Pre-Master’s Program

Our 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, you are guaranteed entry into the postgraduate degree of your choice at the University of Adelaide.

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Pathway

Overview

Why study the Pre-Master’s Program with us?

We offer flexible entry to an exclusive Group of Eight university.
Our English language requirements mean you can gain access.
Our bridging to the Pre-Master’s semester model means you begin your master’s subjects after just one semester, and then progress straight into second semester.
You will receive extra support in developing your English and academic study skills.
With all the preparation that we offer, 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 will 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 five courses in the bridging semester and four courses related to your chosen master’s degree in the Pre-Master’s semester.

Program Options

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

Fees

Entry Requirements

Master’s degree destinations:

Faculty of the Professions

Study Pathway

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE		THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE
Area of study	Second year bachelor degree destination at the University of Adelaide	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
		Semester		Trimester	Trimester	Semester
		April	October	October	January	February	July

Arts	Master of Arts^		•			•		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 and International Relations Research Communication (3 units) Research Design (3 units)

Business and Economics	Master of Accounting	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Accounting and Finance	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Applied Economics	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Applied Economic Principles Intermediate Econometrics IID Intermediate Macroeconomics IID Intermediate Microeconomics IID
	Master of Applied Finance	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship	•	•	•	•	•	•		Academic English B* Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset New Venture Creation Project Leadership and Communication
	Master of Applied Project Management			•	•				Academic English B* Project Leadership and Communication Project Management Fundamentals Risk Assessment and Management
	Master of Applied Project Management (Project Systems)			•	•				Academic English B* Project Leadership and Communication Project Management Fundamentals Risk Assessment and Management
	Master of Finance	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Finance and Business Economics	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	•	•	•	•	•	•		Academic English B* Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset New Venture Creation Project Leadership and Communication
	Master of International Management			•	•				Academic English B* Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers Economic Principles Marketing Management
	Master of Professional Accounting	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Wine Business			•	•				Academic English B* Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets

Computer Science	Master of Computing and Innovation					•	•		Academic English B Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking Foundations of Computer Science (6 units) Project Management Fundamentals

Health	Master of Public Health	•	•			•	•		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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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! Student Services are here to help you.

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

^ Master of Arts currently offers specialisations in Environmental Studies and International Relations

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	Click here to view our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates
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 Program with us?

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

Program Overview

Program Options

Fees

Entry Requirements

Master’s degree destinations:

Faculty of Arts

Master of Arts

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences NEW

Master of Computing and Innovation

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Master of Public Health

Faculty of the Professions

Study Pathway

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE		THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE
Area of study	Second year bachelor degree destination at the University of Adelaide	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
		Semester		Trimester	Trimester	Semester
		April	October	October	January	February	July

Arts	Master of Arts^		•			•		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 and International Relations Research Communication (3 units) Research Design (3 units)

Business and Economics	Master of Accounting	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Accounting and Finance	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Applied Economics	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Applied Economic Principles Intermediate Econometrics IID Intermediate Macroeconomics IID Intermediate Microeconomics IID
	Master of Applied Finance	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship	•	•	•	•	•	•		Academic English B* Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset New Venture Creation Project Leadership and Communication
	Master of Applied Project Management			•	•				Academic English B* Project Leadership and Communication Project Management Fundamentals Risk Assessment and Management
	Master of Applied Project Management (Project Systems)			•	•				Academic English B* Project Leadership and Communication Project Management Fundamentals Risk Assessment and Management
	Master of Finance	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Finance and Business Economics	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	•	•	•	•	•	•		Academic English B* Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset New Venture Creation Project Leadership and Communication
	Master of International Management			•	•				Academic English B* Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers Economic Principles Marketing Management
	Master of Professional Accounting	•	•			•	•		Academic English B* Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Economic Principles (M) Principles of Finance (M) Quantitative Methods (M)
	Master of Wine Business			•	•				Academic English B* Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets

Computer Science	Master of Computing and Innovation					•	•		Academic English B Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking Foundations of Computer Science (6 units) Project Management Fundamentals

Health	Master of Public Health	•	•			•	•		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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* Academic English B is not a credit-bearing University of Adelaide course

^ Master of Arts currently offers specialisations in Environmental Studies and International Relations

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	Click here to view our academic calendar for intake dates and other key dates
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.

Pre-Master’s Program

Why study the Pre-Master’s Program with us?

Program Overview

Program Options

Master’s degree destinations:

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences NEW

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Faculty of the Professions

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE

Why study the Pre-Master’s Program with us?

Program Overview

Program Options

Master’s degree destinations:

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences NEW

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Faculty of the Professions

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE COLLEGE