As a student at the University of Adelaide College Melbourne Campus, you will have access to first-class amenities in our purpose-built home at Docklands – a modern harbour development dominated by high-rises and popular for its shopping and waterside dining. For your convenience, the College and University are located together in the same building.
WELCOME TO OUR MELBOURNE CAMPUS
On Campus
• Academic Support Centre
• Student Support team
• Career Central
• Resource Centre
• Beautiful sun-filled student lounge
• Quiet rooms for rest or study
• Technology Resources
Local Facilities
• City Circle free tram zone
• Multi-purpose sports courts
• Community library
• Affordable parking
• Shopping centre
FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAM
Course Name: Foundation Studies Program
CRICOS Course Code: 041530A (Standard) and 041531M (Accelerated)
If you have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11, you can join our Foundation Studies Program When you complete your study in the Foundation Studies Program you will progress to the Degree Transfer Program, and with successful completion, you will be eligible to enter into your bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide, Melbourne Campus.
| Program length: | Standard: 39 weeks (34 teaching weeks) Accelerated: 36 weeks (31 teaching weeks) |
| Intake dates: | View our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates |
| English entry requirements: | IELTS 5.5 overall (all bands above 5.0) or equivalent |
| Academic entry requirements: | Australian Year 11 or equivalent |
| Courses | English for Academic Purposes Critical Thinking General Maths Computing and Information Systems Economics |
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE | THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE |
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| Area of study | Bachelor degrees at the University of Adelaide, Melbourne Campus | Required progression score from the University of Adelaide College | Intakes | Recommended subjects | ||
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| March | August | October | ||||
| Business and Economics | Bachelor of Commerce | 74% | • | • | • | English for Academic Purposes Critical Thinking General Maths Computing and Information Systems Economics |
| Computer Science /IT | Bachelor of Information Technology | 65% | • | • | • | |
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Note: Students should consult Degree Finder for degree prerequisites. You may be able to choose a major or double major, dependent on meeting progression score requirements. You can also talk to us! Student Services are here to help you.
Access to Foundation Studies courses may vary depending on the time of intake and bachelor’s degree choice. Listed courses are indicative only, and are subject to change. Courses offered by the University of Adelaide College, Melbourne Campus may change based on the University of Adelaide requirements.
DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM
Course Name: Degree Transfer Program – Business
CRICOS Course Code: 086313E (standard), 086314D (Accelerated)
Course Name: Degree Transfer Program Standard – Information Technology
CRICOS Course Code: 0101441
After your Foundation Studies you will progress to our Degree Transfer Program. When you successfully complete your Degree Transfer Program, you’re guaranteed entry straight into the second year of your bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide.
You will study a total of eight University courses over two semesters, plus a total of two language courses. The University courses are the same as those you would study in first year at University and you will receive full credit for all University courses you successfully complete.
| Program length: | Standard: Twelve months Two semesters | Accelerated: Nine months Two semesters |
| Intake dates: | View our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates | |
| English entry requirements: | IELTS 5.5 overall (speaking and writing band 5.5 or above, with no other band below 5.0) or equivalent | |
| Academic entry requirements: | Australian year 12 or equivalent | |
| Courses - Business | Academic English Accounting Foundations Business Finance Business Lifecycles Data Analytics Financial Institutions Management Introduction to Marketing Personal Professional Development Principles of Economics |
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| Courses - Information Technology | Academic English A Academic English B Accounting Foundations Business Finance Business Lifecycles Design Thinking: Problems to Practice Foundations of Project Management Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks and Security Introduction to Programming IT IT Project |
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| Area of study | Second year bachelor degree destination at the University of Adelaide | Intakes | Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses* each semester) | ||
| Standard | Accelerated | Semester 1 | |||
| February | July | October | |||
| Business and Economics | Bachelor of Commerce^ | • | • | • | Academic English Accounting Foundations Business Finance Business Lifecycles Data Analytics Financial Institutions Management Introduction to Marketing Personal Professional Development Principles of Economics |
| Computer Science /IT | Bachelor of Information Technology | • | • | Academic English A Academic English B Accounting Foundations Business Finance Business Lifecycles Design Thinking: Problems to Practice Foundations of Project Management Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks and Security Introduction to Programming IT IT Project |
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Note: Not all courses will be offered in every intake and are subject to demand. Students should consult Degree Finder for degree prerequisites. You can also talk to us! Student Services are here to help you.
* Course names were correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the University of Adelaide.
^ This degrees offer majors. Depending on your major there will be required courses you will need to study. Our Student Services can advise you of these.
Access to Degree Transfer courses may vary depending on the time of intake and bachelor’s degree choice. Listed courses are indicative only, and are subject to change. Courses offered by the University of Adelaide College may change based on the University of Adelaide requirements.
Once you graduate you will progress into the second year of your packaged bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide:
AREAS OF STUDY
Business and Economics
Computer Science / IT
PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAM
Course Name: Pre-Master’s Program
CRICOS Course Code: 094934J
The College is the first education provider in Australia to offer a postgraduate bridging course to a Group of Eight university.
