Articulation & Credit Transfer

Overview

Articulation and Credit Transfer are part of the University of Adelaide's ongoing commitment to access and equity. The University has devoted resources to improve and enhance student mobility in order to provide alternative access to higher education opportunities.

Through a growing number of collaborative arrangements and transfer agreements with various identified institutions in Australia, students can acquire credit towards a related degree once they have been accepted for admission. These students may receive credit for several courses, or for a year or more towards a university degree.

The University of Adelaide has formal, signed articulation agreements with TAFE and the Australian Defence Force to ensure smooth transfer of valid credit. A credit transfer agreement between the universities of the Australian Go8 (Adelaide, Melbourne, Monash, ANU, Queensland, Sydney, NSW and WA) facilitates the transfer of credit between these insitutions.

For further information on transfer policies and practices please email Anna Dearman, VET Project Coordinator, or telephone 8313 1105.

TAFE SA

The University of Adelaide has more than 200 pathways available from TAFE qualifications into undergraduate programs. Students who have completed a designated TAFE qualification for which an articulation agreement exists are granted an agreed amount of credit upon application.

Please note: eligibility for credit does not guarantee admission to the University of Adelaide.

More information about the application and admission process is available from Student Admissions TAFE Applicants website. The University's current Admissions Policy outlines the principles and procedures regarding TAFE minimum requirements when applying for a University program. A Pathways & Credit Transfer Guide is also available outlining the arrangements between the University of Adelaide and TAFE.

Head Collaborative Agreement (HCA)

The Head Collaboration Agreement has been negotiated between the University and the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education (TAFE SA) to help develop more pathways for students with closer collaboration on programs, curriculum and delivery. New partnerships will help to widen access to rural and remote students and increase participation.

The HCA will facilitate collaboration across many activities where appropriate and beneficial linkages exist, some of which include: access to facilities, joint curriculum development and student cross institutional participation.

The articulation pathways are based Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications Pathways Policy and the University's Academic Credit Arrangements Policy.

Staff at the University of Adelaide are encouraged to consider qualification connections with TAFE SA wherever appropriate, with aim of enhancing student progression into and between AQF qualifications.

Governance

The Strategic Management Committee (SMC) (UA staff only) is an advisory committee chaired by and reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic). The SMC maintains oversight of the collaboration plan which aligns to strategic objectives, actions and KPIs.

The Operations Management Committee (OMC) (UA staff only) implements decisions of the SMC.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) recommends that any binding agreements between the two institutions have separate contractual negotiations, including terms relating to ownership and the use of intellectual property, financial arrangements, use of resources and any other issues as relevant.

Staff Guidelines

The Staff Guidelines have been prepared to provide staff from each institution seeking to enter into Qualification Connection Agreements.

Contact

If you would like assistance with articulation and credit transfer agreements, or any further information relating to TAFESA/UA collaboration, please contact Anna Dearman, VET Project Coordinator.

Australian Defence Force

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 an Undergraduate or Postgraduate program.

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 University Contact 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.

Go8 Credit Transfer Agreement

The Group of Eight (Go8) universities have arranged a transfer agreement that will improve mobility between universities. This Agreement is based on an acceptance that the assessment regimes at all Go8 universities are comparable and transferable, and formally recognises credits earned, and facilitates the transfer of these credits between institutions.

International Articulation Agreements

The University of Adelaide has established a number of articulation agreements with international partner universities/institutions.

A list of these agreement partnerships are available by searching the International Agreements Database. You will need to select the checkbox for Articulation before submitting your search. The agreement documents are restricted to staff only and require a password for access.

• International Agreements Database

Pathway Providers

Studying at these colleges can provide a direct pathway for admission to undergraduate degree programs at the University of Adelaide.

Bradford College

Bradford College is situated on the campus of the University of Adelaide and specifically prepares international students for entry into undergraduate courses at the University of Adelaide, one of Australia's leading universities. Bradford College offers two pathways to study in Australia in undergraduate programs at the University of Adelaide - our Foundation Studies and the Degree Transfer.

Eynesbury College

Eynesbury is a specialist institution that offers a range of pre-university and English programs, providing pathways in to the University of Adelaide.