Adelaide University is leading an education revolution in Australia

Australia’s newest university, Adelaide University, has launched, bringing a transformed learning experience designed for student success.

Built on the combined histories of the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, the new Adelaide University is redefining the teaching and learning experience through developing Australia’s most accessible, contemporary and future-focused curriculum.

This revolution is underpinned by the Adelaide Attainment Model, which has distinctive features that support student access, participation, and success as lifelong learners across their personal education journey.

This new future-oriented approach to teaching and learning will ensure Adelaide University graduates have the knowledge and tools to help create a better world.

Adelaide University has almost 200 years of experience educating internationally renowned academics and industry leaders, and the University aims to be in the top 1% worldwide from day one.

Here’s how the Adelaide Attainment Model will work, and the multifaceted benefits of choosing to study at Adelaide University.

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1. Adelaide University’s curriculum is modular and stackable

Through a modularised curriculum, Adelaide University will enhance the educational experience for students to increase learner flexibility, credit transfer, and study access and inclusivity.

Stackable degree structures will enable multiple entry paths and nested qualifications to support scaffolded learning attainment and transitions.

To recognise the holistic learning experience, Adelaide University students can also receive award and non-award digital badges to form a digital portfolio of their academic and extracurricular achievements across knowledge, skills, projects and innovation.

2. Flexibility is central to the Adelaide University calendar

Academic delivery at Adelaide University has the contemporary learner at its core. Its education transformation will see the delivery of 10-week modular courses that create greater flexibility and balance for students.

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3. Research and industry engagement are central to the Adelaide University study experience

Embedded work-integrated learning is a centrepiece of our academic delivery. Students will gain future-focused knowledge connected to the latest research concepts, and combined with practical learner activities informed by industry needs. These include internships, placements, community projects, volunteering and global research and study opportunities supported by our expansive Australian and international partnerships.

4. Adelaide University learning is future-proofed

Learning at Adelaide University will be digitally rich. This will be supported by a fit-for-purpose hybrid learning environment enabled with adaptable access to learning materials and resources, AI technologies, interactive analytics, and mobile responsiveness.

In addition, all Adelaide University graduates will build relevant and transferable skills through universal common core courses.

This innovation is a forward-thinking component of our contemporary programme architecture, designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge they need to succeed in the modern workplace.

The common core curriculum spans contemporary areas of knowledge, including Australian Aboriginal knowledges, artificial intelligence, ethics, cultural knowledges, entrepreneurship, and design thinking. This also provides an interdisciplinary learning experience for students across the University.

Adelaide University study areas

Adelaide University’s comprehensive suite of programmes will produce career-ready employable graduates, from all walks of life, aligned to professions and jobs in future areas of demand. The following areas are open for admission:

• Accounting, Commerce and Economics
• Animal and Veterinary Science
• Architecture and Design
• Arts
• Aviation
• Business, Marketing and Management
• Communication and Media
• Engineering
• Health and Biomedical Sciences
• Information Technology
• Mathematics and Data Science
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Nursing
• Property, Construction and Real Estate
• Psychology and Social Work
• Science, Environment and Sustainability
• Teaching and Education
• Tourism, Sport and Events

Some of the Adelaide University programmes soon to be added include:

• Aboriginal Languages
• Agriculture
• Allied Health
• Creative Arts
• Law
• Midwifery
• Music
• Oral Health

For more information on Adelaide University’s world-leading curriculum, visit adelaideuni.edu.au.

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