investigation of protein- protein and small molecule-protein interactions Location: North Terrace campus has become a significant area of research that Indicative study plan promises to provide new approaches to the Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 development of safe and effective drugs to Level 1 treat a range of human diseases. Intakes: February and July Core courses in the areas of: This program consists of core training in chemistry >> biology CRICOS code: 047802M and biochemistry. Students learn how proteins >> chemistry interact with each other and with other small >> statistical practice (life sciences) Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries molecules, such as enzyme inhibitors and pharmaceuticals (drugs). A number of case Non-core courses chosen from a range of science offerings Prerequisites: chemistry and one other science studies will be considered to assist students in subject chosen from physics, mathematics, understanding the process of drug development biology, scientific studies, geology, agriculture within the pharmaceutical industry. Level 2 and horticulture, agricultural and horticultural Students develop a comprehension of the Core courses in the areas of: science, nutrition. molecular aspects of these processes, along >> biochemistry with an advanced understanding of chemical >> chemistry Assumed knowledge: mathematics and physics synthesis and areas of chemistry that impact Non-core sources chosen from a range on biological systems. Program overview of science offerings Assessment Rapid advances are currently being made in Level 3 new areas of science, such as structure-based Modes of assessment include assignments, Core courses: drug design, proteomics, and personalised practicals and exams. medicine. As the mapping of the genomes is >> advanced synthetic methods now complete, characterising the function of the Honours >> chemistry encoded proteins, including those in humans, is Honours programs provide a pathway to professional >> medicinal and biological chemistry the next challenge. Chemists and biochemists employment or research and further learning. >> molecular and structural biology have a central role to play in this endeavour, by Non-core courses chosen from a range designing molecules with important medicinal of science offerings
Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience & Materials)
contemporary nanoscience issues, including the >> defence www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder design of molecular devices with application in the >> information technology nanoscience food industry, human and animal health (e.g. drug >> pharmaceutical. delivery), communications and chemical industries. At level 1, students receive core training in 2016 international cut-offs ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Indicative study plan chemistry and physics, with optional courses Duration: 3 years full-time chosen from areas such as biology and maths. Level 1 At later levels, there is an emphasis on examining Location: North Terrace campus and quantifying the relationship between chemistry Core courses in the areas of: and functional materials. Students will develop an >> biology Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 understanding of the design requirements for a >> chemistry range of advanced materials, such as polymers, >> physics Intakes: February catalysts, optical switches, sensors and solar cells. Non-core courses chosen from a range CRICOS code: 051759G Students can develop advanced expertise in a of science offerings wide range of related disciplines, depending upon Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries study choices at level 2. A feature of level 3 chemistry Level 2 studies is that students will undertake investigative Core courses: and research activities into contemporary issues in Prerequisites: chemistry and one other science >> chemistry (nanoscience & materials) subject chosen from physics, mathematics, biology, nanoscience and functional materials. environmental and analytical chemistry or scientific studies, geology, agriculture and horticulture, >> agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition Assessment >> physics or Modes of assessment include assignments, >> medicinal and biological chemistry Assumed knowledge: mathematics and physics practicals and exams. Non-core courses chosen from a range of science offerings Program overview Honours Nanoscience is an emerging area of science Honours programs provide a pathway to professional Level 3 that involves the study of materials on an employment or research and further learning. Core courses: ultra-small scale and the novel properties that >> advanced synthetic methods these materials demonstrate. Potential careers >> chemistry This degree provides a fundamental and practical Graduates of the program can expect to find >> synthesis of materials understanding of chemistry, enhanced by specialist employment in the following industries: >> fundamentals of materials knowledge of the underlying nanoscience >> biotechnology Non-core courses chosen from a range controlling the design and application of functional >> chemical materials. The program will cover a wide range of of science offerings
Science and Agriculture 123 124 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Science (Space Science & Astrophysics)
The program consists of core training in the www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder disciplines of astronomy and space science, Indicative study plan astrophysics with a strong emphasis on physics. Students are given the flexibility to supplement this core with Level 1 their choice of other science, geoscience, and 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Core courses: mathematically based work. They will have direct >> space science and astrophysics Duration: 3 years full-time exposure to professionals in the fields of space >> mathematics science and astrophysics, which enables them to >> physics Location: North Terrace campus form professional mentoring relationships. Non-core courses from a range of science offerings There are also opportunities to take part in project Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 work with established scientists in the field. Level 2 Intakes: February Assessment Core courses: Modes of assessment include assignments, >> space science and astrophysics CRICOS code: 043660G practicals and exams. >> electromagnetism Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries >> multivariable and complex calculus Honours >> differential equations Prerequisites: mathematics and physics Honours programs provide a pathway to professional >> physics employment or research and further learning. Recommended courses chosen from: Program overview >> mathematics Potential careers Space science and astrophysics explores our >> physics universe from the upper atmosphere of the earth Employment opportunities exist for graduates to the most distant regions. This underpins much in space and astrophysical research, as well as Non-core courses from a range of science offerings of the academic and technological research into physics, including high technology research and astronomy, studies of the solar system and the development through: Level 3 practical use of space. >> defence agencies Core course: It is important in improving our knowledge of >> government (Bureau of Meteorology) >> atmospheric and astrophysics the universe as a whole, and in enabling us to >> national space agencies >> experimental physics understand the environment within which space >> research institutes Recommended courses chosen from vehicles, and planet earth, must operate. >> universities. disciplines of engineering, geology and geophysics, and mathematics
Science and Agriculture 125 Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
