Construction Management and Economics•BuiltEnvironment

•ConstructionManagement and Economics

2013

ContentsWhy study at the University of South Australia? 2Make the most of your experience 3Why study construction management and economics at the University of South Australia? 4 Associate Degree Associate Degree in Built Environment 6 Bachelor of Built Environment 8Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics 10

The recently opened Materials and Minerals Science Building is a catalyst for innovative learning and teaching and high quality research in the materials and minerals science and engineering hub located at the University’s Mawson Lakes campus. The building facilitates the engagement between undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students, higher degree research students, leading researchers and industry stakeholders in a flexible, open and creative space aimed at stimulating innovation in relevant areas.

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Welcome

Welcome to the University of South Australia, and the beginning of a rewarding and inspiring journey of discovery.

We are an innovative, outward-looking institution with a strong commitment to excellence. We provide the widest range of degree programs in South Australia, and have a reputation for excellence that extends across our four academic divisions. Some of the world’s brightest minds teach and research at the University in the areas of business, education, arts and social sciences, health sciences, information technology, materials science, engineering and the environment.

In the 2011 QS World University Rankings, the University of South Australia recorded the fastest rise of any Australian university (for the second consecutive year), and we are ranked in the top three per cent of more than 10,000 universities worldwide. In addition, the University recently scored above the national average for broad overall satisfaction in the annual Australian Graduates Survey.

Our world-class research informs our teaching and learning, and a large part of our ongoing success stems from the collaborations we have developed with key partners in business, industry, government and the community, which complement the professional-focused nature of our degrees. As shown in the Graduate Careers Australia employment results, our graduate employment rate over recent years has been consistently above average and, in 2011, was two percentage points higher than the national average.

The University also maximises its international links to remain at the forefront of research and teaching. We continue to recruit academic staff from around the world who are research leaders in their fields, and who provide students with a combination of high-level academic expertise and professional experience. On two occasions in recent years our academics have received the nation’s highest honour for university teachers - the Prime Minister’s Award for University Teacher of the Year.

The University of South Australia also continues to provide opportunities for people from less advantaged, regional and remote backgrounds to attend university, and offers ongoing support that enables successful completion of their degrees.

In addition, the University is making significant investments to develop some of the most exciting learning and research environments in Australia. Over coming years, we are investing more than $1 billion in physical and virtual infrastructure, new initiatives, and improved services across our campuses. This will further enhance our standing as an education provider of first choice, and ensure we continue to be recognised for the quality of our teaching, learning and research.

At the University of South Australia, we strive to ensure that the inquiring minds of today receive the opportunities and the tools to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Our degrees are recognised and respected throughout the world, and will provide you with the experience, knowledge, skills and confidence you need to forge a successful career.

I wish you every success in your academic endeavours.

Professor Peter Høj Vice Chancellor and President

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Why study at the University of South Australia?We have great teachersAlmost three-quarters of our academic staff hold PhDs which means they have made a significant contribution to knowledge in their field of expertise. They’re always winning awards like Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Two of them have won the nation’s highest honour for university teachers – the Prime Minister’s Award for University Teacher of the Year.

We’re dynamic, vibrant and successfulIn the 2011 QS World University Rankings the University of South Australia was ranked among the top 3 per cent of universities in the world. It was the biggest improvement in the rankings of any Australian university.

We’re investing in our learning environmentWe’re spending almost $1 billion on new teaching and research initiatives and creating new student services to make yours an exceptional student experience. The University’s campuses are spacious and well-equipped and we’re making them even better. Over $200 million will be spent to transform the campuses into some of the most exciting learning and research environments in Australia, while complementing developments in the urban landscape of Adelaide. There will be significant investments in landscaping and improvements to the City West and East campuses; the construction of a new $95 million learning centre to be completed in 2013, and a total of $73 million on the development of the new Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research hub at Mawson Lakes.

At right are artist’s impressions of the $95 million learning centre being built on Hindley Street, in the Adelaide CBD adjacent to the University’s City West campus.

