From August 2025 you can apply as a domestic student for entry to Adelaide University in 2026.
Applications for 2026 will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. A direct application process will be available for 100% online degrees at a later date. In the meantime, you could start your degree at UniSA or the University of Adelaide and continue at Adelaide University.
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
Higher education study
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate certificate (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution with an overall Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
- IELTS Overall 6.5
- IELTS Reading 6.0
- IELTS Listening 6.0
- IELTS Speaking 6.0
- IELTS Writing 6.0
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
Equivalent English qualificationsInternational admissions by country
Country | Score |
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Australia – ATAR | 80 |
Bangladesh – Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | 4.90 |
China – Gaokao | 70% |
Hong Kong – Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) | 18 |
India – CBSE and CISCE | 80 |
India – State Board Examinations | 90 |
Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) | B+ |
Malaysia – Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | 3.00 |
Malaysia – United Entrance Certificate (UEC) | 19 |
Malaysia – Matrikulasi | 3.00 |
Singapore - Singapore GCE Advanced Levels | 9 |
Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels | 10 |
Vietnam – Year 12 - Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông | 8.30 |
Why Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours)?
Engineers that bridge the gap between electrical and mechanical engineering are an asset to any engineering project team.
A global shortage of engineers, combined with unprecedented levels of industry spend in technology, means that qualified electrical and electronic engineers have never been more in demand (Engineers Australia, 2023).
Through our Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) majoring in Mechatronics and Robotics you’ll learn how to design, develop and operate advanced, complex electro-mechanical systems in a wide range of existing and emerging industries.
Overview
This degree will equip you with a strong foundation in electrical and electronic engineering knowledge and skills, with particular focus on their application in mechatronics and robotics.
Core courses will cover advanced practical skills and knowledge, teaching you how to safely work with a variety of electrical circuits, digital systems, control systems, electrical machines, and power systems. You’ll also take specialised mechatronics and robotics-focused courses.
Strongly hands-on, you’ll hone your creativity and engineering skillset through design projects, practical workshops, and up to 12 weeks of professional work placements in industry.
In your final year, you’ll undertake a major honours research project, with industry representatives acting as your clients.
You’ll graduate prepared for a wide range of specialist engineering careers focused on designing, operating and maintaining electro-mechanical systems.
Key features
- Develop a broad foundation in electrical and electronic engineering knowledge, technical and professional skills.
- Study a common first-year, giving you the freedom to switch engineering specialisations and receive credit for successfully completed courses.
- Design mechatronics, robotics, autonomous systems.
- Complete a major honours research project and industry-focused design project.
- Apply your skills on real-world projects with up to 12 weeks in a professional industry placement.
What you'll learn
Our Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) majoring in Mechatronics and Robotics provides a comprehensive grounding in the knowledge, technical and professional skills required to practice as a qualified electrical and electronic engineer.
In your first year, you’ll develop a solid foundation in engineering principles before moving into electrical and electronics focused courses in second year.
From third year, you’ll undertake specialised courses in mechatronics and robotics, in areas such as:
- autonomous robotic systems
- control systems
- machine learning and vision systems
- mechatronic systems design
- mechatronics foundations
- microcontroller interfacing and applications
- robotics and automation.
Throughout your degree, you’ll sharpen your creativity and technical skillset through substantial practicals and design projects.
In your final year, you’ll undertake a major honours research project, with industry representatives acting as your clients.
As part of your studies, you’ll also complete up to 12 weeks of professional work placements. These work-integrated learning placements provide an opportunity for you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real workplace settings.
Assessments for this degree include reports, case studies, presentations, essays and assignments, online quizzes, examinations, industry-relevant research projects, lab/practical team-based projects, e-portfolios and reflective practice.
You’ll be able to complete majority of first year common courses and second year courses at either our Adelaide City or Mawson Lakes Campus with some potential cross-campus study required. Throughout your degree, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge facilities across both campus locations to enhance your overall learning experience.