Assessment Animal husbandry extra mural studies www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Modes of assessment include assignments, Students must complete 12 weeks of Animal veterinary practicals and exams. Husbandry Extra Mural Studies (AHEMS) including all associated assessment items throughout their 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 90 IB: 31 Potential careers bachelor’s program. Employment opportunities exist for graduates This is conducted during the University vacations Duration: 3 years full-time from the Bachelor program in: and can commence at level 1 (conditions apply), >> government agencies but must be completed before the end of the Location: North Terrace and Roseworthy campus >> livestock and agricultural management mid-semester break of semester 2 at level 3 of the program. There are also minimum annual Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$55,000 >> livestock production and nutrition >> private companies requirements for extra mural experience to meet prerequisites for some courses. Intakes: February >> zoos >> animal welfare organisations. Within these 12 weeks are specific requirements CRICOS code: 062122K for gaining experience with particular groups of Employment opportunities exist for graduates animals (especially cattle, sheep and horses). Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries in private and public veterinary practices as veterinarians following completion of the Students will undertake placements at various locations, including farms and intensive production Prerequisites: Chemistry and mathematics. postgraduate coursework program. facilities. After consultation with the EMS Applicants must also complete a written coordinator, placements can be undertaken, questionnaire an interview. Professional accreditation throughout Australia. Overseas placements are At the University of Adelaide, the veterinary possible, pending approval. Assumed knowledge: physics science program is comprised of two degrees: the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) Students will be expected to travel to locations Additional entry requirements: Include, but and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. To practise and the capacity to drive would be an advantage. are not limited to, the physical capacity to handle as veterinarians, students must complete both a range of large and small animals, required degrees (six years in total). Indicative study plan vaccinations, and effective communication skills. The veterinary science program at the University A minimum ATAR of 90 or higher (or equivalent) of Adelaide has been granted accreditation by the Level 1 must be achieved. Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Core courses: Program overview Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Hong Kong and the >> principles in animal behaviour Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK). Veterinary Science at the University of >> welfare and ethics Adelaide has a unique focus on Australian Graduates from this program are eligible for >> animal handling and husbandry livestock production, equine health, aquaculture registration as veterinarians in all states of >> biology Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and biosecurity, and involves input from a >> chemistry and the United Kingdom. In order to meet these range of partner institutions, government >> physics agencies and industry. professional expectations, graduates must be able to demonstrate their ability to perform various >> statistics This Bachelor program forms the first part of animal handling, manipulative, therapeutic and the veterinary science program. It is followed by diagnostic techniques. Level 2 a three-year postgraduate coursework Doctor Core courses: of Veterinary Medicine program that focuses Additional entry requirements and >> veterinary anatomy and physiology on the clinical skills required for veterinary selection criteria practice. Students satisfactorily completing the >> animal nutrition and metabolism Applicants must complete a written questionnaire undergraduate degree and 12 weeks of Extra >> animal and plant biochemistry and undergo an interview (if offered). Mural Studies (please refer to section below) will >> genes and inheritance gain direct entry into the postgraduate program. Students will be selected based on: >> professional skills in veterinary bioscience Following successful completion of the Bachelor >> successful completion of prerequisite program, it is expected that students will continue subject requirements Level 3 on to the postgraduate coursework Doctor of >> written questionnaire response Core courses: Veterinary Medicine program. >> performance in an interview >> veterinary anatomy and physiology Following accreditation, students completing >> minimum overall achievement levels required >> veterinary immunology the entire six-year program will be eligible for for entry into this program. >> microbiology and public health registration as veterinarians. Students may, For further details about additional requirements >> veterinary parasitology however, leave the veterinary program following and selection criteria, refer to ‘Admission and Fee >> veterinary epidemiology successful completion of the Bachelor program. Information’ by searching this program on Degree >> biosecurity and evidence-based medicine Finder: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder >> professional skills in veterinary bioscience
126 Science and Agriculture Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
The program also accommodates an honours Level 2 www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder stream for those interested in further wine science Core courses: viticulture related research opportunities. >> animal and plant biochemistry Assessment foundations of plant science 2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 >> Modes of assessment include assignments, >> genes and inheritance Duration: 4 years full-time practicals and exams. >> introductory winemaking >> microbiology for viticulture and oenology Location: Waite campus Honours >> sensory studies Honours programs provide a pathway to >> soil and water resources Indicative annual tuition fee: AUD$31,500 professional employment or research and >> viticultural science further learning. Intakes: February and July Potential careers Level 3 CRICOS code: 068885G Core courses: Employment opportunities exist for graduates >> distillation Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries in wine and related industries, directing and developing winemaking and viticultural >> fortified and sparkling winemaking Assumed knowledge: chemistry and mathematics practices, including: >> fermentation technology >> viticultural management >> plant health, stabilisation and clarification Program overview >> winemaking and winery management >> viticultural methods and procedures Throughout this program, there is an emphasis >> food and beverage technology >> viticultural science on the key technical methods and sensory skills >> hospitality and tourism. >> winemaking at vintage (wine tasting and evaluation) required for a career >> engineering for viticulture and oenology in viticulture and oenology. Students completing Indicative study plan this four-year degree will qualify as both a Level 4 viticulturist and winemaker (oenologist). Level 1 Core courses: Level 1 teaches basic sciences and foundations >> advances in wine science of wine science at the North Terrace campus and Core courses chosen from the areas of: >> cellar and winery waste management the National Wine Centre. >> biology >> industry experience (viticulture and oenology) At levels 2 and 3 the emphasis is on the scientific >> chemistry >> wine packaging and quality management and technological aspects of winemaking and >> oenology viticulture, with courses taught in the winery at >> physics Plus a choice of non-core courses related to: the Waite campus. >> soils and water >> agribusiness At level 4 students will have the opportunity to >> statistics >> environmental biology complete an industry experience placement in >> plant science either viticulture and/or oenology to enhance >> soil and wateror personal and career objectives. >> honours research project.