What you learn will give you a pathway into a professional careerThe knowledge and the practical skills you need to give you the best possible start to your career are within your reach at the University of South Australia. Our world-class educators, state-of-the-art learning and research facilities and strong links with industry will provide you with a dynamic education with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. This allows you to hit the ground running in your chosen profession and forms the basis of a successful global career.

In the 2011 Employer Reputation Indicator* the University of South Australia ranked amongst the world’s top 100 universities for smart, work-ready graduates.

*source: the 2011 QS World University rankings.

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Make the most of your experience

We want you to have the best possible experience at the University of South Australia so that you graduate ready to take on the world. There are lots of different opportunities you can take advantage of during your studies, both within your academic program and through a wide range of social and personal development activities.

Experience Plus is where you can take advantage of the vast array of extracurricular activities across the University which provides more experience and adds to your study. You can develop your career skills while mixing with fellow students from Australia and around the world. By the end of your experience, you will have developed a social network of friendships that will last well after graduation.

Whether you are looking to boost your employability through leadership opportunities and volunteering or just looking to meet new and interesting people in a fun and social environment, Experience Plus can direct you to a wide range of activities that will allow you to have a university experience tailored to your needs.

Experience Plus will help you to find information about:

• Enhancing your employability

• Leadership programs and opportunities

• Volunteering at the University of South Australia and in the community

• Interacting with people from different backgrounds

• Developing an understanding of global issues.

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We’llhelpsupportyourwork

The University’s Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU) promotes innovation and inclusivity, and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to excel through the University’s teaching, learning and research education programs. You can use the LTU’s services and resources like language and learning advice, counselling services, and careers and employment support to enhance your university experience. Students with disabilities or medical conditions, international students and higher degree research students can also access specialised services.

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Guaranteedentry

UniSA Preferred is a scheme that offers guaranteed entry into many University programs for domestic year 12 and TAFE and other registered training organisation (RTO) qualified students. It has been designed to reduce some of the stress you face when

applying to university and waiting on your offer.

With UniSA Preferred, many programs now offer you a guaranteed place if you have a certain year 12 score or a relevant TAFE/RTO diploma or higher. If your ATAR or TAFE/RTO award meets the UniSA Preferred qualification for that program, you have met any prerequisites, and you have listed the program as your first preference, you are in. It’s guaranteed.

Scholarships to help you studyEach year more than 2500 students at the University of South Australia benefit from scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Not only do they provide financial assistance but they often include valuable work experience, mentoring opportunities and even overseas travel. Students in financial need, rural and isolated students, Indigenous students and high achievers are all eligible for scholarships and new ones are being added every day, so check the website below to find one that might suit you.

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Why study construction management and economics at the University of South Australia?

• We offer the only construction management degree in South Australia. You’ll acquire a minimum of 100 days supervised industrial experience, preparing you for employment.

• Our degree is professionally recognised in Australia and overseas. In 2010*, 97 per cent of graduates found full-time work.

• Bachelor of Built Environment graduates can articulate into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours).

* Graduate destination survey 2010.

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Construction management and economicsModern construction is a complex, highly organised commercial business dealing with large capital investments, sophisticated construction techniques, highly skilled labour and real-time project information systems. Every construction project is different, with new challenges in planning, design, construction, commissioning and evolving project teams. This brings alternative ideas and fresh problems to solve. Rapid changes in technology continue to test the ingenuity and enterprise of estimators, project managers, contract administrators, schedulers and other experts in the field.

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The Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics provides the educational requirements for corporate membership of the following professional associations, provided you choose appropriate courses and program options:

» The Australian Institute of Building» The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors» The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors» The Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia» The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (UK)» Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors» American Association of Construction Education» The Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers

Double degrees with lawThe Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics can be taken as a double degree with a Bachelor of Laws. For more information please refer to the University of South Australia’s Law brochure.

