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What sort of degree? How do I choose from so many?

Like many other universities, Adelaide offers both 'named degrees' and 'generalist degrees'. What is the difference?

A named degree provides a very clear declaration of your area of specialisation. Students enrolled in a named degree have a much larger proportion of their courses (subjects) laid out for them; they have less choice within the degree of what they study.

A generalist degree like Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts enables you to control the combination of courses (subjects) you study. You have the widest possible range of courses (subjects) to choose from. You can generalise - study across a very wide range of offerings, broadening your knowledge; or you can specialise - build up a concentration of courses in an area that interests you.

In many cases, it is possible for a student enrolled in a generalist degree to do the same or similar combination of courses as a student enrolled in a named degree.

A full list of our degrees is available here.

How long does it take to get a degree?

Most Bachelor's degree programs are three or four years in length.

Qualifying in some professional areas takes longer. Medicine, for example, requires six years' study. Dentistry takes five years.

Double Degrees

More and more uni students are enrolling in double degrees - that is, they are studying two degrees at once! The reason for this is that study in two areas enables them to build up a broader range of skills and knowledge, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.

Doing two degrees together in this way doesn't take you twice as long.

In most cases, two degrees that would each take three years on their own can be completed in four years. This is because you can count some courses for both degrees.

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