ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS For students who would like to study at the University of Adelaide but do not currently meet the admission requirements, there are various pathways to consider. Students with secondary qualifications from the People’s Republic of China, the South Pacific islands, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Saudi Arabia or Taiwan are advised to complete a Foundation Studies Program (see below) to prepare for entry into the University’s undergraduate academic programs. The University’s Foundation Studies Programs are available through: • Bradford College • Eynesbury College Information on Bradford College and Eynesbury College is available below. Other acceptable Foundation Studies Programs are offered by: • The University of Sydney • Trinity College - University of Melbourne • The University of Queensland • Tuart and Canning Colleges University of Western Australia • The Australian National University • The University of New South Wales • Taylors College - Monash University • Academic Colleges Group University of Auckland • International Foundation Year of the Northern Consortium of UK Universities
Foundation Studies Program The Foundation Studies Program is designed to meet the special needs of international students who do not meet the academic requirements for entry into undergraduate programs at the University of Adelaide. The Foundation Studies Program helps students develop the required level of language and independent study skills for university study, and provides a supportive environment where students have the
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opportunity to develop friendships with international and Australian students. Students are enrolled as University of Adelaide students, with guaranteed admission to the degree program of their choice (except Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), provided they meet the minimum entry requirements. They have access to the University Library and other services. The University of Adelaide offers two Foundation Studies Programs, at Bradford College and Eynesbury College (see details below). Both programs have been established by the University of Adelaide and are monitored to maintain the academic standards required for admission to the University. Each college provides a range of different subject choices, intakes and experiences. Please contact the colleges directly to obtain handbooks for details of the programs.
Bradford College Located on the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus, Bradford College provides students with access to a wide range of facilities and services at the University. Standard Foundation Studies Programs run for 40 weeks, with intakes in February and July. Bradford College Tel: +61 8 8303 3430 Fax: +61 8 8303 3877 Email: bradford@adelaide.edu.au Web: www.bradford.adelaide.edu.au
Eynesbury College Situated in central Adelaide, two minutes walk from the Central Market and The Village and 15 minutes walk from the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus, Eynesbury provides an excellent learning environment in a modern five-storey multifunction complex. Foundation Studies courses generally take 9-11 months to complete, with intakes in January, April or October. Eynesbury College Tel: +61 8 8410 5266 Fax: +61 8 8410 5254 Email: eynesbury@navitasworld.com Web: www.eynesburyinternational.sa.edu.au
Degree Transfer Provided by Bradford College, the Degree Transfer program offers Level I of some Bachelor degrees at the University of Adelaide for students who are not eligible for direct entry to an academic program. It includes additional learning support especially for English language, and difficult concepts in subjects such as mathematics. Upon completion of the program, students are offered direct entry into Level II with full credit for Level I in the undergraduate program (provided adequate scores are achieved). Visit: www.bradford. adelaide.edu.au/degreetransfer_overview.html
Diploma Pathway Students receiving a packaged offer for Kaplan Business School Australia may complete the Diploma of Commerce in one year of fulltime study and, following successful completion of all subjects at credit level or above, gain entry to the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics.
University Senior College The University of Adelaide is in partnership with University Senior College (USC), an academic, coeducational, independent senior secondary school. USC offers intensive English, pre-SACE and the South Australian Certificate of Education. Located on the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus, USC gives international students excellent preparation for university entry. Students gain a wellbalanced educational experience where they are supported from the time they arrive until they complete the SACE. The academic program at USC is broad and enables students to choose a range of subjects appropriate to their intended tertiary pathway, taught in classes alongside Australian students. University Senior College International Tel: +61 8 8232 3014 Fax: +61 8 8232 1741 Email: usc.international@adelaide.edu.au Web: www.usc.adelaide.edu.au