Flexible pathways: Associate DegreeThe Associate Degree in Built Environment is a two-year program that educates and trains you to a paraprofessional level in building and construction management. The program is identical to the first two years of the Bachelor of Built Environment degree. Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree are eligible to apply for admission to the third year of the Bachelor of Built Environment.

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Bachelor of Built EnvironmentThe Bachelor of Built Environment is a three-year program that provides the education and training necessary to enter the construction industry. The program is very similar to the first three years of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours). Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Built Environment can transfer into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours), provided they apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

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ScholarshipsScholarships are available, not only to help with the cost of tertiary education, but also to provide valuable work experience opportunities for overseas travel. New scholarships are constantly being developed, so please review the University of South Australia scholarship web page regularly.

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Pathways

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Associate Degree in Built Environment

ProgramoverviewThe Associate Degree in Built Environment is a two-year program that educates and trains you to a paraprofessional level in building and construction management. The program is identical to the first two years of the Bachelor of Built Environment. If you successfully complete the associate degree, you are eligible to apply for admission to the third year of the Bachelor of Built Environment.

As a student of this program, you will have access to the new Experiential Learning Suite located at the City East campus. These multifunctional spaces provide you with a spectrum of opportunities to develop career knowledge and interact not only with other students but with new technologies.

WhatwillIstudy?This program will provide you with basic knowledge in areas such as sustainable built environment, construction, structures, construction science and services, building organisation, and building regulations. The first year of the program provides a range of foundation studies and familiarises you with the role of construction professionals. You are introduced to methods of design, quantity surveying, construction technology and building materials, as well as economic aspects of development. Second-year courses deal with the theory and practice of contemporary construction methods and materials, estimating and design economics, and the legal aspects of development.

SATAC code 415011Program code ITBGCRICOS code (international students only) 075591GATAR (February 2012 cut-off) 60.85Program length Two yearsPrerequisites NoneAssumed knowledge NoneHome campus City EastAccepts Special Entry (STAT) YesExternal study available NoPart-time study available YesTAFE credit available YesHonours study available n/aProgram fees Commonwealth supportedProgram fees (international students only) AUD$23,500 per annumScholarships available unisa.edu.au/scholarship

OpenDay2012 CIty West Campus: Sunday 19 August, 70 North Terrace, Adelaide visitunisa.edu.au/openday

FestivalofInnovationMawson Lakes campus: Thursday 13 September. Visitunisa.edu.au/innovation

BuiltEnvironmentPreviewDayCity East campus: Monday 10 September. Visitunisa.edu.au/previewday

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Whatdoesittake?As a construction professional, you must be able to adequately supervise people, apply technical and practical knowledge in a range of situations, analyse problems concisely, meet administrative requirements and be sympathetic to the ideas and skills of allied disciplines. You must also be prepared to take on responsibility for built environment practices within the general community. Also considered essential is a greater awareness of how people’s needs relate to the economy of our resources in the built environment.

Whowillemployme?As a graduate of the Associate Degree in Built Environment, you may seek employment as an elementary site supervisor or manager, assistant quantity surveyor, estimator, administrator or construction planner, clerk of works or manager of a residential construction business.

Program requirementsFIRSTYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod2)Quantity Surveying 1Construction 1Construction Management 1NSecondSemester(StudyPeriod5)Construction Science 1Sustainable Built EnvironmentsStructures 1Elective SECONDYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod2)Construction Management 2NContract Administration 1Construction 2NBuilding Surveying Science 1SecondSemester(StudyPeriod5)Building Estimating 1NQuantity Surveying 2RStructures 2Construction Science 2N

Paul ShannahanAssociateDegreeinBuiltEnvironmentGraduateCertificatein Project Management

‘I chose to study at the University of South Australia as it is the only university in Adelaide offering the construction management program. I like the mix of courses, meeting fellow students with similar backgrounds and the professionalism of the lecturers.