Science and Agriculture 127 Teaching
128 Teaching Bachelor of Teaching with: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Science
>> Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural >> Curriculum and Methodology A: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fnder Science, History, Geography and Economics choose from the courses listed below teaching >> English >> Curriculum and Methodology B: >> Music choose from the courses listed below Prerequisites: There are no specific prerequisites >> English as a Second or Other Language Semester 2 for the Bachelor of Teaching, but applicants will >> Languages Other than English >> Education, Culture and Diversity need to satisfy the prerequisites for the other degree. >> Mathematics and Information Technology >> Professional Experience 2 >> Curriculum and Methodology A: 2016 International cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Professional accreditation choose from the courses listed below Duration: 4 years The double degree program provides a >> Curriculum and Methodology B: professional qualification that is recognised for choose from the courses listed below Location: North Terrace campus teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other You are required to complete a minimum of Intake: February states and countries around the world. two full-year Curriculum and Methodology courses from the following. Indicative annual tuition fee: Assessment with Arts: ...... AUD$29,500 Written reports, essays and exams, collection Business and preparation of teaching resource materials, with Economics: ...... AUD$31,500 >> Accounting Curriculum and Methodology tutorial and seminar participation and oral with Mathematical and presentations. Professional Experience is also >> Business Studies Curriculum and Methodology Computer Sciences: ...... AUD$31,500 assessed by mentor teachers and University staff. English with Science: ...... AUD$31,500 English language requirements >> English Curriculum and Methodology CRICOS codes: Any applicant whose schooling has been in with Arts: ...... 047795E a language other than English is strongly advised ESL >> English as a Second Language Curriculum with Economics: ...... 047796D to take the appropriate Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) offered by the University’s and Methodology with Mathematical English Language Centre. and Computer Sciences: ...... 047797C Humanities with Science: ...... 047798B Indicative study plan >> Economics Curriculum and Methodology >> Geography Curriculum and Methodology Enquiries: international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries All curriculum and methodology courses are >> History Curriculum and Methodology full-year courses. Students must enrol in Part A in Please note: The Bachelor of Teaching is semester 1 and Part B in semester 2, in the same Information Technology available only as a double degree. Students year. You are required to complete a minimum of who have already completed an undergraduate two full-year curriculum and methodology courses. >> Information Technology Curriculum degree should apply for the Graduate Diploma and Methodology With Arts: Please refer to the majors, minors and in Education. closed electives lists for the courses available for Languages Program overview your first and second teachable specialisations: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/ >> Chinese Curriculum and Methodology The Bachelor of Teaching can be completed in undergrad/majorsminors/ >> French Curriculum and Methodology a minimum of four years in conjunction with a With Economics/Mathematical and Computer >> German Curriculum and Methodology degree in Arts, Economics, Mathematical and >> Indonesian Curriculum and Methodology Computer Sciences or Science. Sciences/Science: Detailed study plans can also be downloaded from the Faculty of Arts website: >> Italian Curriculum and Methodology In levels 1-3 students will focus on completing www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/ >> Japanese Curriculum and Methodology a major sequence in two different subject areas undergrad/degrees/ >> Spanish Curriculum and Methodology that are usually taught at senior secondary level. >> Modern Greek Curriculum and Methodology At each of these levels students will also take Level 1 education courses designed to provide ongoing >> Other Languages Curriculum and Methodology >> Schools and Policy orientation to educational issues and practice. These education courses will involve observation >> Primary School Interaction Mathematics and experience in school contexts. >> Mathematics Curriculum and Methodology Level 2 The final year will be taken up entirely with teaching degree studies, and is organised >> Issues in Contemporary Education Psychology around two five-week periods of teaching >> Professional Practice and Research >> Psychology Curriculum and Methodology practice in secondary schools one in the Adelaide metropolitan area, the other in Level 3 Science country South Australia. >> Secondary School Interaction >> Biology Curriculum and Methodology >> Refective Practice >> Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology Potential careers >> Physics Curriculum and Methodology The double degree prepares graduates for Level 4 teaching in secondary schools in Australia Semester 1 Music and some overseas countries, in subject >> Student Teacher Interaction >> Classroom Music Curriculum and Methodology areas such as: >> Professional Experience 1 >> Instrumental Music Curriculum and Methodogy
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Bang Tot OSSD Indian Thailand Nghiep Eynesbury Bradford Indicative 2016 OAC State Certificate of Trung Hoc College College Duration annual tuition ATAR GCE UEC IB (Canadian ISC and Board Abitur Secondary Pho Thong STPM and Foundation Foundation Academic program Page (years)1 Intakes fee (AUD)2 Prerequisites3 cut-off A/L4 HKDSE5 (Malaysia)6 Diploma Pre-U)7 CBSE8 Exams9 SAT10 (Germany)11 Education12 (Vietnam) Matrikulasi13 Studies Studies
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences 110 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Applied Biology 111 4 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Architectural Design 45 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Arts 46 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) 47 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88
Bachelor of Commerce 55 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 56 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) 58 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Commerce 58 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (International Business)
Bachelor of Commerce (Management) 59 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 60 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Computer Science 62 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) 63 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88
Bachelor of Dental Surgery 14, 17 88 5 years Feb 76 500 Two subjects: one chosen from Chemistry, 90 12 19 5 31 85 90%14 95%14 2010 2.3 3.5 9 3.33 412 83 Mathematics, Physics; and one chosen from Biology, Geology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Development Studies 48 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Economics 64 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) 65 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 66 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Chemistry 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 66 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Chemistry 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Chemical - Minerals Processing)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 66 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Chemistry 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Chemical - Sustainable Energy)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 67 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and two of Chemistry, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Chemical and Pharmaceutical) Biology or Physics