What courses you'll study
Complete 192 units comprising:
- 138 units for Core Courses, and
- 12 units for Work integrated learning, and
- Either:
- Both of the following:
- 12 units for Discipline courses, and
- 30 units for Electives, or
- 42 units for Majors
Complete 138 units comprising:
- 138 units for all Core courses
Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Engineering Programming
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Course code
COMP1006
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Electrical Engineering Systems
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Course code
ENGE1000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Design and Prototyping
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Course code
ENGI1001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Materials
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Course code
ENGI1002
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Physics
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Course code
ENGI1003
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Modelling 1
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Course code
ENGI1004
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Professional Engineering Practice
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Course code
ENGI1005
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Mathematics
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Course code
MATH1016
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Circuit Analysis
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Course code
ENGE2000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Digital Fundamentals
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Course code
ENGE2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Signals and Systems
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Course code
ENGE2002
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Electronic Devices and Circuits
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Course code
ENGE2003
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Design
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Course code
ENGE2004
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Engineering Modelling 2
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Course code
ENGI2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Engineering Project Management
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Course code
ENGI2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Signal Processing
|
Course code
ENGE3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Electromagnetic Engineering
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Course code
ENGE3001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Electrical Machines
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Course code
ENGE3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Control Systems
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Course code
ENGI3000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Systems Engineering and Professional Practice
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Course code
ENGI3006
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Design Project
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Course code
ENGE4016
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Research Project Part A
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Course code
ENGI4900
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Engineering Research Project Part B
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Course code
ENGI4901
|
Units
6
|
Complete 42 units for ALL of the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Microcontroller Programming
|
Course code
ENGE2006
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Mechatronics Foundations
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Course code
ENGM3000
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Mechatronic Systems Design
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Course code
ENGM3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Machine Learning and Vision Systems
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Course code
ARTI4001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Robotics and Automation
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Course code
ENGM4002
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Autonomous Robotic Systems
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Course code
ENGM4003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Power Electronics and Drive Systems
|
Course code
ENGE4000
|
Units
6
|
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Professional Engineer Career Preparation
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Course code
ENGI3900
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice
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Course code
ENGI3901
|
Units
6
|
Complete 30 units comprising:
- 6 units from Level 2 Electives, and
- 24 units from Level 4 Electives
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Engineering Chemistry
|
Course code
ENGP2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Engineering Geology and Surveying
|
Course code
ENGI1011
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Environmental Systems and Sustainability
|
Course code
ENGV3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
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Course code
ENGM1000
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Mechatronics Foundations
|
Course code
ENGM3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Microcontroller Programming
|
Course code
ENGE2006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Process Engineering
|
Course code
ENGP1000
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Advanced Control
|
Course code
ENGE4005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced Renewable Energy Integration
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Course code
ENGE4011
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced Electrical Machines
|
Course code
ENGE4017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Antennas and Propagation
|
Course code
ENGE4004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biomedical Imaging
|
Course code
ENGE4015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Communications
|
Course code
ENGE4002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Electricity Market and Power System Operations
|
Course code
ENGE4009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Information Theory and Coding
|
Course code
ENGE4018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Microwave Engineering
|
Course code
ENGE4001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Power Electronics and Drive Systems
|
Course code
ENGE4000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Power Quality and Condition Monitoring
|
Course code
ENGE4008
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Telecommunication System Security
|
Course code
ENGE4003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Renewable Energy Systems
|
Course code
ENGE4007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced Power Systems
|
Course code
ENGE4012
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Optical Communications and Photonics
|
Course code
ENGE4013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Mobile Communications and Wireless Access
|
Course code
ENGE4019
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Telecommunication Device and Network Security
|
Course code
ENGE4014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Terahertz Technology
|
Course code
ENGE4020
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Renewable Power Technologies
|
Course code
ENGE4021
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced Signal Processing
|
Course code
ENGI4000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Communication Principles
|
Course code
ENGE3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Machine Learning and Vision Systems
|
Course code
ARTI4001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Robotics and Automation
|
Course code
ENGM4002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biomedical Instrumentation
|
Course code
ENGI4004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biomechanical Engineering
|
Course code
ENGI4005
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
Electrical and electronic engineers with specialised skills in mechatronics and robotics are highly sought-after. Your ability to connect these traditionally distinct fields makes you invaluable to engineering project teams in all sectors.