I am a mature aged student with 20-plus years of work experience, with the past six years in construction-related roles. I have found this program very worthwhile from a practical view point.

It is held in high regard in the industry so it is worth doing if you wish to have a construction management career. After I graduate I hope to get a full-time job as a senior property professional.’

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Bachelor of Built Environment

ProgramoverviewThe Bachelor of Built Environment is a three-year program that provides the education and training necessary to enter the sector of the construction industry dealing with residential and low-rise buildings. The program is the same as the first three years of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours). Those who successfully complete the Bachelor of Built Environment can articulate into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours), provided they apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

As a student of this program, you will have access to the new Experiential Learning Suite located at the City East campus. These multifunctional spaces provide you with a spectrum of opportunities to develop career knowledge and interact not only with other students but with new technologies.

WhatwillIstudy?First year provides a range of foundation studies and introduces you to the role of a construction professional. You will learn methods of design, quantity surveying, construction management and building materials, as well as economic aspects of development. Second year courses cover the theory and practice of contemporary construction methods and materials, estimating and design economics as well as the legal aspects of development. Third year includes studies in contract administration, development economics, and development law, whilst further extending your knowledge of commercial construction projects.

Whatdoesittake?As a construction professional, you must be able to adequately supervise people, apply technical and practical knowledge in a range of situations, analyse problems concisely, meet administrative requirements, understand and respect ideas and skills of allied disciplines, and accept responsibility for the safety of the general community. Also considered essential is a greater awareness of how people’s needs relate to the economy of our resources in the built environment.

Whowillemployme?As a graduate, you may find employment as a project manager, construction manager or supervisor, estimator, construction planner, clerk of work or contract administrator in the residential and low-rise sector of the construction industry.

ProfessionalaccreditationThe program is professionally endorsed by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB).

HonoursStudents who successfully complete the Bachelor of Built Environment can articulate into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Hons), provided they apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

SATAC code 414301Program code IBBECRICOS code (international students only) 057385GATAR (February 2012 cut-off) 65.85Program length Three yearsPrerequisites NoneAssumed knowledge NoneHome campus City EastAccepts Special Entry (STAT) YesExternal study available NoPart-time study available YesTAFE credit available YesHonours study available YesProgram fees Commonwealth supportedProgram fees (international students only) AUD$23,500 per annumScholarships available unisa.edu.au/scholarship

OpenDay2012 CIty West Campus: Sunday 19 August, 70 North Terrace, Adelaide visitunisa.edu.au/openday

FestivalofInnovationMawson Lakes campus: Thursday 13 September. Visitunisa.edu.au/innovation

BuiltEnvironmentPreviewDayCity East campus: Monday 10 September. Visitunisa.edu.au/previewday

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Program requirementsFIRSTYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Quantity Surveying 1Construction 1Construction Management 1NSecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Construction Science 1Sustainable Built EnvironmentsStructures 1Elective 1 SECONDYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Construction Management 2NContract Administration 1Construction 2NBuilding Surveying Science 1SecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Building Estimating 1NQuantity Surveying 2RStructures 2Construction Science 2N THIRDYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Construction and Fire Engineering 1NDevelopment Economics NBuilding Surveying Science 2Elective 2SecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Contract Administration 2Civil and Commercial Construction AnalysisConstruction and Fire Engineering 2NDevelopment Law

Nicole NapoliBachelorofBuiltEnvironment

‘I always seemed to have an interest in buildings and architecture and found this program included a range of courses that suited my interests. If you have a combined interest in architecture, design, maths and science this is worth considering.

This program starts out quite broad, which allows students to determine the area they would like to be involved with. It can lead you to numerous career paths and a high number of opportunities, as many students start working in the industry from second year onwards.

There are a variety of hands-on experiences, including site visits and exposure to people in the industry and this program is closely based on what occurs in reality.

This program is recognised in most places of the world so I would consider working overseas in Europe for a year after graduation.’

