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 in close collaboration with the University of Adelaide, so you can follow your path to a range of master’s degrees.

Students who successfully complete their Pre-Master's Program will now have the opportunity to progress into Adelaide University if they start their postgraduate studies after 1 January 2026. Until then, they will still be able to progress into their chosen degree at the University of Adelaide.

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

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

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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 the University of Adelaide or Adelaide University depending on your Pre-Master’s Program completion date.
All credit-bearing courses are the University’s syllabus, and once successfully completed, you will receive credit for these courses and enjoy guaranteed entry into your packaged master’s degree.
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.

Program Formats

Pre-Master’s Program Extended

Intakes in January and July
Taught over three study periods (pre-bridging, bridging and credit bearing study periods)
Consists of up to 15 courses
Students commencing in 2025 will progress to Adelaide University.

Pre-Master’s Program

Intakes in March, September and October
Taught over two study periods (bridging and credit bearing study periods)
Consists of up to 10 courses
Students commencing in 2025 will progress to Adelaide University.

Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated

Intakes in January, February and July
Taught over one study period
Consists of up to 5 courses
Students starting January and February 2025 will progress to the University of Adelaide. Students starting in July 2025 will progress to Adelaide University.

Program Snapshot

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

Intakes	Intakes in January and July	Intakes in March, September and October	Intakes in January, February and July
Intake dates	View our  academic calendar  for intake dates and other key dates
Campus	Adelaide and Melbourne	Adelaide and Melbourne	Adelaide and Melbourne
Program length	Three study periods	Two study periods	One study period
Weekly contact hours*	Students must complete up to 20 contact hours per week and up to 25 hours per week of independent learning scheduled into a negotiated study plan	First study period, 20 contact hours per week. Students must also complete 20 – 25 hours per week of independent learning scheduled into a negotiated study plan	Dependent on the master’s degree destination. Students must also complete 20 – 25 hours per week of independent learning scheduled into a negotiated study plan
Class structure	Face-to-face
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	IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent
Academic entry requirements	Click here  for Domestic and International student entry requirements	Click here  for Domestic and International student entry requirements	Click here  for Domestic and International student entry requirements
Courses	Pre-bridging courses: • Foundation Mathematics for Postgraduate study • Foundation Statistics for Postgraduate Study • Communications • Academic English for Postgraduate Study • Discipline Elective Plus Bridging courses and Credit bearing courses	Bridging courses: • Academic English A • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies • Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies • Study and Research Skills • Intercultural Studies Plus Credit-bearing courses	Credit-bearing courses: • Academic English B • courses to be determined by the University of Adelaide based on the selected degrees (see below in Study Pathway)
Degree destinations	Master of Accounting Master of Accounting and Finance Master of Applied Finance Master of Project Management Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) Master of Computing and Innovation Master of Finance Master of Finance and Business Economics Master of International Management Master of Professional Accounting Master of Wine Business	Master of Accounting Master of Accounting and Finance Master of Applied Finance Master of Project Management Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) Master of Computing and Innovation Master of Finance Master of Finance and Business Economics Master of International Management Master of Professional Accounting Master of Public Health Master of Wine Business	Master of Accounting Master of Accounting and Finance Master of Applied Finance Master of Project Management Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) Master of Computing and Innovation Master of Finance Master of Finance and Business Economics Master of International Management Master of Professional Accounting Master of Public Health Master of Wine Business
Fees	Click here to 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.

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY			THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE
Area of study	Master degree at Adelaide University	Degree duration (years)	Intakes							Credit bearing courses
			Pre-Master's Program Extended		Pre-Master's Program		Pre-Master's Program Accelerated			Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
			January	July	March	October	January	February	July	Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
Business and Economics	Master of Accounting and Finance	1.5	•	•	•	•		•	•	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Finance	1.5	•	•	•	•		•	•	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Professional Accounting	1	•	•	•	•		•	•	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)

