Pre-Master’s

CRICOS Course Codes: 094934J

The College is the first education provider in Australia to offer a post-graduate bridging course to a Group of Eight University. After the completion of the Pre-Master’s Program (PMP), you’re guaranteed entry into the postgraduate degree of your choice at the University of Adelaide.

This course is accredited by Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

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Pathway

Overview

Why study the Pre-Master's?

Flexible entry and English language requirements mean you can gain access to an exclusive Group of Eight university.
Our Bridging to Pre-Master’s semester model means you begin your master’s subjects after just one semester, and then progress straight into second semester.
You receive extra support in developing your English and academic study skills.
With all the preparation, you still only add an additional four months to your degree.

Program Overview

The Pre-Master’s Program is taught over two semesters. In the first Bridging semester, you’ll develop your study and research skills, and English academic language in writing, reading, listening and speaking.

To complete your Pre-Master’s Program and graduate into the second semester of your chosen Master’s degree at the University of Adelaide, you will need to study 5 courses in the Bridging semester and 4 courses related to your chosen masters degree in the Pre-Master’s semester.

Program Options

By the second Pre-Master’s semester, you’ll begin studying university subjects that are part of your chosen master’s program. On successful completion of the Pre-Master’s Program, you’ll receive credit for these subjects and jump straight into the second semester of your degree.

Progress to a Postgraduate Degree in:

Fees

Entry Requirements

Business and Economics

Master of Applied Economics
Master of Finance and Business Economics
Master of Applied Finance
Master of Finance
Master of Accounting
Master of Accounting and Finance
Master of Professional Accounting

NEW PRE-MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Applied Project Management
Master of Applied Project Management (Project Systems)
Master of Wine Business
Master of International Management

Health Sciences

Master of Public Health

Arts

Master of Arts

Study Pathway

Faculty of Health Sciences

*The University of Adelaide College*				*The University of Adelaide*	Delivery Mode
Discipline	Intakes	Bridging Semester	Pre-Masters Program Courses Students must complete the following courses in their chosen discipline.	Master Degree Destinations
Public Health	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, July	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	Semester 1 (February starters) - Qualitative Research Methods in Health (3 units) - Introduction to Biostatistics (3 units) - Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations (3 units) - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 units) - Academic English B Semester 2 (July starters) - Environmental and Occupational Health (3 units) - Global Public Health (3 units) - Knowing what works – Evaluation in Public Health (3 units) - Health Economics (3 units) - Academic English B	M Public Health	Semester

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Faculty of the Professions

*The University of Adelaide College*				*The University of Adelaide*	Delivery Mode
Discipline	Intakes	Bridging Semester	Pre-Masters Program Courses Students must complete the following courses in their chosen discipline.	Master Degree Destinations	Semester
Accounting and Finance	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, Jul	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) - Principles of Finance (M) - Quantitative Methods (M) - Economic Principles (M) - Academic English B	M Accounting M Accounting and Finance M Professional Accounting	Semester
Economics	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, Jul	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Intermediate Econometrics IID - Applied Economic Principles - Intermediate Microeconomics IID - Intermediate Macroeconomics IID - Academic English B	M Applied Economics	Semester
Finance	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, Jul	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) - Principles of Finance (M) - Quantitative Methods (M) - Economic Principles (M) - Academic English B	M Finance M Applied Finance M Finance and Business Economics	Semester
Innovation	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset - New Venture Creation - Design Thinking - Academic English B	M Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship M Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project Leadership and Communication - commencing Trimester 1, 2021	Trimester
International Management	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers - Economic Principles - Marketing Management - Academic English B	M International Management	Trimester
Project Management	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Project Management Fundamentals - Risk Assessment and Management - Systems Design for Projects -Project Leadership and Communications - Academic English B	M Applied Project Management M Applied Project Management (Project Systems)	Trimester
Wine	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers - Economic Principles - Marketing Mangement - Academic English B	M Wine Business	Trimester