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Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics

ProgramoverviewThis is the only construction management and economics degree in South Australia and one of the most accredited programs of its type in Australia. The degree aims to provide you with the education and training required to reach a professional level in the building industry, quantity surveying and/or building surveying professions.

As a student of this program, you will have access to the new Experiential Learning Suite located at the City East campus. These multifunctional spaces provide you with a spectrum of opportunities to develop career knowledge and interact not only with other students but with new technologies. Our construction management and economics program has strong connections with industry and the research community.

You will have access to experts at the Barbara Hardy Institute, who draw together

high quality research in renewable energy, transport systems, urban and regional planning, engineering, construction and infrastructure development, clean technologies for agriculture, manufacturing and industrial applications, complex systems modelling and evaluation, and urban ecology.

WhatwillIstudy?First year provides you with a range of foundation studies and introduces you to the role of a construction professional. You will study methods of design, quantity surveying, construction technology and building materials, as well as economic and sustainable aspects of development. Second year courses cover the theory and practice of contemporary construction methods and materials, estimating and design economics, as well as the legal aspects of development. Third year includes studies in contract administration, and development economics and law, while further extending

your knowledge of commercial construction projects. As a fourth-year student, you will undertake two of the three available specialisations, choosing from construction management, quantity surveying and building surveying. You will also conduct a building research project as a final-year dissertation.

You will undertake a minimum of 100 days’ supervised industrial experience throughout the program, allowing you to gain experience in the construction industry before you graduate.

Whatdoesittake?Construction professionals must be able to adequately supervise people, apply technical and practical knowledge in a range of situations, analyse problems concisely, meet administrative requirements, understand and respect ideas and skills of allied disciplines, and accept responsibility for the safety of the general community. Also considered essential is a greater awareness of how people’s needs relate to the economy of our resources in the built environment.

Whowillemployme?As a graduate, you may find employment as a project manager, construction manager or supervisor, estimator, construction planner, contract administrator, quantity surveyor, or building surveyor or as a technical specialist in a construction-related area. After graduation you may work in a city or large regional centre in a private practice, government department or building and civil engineering firm. The Graduate Careers Council of Australia 2010 Graduate Destination Survey reported that 97 per cent of the University of South Australia’s building graduates secured full-time work within four months of completing their degree. Many Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics graduates find full-time employment following the professional practice they have gained in industry during their program.

AdditionalnoteThis program can be taken as a double degree with a Bachelor of Laws. For more information please refer to the University of South Australia’s Law program brochure.

SATAC code 414021Program code IBCNCRICOS code (international students only) 006708DATAR (February 2012 cut-off) 80.65Program length Four yearsPrerequisites NoneAssumed knowledge NoneHome campus City EastAccepts Special Entry (STAT) YesExternal study available NoPart-time study available YesTAFE credit available YesHonours study available YesProgram fees Commonwealth supportedProgram fees (international students only) AUD$23,500 per annumScholarships available unisa.edu.au/scholarship

OpenDay2012 CIty West Campus: Sunday 19 August, 70 North Terrace, Adelaide visitunisa.edu.au/openday

FestivalofInnovationMawson Lakes campus: Thursday 13 September. Visitunisa.edu.au/innovation

BuiltEnvironmentPreviewDayCity East campus: Monday 10 September. Visitunisa.edu.au/previewday

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ProfessionalaccreditationThis program is recognised as meeting the educational requirements for purposes of admission to corporate membership of the following professional associations, provided you choose the appropriate courses and program options:

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, for graduates who have completed the quantity surveying specialisation; the Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia, for graduates who have completed the quantity surveying specialisation; the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (UK); the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, for graduates who have completed the quantity surveying specialisation; the American Association of Construction Education; the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors; the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, for graduates who have completed the building surveying science specialisation. The Chartered Institute of Building (UK) reports that ‘graduates are fully exempt from the written examinations of the Institute’. The program is also professionally endorsed by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB).

