Professional Accreditation
The primary purpose of professional accreditation is to ensure that graduates from specific programs are professionally qualified and competent.
The University recognises that external accreditation of its programs by professional bodies is an important component of a quality assurance framework.
During the process of professional accreditation a program is assessed against predetermined criteria within certain specified categories (for example, objectives, curriculum content, resourcing, staff profile), with the aim of reaching a conclusion about whether the program meets minimum standards set by the relevant accrediting body.
For further information about professional accreditation please contact Learning & Quality Support.
The professional accreditation of programs offered by the University is conducted by a variety of accrediting bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, Engineers Australia and the Australian Medical Council.
The University has no influence over the accreditation process and fully recognises the independence of the accrediting bodies. However, the University has established certain procedural practices to ensure that all instances of accreditation are recorded, that a schedule of impending accreditations is maintained and that issues identified through accreditation are formally addressed by the University.
The University also recognises that reports by accrediting bodies are a valuable source of information about the quality of programs offered by the University. This information is of interest to external organisations such as TEQSA and issues identified during an accreditation are relevant to program reviews and annual monitoring. For these reasons, copies of all reports provided by professional accreditation bodies and any associated documentation are to be held centrally within the University.
In order to facilitate this process, the University has adopted the following principles:
- recognises the independence of all organisations conducting the professional accreditation of a program.
- supports the seeking of professional accreditation of a program where and whenever such accreditation improves the quality of a program and/or enhances the employment opportunities of graduates.
- requires that all issues identified through professional accreditation are reported to the appropriate University committee(s).
- will maintain a schedule of all impending professional accreditations.
- will maintain a record of all accreditations for a period of seven years.
- requires that information obtained from professional accreditations is available for quality assurance purposes in program reviews and TEQSA audits.
- requires that issues identified through accreditation processes are addressed promptly and systematically.
The accreditation procedures used by the various professional bodies vary significantly. Some are very formal, involve lengthy site visits and require significant input by staff members, whereas others are less formal and involve limited staff input.
Although the University has no control over the actual accreditation process of an individual professional body, the University requires that the following procedures are observed for all programs being accredited:
An accreditation process checklist is available.
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Annual notification
Each Executive Dean will inform the DVC&VP(A) of all accreditations that will occur in the following academic year.
Learning and Quality Support (LQS) will contact each Executive Dean during semester two in order to facilitate this process.
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Accreditation submission
Documentation required by accrediting bodies will be prepared within the relevant school, the final draft approved by the Executive Dean and forwarded under the Provost's signature to the accrediting body.
The Executive Dean will ensure that, a copy of the draft submission is provided to the Director, Learning and Quality Support, at least two weeks prior to the planned sign-off by the Provost as part of the University's quality assurance process and to ensure that senior management are aware of the accreditation.
Please note: Learning and Quality Support's role is to conduct a final quality assurance check of documentation prior to submission. Submissions that are in draft form or still require proof-reading should not be submitted.
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Site visits
Individual schools will coordinate site visits and meetings with school staff in accordance with the requirements of the accrediting body.
At completion of the visit, the members of the accrediting body will meet with the Executive Dean and Provost to discuss any major issues identified during the visit.
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Accreditation report and response
Upon completion of the accreditation process the accrediting body considers the information that it has collected and produces a report that identifies any issues that need attention by the University in order to satisfy the requirements for accreditation.
The relevant Executive Dean will ensure that a response addressing any issues is forwarded to the accrediting body within 60 days of receipt of the report (or earlier if required by the accrediting body).
The Executive Dean will ensure that an implementation plan to resolve any identified issues is developed and implemented by the end of the following semester.
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Communication within the University
The Executive Dean shall ensure that copies of the report, the faculty's response and the implementation plan are provided to the DVC&VP(A), who will refer the documents to the University Education Committee and Academic Board to address any University-wide issues identified.
The DVC&VP(A) will authorise the display of information relating to any accreditation undertaken for the purpose of quality improvement on the Learning website.
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Marketing accredited programs
Faculties and schools must not state a Program is professionally accredited in any marketing or promotional material (including, but not limited to, Degree Finder, any other University web page, flyers/brochures) until professional accreditation confirmation is received from the accrediting body.
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Records
Learning and Quality support will maintain on the Learning website:
- A schedule of all accreditations due in the next 3 years; and
- Details of all accreditations conducted over the previous 7 years.
The Executive Dean will oversee the accreditation process, which includes preparation of the accreditation submission, coordination of site visits and the lodging of copies of all correspondence, reports, implementation plans and accreditation certificates with the RMO.