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 72 4 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics and one of Biology, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Civil and Architectural) Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 68 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics. 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Civil and Structural) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 70 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Civil and Environmental) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 71 5 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75 85 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Civil, Structural and Environmental) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 76 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Electrical and Electronic)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 78 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 79 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical and Aerospace) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 80 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and one of Biology, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical and Sports) Chemistry or Physics
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2016 undergraduate programs summary 1 Students satisfactorily completing all courses may expect to complete an academic program within the normal duration of that program. Bang Tot 2 The indicative annual tuition fee is for a standard full- OSSD Indian Thailand Nghiep Eynesbury Bradford time load of 24 units per year. The quoted fee is a base Indicative 2016 OAC State Certificate of Trung Hoc College College fee that may be subject to an annual increase of up to Duration annual tuition ATAR GCE UEC IB (Canadian ISC and Board Abitur Secondary Pho Thong STPM and Foundation Foundation 5% for each of the subsequent years of the program Academic program Page (years)1 Intakes fee (AUD)2 Prerequisites3 cut-off A/L4 HKDSE5 (Malaysia)6 Diploma Pre-U)7 CBSE8 Exams9 SAT10 (Germany)11 Education12 (Vietnam) Matrikulasi13 Studies Studies for the duration published in this prospectus (up to 8% increase for B. Medicine/B. Surgery and B. Dental Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences 110 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 Surgery programs). The fee covers the cost of teaching and student support services. In the case of double degrees with B.Laws, the indicative annual tuition fee Bachelor of Applied Biology 111 4 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 for both programs is listed.
Bachelor of Architectural Design 45 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 3 Additional note for international students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification: you will be required to meet specific prerequisites including passing a Bachelor of Arts 46 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 designated English subject. Students should refer to www.satac.edu.au for more information. Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) 47 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 4 A Level results are calculated on the aggregate score Bachelor of Commerce 55 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 from three A Level subjects (or two A Level subjects and two AS Levels subjects) or at least two A Level and one AS Level subjects from HKALE applicants Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 56 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for A Level subjects, and A=2.5, B=2.0, C=1.5, D=1.0, E=0.5 for AS Level Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) 58 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 subjects. Score from General Paper or language subject in the applicant’s first language are excluded Bachelor of Commerce 58 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 from the calculation. A subject can only be counted (International Business) once at either A Level or AS Level. 5 HKDSE results are calculated on the aggregate score of Bachelor of Commerce (Management) 59 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 five subjects where 5*=5, 5=5, 4=3, 3=1. Category B and C subjects may not be used to calculate an entry score. Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 60 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 6 Best five subjects excluding language subjects. Students must achieve numerical score lower than that listed, Bachelor of Computer Science 62 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 UEC grades A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, C7=7, C8=8. 19 Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) 63 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 Mathematics 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 7 Average of best six subjects.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery 14, 17 88 5 years Feb 76 500 Two subjects: one chosen from Chemistry, 90 12 19 5 31 85 90%14 95%14 2010 2.3 3.5 9 3.33 412 83 8 Best three subjects, excluding language and Mathematics, Physics; and one chosen non-academic subjects. from Biology, Geology, Chemistry or Physics 9 Best three subjects, excluding language and non-academic subjects. Acceptable State Board Examinations: Bachelor of Development Studies 48 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. 10 SAT1 Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing Bachelor of Economics 64 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 aggregate score in conjunction with American High School Diploma. Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) 65 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 11 The stated grade is the minimum entry grade in a grading system of 1-5 (where 1 is the highest grade available). Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 66 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Chemistry 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 12 (Chemical) Successful completion of Matayom 6 (Certification of Secondary Education). GPA on a 4 point scale where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 66 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Chemistry 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Chemical - Minerals Processing) 13 Average of best three subjects. 14 Other selection criteria (test/oral assessment) apply 19 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 66 4 years Feb, Jul 33 500 Mathematics and Chemistry 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 in addition to academic performance. Strict quotas (Chemical - Sustainable Energy) apply. The standard cut-off is the minimum academic threshold, above which, applications will be ranked Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 67 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and two of Chemistry, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 on merit. In addition to academic performance, other (Chemical and Pharmaceutical) Biology or Physics selection criteria may affect merit ranking. If you expect to be granted Australian Permanent Residency before Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 72 4 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics and one of Biology, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 the commencement of this program, your offer of admission as an international student will be invalid. (Civil and Architectural) Chemistry or Physics Contact the International Office for more information (refer to details on back cover). Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 68 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics. 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Civil and Structural) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry 15 Specific selection criteria (audition) apply in addition to academic performance in Year 12. 19 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 70 4 years Feb, Jul 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 16 Not all disciplines have July entry. (Civil and Environmental) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry 17 Strict quotas apply. The standard cut-off is the minimum 19 academic threshold, above which applications will be Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 71 5 years Feb, Jul 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75 85 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 ranked on merit. In addition to academic performance, (Civil, Structural and Environmental) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry other selection criteria may affect merit ranking. 18 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 76 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 Unless you wish to major in Chemistry or Physics, in which case prerequisites are required (Electrical and Electronic) that include chemistry, mathematics, physics and specialist mathematics. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 78 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry 19 Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 79 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical and Aerospace) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 80 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and one of Biology, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical and Sports) Chemistry or Physics