HonoursStudents achieving a credit level average at the end of the third year will be eligible to enrol in the Honours courses in their final year. Successful completion of the program and the Honours project courses may lead to the award of a degree with Honours.

Program requirementsFIRSTYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Quantity Surveying 1Construction 1Construction Management 1NSecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Construction Science 1Sustainable Built EnvironmentsStructures 1Elective

SECONDYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Construction Management 2NContract Administration 1Construction 2NBuilding Surveying Science 1SecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Building Estimating 1NQuantity Surveying 2RStructures 2Construction Science 2N THIRDYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Construction and Fire Engineering 1NDevelopment Economics NBuilding Surveying Science 2Elective 2SecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Contract Administration 2Civil and Commercial Construction AnalysisConstruction and Fire Engineering 2NDevelopment Law FOURTHYEAR FirstSemester(StudyPeriod1,2or3)Building Research Project 1ORBuilding Research Project 1 (Honours)Integrated Projectand any two of the following three coursesQuantity Surveying 3RConstruction Management 3Building Surveying Science 3SecondSemester(StudyPeriod4,5or6)Building Research Project 2ORBuilding Research Project 2 (Honours)Industry Based Learningand any two of the following three coursesQuantity Surveying 4RConstruction Management 4Building Surveying Science 4

Mopati Toteng BachelorofConstructionManagement and Economics

‘The program is tailor-made for equipping students with both managerial and technical skills. We work in computer pools to gain practical experience with a range of software, including Microsoft Project, Buildsoft and FirstRate.

There is a broad spectrum of opportunities in the construction industry available to students and I have never looked back since deciding to pursue this program.

In the future I hope to become a chartered construction professional.’

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Entry requirements

For Undergraduate BachelorDegreesandAssociate DegreesApplicants are required to have:» Completed SACE;» Completed at least 80 credits

of SACE at Stage 2 of which 60 must be Tertiary Admission subjects (TAS) and the other 20 either TAS, Recognised Studies or a mix of the two;

» Completed any prerequisites for your chosen program;

» Obtained a competitive ATAR;» Completed interstate or

overseas qualifications that the University considers equivalent to the SACE;

» Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;

» Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;

» Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;

» Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above;

» Qualified for Special Entry and completed the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). A personal competencies statement and/or employment experience may also be considered;

» Completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Please note that some programs have prerequisites. Applicants should check all entry requirements before applying. For some programs, applicants may also be required to attend an interview or present a folio.

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ParticipationandAccessUniSA offers various programs and services to assist rural and/or socio-economically disadvantaged students, Indigenous Australians and people with a disability. For more information, contact (08) 8302 2376 or 1300 UNINOW or email study@unisa.edu.au

UniSAAdvantageBonusPointsUniSA Advantage is a bonus points scheme that encourages participation in education as well as rewards achievement in selected Year 12 subjects that better prepare students for university study. The scheme includes two strands – Achievement and Aspire.

Achievement bonus points will automatically be awarded if students score a C- or better in Year 12 Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS) relevant to their intended UniSA program. Find out more here unisa.edu.au/bonuspoints

Aspire bonus points are awarded automatically to students who attend a school recognised by UniSA as under represented at university. Students from rural and remote areas are also eligible for automatic bonus points while those students on SchoolCard (or state equivalent) and/or YouthAllowance, and who do not attend a recognised school, can apply for bonus points by downloading an application form at unisa.edu/bonuspoints

For more information, visit unisa.edu.au/bonuspoints. You can also contact Future Student Enquiries by phone (08) 8302 2376 or 1300 UNINOW (local call cost) or email study@unisa.edu.au

StudentcontributionsYou can defer the cost of your studies with HECS-HELP, a loan program that helps Commonwealth supported students pay their student contribution amounts. The contribution that applies depends on which courses you choose to study and the contribution band in which those courses are classified (see table below). The amount of your student contribution also depends on the unit value of your courses of study (the equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL) value of the course).

