University of South Australia recommended majors and latest handbook - 2025 (New Adelaide University Handbook attached)

Please check the attachment for the latest brochures of the University of South Australia (UniSA) and its pathway SAIBT. Below are some of the more popular course recommendations.

Students graduating after January 2026 will receive a diploma from the 'New University of Adelaide'. Attached is the brochure for the new University of Adelaide.

Bachelor of Digital Business

• University of South AustraliaA new course developed in collaboration with Accenture, a Fortune 500 company
  
• This course is co-designed and co-taught by Accenture, a global leader in consulting and technology, with engagement from Accenture from the first day of the degree.
• 25% of this degree program is developed and taught in collaboration with Accenture and the industry.
• Paid internship offered to international students in their third year of undergraduate studies at AccenturePaid internship: 4 weeks (1 elective course) / 8 weeks (2 elective courses)*
• Exclusive Accenture classroom

Master of Teaching (Early childhood, Primary, Secondary) at the University of South Australia

Changes in undergraduate background requirements for students are as follows.

1) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary) is open to almost all undergraduate backgrounds* (all background fields under the Australian education system) including media, business, arts, science, agriculture, environment, medicine, art, engineering.

2) Master of Teaching (Secondary) has added a business background to the original academic field requirements.Added business background.Applicants with a background in Chinese as a foreign language and translation can also try to apply, and a minor is not strictly required now.

The school prefers students with a science background, and internships for translation backgrounds may be harder to find

Friendly reminder of the language and GPA admission requirements for the above majors:

• Master of Teaching (Early Childhood):

Undergraduate degree GPA 70% in China, 5/7 in Australia or equivalent, UK upper second class honors degree, English IELTS (Listening and Speaking 7.5, Reading and Writing 7) PTE (Listening and Speaking 74, Reading and Writing 65).No language bridging course is offered.

Students who hold a degree from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland (having studied for at least 1 year in the above countries and obtained the relevant degree) within two years before the course starts can be exempted from the language requirement..

4+0 is not recognized, HK and Singapore are currently not recognized

• Master of Teaching (Primary, Secondary):

Undergraduate degree GPA 70% in China, 5/7 in Australia or equivalent, UK upper second class honors degree, English IELTS all 7 or PTE all 65.Language bridging course can be offered, starting from IELTS 6.

Students who hold a degree from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland (having studied for at least 1 year in the above countries and obtained the relevant degree) within two years before the course starts can be exempted from the language requirement.

4+0 is not recognized, HK and Singapore are currently not recognized

Master of Social Work

• Number one in teaching quality for social work in South Australia
• Number one in skill development for social work students in South Australia
• 1000 hours of internship
• Background Case by Case

Undergraduate backgrounds that can directly enroll (less common among Chinese students)

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Human life/course development

• Development Studies

• Gender and Sexuality

• Society and Culture

• Race and Ethnicity

• Disability Studies

• Indigenous/Aboriginal Studies

• Gender Specific Studies

• Behavioural Science

• Human Welfare Studies & Services

• Welfare Studies

• Counselling

• Residential Client Care

• Care for the Disabled

• Care for the Aged

• Youth Work

• Children's Services

• Studies in Human Society

• Human Geography

• History

• Anthropology

• Policy Studies

• Political Science

Common Chinese academic backgrounds can be considered case by case:

• Nursing

• Preschool education, special education

• International politics (courses in cultural and social fields account for a large proportion)

• Human resource management (courses in humanities and culture account for a large proportion)

• Public health

• Economics (courses in social or health fields account for a large proportion)

• Criminology

• Geography and environmental protection (courses in social activities/cultural fields account for a large proportion)

• English and translation (courses in British and American culture and related social fields account for a large proportion)

Bachelor of NursingCredit reduction rules:

• Completion of an Australian nursing diploma and registration as a nurse (EN) Diploma of Nursing with EN registration - can exempt 1 year of courses
• Completion of the second stage of the South Australian International College Foundation (SAIBT) Diploma in Health Sciences - can exempt 3 courses
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing course in Australia
• Completion of an overseas undergraduate nursing course within the last 10 years
• At least 12 months of registered nurse (RN) work experience within the last 3 years, with proof of employment
• Completion of an overseas medical or pharmacy degree within the last 10 years
• ** Credit reduction requires providing course outlines
• Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)
• In the 3rd and 4th years of study, students will have 13 or 26 weeks of professional internship in a pathology laboratory
• The above internship can be conducted in South Australia, other states, or overseas
• Students will become part of the laboratory team during the internship

ATAR 72 / Chinese Gaokao 65%

• IELTS 6.5 (6.5) or equivalent

• Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry / Physics / Biology

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

• Academic requirements: ATAR 90 / Chinese Gaokao 75%
• Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 in all bands or equivalent Internship: 1,000+ hours

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

• Academic requirements: ATAR 93 / Chinese Gaokao 77%
• Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 in all bands or equivalent
• Academic background requirements: Biology or Physics
• Internship: 950+ hours

Bachelor of Visual Effects (for those interested in post-production for film and television)

• The newly launched Bachelor of Visual Effects degree is co-designed and taught by the University of South Australia andRSP, with comprehensive course content linked to employment.
  
• RSP is currently a top-tier visual effects company globally, having participated in the production of commercial blockbusters such as 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', 'Thor: Love and Thunder', 'Black Widow', 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', and has received international recognition including Oscar nominations and Emmy nominations
• Ranked first in Australia and 17th in the world for visual effects schools.
  
• Students will complete 60% of their degree at RSP and can also participate in multiple practical projects under the guidance of RSP's top visual effects experts, polishing a portfolio that meets industry standards.
• IELTS: 6.0 Overall, R, W

Bachelor of Design (Illustration and Animation)

• The only university in Australia to combine these two directions in an undergraduate design course
• Facilities include: CNC routers, 3D printers. Industry standard: Visual effects software, 3D modelling, Motion-capture
• Students can use work studios and computer labs 24 hours a day as needed
• Students can have a 150-hour internship elective
  

Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot)

• Airline pilot
• Charter pilot
• Emergency services pilot
• Flight instructor
• Cathay Pacific cooperation

Bachelor of Aviation (Management)Flight operations

• Airline management
• Airport operations
• Aviation management
• Air traffic control
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