Programs at the University are accredited by professional organisations. Such accreditation ensures that graduates of a program are professionally qualified and competent to work in their chosen vocation. It also serves as a quality measure for individual programs.
The individual professional organisations accredit programs for varying periods of time. Accreditation schedules for each of the University faculties are detailed below.
Details of accreditations scheduled for 2020
Faculty | Program | Accreditation Body |
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ECMS |
Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) Bachelor of Computer Science (North Terrace Campus) Bachelor of Computer Science (North Terrace Campus) |
Australian Computer Society |
ECMS |
Master of Computer Science Master of Computer Science & Innovation Master of Software Engineering |
Australian Computer Society |
Sciences | Bachelor of Science with a major and double major in Chemistry | Royal Australian Chemistry Institute |
Sciences |
Bachelor of Science with a major in Geology Bachelor of Science with a major in Geophysics and Applied Geology Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) Bachelor of Science (Geology and Geophysics) (Honours) |
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
Sciences | Medical Physics course in the Master of Philosophy (Physics & Astrophysics) | Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine |
Professions | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice | Legal Practitioners Education & Admissions Council |
Arts |
Graduate Diploma (Translation and Transcultural Communication) Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication) |
National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters |
Health & Medical Sciences |
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Pathology Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics |
Australian Dental Council |
Accreditation schedule for each faculty
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Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2021 Accrediting body:
Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Faye McCallum, Head, School of EducationBachelor of Teaching (incl. double degree programs)
Bachelor of Teaching double degree program integrated with Master of Teaching
2023 Accrediting body:
Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Faye McCallum, Head, School of EducationBachelor of Teaching (Middle) (incl. double degree programs)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (incl. double degree programs)
Postgraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2020 Accrediting body:
National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpretors
Staff contact for reporting:
Dr Ning Zhang, Course coordinatorGraduate Diploma (Translation and Transcultural Communication)
Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication)
2021 Accrediting body:
Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Faye McCallum, Head, School of Education
Master of Teaching 2023 Accrediting body:
Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
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Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Studies
Undergraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2020 Accrediting body:
Australian Computer Society
Staff contact for reporting:
Susie Smith, Academic Program Support Team Leader, ECMSBachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)
Bachelor of Computer Science (North Terrace Campus)
2020
(NECR)
2019
(AIR)Accrediting body:
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head of School
School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentBachelor of Architectural Design
Abbreviations:
AIR = Annual Interim Report
NECR = National Education Committee Report2021
(ARPR)
2019
(PAR)Accrediting body:
The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head, School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentBachelor of Architectural Design
Abbreviations:
ARPR = Accrediation Review Panel Report
PAR = Provider Annual Report2022 Accrediting body:
Australian Computer Society
Staff contact for reporting:
Susie Smith, Academic Program Support Team Leader, ECMSBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software) 2022 Accrediting body:
Engineers Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Susie Smith, Academic Program Support Team Leader, ECMSBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical - Minerals Processing)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical - Sustainable Energy)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Architectural)As from 2019 offered as Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) As from 2019 offered as Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Environmental)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) As from 2019 offered as Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Sustainable Energy)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) with major
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)(Plus all combined and double degrees associated with the above)
2024 Accrediting body:
Institute of Chemical Engineers
Staff contact for reporting:
Susie Smith, Academic Program Support Team Leader, ECMSBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical – Minerals Processing)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical – Sustainable Energy)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum and Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) with Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) with Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) and Bachelor of ArtsPostgraduate programs
Year for renewal Accrediting details Programs included 2020 Annual Report Accrediting body:
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head, School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentMaster of Landscape Architecture 2021 Annual Report Accrediting body:
The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia
Staff contact for renewal:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head,
School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentMaster of Architecture 2021 Accrediting body:
Planning Institute of Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head,
School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentMaster of Planning
Master of Planning (Urban Design)
2022 Annual Report Accrediting body:
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head,
School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentMaster of Property 2022 Annual Report Accrediting body:
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Alan Peters, Dean and Head,
School of Architecture & Built EnvironmentMaster of Construction Management 2022 Accrediting body:
Engineers Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Susie Smith, Academic Program Support Team Leader, ECMSMaster of Engineering