You could perfect vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems, making autonomous vehicles safer and more reliable. Maybe you’ll help develop neural prostheses that restore lost sensory or motor function in people living with neurodegenerative conditions. Perhaps you’ll design enhanced cyber-physical systems to optimise and speed-up manufacturing processes.
Whatever your area of interest, career paths are available in a wide range of sectors including:
- aerospace and defence
- automotive
- biomedical technology
- consulting and engineering services
- consumer electronics
- electronics manufacturing
- medical device manufacturing
- power generation, transmission, and distribution
- renewable energy and smart grid technologies
- telecommunication networks and systems
- transportation (railways, aviation, maritime).
Industry trends
As industries continue to invest in AI and technology at unprecedented rates, demand for qualified electrical and electronic engineers is only expected to increase (World Economic Forum, 2023).
Globally and in Australia, there is an engineering skills shortage – with demand for qualified engineers across all sectors continuing to outstrip supply (Engineers Australia, 2023).
Engineering job vacancies increased by 22 per cent in 2022 and engineering remains one of the most in-demand professions in Australia overall (Engineers Australia, 2023).
Industry demand for electrical and electronic engineering professionals is projected to increase by 9.5% by 2026 alone (Australian Government, 2022).
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing at the institution in 2026.
How to apply
FAQs
Explore answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Adelaide University is South Australia’s largest university with seven campuses across the state. Adelaide City Campus is in the heart of the central business district (including eastern and western precincts), while our Magill, Mawson Lakes and Waite campuses are located within the inner suburbs of Adelaide. Our Mount Gambier, Roseworthy and Whyalla campuses are set in the regions of South Australia. Building on our digital and online learning successes, we aim to also deliver online education to more students than any other Australian university.
Each of our campuses is equipped with cutting-edge, discipline specific facilities, contemporary study spaces and well-resourced libraries. Our city and suburban campuses also feature on-site gyms and eateries, and health services on, or nearby, campus.
You will be well supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually with access to on-campus facilities and services such as counselling, learning support, childcare, prayer rooms and more.
You will be well supported through a range of services at Adelaide University to ensure you get the most out of your student experience. Support services include:
- Academic learning support, including after-hours support provided via Studiosity through live online chat assistance with writing, referencing, mathematics and more.
- Advice and advocacy regarding access, adjustments and inclusivity if you have a disability, impairment, chronic health condition or significant caring responsibilities.
- Libraries providing flexible study spaces, access to books, computer suites and online resources – as well as referencing support, search tips and more.
- Career development hub, including extensive self-help resources, online learning programs, on-campus events, workshops and networking, one-on-one advice, and job search support.
- Qualified counsellors who can provide confidential support to manage your mental health and wellbeing.
- On-campus medical clinics on-site where you can make an appointment with a General Practitioner (GP) to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
- Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, visa and work rights and academic policies and procedures.
- An active and visible LGBTIQA+ Ally Network that ensures the University provides a supportive environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.
- Prayer rooms on campus, including gender specific spaces for worship purposes.
- Campus security available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure all students feel safe on campus.
- A range of scholarships offered to commencing and continuing students each year to make university life a little easier.
- A number of social outlets including student lounges, gyms, student-led clubs, sports teams and free events throughout the year.
Your tuition fees will depend on your program of study and enrolment load. You can find the annual fees relevant to your program on the specific degree page under the ‘fees’ section. The annual fee payable for your chosen program will also be outlined in your Offer of Admission.
Adelaide University will open in January 2026. Your studies will start at different times depending on what study period you’ve applied for. Adelaide University is currently using a semester model, which means most degrees start in Semester 1. Some degrees are also available to start in mid-year, sometimes with a different degree structure.
Studies at Adelaide University typically commence in:
- February for Semester 1
- July for Semester 2.
Some degrees, such as the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Master of Business Administration, will have different starting dates. View the relevant degree page for more detail.
For other key dates, including census dates and exam periods, you can view our Academic calendar.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.