Pre-Master’s Programs

The University of Adelaide College was the first education provider in Australia to offer a postgraduate pathway course to a Group of Eight university. We developed these specialised Pre-Master’s Programs so you can follow your path to a range of master’s degrees.

Our Pre-Master's Programs are for you if you:

✔ Have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
✔ Missed out on direct entry to Adelaide University
✔ Want to study at Adelaide University

Pathway

Applying for 2025?

Spaces at the College for intakes in 2025 are limited. For information about subjects and program details for the 2025 intake, please visit the Pre-Master’s 2025 page.

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Program benefits

Upon successful completion of your Pre-Master’s Program, you are guaranteed entry into your packaged postgraduate degree at Adelaide University.
You’ll have the flexibility of studying a Pre-Master’s Program in one to three study periods. Students enrolled in the trimester-based master’s destinations will study three University courses, while students enrolled in the semester-based master’s destinations will study four University courses.
Learn the academic knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in your postgraduate studies.

Program Snapshot

The information in the table below relates to students commencing studies in 2026. For students commencing in 2025, please visit the Pre-Master’s 2025 page for relevant information.

	Pre-Master’s Program Extended	Pre-Master’s Program
CRICOS course codes	111632M	094934J

Intakes	January and June	April and September
Intake dates	Academic calendar	Academic calendar
Campus	Adelaide	Adelaide
Program length	3 study periods (11 months)	2 study periods (9 months)
English entry requirements	IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent	IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent
Academic entry requirements	View Entry Requirements	View Entry Requirements
Courses	Pre-Bridging Term: Mathematics for Postgraduate Study Statistics for Postgraduate Study Academic English for Postgraduate Study Academic Communication for Postgraduate Study Understanding Contemporary Societies	Bridging Term: Academic English A Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies Study and Research Skills Intercultural Studies
Degree destinations	Master of Accounting Master of Accounting and Finance Master of Applied Finance Master of Finance Master of Management Master of Professional Accounting Master of Wine Business	Master of Accounting Master of Accounting and Finance Master of Applied Finance Master of Finance Master of Management Master of Professional Accounting Master of Wine Business
Fees	View domestic and international fees	View domestic and international fees

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Study Pathway to Adelaide University

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

The information in the table below relates to students commencing studies in 2026. For students commencing in 2025, please visit the Pre-Master’s 2025 page for relevant information.

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY
Area of study	Master degree at Adelaide University (CRICOS 04249J)	Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code	Degree duration remaining (years)


Business and Economics	Master of Accounting	115893B	1.5
	Master of Accounting and Finance	115895M	1.5
	Master of Applied Finance	115896K	1
	Master of Finance	115914B	1.5
	Master of Management	115928G	2
	Master of Public Health	115956C	1.5
	Master of Professional Accounting	115941K	1
	Master of Wine and Food Business	115969J	2

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Note: Not all elective subjects will be offered in every intake and are subject to demand. Students progressing to Adelaide University can find more information here

Adelaide University: CRICOS Provider Number 04249J