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Faculty of Arts

*The University of Adelaide College*				*The University of Adelaide*	Delivery mode
Discipline	Intakes	Bridging Semester	Pre-Masters Program Courses Students must complete the following courses in their chosen discipline.	Master Degree Destinations
Arts	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Research Design and Methods (6 units) - Introduction to Urbanisation (3 units) - Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis (3 units) - Academic English B	M of Arts (Environmental Studies)	Semester
Arts	PMPE Oct PMP Feb		- Approaches and Issues in International Studies (6 units) - Research Design (3 units) - Research Communication (3 units) - Academic English B	M Arts (International Relations)	Semester

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Access to PMP courses may vary depending on time of intake and master degree choice. Courses offered by the University of Adelaide College may change based on the University of Adelaide requirements.

Key Facts

	Semester Program		Trimester Program
Program length	2 semesters	1 semester	2 trimesters	1 trimester
Program length	1 Bridging semester + 1 Pre-Master's semester	1 Pre-Master's semester	1 Bridging trimester + 1 pre-Master’s trimester	1 Pre-Master's trimester
CRICOS Course Code	098604F Pre Master's Program (2 Semesters)	098605E Pre Master's Program (1 Semester)	098606D Pre Master's Program (2 Trimesters)	098607C Pre Master's Program (1 Trimester)
Location	Adelaide	Adelaide	Adelaide	Adelaide
Intake dates	30 March 2020* 12 October 2020 * changed from 16 March 2020	24 February 2020 20 July 2020	12 October 2020	3 February 2020
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, dependent upon qualifications.	IELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent.	IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent, dependent upon qualifications.
Academic entry requirements	Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Contact hours	Bridging semester 20 hours per week Pre-Master's semester Depends on choice of master's degree	Pre-Master's semester Depends on master's degree destination	Bridging trimester 20 hours per week Pre-Master's semester Depends on choice of master's degree	Pre-Master's trimester Depends on choice of master's degree
Compulsory subjects	Bridging semester Study and Research Skills Intercultural Studies Quantitative Skills Critical Thinking Academic English A Pre-Master's semester 4 University courses* Academic English B	Pre-Master's semester 4 University courses* Academic English B	Bridging trimester Study and Research Skills Intercultural Studies Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies Academic English A Pre-Master's trimester 3 University courses* Academic English B	Pre-Master's trimester 3 University courses* Academic English B

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Students should review individual subject information for specific assessment details as assessment methods may vary.

* University courses will vary depending on Master’s degree destination.

Fees

Entry Requirements

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Overview

Why study the Pre-Master’s?

Flexible entry and English language requirements mean you can gain access to an exclusive Group of Eight university.
Our Bridging to Pre-Master’s semester model means you begin your master’s subjects after just one semester, and then progress straight into second semester.
You receive extra support in developing your English and academic study skills.
With all the preparation, you still only add an additional four months to your degree.

Program Overview

Program Options

Progress to a Postgraduate Degree in:

Fees

Entry Requirements

Business and Economics

Master of Applied Economics
Master of Finance and Business Economics
Master of Applied Finance
Master of Finance
Master of Accounting
Master of Accounting and Finance
Master of Professional Accounting

NEW PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Applied Project Management
Master of Applied Project Management (Project Systems)
Master of Wine Business
Master of International Management

Health Sciences

Master of Public Health

Arts

Master of Arts

Study Pathway

Faculty of Health Sciences

*The University of Adelaide College*				*The University of Adelaide*	Delivery Mode
Discipline	Intakes	Bridging Semester	Pre-Masters Program Courses Students must complete the following courses in their chosen discipline.	Master Degree Destinations
Public Health	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, July	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	Semester 1 (February starters) - Qualitative Research Methods in Health (3 units) - Introduction to Biostatistics (3 units) - Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations (3 units) - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 units) - Academic English B Semester 2 (July starters) - Environmental and Occupational Health (3 units) - Global Public Health (3 units) - Knowing what works – Evaluation in Public Health (3 units) - Health Economics (3 units) - Academic English B	M Public Health	Semester