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As per the Australian Government guidelines, the student contribution amounts for 2012 are:

Band Fieldsofstudy Studentcontribution

National priorities Mathematics, statistics, science $0 – $4,520

Band 1 Humanities, behavioural science (including clinical psychology), social studies, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing

$0 – $5,648

Band 2 Computing, built environment, health (allied health and other health), engineering, surveying, agriculture

$0 – $8,050

Band 3 Law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science, accounting, administration, economics, commerce

$0 – $9,425

Note: These amounts are for 1 EFTSL in 2012. The student contribution amounts for 2013 will be advised by the Federal Government in October 2012, and these will be available to view via unisa.edu.au/future/fees at that time.

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Glossary

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Associate degreeAn award for completing a two-year (or part-time equivalent) tertiary program.

FoundationStudies A free, one year program with no qualifications required for entry. This program assists students to develop the skills required for successful university-level study. Upon successful completion, students can apply for entry into a degree at the University of South Australia or to enter the second year of a UniSA College diploma program.

Diploma UniSA College offers two diplomas as alternative entry to University: the Diploma of Arts is a two year program designed to provide guaranteed entry into the second year of a social sciences or communication and media degree at the University of South Australia; the Diploma of Science and Technology is a two year program which provides guaranteed entry into the second year of a University of South Australia degree in life sciences, environmental science, physical science, health and exercise science, nursing or biomedical science.

BachelordegreeA program of three or more years duration (or part-time equivalent). Bachelor degree programs provide the relevant qualifications for many professions.

Honours An additional year of study in a Bachelor degree during which students specialise in a chosen area of study. In some cases, Honours study can actually be

done as part of the degree.

GraduateCertificateAn award for completing a postgraduate program of at least six months in duration (or part-time equivalent).

GraduateDiplomaAn award for completing a postgraduate program of at least one year in duration (or part-time equivalent).

Master degree A postgraduate degree undertaken after completion of a Bachelor degree (normally with Honours) which focuses on one area of specialisation.

PhDDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs normally extend over three years (or part-time equivalent) and involve significant research work.

HOW DOES YOUR PROGRAM WORK? Major A set of related courses which comprises 36 units of study within a Bachelor degree.

Sub-majorA set of related courses which comprises between 19 and 35 units of study within a Bachelor degree.

Minor A set of related courses which comprises up to 18 units of study within a Bachelor degree.

Program Award in which you are enrolled, eg Bachelor of Arts.

Course A component of study

within a program (previously known as a ‘subject’).

Unit A value assigned to a course which measures the amount of work involved in that course. Full-time students normally undertake 36 units of study per year (18 units per semester).

GENERAL DirectentryPrograms for which applications are not processed through SATAC but are made direct to the University of South Australia.

AssumedknowledgeSome first-year courses require knowledge of certain SACE Stage 2 subjects.

PrerequisitesSACE Stage 2 (Year 12) subjects, or equivalent qualifications required for admission into the program.

FreeElectivesA course chosen from any on offer outside your study area, provided that individual course prerequisites are met. Free elective courses are designed to broaden your knowledge and skills beyond your professional field of study.

CRICOScodeCode identifying that a University of South Australia program has been registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

DivisionThe University of South Australia is split into four academic Divisions – Business; Education, Arts and Social Sciences; Health

Sciences; and Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment – each offering a range of specialised programs.

SACEThe South Australian Certificate of Education or a recognised equivalent qualification.

SATACGuideA publication that lists every program offered by South Australian higher education institutions. The SATAC Guide provides information about the selection process, includes instructions on how to apply and is available every year from newsagents Australia-wide and online at satac.edu.au.

SpecialEntry(STAT)Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is an alternative entry for people who do not have any oter qualifications for admission to university.

ATAR(AustralianTertiaryAdmissionRank)A ranking of all students who have completed SACE in a particular year. The minimum ATAR required for the previous year is often a guide to how well you will need to perform to gain entry into a particular program. ATARs can vary from year to year and should be used as a guide only.

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