Australian Defence Force
New Program Alert  Innovation and Entrepreneurship Interested in undertaking a Bachelor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship? This program is offered at the North Terrace Campus in Adelaide and the Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre (NAAEC) in Singapore. Courses are run in intensive mode. Defence personnel with previous business knowledge can receive maximum advanced standing (credit) towards this program. |
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Australian Defence Force Higher Education Advanced Standing Scheme (ADFHEAS Scheme)
The University of Adelaide has in place credit transfer arrangements for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members where maximum credit is granted towards a limited number of Adelaide programs.
A Letter of Understanding (LoU) between the two organisations sets out how the scheme is operated and administered. Credit is awarded on the basis of previously completed study and/or qualification. Through this scheme members can achieve maximum recognition of professional military studies, experience and skills, for studies towards a University of Adelaide degree. Credit effectively shortens the time taken to achieve the qualification.
Who is it for?
The Scheme is for current, past and Reserve ADF members of all ranks, who meet the entry requirements of the University for the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications on offer.
Find a Program
Depending on your previous studies, students from the ADF scheme can choose to study one of the following Postgraduate programs:
Postgraduate Programs
Sciences programs
Business programs
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation programs
- Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Advanced)
- Graduate Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Project Management
Language programs
- Graduate Certificate of Applied Linguistics
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics
- Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
Health programs
The Faculty of Health Sciences continues to work closely with the Australian Defence Force in accordance with the provisions of a Letter of Understanding (LoU) relating to the the delivery of Health curricula to ADF personnel at the Centre for Military and Veteran’s Health.
Institute of Aviation Medicine Students who have completed the RAAF Aviation Medical Officers Course may be awarded up to 3 units of credit into the Master of Public Health and Master of Occupational Health and Safety Management.
Undergraduate Programs
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation programs
Arts and Social Sciences programs
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Media
- Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Bachelor of International Studies
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
How much credit?
This table outlines the current advanced standing (credit) offered to appropriately qualified ADF members for Postgraduate programs at the University of Adelaide.
| Name of Postgraduate Program | Specific Credit (Total Number of Units) | General Credit |
|---|---|---|
Credit may also be granted for specific Business courses | Case-by-case | |
Credit may be granted for no more than one half of the program for which the student is enrolling | Maximum credit may be granted as follows:
| Credit will be considered for core courses and may be considered for electives |
Credit may also be granted for specific Programs in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences on a case-by-case basis | Credit will be considered for up to one elective Up to 50% of the award in suitable cases | |
| Up to 3 units | ||
Some credit may be offered. Maximum of 12 units applies. | ||
| Credit will be considered for up to one elective Up to 50% of the award in suitable cases |
This table outlines the current advanced standing (credit) offered to appropriately qualified ADF members for Undergraduate programs at the University of Adelaide.
| Name of Undergraduate Program | Specific Credit (Total Number of Units) | General Credit |
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Additional Credit may also be granted for specific Accounting and Marketing courses | 36 Units This is an articulation degree for defence personnel who hold at least an Advanced Diploma | |
Credit may be granted for no more than one half of the program for which the student is enrolling |
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How to apply
The following links provide information regarding admission into Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs. ADF members can apply to compete on the basis of their completed VET qualification.
Need more information?
Australian Defence Force members requiring further information should contact the Student Centre or visit the Department of Defence website.
Want to study a short course?
Australian Defence Force members interested in studying short courses at the University of Adelaide should visit the Summer & Winter School webpage for available options. Some courses may be counted towards future degrees.