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Study Pathway to the University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide			The University of Adelaide College			Credit bearing courses
Area of study	Master destination	Degree duration (years)	Intakes			Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
Area of study	Master destination	Degree duration (years)	Pre-Master's Program Extended January and July	Pre-Master's Program March and October	Pre-Master's Program Accelerated January, February and July	Pre-Master's Program Extended
Business and Economics	Master of Accounting	2	Adelaide & Melbourne (January, July)	Adelaide & Melbourne (March, October)	Adelaide & Melbourne (February, July)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
Business and Economics	Master of Accounting and Finance	2	Adelaide & Melbourne (January, July)	Adelaide & Melbourne (March, October)	Adelaide & Melbourne (February, July)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
Business and Economics	Master of Applied Finance	1.5	Adelaide & Melbourne (January, July)	Adelaide & Melbourne (March, October)	Adelaide & Melbourne (February, July)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
Business and Economics	Master of Project Management	1.5	Adelaide (July)	Adelaide (October)	Adelaide (January)	• Academic English B* • Project Leadership and Communication • Project Management Fundamentals • Risk Assessment and Management	• Academic English B* • Project Leadership and Communication • Project Management Fundamentals • Risk Assessment and Management
Business and Economics	Master of Project Management (Complex Systems)	2	Adelaide (January, July)	Adelaide (March, October)	Adelaide (January)	• Academic English B* • Project Leadership and Communication • Project Management Fundamentals • Risk Assessment and Management	• Academic English B* • Project Leadership and Communication • Project Management Fundamentals • Risk Assessment and Management
Business and Economics	Master of Finance	2	Adelaide & Melbourne (January, July)	Adelaide & Melbourne (March, October)	Adelaide & Melbourne (February, July)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
Business and Economics	Master of Finance and Business Economics	2	Adelaide (January, July)	Adelaide (March, October)	Adelaide (February, July)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
Business and Economics	Master of International Management	2	Adelaide (July)	Adelaide (October)	Adelaide (January)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers • Economic Principles • Marketing Management	• Academic English B* • Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers • Economic Principles • Marketing Management
Business and Economics	Master of Professional Accounting	1.5	Adelaide & Melbourne (January, July)	Adelaide & Melbourne (March, October)	Adelaide & Melbourne (February, July)	Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)	Academic English B* • Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) • Economic Principles (M) • Principles of Finance (M) • Quantitative Methods (M)
Business and Economics	Master of Wine Business	2	Adelaide (July)	Adelaide (October)	Adelaide (January)	• Academic English B* • Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers • Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset • Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets	• Academic English B* • Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers • Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset • Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets

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The University of Adelaide			The University of Adelaide College			Credit bearing courses
Area of study	Master destination	Degree duration (years)	Intakes			Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
Area of study	Master destination	Degree duration (years)	Pre-Master's Program Extended January and July	Pre-Master's Program March and October	Pre-Master's Program Accelerated January, February and July	Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
Computer Science	Master of Computing and Innovation	2	Adelaide & Melbourne (January, July)	Adelaide & Melbourne (March, October)	Adelaide & Melbourne (February, July)	• Academic English B • Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking • Foundations of Computer Science (6 units) • Project Management Fundamentals	• Academic English B • Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking • Foundations of Computer Science (6 units) • Project Management Fundamentals

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The University of Adelaide			The University of Adelaide College			Credit bearing courses
Area of study	Master destination	Degree duration (years)	Intakes			Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
Area of study	Master destination	Degree duration (years)	Pre-Master's Program Extended January and July	Pre-Master's Program March and October	Pre-Master's Program Accelerated January, February and July	Pre-Master's Program Extended	Pre-Master's Program
Health	Master of Public Health	2		Adelaide (March, October)	Adelaide (February, July)	N/A	February intake: • Academic English B* • Introduction to Biostatistics (3 units) • Introduction to Epidemiology (3 units) • Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations (3 units) • Qualitative Research Methods in Health (3 units) July intake: • Academic English B* • Environmental and Occupational Health (3 units) • Global Public Health (3 units) • Knowing What works - Evaluation in Public Health (3 units) • Health Technology Assessment (3 units)

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Notes: Note: Not all elective subjects will be offered in every intake and are subject to demand. Students progressing to the University of Adelaide should consult adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder for degree prerequisites. For students progressing to Adelaide University find more information here adelaideuni.edu.au.

* Academic English B is not a credit-bearing University of Adelaide course.

For example, to progress to the Master of Accounting degree at the University of Adelaide:

a student enrolled in Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated will need to complete 5 courses in one study period;
a student enrolled in Pre-Master’s Program will need to complete 10 courses in two study periods, and
a student enrolled in Pre-Master’s Program Extended will need to complete 15 courses in three study periods.