Degree Transfer Programs

Our specialised Degree Transfer Programs are equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide. You can follow your path to a range of business, IT, computer science, science undergraduate degrees and more when you join the University in second year.

Our Degree Transfer Programs are for you if you:

✔ Have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or a Foundation Studies Program with us
✔ Just missed out on direct entry to the University of Adelaide
✔ Want to study at the University of Adelaide

 

Find out from our students the benefits of how our degree transfer programs will help you prepare for your future career.

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Why study with us?

 

  • We offer a wide range of courses taught to the University’s syllabus. You’ll learn content relevant to your degree and receive full credit for all university-level courses.
  • You’ll be provided with English language and learning support to assist you while you’re studying the Degree Transfer Program.
  • As our graduate, you won’t be required to provide further evidence of your English language proficiency.
  • You’ll have the flexibility of studying a Degree Transfer Program in one of three formats: extended, standard or accelerated.

Program Formats

 

Degree Transfer Program Extended

  • Intakes in March and October
  • Split into three semesters: the bridging semester, semester one and semester two. In the bridging semester you will study five courses especially designed to give you excellent background knowledge and preparation for the courses in your chosen degree.
  • Completed in 15 months (one 15 week bridging semester + two semesters)

Degree Transfer Program Standard

  • Intakes in February and July
  • This is designed for students with sufficient English and academic qualifications to waive the bridging semester. You will study first-year University of Adelaide curriculum with additional support.
  • Completed in 12 months (two semesters)

Degree Transfer Program Accelerated

  • Intake in October
  • Available for the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Economics degrees, allowing you to gain entry into the second year of your selected bachelor program at the University of Adelaide, in a shorter amount of time.
  • Completed in nine months (two semesters)

Program Snapshot

Degree Transfer Program ExtendedDegree Transfer Program StandardDegree Transfer Program Accelerated
CRICOS course codes087624D Degree Transfer Program Extended – Business^

087625C Degree Transfer Program Extended - Computer Science


087626B Degree Transfer Program Extended – Engineering

0101444 Degree Transfer Program Extended - Information Technology

087627A Degree Transfer Program Extended – Science

086313E Degree Transfer Program Standard – Business^

086315C Degree Transfer Program Standard - Computer Science

086316B Degree Transfer Program Standard – Engineering

0101441 Degree Transfer Program Standard - Information Technology

086317A Degree Transfer Program Standard – Science
086314D Degree Transfer Program Accelerated – Business^
IntakesMarch and OctoberFebruary and JulyOctober
Intake datesView our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates
CampusAdelaideAdelaide and Melbourne Adelaide and Melbourne
Program length 15 months
One 15 week bridging semester + two semesters
12 months
Two semesters
Nine months
Two semesters
Weekly contact hours20 weeks20 weeksFirst semester 25 hours, second semester 20 hours
Class structureFace-to-face
English entry requirementsIELTS 5.5 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent, or completion of the College’s English Language Programs IELTS 5.5 overall (speaking and writing band 5.5 or above,
with no band below 5.0) or equivalent
IELTS 5.5 overall (speaking and writing band 5.5 or above,
with no band below 5.0) or equivalent
Academic entry requirementsAustralian Year 12 or equivalent. Click here to view domestic and international student entry requirements.
Compulsory subjectsAcademic English
Degree destinationsBusiness
Commerce
Computer Science
Economics
Engineering
Finance
Health and Medical Sciences
Science**
Business
Commerce
Computer Science
Economics
Engineering
Finance
Health and Medical Sciences
Information Technology
Science**
Business
Commerce
Economics
FeesClick here to view domestic and international fees
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Note: University entry requirements vary depending on the bachelor destination selected. English entry requirements may be higher for selected degrees e.g. Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences. Students who successfully complete their Degree Transfer Program are not required to supply evidence of IELTS to satisfy the University’s English requirements.

** Not all majors offered for Science intakes in March and July. Please ask us for details.

^ The Business CRICOS code includes specialisations of Economics, Commerce and Finance.

Study Pathway

Select your area of study in the drop-down menu to find your pathway option at our Adelaide Campus. Once you’re enrolled, our Student Services team are here to assist you with subject selection to ensure you meet the requirements of your packaged degree.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Area of studySecond year bachelor degree destination at the University of AdelaideDegree duration (year)IntakesBridging semester courses (Degree Transfer Extended only)Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses~ each semester)
ExtendedStandardAcceleratedSemester 1Semester 2
MarchOctoberFebruaryJulyOctober
BusinessBachelor of Business^3Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Computing, Academic EnglishInternational Business Environment

Entrepreneurship Foundation and Mindset

Business Lifecycles

Personal Professional Development

Academic English
Accounting Foundations

Managing Organisations and People

Data Analytics

Introduction to Marketing

Academic English
Bachelor of Commerce^3•+•+•+Data Analytics

Entrepreneurship Foundations and Mindset

Business Lifecycles

Personal Professional Development

Academic English
Accounting Foundations

Principles of Economics

Business Finance

Introduction to Marketing**

Academic English
Bachelor of Economics3Data Analytics

Accounting Foundations

Managing Organisations and People

Introduction to Financial Maths

Academic English
Principles of Economics

Introduction to Marketing

International Financial Institutions and Markets

Personal Professional Development

Academic English
Bachelor of Finance and Banking3Accounting, Core Maths, Economics, Statistics, Academic EnglishData Analytics

