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Glossary of Terms
Commonly used terms and expressions you'll encounter while preparing for study at university.

Frequently Asked Questions About:

Fees & Charges
Academic Programs
Applying to the University of Adelaide
Scholarships
Important Dates

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Arts

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts B.Arts

Honours Bachelor

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts HB.Arts

Diploma

Diploma in Languages Dip.Lang

Double Degree

Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics B.A/B.Ec
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music BA/BMus
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music Education BA/BMusEd
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science BA/BSc
Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts B.IST/B.A
Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Arts B.Md/B.A
Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts B.T/B.A

Combined Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(Ch)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(CE)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(Ci)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(CS)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(EE)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(Me)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(Mt)&BA
Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) & Bachelor of Arts B.E(T)&BA

Program Talks

Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities

Listen to the Open Day Talk

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This talk provides information on the types of University scholarships offered to undergraduates, with a focus on those commencing higher education for the first time.

It covers scholarships available to students from rural and regional areas, for students in financial need and for Indigenous students. Advice is given on how to find additional information on specific scholarships, including closing dates and application processes.