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 for domestic and international students in close collaboration with the University of Adelaide, so you can follow your path to a range of master’s degrees in arts, business, health, computing innovation and more.

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

✔ 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

 

 

Learn more about our Pre-Master’s Programs which are specifically designed for students as a pathway to postgraduate study at the University of Adelaide.

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.
  • 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

Pre-Master’s Program

  • Intakes in March and October
  • Taught over two study periods (bridging and credit bearing study periods)
  • Consists of up to 10 courses

Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated

  • Intakes in January, February and July
  • Taught over one study period
  • Consists of up to 5 courses

 

Program Snapshot

Pre-Master’s Program Extended Pre-Master’s Program Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated 
CRICOS course codes 111632M094934J094934J
Intakes Intakes in January and JulyIntakes in March and OctoberIntakes 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 5.5 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent 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 3-year post-secondary higher education qualification assessed as being equivalent to an AQF 5 qualification with a minimum average score of 80% Successful completion of a 3-year Bachelor or post-secondary higher education qualification (excluding   vocational) assessed as being equivalent to an AQF 6 qualification with a minimum average score of 60%        Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Click here to view domestic and international student entry requirements. 
CoursesPre-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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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.

Before entering the destination degree:

  • Students enrolled in the Pre-Master’s Program Extended will complete up to 15 courses.
  • Students enrolled in the Pre-Master’s Program will complete up to 10 courses.
  • Students who qualify for the Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated will study up to 5 courses.

This is dependent on your study pattern and your destination degree.

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 AdelaideThe University of Adelaide CollegeCredit bearing courses
Area of studyMaster destinationDegree duration (years)IntakesPre-Master's Program ExtendedPre-Master's Program
Pre-Master's Program Extended

January and July
Pre-Master's Program

March and October
Pre-Master's Program Accelerated

January, February and July
Business and EconomicsMaster of Accounting2Adelaide & 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 EconomicsMaster of Accounting and Finance2Adelaide & 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 EconomicsMaster of Applied Finance1.5Adelaide & 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 EconomicsMaster of Project Management1.5Adelaide
(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 EconomicsMaster of Project Management (Complex Systems)2Adelaide
(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 EconomicsMaster of Finance2Adelaide & 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 EconomicsMaster of Finance and Business Economics 2Adelaide
(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 EconomicsMaster of International Management 2Adelaide
(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 EconomicsMaster of Professional Accounting1.5Adelaide & 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 EconomicsMaster of Wine Business 2Adelaide
(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 AdelaideThe University of Adelaide CollegeCredit bearing courses
Area of studyMaster destinationDegree duration (years)IntakesPre-Master's Program ExtendedPre-Master's Program
Pre-Master's Program Extended

January and July
Pre-Master's Program

March and October
Pre-Master's Program Accelerated

January, February and July
Computer ScienceMaster of Computing and Innovation 2Adelaide & 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 AdelaideThe University of Adelaide CollegeCredit bearing courses
Area of studyMaster destinationDegree duration (years)IntakesPre-Master's Program ExtendedPre-Master's Program
Pre-Master's Program Extended

January and July
Pre-Master's Program

March and October
Pre-Master's Program Accelerated

January, February and July
Health Master of Public Health 2Adelaide
(March, October)
Adelaide
(February, July)
N/AFebruary 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: 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.

* 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.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023
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