Choosing study abroad and exchange courses

Detailed information on individual courses can be found on Adelaide University course webpages. Below you will find details on how to interpret course information, and what you may need to consider when exploring course options.

Course pages include important information such as timetabling, campus location, unit value, prerequisites, course delivery mode, and assessment information.

If the course information for a future year of study is not yet available, you can use the current year course information as a guide. 

Course levels

Undergraduate courses are generally for students currently studying a bachelor degree at their home university or are commencing bachelor level study for the first time. 

Postgraduate courses are higher level courses and entry is generally restricted to students who hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree.

As well as choosing courses from different study areas, you can choose courses across different year levels (e.g. first year courses, second year courses, etc.), assuming you meet entry and any prerequisite requirements. Where you are eligible for postgraduate level courses, you can choose courses at an undergraduate study level where appropriate. 

Available courses

Adelaide University has a wide range of courses available to choose from. However, some courses are unavailable to study abroad and exchange students.

Each course page displays an ‘Inbound study abroad and exchange’ label in the course information section (top of each page). If a course is available for selection by study abroad and exchange students, this will be indicated with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If ‘Yes’, the Discipline Group that course belongs to will also be displayed.

Even though a course is marked as available, there is no guarantee you’ll be eligible for that course. Eligibility will be assessed during the application and assessment process. 

For study abroad (fee-paying) students, the Discipline Group label relates to the fees you will be charged for your study abroad semester. Visit the Study abroad and exchange costs and fees webpage for more information.

Prerequisites

Where prerequisites are indicated, you will need to fulfil the requirement for each course based on completed studies from your home university. The relevant prerequisites for each course are listed on the individual course page.

Campuses

Adelaide University has multiple campuses in metropolitan and regional locations. Courses may be delivered across one or several of these campuses. You can study at more than one campus, though we suggest you keep your selection to a maximum of two campuses, as it can become difficult to manage classes. You can see where courses are offered on the individual course pages. 

Visit the Campuses webpage for more information about our campus locations.

Online courses

Adelaide University courses are offered in a variety of delivery modes, including online. As an international student, you must take the majority of your courses in an ‘on-campus’ (i.e. face to face) delivery mode. To ensure you comply with your student visa, online courses cannot make up more than one third of your total course enrolments, and you must enrol in at least one on-campus course in each compulsory study period. 

Please be mindful of the delivery mode when enrolling, as some of your courses may be available in multiple modes. It is recommended that you enrol in the on-campus mode unless approved otherwise. 

To explore Adelaide University courses, visit the Study at Adelaide University webpage. 

From here, there are several ways to find suitable courses.

1. Search for an Adelaide University course by keyword, e.g. ‘Supply Chain Management’. You can use the search filters on the search results page to suit your needs. When searching, make sure you select the ‘Inbound study abroad and exchange’ filter to ensure you don’t waste time looking at courses that aren’t available to you.

2. Search by study area

   • Choose your study area from the available list.
   • Navigate to the ‘Degree list’, set your search parameters (undergraduate or postgraduate etc.), and then choose the degree that aligns with your interests.
   • Once on the degree page, scroll down to see the courses available within that degree program.

Each individual course page explains more about the course itself – for example, the number of units, campus, semester availability, and more. You can use this information to make a list of preferred courses to input into your formal Adelaide University application. If you’re intending to transfer credit back home, don’t forget to discuss your course selections with your home university. Visit the Apply for study abroad and exchange webpage for more information.