You will study bridging courses to develop your study, research and English skills, followed by four credit-bearing University courses in your chosen academic discipline. You will receive full credit for all University courses you successfully complete.
| Pre-Master's Program | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) | |
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| Program length | Two semesters | One semester |
| Program structure | Five study and research skills courses Four credit-bearing postgraduate courses Two Academic English courses | Four credit-bearing postgraduate courses One Academic English course |
| Intake dates | View our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates | View our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates |
| English entry requirements | IELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent | IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent |
| Academic entry requirements | Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. | |
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| Courses | PRE-MASTER'S PROGRAM - BUSINESS STREAM | PRE-MASTER'S PROGRAM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STREAM |
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| Academic English A | Academic English A | |
| Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies | Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies | |
| Intercultural Studies | Intercultural Studies | |
| Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies | Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies | |
| Study and Research Skills | Study and Research Skills | |
| Academic English B* | Academic English B* | |
| Accounting Concepts and Methods | Foundations of Computer Science | |
| Principles of Finance | Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking | |
| Quantitative Methods | Project Management Fundamentals | |
| Economic Principles |
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| Area of study | Second year bachelor degree destination at the University of Adelaide | Intakes | Intakes | ||||
| Pre-Master's Program | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) | Pre-Master's Program preparatory courses | Pre-Master's Program credit-bearing University of Adelaide courses | ||||
| Semester | Semester | Semester | Semester | ||||
| March | October | February | July | ||||
| Business and Economics | Master of Accounting | • | • | • | Academic English A Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies Intercultural Studies Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies Study and Research Skills | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods Economic Principles Principles of Finance Quantitative Methods |
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| Master of Accounting and Finance | • | • | • | • | |||
| Master of Applied Finance | • | • | • | • | |||
| Master of Finance | • | • | • | • | |||
| Master of Professional Accounting | • | • | • | • | |||
| Computer Science | Master of Computing and Innovation | • | • | • | • | Academic English B* Foundations of Computer Science (6 units) Engineering Commuincation and Critical Thinking Project Management Fundamentals |
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Note: Not all courses will be offered in every intake and are subject to demand. Students should consult adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for credit-bearing course information. You can also talk to us! Student Services are here to help you.
Students enrolled in the Pre-Master’s Program will complete a total of 10 courses over 12 months. Students who qualify for the Pre-Master’s Program (Accelerated) will study 5 courses over 8 months.
Foundations of Computer Science is 6 credit units rather than 3 credit units.
* Academic English B is not a credit-bearing University of Adelaide course
Access to Pre-Master’s Program courses may vary depending on the time of intake and master’s degree choice. Listed courses are indicative only, and are subject to change. Courses offered by the University of Adelaide College may change based on the University of Adelaide requirements.
Once you graduate you will progress into your packaged master’s degree at the University of Adelaide.
AREAS OF STUDY
Business and Economics
Computer Science
Our English Language Programs are courses designed to help you excel in your chosen field. Learn to communicate with confidence and improve essential study skills in an English-speaking academic environment. Our courses are designed and taught by highly qualified and experienced English language teaching professionals. Students have voted University of Adelaide College as having the best English programs in Australia in the 2020 English Language Barometer (ELB) survey. The College is a member of English Australia.
| Intakes | Corresponds with chosen Foundation Studies Program, Degree Transfer Program or Pre-Master’s Program entry |
| Contact hours | 20 hours per week |
| Class size | Maximum 18 |
| Recommended study duration | You will be required to complete the recommended program duration according to your current English level. Your English levels will be assessed before you begin your General Academic English and/or English for Academic Purposes course. |
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| English level IELTS | RECOMMENDED DURATION FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAM, DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (EXTENDED) AND PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAM* |
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| IELTS 4.5 (two bands of 4.0, one band of 4.5, one band of 5.0) or equivalent | 35 weeks^ |
| IELTS 4.5 (three bands of 4.5, one band of 5.0) or equivalent | 25 weeks^ |
| IELTS 5.0 (two bands of 4.5, all other bands of 5.0) or equivalent | 15 weeks |
| IELTS 5.0 (one band of 4.5, all other bands of 5.0) or equivalent | 10 weeks |
| IELTS 5.0 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent | 5 weeks |
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Note: All applications will be assessed on an individual basis. For Pre-Master’s Program, English language requirements will depend on master’s program
and academic qualifications. For all other programs other entry criteria may apply. Please ask us for details.
* Only available to the Pre-Master’s Program with a length of two semesters.
^ Not available to the Pre-Master’s Program as 20 weeks is maximum duration.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
To find all the important dates in the year, including enrolment dates and program start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
View the English Entry Requirements page.
FEES
We can’t wait for you to study a pathway program with us! Fees can be found on our Fees page.
APPLICATION FORM
- Student Application Form (for applicants outside China)
- Student Application Form (for applicants residing in China)
Melbourne is Australia’s second-largest city and is located in the state of Victoria. When you consider the exciting combination of great food, a creative arts scene, a convenient tram system and world-class sporting events held throughout the year, it’s easy to see why Melbourne is considered one of the best cities in the world for living and studying abroad.
Key facts about Melbourne
- Australia’s number 1 student city*
- 5th best student city in the world*
- Hosts over 1 million international visitors every year
- Over 200,000 international students from over 170 countries choose to come to Victoria to study every year^
- Free City Circle tram
- 5.1m population
- Culture Capital – home to the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia’s oldest and most visited art gallery
- Host to major global drawcards such as the Australian Open tennis championship, Spring Racing Carnival, and world-renowned music, arts and literary festivals
- Renowned cafe culture
Find out more about life in Melbourne at studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/
Find out why you should choose Melbourne as your destination to study:
* QS Best Student Cities 2023
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