The Degree Transfer Program Standard Information Technology at Kaplan International College Adelaide (KICA) is a pathway program for international students seeking progression into the second year of a specific undergraduate degree at Adelaide University. KICA states that the program is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree and that successful students are guaranteed entry to Adelaide University, subject to applicable condition.

Why Study / Key Benefits

• Direct pathway to the second year of a relevant Adelaide University undergraduate degree.
• Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree at university.
• Students study content relevant to their intended university degree.
• KICA states that students receive full credit for university-level courses completed through the pathway.
• Academic English and learning support are provided during the program.
• Successful KICA graduates are not required to provide further evidence of English-language proficiency for progression, according to KICA.
• The pathway is suitable for students who have completed an Australian Year 12 equivalent or a Foundation Studies Program but missed direct entry to Adelaide University.
• KICA is a preferred pathway provider to Adelaide University, which describes itself as a Group of Eight university.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Standard Information Technology pathway contains compulsory Academic English subjects and additional credit-bearing subjects based on the student's destination degree.

Academic English – Part A

Course code: DT301EAP

This subject is designed to develop the academic language skills needed for undergraduate study.

Areas include:

• academic communication
• participation in group work
• communication in collaborative settings
• building confidence in an English-speaking academic environment
• developing productive academic relationships
• achieving academic learning goals

Academic English – Part B

Course code: DT302EAP

This builds on Part A and develops:

• advanced academic language
• critical thinking
• academic writing
• complex academic discussions
• structured and coherent academic texts
• independent research
• collaborative and individual academic tasks

Elective / credit-bearing courses

Additional credit-bearing courses are selected according to the student's destination degree. KICA specifically notes that not all elective courses are offered in every intake and that availability is subject to demand.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The pathway is designed for Information Technology.

The current Adelaide University 2026 degree information identifies the following Bachelor of Information Technology pathways:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Games Development
• Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Networking and Cyber Security
• Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Software Development

Programme Highlights

• Information Technology-focused university pathway.
• Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree.
• Progression into the second year of an eligible Adelaide University undergraduate degree.
• Successful completion provides guaranteed entry to Adelaide University, subject to conditions.
• 2 or 3 trimesters.
• Approximately 8–12 months.
• March, July and October intakes.
• International tuition fee: A$43,800.
• CRICOS code: 116788F.
• Academic English and learning support.
• Credit-bearing courses linked to the destination degree.
• Central Adelaide campus.

Career Outcomes

The KICA pathway itself is a pathway rather than the final professional qualification. Career outcomes therefore depend primarily on the Adelaide University IT degree completed after progression.

Adelaide University describes the Bachelor of Information Technology as preparing students for careers involving digital solutions, programming, cloud computing, user experience, secure networks and data analysis.

Potential career areas include:

• software development
• systems analysis
• data analysis
• IT project management
• web development
• cloud technology
• networking
• cyber security
• user experience and digital solutions

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KICA website lists Standard Information Technology as an active Degree Transfer pathway to Adelaide University and gives the CRICOS code as 116788F.

The current KICA published fee for Standard Degree Transfer pathways in Computer Science / Engineering / IT / Science is A$43,800.

KICA also warns that not all elective courses are offered in every intake and that availability is subject to demand. This is important for students who have a particular Adelaide University IT specialisation in mind.

For the destination Bachelor of Information Technology, Adelaide University currently lists:

• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Program code: BINFT
• CRICOS code: 115719E
• Indicative annual international tuition fee: A$52,500
• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
• Prerequisite: none
• Assumed knowledge: none

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking this pathway generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

The Australian Department of Home Affairs currently requires applicants to be enrolled in a full-time CRICOS-registered course and provide a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when applying. For packaged courses, applicants must include all relevant CoE codes.

Important requirements include:

• valid CoE
• genuine student requirement
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt
• applicable health requirements
• applicable character requirements
• required financial evidence where requested
• compliance with visa conditions
• Australian Values Statement for applicants aged 18 or over
• evidence of English proficiency where required by Home Affairs

Genuine Student requirement

The Genuine Student requirement applies to Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024. Applicants must demonstrate that they genuinely intend to enter and stay in Australia as students and understand that studying is the primary reason for the Student visa.

The application asks about matters such as:

• current circumstances
• family, community, employment and economic ties
• why the applicant chose the course and provider
• understanding of studying and living in Australia
• how the course will benefit the applicant
• previous study and employment
• relevant immigration history