Accounting Foundations

Principles of Economics

Introduction to Financial Maths

Academic English
Business Finance

International Financial Institutions and Markets

Applications of Quantitative Methods in Finance

Personal Professional Development

Academic English
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Area of studySecond year bachelor degree destination at the University of AdelaideDegree duration (year)IntakesBridging semester courses (Degree Transfer Extended only)Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses~ each semester)
ExtendedStandardAcceleratedSemester 1Semester 2
MarchOctoberFebruaryJulyOctober
Computer ScienceBachelor of Computer Science3Core Maths, Computing, Programming, Statistics, Academic EnglishProgramming (Matlab and C)

Personal Professional Development*

Puzzle Based Learning*

Statistical Practice 1*

Academic English
Object Oriented Programming

Introduction to Software Engineering

Managing Organisations and People

Mathematics for Data Science 1

Academic English
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Area of studySecond year bachelor degree destination at the University of AdelaideDegree duration (year)IntakesBridging semester courses (Degree Transfer Extended only)Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses~ each semester)
ExtendedStandardAcceleratedSemester 1Semester 2
MarchOctoberFebruaryJulyOctober
Information TechnologyBachelor of Information Technology3•+•+Core Maths, Computing, Programming, Statistics, Academic EnglishStatistical Practice 1*

Introduction to Applied Programming

Personal Professional Development

Foundations of Project Management

Academic English
Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks and Security

IT Project

Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Cyber Security

Academic English
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Area of studySecond year bachelor degree destination at the University of AdelaideDegree duration (year)IntakesBridging semester courses (Degree Transfer Extended only)Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses~ each semester)
ExtendedStandardAcceleratedSemester 1Semester 2
MarchOctoberFebruaryJulyOctober
EngineeringBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)4Chemistry, Core Maths,
Engineering, Maths, Programming, Academic English
Analog Electronics

Chemistry 1A /Foundations to Chemistry 1A

Electronic Systems

Engineering Mechanics – Statics

Introduction to Engineering EAL

Introduction to Subsurface Geosciences and GeoEnergy

Introduction to Process Engineering

Mathematics 1A

Programming (Matlab and C)

Programming (Matlab and Excel)

Academic English

Note: course choices
are dependent on which
bachelor’s destination is
chosen
Chemistry 1B / Foundations of Chemistry 1B

Managing Organisations and People
Digital Electronics

Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics

Introduction to Infrastructure

Introduction to Mining Engineering

Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Materials 1

Mathematics 1B

Object Oriented Programming

Personal Professional Development

Physics 1E: Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Academic English

Note: course choices
are dependent on which
bachelor’s destination is
chosen
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)4Physics, Core Maths, Engineering Maths, Programming, Academic English
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)4
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)4
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)4
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)4
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Area of studySecond year bachelor degree destination at the University of AdelaideDegree duration (year)IntakesBridging semester courses (Degree Transfer Extended only)Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses~ each semester)
ExtendedStandardAcceleratedSemester 1Semester 2
MarchOctoberFebruaryJulyOctober
Health and medical SciencesBachelor of Health and Medical Sciences3Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Statistics, Academic EnglishChemistry IA

Foundations of Chemistry 1A

Human Anatomy & Physiology IA

Create. Communicate. Connect with Health Science

Health and Illness in Populations

Academic English
Human Anatomy and Physiology IB

Principles of Human Health and Disease

Saving lives or respecting rights. An introduction to health ethics

Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences)

Academic English
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Area of studySecond year bachelor degree destination at the University of AdelaideDegree duration (year)IntakesBridging semester courses (Degree Transfer Extended only)Degree Transfer Program Standard and Accelerated Courses (students must complete five courses~ each semester)
ExtendedStandardAcceleratedSemester 1Semester 2
MarchOctoberFebruaryJulyOctober
ScienceBachelor of Agricultural Sciences3Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Statistics, Academic EnglishChemistry 1A or Foundations of Chemistry 1A

Biology 1: Molecules, Genes and Cells

Physics: Physical Aspects of Nature

Building a Habitable Environment

Nutrition 1

Farm-gate to Fork - Food Production 1

Foundations of Wine Science 1

Agricultural Systems 1

Academic English

Note: course choices are dependent on which bachelor’s destination is chosen
Chemistry 1B/ Foundations of Chemistry 1B

Biology 1: Human Perspectives

Statistical Practice (Life Sciences)
Planet Earth

The Science and Technology of Food Production 1

Biology 1: Organisms

Soils and Landscapes 1

Agricultural Production

Personal Professional Development

Academic English

Note: course choices
are dependent on which
bachelor’s destination is
chosen
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science (Honours)3
Bachelor of Science3
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)3
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology3
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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 degree prerequisites. Course names were correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the University of Adelaide.*

Course names were correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the University of Adelaide.

* These courses are offered as electives.

** Required course for all Marketing streams

^ These 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.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023
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