Adult Entry Advice Video

During Open Day 2010 we presented a general talk for Adult Entry applicants. View a video of this informative talk

Pathways

If you are interested in studying at Adelaide, there are several pathways to adult entry available for you.

• Australian Year 12
  You can apply to university using your Australian Year 12 results, or an overseas equivalent, regardless of when you completed your schooling. Your results will be converted to a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), which must meet a minimum score to be considered for university entry.
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
  If you are over 18 and have not done more than two years (full-time) tertiary study in the last two years you can gain university entry by completing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (You must have also turned 18 by February 1st, 2010). The STAT is a two-hour, multiple-choice test designed to assess a range of skills and knowledge needed for successful tertiary study. It is coordinated by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) and held several times a year.
  
  Professional & Continuing Education provide a series of three-hour workshops that help you prepare for the STAT.
• TAFE or Vocational Education qualifications
  Please refer to our information for TAFE and VET Graduates.

You may also be applicable for entry if you have completed recognised bridging programs at other institutions.

Pre-requisites and Assumed Knowledge

Don’t despair if you don’t meet program pre-requisites or assumed knowledge, such as Year 12 Maths and Chemistry – there are tertiary preparation programs and bridging courses available.

Support

We appreciate that the decision to enter higher education as an adult entry student can be a difficult one in terms of commitment and financial circumstances. The University endeavours to provide the support that you need to make the most of your time here.

The Centre for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD) offers a range of workshops and tutorials that provide guidance and information on all aspects of learning and study skills. Many students who haven’t formally studied for a while find these courses particularly useful. In addition to this we have a number of other services aimed at making your life here a little easier such as on-campus childcare and the fitness centre.

There are many opportunities for making friends within lectures and tutorials, and joining the University’s Mature Students Association provides you with an excellent opportunity to form support networks early in the academic year.