2016 undergraduate programs summary 131 2016 undergraduate programs summary
Bang Tot OSSD Indian Thailand Nghiep Eynesbury Bradford Indicative 2016 OAC State Certificate of Trung Hoc College College Duration annual tuition ATAR GCE UEC IB (Canadian ISC and Board Abitur Secondary Pho Thong STPM and Foundation Foundation Academic program Page (years)1 Intakes fee (AUD)2 Prerequisites3 cut-off A/L4 HKDSE5 (Malaysia)6 Diploma Pre-U)7 CBSE8 Exams9 SAT10 (Germany)11 Education12 (Vietnam) Matrikulasi13 Studies Studies
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 81 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics and one of Biology, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 82 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Mechatronic) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) 73 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 83 4 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Petroleum) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 84 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Petroleum and Chemical) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 86 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Petroleum and Mechanical) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 87 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Petroleum and Mining) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 85 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Petroleum, Civil and Structural) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 74 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 (Software)
Bachelor of Environmental Policy 49 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 and Management
Bachelor of Finance 60 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Finance (International) 61 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science 112 3 years Feb 31 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Health Sciences 92 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Advanced) 93 3 years Feb 33 500 none specified 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88
Bachelor of Innovation 102 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 Students who hold an AQF Adv.Dip or 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 and Entrepreneurship diploma from a recognised institution, polytechnic in Singapore, or equivalent, may be eligible to receive advanced standing of between 24 and 36 units; equivalent to one to 1.5 years of study.
Bachelor of International Studies 50 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 One foreign language other than English 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 at SACE level or equivalent
Bachelor of Languages 51 3 years Feb 27 500 A SACE Stage 2 Language Other Than 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 English (LOTE) subject IB: a Group 2 Second Language subject
Bachelor of Laws 103 4 years Feb 33 500 If applying for a law double degree, the 85 11 17 10 30 80 80% 90% 1905 2.7 3 8.5 3.22 396 80 prerequistes of the second degree or "stream" must be met
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences 104 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences 105 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 (Advanced)
Bachelor of Mathematical and 106 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Media 52 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Medicine and 94 6 years Feb 68 000 SACE Stage 2: one from Biology, 90 12 19 5 31 85 90%14 95%14 2010 2.3 3.5 9 3.33 412 83 Bachelor of Surgery14, 17 Chemistry or Mathematics
Bachelor of Music15, 17 108 3 years Feb 27 500 Music theory/practice 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Nursing14, 17 96 3 years Feb 33 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
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2016 undergraduate programs summary 1 Students satisfactorily completing all courses may expect to complete an academic program within the normal duration of that program. Bang Tot 2 The indicative annual tuition fee is for a standard full- OSSD Indian Thailand Nghiep Eynesbury Bradford time load of 24 units per year. The quoted fee is a base Indicative 2016 OAC State Certificate of Trung Hoc College College fee that may be subject to an annual increase of up to Duration annual tuition ATAR GCE UEC IB (Canadian ISC and Board Abitur Secondary Pho Thong STPM and Foundation Foundation 5% for each of the subsequent years of the program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Academic program Page (years) Intakes fee (AUD) Prerequisites cut-off A/L HKDSE (Malaysia) Diploma Pre-U) CBSE Exams SAT (Germany) Education (Vietnam) Matrikulasi Studies Studies for the duration published in this prospectus (up to 8% increase for B. Medicine/B. Surgery and B. Dental 19 Surgery programs). The fee covers the cost of teaching Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 81 4 years Feb, Jul 33 500 Mathematics and one of Biology, 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 and student support services. In the case of double (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) Chemistry or Physics degrees with B.Laws, the indicative annual tuition fee for both programs is listed. 82 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 3 Assumed knowledge: Chemistry Additional note for international students undertaking (Mechatronic) an Australian Year 12 qualification: you will be required to meet specific prerequisites including passing a 19 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) 73 4 years Feb, Jul 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 designated English subject. Students should refer to Assumed knowledge: Chemistry www.satac.edu.au for more information. 4 83 4 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 A Level results are calculated on the aggregate score Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from three A Level subjects (or two A Level subjects Assumed knowledge: Chemistry (Petroleum) and two AS Levels subjects) or at least two A Level and one AS Level subjects from HKALE applicants Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 84 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for A Level subjects, (Petroleum and Chemical) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and A=2.5, B=2.0, C=1.5, D=1.0, E=0.5 for AS Level subjects. Score from General Paper or language Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 86 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 subject in the applicant’s first language are excluded (Petroleum and Mechanical) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry from the calculation. A subject can only be counted once at either A Level or AS Level. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 87 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 5 HKDSE results are calculated on the aggregate score of (Petroleum and Mining) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry five subjects where 5*=5, 5=5, 4=3, 3=1. Category B and C subjects may not be used to calculate an entry score. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 85 5 years Feb 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 6 Best five subjects excluding language subjects. Students (Petroleum, Civil and Structural) Assumed knowledge: Chemistry must achieve numerical score lower than that listed, UEC grades A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 74 4 years Feb, Jul19 33 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 C7=7, C8=8. (Software) 7 Average of best six subjects.