Specialisations include Chemical, Civl and Environmental, Civil and Structural, Mining, Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic.2022 Accrediting body:
Australian Computer Society
Staff contact for reporting:
Susie Smith, Academic Program Support Team Leader, ECMSMaster of Computer Science
Master of Computer Science and Innovation
Master of Software Engineering
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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Undergraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2020 Accrediting body:
Australian Psychological Accreditation Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Rachel Roberts, Interim Head, School of PsychologyBachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours)
*New Program - accredited with conditions2022 Accrediting body:
Australian Psychological Accreditation Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Rachel Roberts, Interim Head, School of PsychologyBachelor of Arts (Psychology Major)
Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Psychology Major)
Bachelor of Criminology (Psychology Major)
2022 Accrediting body:
Australian Psychological Accreditation Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Rachel Roberts, Interim Head, School of PsychologyBachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)
2022 Annual Report Accrediting body:
Australian Medical Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Corinna van den Heuvel, Interim Head Adelaide Medical SchoolBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 2023 Annual Report Accrediting body:
Australian Dental Council
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Richard Logan, Dean and Head of School, School of DentistryBachelor of Dental Surgery 2023 Annual Report Accrediting body:
Australian Dental Council
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Richard Logan, Dean and Head of School, School of DentistryBachelor of Oral Health 2024 Accrediting body:
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Frank Donnelly, Interim Dean of NursingBachelor of Nursing Postgraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2019 Accrediting Body:
Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Tracy Merlin, Interim Head, School of Public HealthMaster of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Clinical) 2020 Accrediting body:
Australian Dental Council
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Richard Logan, Dean and Head of School, School of DentistryDoctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Pathology
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics
2021 Accrediting body:
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Frank Donnelly, Interim Dean of NursingMaster of Clinical Nursing 2022 Accrediting body:
Australian Dental Council
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Richard Logan, Dean and Head of School, School of DentistryDoctor of Clinical Dentistry in Special Needs Dentistry 2022 Accrediting body:
Australian Psychological Accreditation Council
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Rachel Roberts, Interim Head, School of PsychologyMaster of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)
Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)
Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Doctor of Philosophy/ Master of Psychology (Health)
Master of Psychology (Health)
Master of Psychology (Health)
2023 Accrediting body:
Australian Dental Council
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Richard Logan, Dean and Head of School, School of DentistryDoctor of Clinical Dentistry in Peridontics -
Faculty of the Professions
Undergraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2022 Accrediting body:
CA ANZ jointly with CPA Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Noel Lindsay, Dean of BusinessBachelor of Commerce (including combines degrees)
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Business Management and Accounting
Bachelor of Finance (including combined degrees)
2023 Accrediting body:
Legal Practitioners' Education and Admission Council (LPEAC)
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Melissa de Zwart, Dean of LawBachelor of Laws Postgraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2020 Accrediting body:
Legal Practitioners' Education and Admission Council (LPEAC)
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Melissa de Zwart, Dean of LawGraduate Diploma of Legal Practice 2021 Accrediting body:
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Noel Lindsay, Dean of BusinessGraduate Certificate in Family Enterprise 2022 Accrediting body:
CA ANZ jointly with CPA Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Noel Lindsay, Dean of BusinessMaster of Professional Accounting
Master of Accounting and Finance
2022 Accrediting body:
CPA Australia
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Noel Lindsay, Dean of BusinessMaster of Accounting and Marketing Business programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2021-2022 Accredititng body:
AACSB International
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Noel Lindsay, Dean of BusinessEntrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC)
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Faculty of Sciences
Undergraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2019 Accrediting body:
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
# Professional recognition
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Rosalind King, Department Head, Earth SciencesBachelor of Science with a major in Geology
Bachelor of Science with a major in Geophysics and Applied Geology
Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience)
Bachelor of Science (Geology or Geophysics) (Honours)
2020 Accrediting body:
Royal Australian Chemistry Institute
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Hugh Harris, Head of Department, ChemistryBachelor of Science with a major or double major in Chemistry 2021 Accrediting body:
Australian Institute of Physics
Staff contact for reporting:
A/Professor Andrew McKinnon, Head of Department, PhysicsBachelor of Science with a major in Physics or Theoretical Physics or a double major in both
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with a major in Physics or Theoretical Physics or a double major in both
Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)/Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics
2023 & Annual Accrediting body:
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Wayne Hein, Head of School and Dean of Roseworthy CampusBachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) Postgraduate programs
Year for renewal Accreditation details Programs included 2020 Accrediting body:
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Peter Veitch, Head, School of Physical SciencesMedical Physics course in the Master of Philosophy (Physics and Astrophysics) 2023 & Annual Accrediting body:
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
Staff contact for reporting:
Professor Wayne Hein, Head of School and Dean of Roseworthy CampusDoctor of Veterinary Science