The University of Adelaide College is the official pathway provider partnered with the University of Adelaide (soon to be Adelaide University after the 2026 merger with the University of South Australia). The College offers preparatory programmes to support international students in progressing into postgraduate degrees at a prestigious Group of Eight university.

 

The Pre-Master’s Program is specifically designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree but do not meet direct entry requirements for a master’s degree. It helps strengthen academic knowledge, English proficiency, and research skills before entering a full postgraduate programme.

 

Why Study a Pre-Master’s Program?

Key Advantages

• Guaranteed progression: On successful completion you are guaranteed entry to your packaged master’s degree at the University of Adelaide.
• Credit-bearing University subjects: You study actual master’s level courses, and those you successfully complete count toward your postgraduate degree.
• Academic & English preparation: The program builds research, academic writing, critical thinking, quantitative, and communication skills for postgraduate success.
• Flexible formats: You can choose between Standard, Extended, or Accelerated options depending on your academic background and goals.

 

Program Structure & Subjects

The program combines bridging/preparatory courses with credit-bearing university courses that count toward your master’s degree.

Core Academic Skills Preparation

Topics covered (typically in Extended or Standard versions) include:

• Academic English for Postgraduate Study

• Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies

• Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies

• Study and Research Skills

• Intercultural Studies

 

Credit-Bearing Courses

These are actual University of Adelaide master’s subjects tailored to your destination postgraduate degree, for example:

• Academic English B (non-credit in some formats)

• Accounting Concepts & Methods (M)

• Economic Principles (M)

• Principles of Finance (M)

• Quantitative Methods (M)

• Specific courses depending on your chosen master’s field (e.g., finance, management, computing).

 

Disciplines & Specialisations Offered

The Pre-Master’s pathway prepares you for a range of postgraduate degrees at the University of Adelaide, including (but not limited to):

Business & Economics

• Master of Accounting

• Master of Accounting and Finance

• Master of Applied Finance

• Master of Finance

• Master of Professional Accounting

• Master of Management

• Master of International Management

Commerce & Finance

• Master of Finance and Business Economics

• Master of Applied Finance

Public Health and Other Fields

• Master of Public Health

• Master of Wine Business

• Master of Computing and Innovation

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Direct pathway to Master’s at a Group of Eight university with credit for university subjects.
• Multiple entry formats — extended, standard, and accelerated — offer flexibility.
• Academic and research skill development prepares you for higher-level study.
• Guaranteed progression to your master’s programme upon successful completion.
• On-campus support services and structured learning environment.

 

Career Outcomes

While the Pre-Master’s itself is a pathway, successfully progressing into a postgraduate degree from the University of Adelaide can lead to international careers such as:

• Management & Leadership Roles
• Accounting & Finance Positions
• Business Analytics & Strategy
• Global Public Health and Policy
• Innovation & IT Leadership

 

Visa Requirements

International students studying a Pre-Master’s Program in Australia will generally need:

• Student Visa (Subclass 500)
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the College
• Proof of financial capacity
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• A valid passport and academic documents