Bachelor of Environmental Policy 49 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 8 Best three subjects, excluding language and and Management non-academic subjects. 9 Best three subjects, excluding language and non-academic Bachelor of Finance 60 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 subjects. Acceptable State Board Examinations: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. Bachelor of Finance (International) 61 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 10 SAT1 Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing aggregate score in conjunction with American High Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science 112 3 years Feb 31 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 School Diploma. 11 The stated grade is the minimum entry grade in a grading 92 3 years Feb, Jul 33 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 Bachelor of Health Sciences system of 1-5 (where 1 is the highest grade available).
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Advanced) 93 3 years Feb 33 500 none specified 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 12 Successful completion of Matayom 6 (Certification of Secondary Education). GPA on a 4 point scale where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Bachelor of Innovation 102 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 Students who hold an AQF Adv.Dip or 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 and Entrepreneurship diploma from a recognised institution, 13 Average of best three subjects. polytechnic in Singapore, or equivalent, may 14 Other selection criteria (test/oral assessment) apply be eligible to receive advanced standing of in addition to academic performance. Strict quotas between 24 and 36 units; equivalent to one apply. The standard cut-off is the minimum academic to 1.5 years of study. threshold, above which, applications will be ranked on merit. In addition to academic performance, other Bachelor of International Studies 50 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 One foreign language other than English 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 selection criteria may affect merit ranking. If you expect at SACE level or equivalent to be granted Australian Permanent Residency before the commencement of this program, your offer of Bachelor of Languages 51 3 years Feb 27 500 A SACE Stage 2 Language Other Than 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 admission as an international student will be invalid. English (LOTE) subject Contact the International Office for more information IB: a Group 2 Second Language subject (refer to details on back cover). 15 Specific selection criteria (audition) apply in addition to Bachelor of Laws 103 4 years Feb 33 500 If applying for a law double degree, the 85 11 17 10 30 80 80% 90% 1905 2.7 3 8.5 3.22 396 80 academic performance in Year 12. prerequistes of the second degree or 16 Not all disciplines have July entry. "stream" must be met 17 Strict quotas apply. The standard cut-off is the minimum Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences 104 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 academic threshold, above which applications will be ranked on merit. In addition to academic performance, other selection criteria may affect merit ranking. Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences 105 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 (Advanced) 18 Unless you wish to major in Chemistry or Physics, in which case prerequisites are required Bachelor of Mathematical and 106 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Mathematics 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 that include chemistry, mathematics, physics and specialist mathematics. Computer Sciences 19 Students commencing in July may have a slightly Bachelor of Media 52 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 limited selection of courses.
Bachelor of Medicine and 94 6 years Feb 68 000 SACE Stage 2: one from Biology, 90 12 19 5 31 85 90%14 95%14 2010 2.3 3.5 9 3.33 412 83 Bachelor of Surgery14, 17 Chemistry or Mathematics
Bachelor of Music15, 17 108 3 years Feb 27 500 Music theory/practice 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Nursing14, 17 96 3 years Feb 33 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
2016 undergraduate programs summary 133 2016 undergraduate programs summary
Bang Tot OSSD Indian Thailand Nghiep Eynesbury Bradford Indicative 2016 OAC State Certificate of Trung Hoc College College Duration annual tuition ATAR GCE UEC IB (Canadian ISC and Board Abitur Secondary Pho Thong STPM and Foundation Foundation Academic program Page (years)1 Intakes fee (AUD)2 Prerequisites3 cut-off A/L4 HKDSE5 (Malaysia)6 Diploma Pre-U)7 CBSE8 Exams9 SAT10 (Germany)11 Education12 (Vietnam) Matrikulasi13 Studies Studies
Bachelor of Oral Health14, 17 98 3 years Feb 47 500 SACE: One 20-credit SACE Stage 2 Tertiary 70 614 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 Admission Subject from the Mathematics or Science Learning Areas; or equivalent (i.e. first year Human Biology as part of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program). International applicants applying with Australian Year 12 results must also refer to the Additional Entry Requirements and Application information as detailed for international applicants in the Admission and Fee information section.
