✔ Have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
✔ Just missed out on direct entry to the University of Adelaide
✔ Want to study at the University of Adelaide
Pre-Master’s Program
Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated
Pre-Master’s Program | Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated | |
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Intakes | Intakes in March (semester) and October (semester and trimester) | Intakes in January (trimester), February (semester) and July (semester) |
Intake dates | View our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates | |
Campus | Adelaide and Melbourne | Adelaide and Melbourne |
Program length | Two semesters/trimesters | One semester/trimester |
Weekly contact hours* | First semester/trimester, 20 hours Students must also complete 20 – 25 hours per week of independent learning scheduled into a negotiated study plan | Dependent on master’s degree destination Students must also complete 20 – 25 hours per week of independent learning scheduled into a negotiated study plan |
Class structure | Classes both online and face-to-face | |
English entry requirements | IELTS 5.5 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent | IELTS 6.0 (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent |
Academic entry requirements | Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Click here to view domestic and international student entry requirements. | |
Compulsory subjects in the preparatory semester/trimester | Academic English A Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies Study and Research Skills Intercultural Studies | Not applicable |
Subjects Pre-Master’s semester/trimester | University courses will vary depending on master’s degree destination; 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. Academic English B is compulsory. |
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Degree destinations | • Master of Accounting • Master of Accounting and Finance • Master of Applied Economics • Master of Applied Finance • Master of Project Management • Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) • Master of Arts • 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 |
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CRICOS course codes | 094934J |
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Fees | Click here to view domestic and international fees |
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! Our Student Services team 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.
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.
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Pre-Master's Program | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) | Pre-Master's Program preparatory courses | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) credit-bearing University of Adelaide courses | |||||||
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March | October | October | January | February | July | |||||
Arts | Master of Arts^ | 2 | • | • | Academic English A Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies Intercultural Studies Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies Study and Research Skills | Academic English B* Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis (three units) Introduction to Urbanisation (three units) Research Design and Methods (six units) OR Academic English B* Masterclass in Politics Research Communication (3 units) Research Design (3 units) |
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Area of study | Masters destination at the University of Adelaide | Degree duration (years) | Intakes | |||||||
Pre-Master's Program | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) | Pre-Master's Program preparatory courses | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) credit-bearing University of Adelaide courses | |||||||
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Business and Economics | Master of Accounting | 2 | •+ | •+ | •+ | •+ | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M) |
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Master of Accounting and Finance | 2 | •+ | •+ | •+ | •+ | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M) |
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Master of Applied Economics | 2 | • | • | • | • | Academic English B* Applied Economic Principles Intermediate Econometrics IID Intermediate Macroeconomics IID Intermediate Microeconomics IID |
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Master of Applied Finance | 1.5 | •+ | •+ | •+ | •+ | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M) |
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Master of Project Management | 1.5 | • | • | Academic English B* Project Leadership and Communication Project Management Fundamentals Risk Assessment and Management |
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Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) | 2 | • | • | Academic English B* Project Leadership and Communication Project Management Fundamentals Risk Assessment and Management |
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Master of Finance | 2 | •+ | •+ | •+ | •+ | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M) |
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Master of Finance and Business Economics | 2 | • | • | • | • | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M) |
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Master of International Management | 2 | • | • | Academic English B* Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers Economic Principles Marketing Management |
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Master of Professional Accounting | 1.5 | •+ | •+ | •+ | •+ | Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M) |
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Master of Wine Business | 2 | • | • | Academic English B* Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets |
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Area of study | Masters destination at the University of Adelaide | Duration of study (years) | Intakes | |||||||
Pre-Master's Program | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) | Pre-Master's Program preparatory courses | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) credit-bearing University of Adelaide courses | |||||||
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March | October | October | January | February | July | |||||
Computer Science | Master of Computing and Innovation | 2 | •+ | •+ | •+ | •+ | Academic English B Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking Foundations of Computer Science (6 units) Project Management Fundamentals |
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Pre-Master's Program | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) | Pre-Master's Program preparatory courses | Pre-Master's Program (Accelerated) credit-bearing University of Adelaide courses | |||||||
Semester | Trimester | Trimester | Semester | |||||||
March | October | October | January | February | July | |||||
Health | Master of Public Health | 2 | • | • | • | • | 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) |
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! Our Student Services team 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.
* Academic English B is not a credit-bearing University of Adelaide course.
^ Master of Arts currently offers specialisations in Environmental Studies.
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