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Faculty of the Professions

*The University of Adelaide College*				*The University of Adelaide*	Delivery Mode
Discipline	Intakes	Bridging Semester	Pre-Masters Program Courses Students must complete the following courses in their chosen discipline.	Master Degree Destinations	Semester
Accounting and Finance	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, Jul	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) - Principles of Finance (M) - Quantitative Methods (M) - Economic Principles (M) - Academic English B	M Accounting M Accounting and Finance M Professional Accounting	Semester
Economics	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, Jul	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Intermediate Econometrics IID - Applied Economic Principles - Intermediate Microeconomics IID - Intermediate Macroeconomics IID - Academic English B	M Applied Economics	Semester
Finance	PMPE Mar, Oct PMP Feb, Jul	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) - Principles of Finance (M) - Quantitative Methods (M) - Economic Principles (M) - Academic English B	M Finance M Applied Finance M Finance and Business Economics	Semester
Innovation	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset - New Venture Creation - Design Thinking - Academic English B	M Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship M Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project Leadership and Communication - commencing Trimester 1, 2021	Trimester
International Management	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers - Economic Principles - Marketing Management - Academic English B	M International Management	Trimester
Project Management	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Project Management Fundamentals - Risk Assessment and Management - Systems Design for Projects -Project Leadership and Communications - Academic English B	M Applied Project Management M Applied Project Management (Project Systems)	Trimester
Wine	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers - Economic Principles - Marketing Mangement - Academic English B	M Wine Business	Trimester

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Faculty of Arts

*The University of Adelaide College*				*The University of Adelaide*	Delivery mode
Discipline	Intakes	Bridging Semester	Pre-Masters Program Courses Students must complete the following courses in their chosen discipline.	Master Degree Destinations
Arts	PMPE Oct PMP Feb	- Study and Research Skills - Intercultural Studies - Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies - Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies - Academic English A	- Research Design and Methods (6 units) - Introduction to Urbanisation (3 units) - Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis (3 units) - Academic English B	M of Arts (Environmental Studies)	Semester
Arts	PMPE Oct PMP Feb		- Approaches and Issues in International Studies (6 units) - Research Design (3 units) - Research Communication (3 units) - Academic English B	M Arts (International Relations)	Semester

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Access to PMP courses may vary depending on time of intake and master degree choice. Courses offered by the University of Adelaide College may change based on the University of Adelaide requirements.

Key Facts

	Semester Program		Trimester Program
Program length	2 semesters	1 semester	2 trimesters	1 trimester
Program length	1 Bridging semester + 1 Pre-Master's semester	1 Pre-Master's semester	1 Bridging trimester + 1 pre-Master’s trimester	1 Pre-Master's trimester
CRICOS Course Code	098604F Pre Master's Program (2 Semesters)	098605E Pre Master's Program (1 Semester)	098606D Pre Master's Program (2 Trimesters)	098607C Pre Master's Program (1 Trimester)
Location	Adelaide	Adelaide	Adelaide	Adelaide
Intake dates	30 March 2020* 12 October 2020 * changed from 16 March 2020	24 February 2020 20 July 2020	12 October 2020	3 February 2020
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, dependent upon qualifications.	IELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent.	IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent, dependent upon qualifications.
Academic entry requirements	Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Contact hours	Bridging semester 20 hours per week Pre-Master's semester Depends on choice of master's degree	Pre-Master's semester Depends on master's degree destination	Bridging trimester 20 hours per week Pre-Master's semester Depends on choice of master's degree	Pre-Master's trimester Depends on choice of master's degree
Compulsory subjects	Bridging semester Study and Research Skills Intercultural Studies Quantitative Skills Critical Thinking Academic English A Pre-Master's semester 4 University courses* Academic English B	Pre-Master's semester 4 University courses* Academic English B	Bridging trimester Study and Research Skills Intercultural Studies Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies Academic English A Pre-Master's trimester 3 University courses* Academic English B	Pre-Master's trimester 3 University courses* Academic English B

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Students should review individual subject information for specific assessment details as assessment methods may vary.

* University courses will vary depending on Master’s degree destination.