Bachelor of Psychological Science 100 3 years Feb 33 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Science 113 3 years Feb, Jul16 31 500 Note 18 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 114 3 years Feb, Jul16 31 500 Note 18 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88
Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) 116 3 years Feb 31 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 117 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Chemistry and one other subject chosen 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, scientific studies, agriculture and horticulture, agricultural and horticultural science or nutrition
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 117 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Chemistry, Mathematics 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) 118 3 years Feb 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Science 120 3 years Feb 31 500 SACE Stage 2: Physics, Mathematical 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 (Laser Physics and Technology) Studies, Specialist Mathematics IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) 120 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) 121 3 years Feb 31 500 Two subjects chosen from: Biology, 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, scientific studies, agriculture and horticulture, agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition
Bachelor of Science 123 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 Chemistry and one other subject chosen 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 (Molecular and Drug Design) from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, scientific studies, agriculture and horticulture, agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition
Bachelor of Science 123 3 years Feb 31 500 Chemistry and one other subject chosen 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 (Nanoscience & Materials) from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, scientific studies, agriculture and horticulture, agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition
Bachelor of Science 125 3 years Feb 31 500 Physics, Mathematics 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 (Space Science & Astrophysics)
Bachelor of Science 126 3 years Feb 55 000 SACE Stage 2: Mathematical 90 12 19 5 31 85 90% 95% 2010 2.3 3.5 9 3.33 412 83 (Veterinary Bioscience)17 Studies, Chemistry IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Bachelor of Social Sciences 53 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology 127 4 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in 119 4 years Feb 31 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 High Performance Computational Physics
Bachelor of Teaching 129 4 years Feb see page 129 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
134 2016 undergraduate programs summary Notes
2016 undergraduate programs summary 1 Students satisfactorily completing all courses may expect to complete an academic program within the normal duration of that program. Bang Tot 2 The indicative annual tuition fee is for a standard full- OSSD Indian Thailand Nghiep Eynesbury Bradford time load of 24 units per year. The quoted fee is a base Indicative 2016 OAC State Certificate of Trung Hoc College College fee that may be subject to an annual increase of up to Duration annual tuition ATAR GCE UEC IB (Canadian ISC and Board Abitur Secondary Pho Thong STPM and Foundation Foundation 5% for each of the subsequent years of the program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Academic program Page (years) Intakes fee (AUD) Prerequisites cut-off A/L HKDSE (Malaysia) Diploma Pre-U) CBSE Exams SAT (Germany) Education (Vietnam) Matrikulasi Studies Studies for the duration published in this prospectus (up to 8% increase for B. Medicine/B. Surgery and B. Dental 14, 17 14 Surgery programs). The fee covers the cost of teaching Bachelor of Oral Health 98 3 years Feb 47 500 SACE: One 20-credit SACE Stage 2 Tertiary 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 and student support services. In the case of double Admission Subject from the Mathematics degrees with B.Laws, the indicative annual tuition fee or Science Learning Areas; or equivalent for both programs is listed. (i.e. first year Human Biology as part of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program). 3 Additional note for international students undertaking International applicants applying with an Australian Year 12 qualification: you will be required Australian Year 12 results must also refer to meet specific prerequisites including passing a designated English subject. Students should refer to to the Additional Entry Requirements and www.satac.edu.au for more information. Application information as detailed for international applicants in the Admission 4 A Level results are calculated on the aggregate score and Fee information section. from three A Level subjects (or two A Level subjects and two AS Levels subjects) or at least two A Level 100 3 years Feb 33 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 and one AS Level subjects from HKALE applicants Bachelor of Psychological Science where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for A Level subjects, and A=2.5, B=2.0, C=1.5, D=1.0, E=0.5 for AS Level 16 Note 18 Bachelor of Science 113 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 subjects. Score from General Paper or language subject in the applicant’s first language are excluded Note 18 Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 114 3 years Feb, Jul16 31 500 95 13 21 5 34 90 90% 95% 2205 1.6 3.7 9.5 3.55 430 88 from the calculation. A subject can only be counted once at either A Level or AS Level. Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) 116 3 years Feb 31 500 none specified 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 5 HKDSE results are calculated on the aggregate score of five subjects where 5*=5, 5=5, 4=3, 3=1. Category B and Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 117 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Chemistry and one other subject chosen 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 C subjects may not be used to calculate an entry score. from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, 6 Geology, scientific studies, agriculture and Best five subjects excluding language subjects. Students must achieve numerical score lower than that listed, horticulture, agricultural and horticultural UEC grades A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, science or nutrition C7=7, C8=8. 7 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 117 3 years Feb, Jul19 31 500 Chemistry, Mathematics 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 Average of best six subjects. 8 Best three subjects, excluding language and Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) 118 3 years Feb 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 non-academic subjects. 9 Best three subjects, excluding language and non-academic Bachelor of Science 120 3 years Feb 31 500 SACE Stage 2: Physics, Mathematical 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 subjects. Acceptable State Board Examinations: (Laser Physics and Technology) Studies, Specialist Mathematics Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) 10 SAT1 Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing aggregate score in conjunction with American High School Diploma. Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) 120 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 11 The stated grade is the minimum entry grade in a grading Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) 121 3 years Feb 31 500 Two subjects chosen from: Biology, 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 system of 1-5 (where 1 is the highest grade available). Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, 12 Successful completion of Matayom 6 (Certification of Physics, scientific studies, agriculture and Secondary Education). GPA on a 4 point scale where horticulture, agricultural and horticultural A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. science, nutrition 13 Average of best three subjects. Bachelor of Science 123 3 years Feb, Jul 31 500 Chemistry and one other subject chosen 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 14 Other selection criteria (test/oral assessment) apply (Molecular and Drug Design) from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, in addition to academic performance. Strict quotas scientific studies, agriculture and horticulture, apply. The standard cut-off is the minimum academic agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition threshold, above which, applications will be ranked on merit. In addition to academic performance, other 123 3 years Feb 31 500 Chemistry and one other subject chosen 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 selection criteria may affect merit ranking. If you expect Bachelor of Science to be granted Australian Permanent Residency before from Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, (Nanoscience & Materials) the commencement of this program, your offer of scientific studies, agriculture and horticulture, admission as an international student will be invalid. agricultural and horticultural science, nutrition Contact the International Office for more information (refer to details on back cover). Bachelor of Science 125 3 years Feb 31 500 Physics, Mathematics 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 15 Specific selection criteria (audition) apply in addition to (Space Science & Astrophysics) academic performance in Year 12.
Bachelor of Science 126 3 years Feb 55 000 SACE Stage 2: Mathematical 90 12 19 5 31 85 90% 95% 2010 2.3 3.5 9 3.33 412 83 16 Not all disciplines have July entry. 17 (Veterinary Bioscience) Studies, Chemistry 17 Strict quotas apply. The standard cut-off is the minimum IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), academic threshold, above which applications will be Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) ranked on merit. In addition to academic performance, other selection criteria may affect merit ranking. 53 3 years Feb, Jul 27 500 none specified 70 6 9 25 25 65 60% 70% 1540 3.7 2.2 7.5 2.67 339 70 Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 Unless you wish to major in Chemistry or Physics, in which case prerequisites are required Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology 127 4 years Feb, Jul 31 500 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74 that include chemistry, mathematics, physics and specialist mathematics. Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in 119 4 years Feb 31 500 Mathematics, Physics 80 9 13 15 27 75 75% 85% 1770 3.1 2.7 8 3 380 77 19 Students commencing in July may have a slightly High Performance Computational Physics limited selection of courses.
Bachelor of Teaching 129 4 years Feb see page 129 none specified 75 7 11 20 25 70 70% 80% 1665 3.4 2.5 7.5 2.78 360 74
2016 undergraduate programs summary 135 Glossary
Advanced standing Status/credit/exemptions Double degree A double degree program allows Lecture A class on a specific topic presented by granted on the basis of work already completed students to complete the requirements of two degrees a lecturer to a large group of students. at another post-secondary institution. in less time than if the degrees were completed Level A stage or period (generally one year in Articulation agreement A formal agreement where separately. Successful completion results in the duration) within a program of study, e.g. level 1, 2, study at selected institutions may be counted towards award of two degrees with separate parchments. A 3. The depth and complexity of courses increases University of Adelaide qualifications. student may graduate from each degree as soon as through each level. the requirements for each degree have been met. For Assumed knowledge Previously acquired knowledge example: Bachelor of Commerce with Bachelor of Laws. Major sequence A combination of approved courses that will enable understanding of a course or program. leading to specialisation within a field of study, Elective course A non-compulsory subject that completed over one or more years of a degree program. Bachelor’s degree An undergraduate qualification may be chosen as part of a program of study. grained after minimum of three years full-time study. OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory A bachelor’s program is made up of a range of core Exchange agreement An agreement between health insurance that provides basic and emergency (compulsory) courses and elective courses, usually universities allowing students to undertake 1-2 health cover. It is an essential requirement for delivered via lectures and tutorials. semesters of their degree program at an overseas international students to obtain a student visa. institution. Campus The grounds of a university or other Part-time study Any study load that is less than institute of higher education. Extra admission requirements Requirements, in 75%, or 18 units a year. Note that under current addition to the specified qualifications, needed for student visa regulations, part-time study is not an Combined degree A combined degree program a student to be accepted into a particular program, allows students to complete the requirements of option for international students. International students e.g. Audition, interview, portfolio submission, personal are required by DIBP to complete within the specified two degrees in less time than if the degrees were qualities assessment. completed separately. Successful completion results in duration of the program. the award of a single parchment listing the combined Full-time study A standard full-time study load Prerequisite A subject, course, or degree program degrees. A student may not graduate until the consists of 24 units per academic year, and 12 units that must be completed before a student is admitted requirements for both degrees have been met. per semester. The University and DIBP considers a into a particular program. 75% study load (9 units per semester or trimester) Confrmation of Enrolment The document sent by a full-time load. While international students can Program A series of courses making up a particular the University after receipt of the tuition fee deposit. May enrol in a 75% study load, it may result in their not qualification, e.g. Bachelor of Commerce. be used as proof of student status to apply for a visa. completing their program within the standard duration. Semester The standard length of a individual course. Core course A compulsory subject taken as part International students are required by DIBP to University courses are taught in two semesters, of a program of study. complete within the specified duration of the program. semester 1, from February/March until late June, Course An individual subject taken as part of a Faculty An academic branch in the University, and semester 2, from July/August until November. program of study. consisting of various schools, e.g. The Faculty of Seminar A small class similar to a tutorial, involving Coursework program A program of study structured Health Sciences. presentations by students. around particular courses, usually delivered via Honours Honours is a one year full-time (or equivalent TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language, lectures and tutorials. part-time) program that allows students to consolidate an internationally-recognised US-based English CRICOS Commonwealth Register of Institutions learning from their undergraduate studies by language test. and Courses for Overseas Students undertaking research and a thesis. Tutorial Small, weekly classes led by a tutor or DIBP The Department of Immigration and IELTS The International English Language Testing lecturer, where students discuss issues relevant to Border Protection. System, an internationally-recognised UK-based test a particular course. for English language assessment, essential for student Unit A value assigned to courses identifying the Diploma Some schools in the University offer visa requirements. diplomas, which usually consist of 1-2 years of full- amount of work involved. Full-time students normally time coursework, delivered via lectures and tutorials. Indicative annual tuition fee The annual fee quoted undertake 24 units of study a year. for a particular program, based on a standard full-time Discipline A field or area of study, eg. engineering, study load of 24 units per year. The actual fee charged architecture, nursing may vary if a student overloads or underloads. International representatives
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