2021 STUDY AND CAREER GUIDE - University of South Australia
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WORLD TOP 50 UNDER 50 #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR QUALITY SA's #1 UNIVERSITY FOR GRADUATE CAREERS Be unstoppable. EDUCATION At UniSA, your degree can take you anywhere. ComparED (QILT) Graduate Ranked #25, 2020 Outcomes Survey 2017-19 – THE Young University Rankings 2020 THE University Full-time Employment It’s limitless. Impact Rankings Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. “UniSA is a globally connected and engaged university WORLD #1 IN OVERALL helping to solve the problems of industry and the TOP 50 AUSTRALIA 5 STAR professions. Our graduates are the new professionals, UNDER 50 FOR QUALITY RATING FOR at ease with the world and ready to create and respond EDUCATION EXCELLENCE Ranked #30, 2020 QS Top 50 Universities 2020 THE University to change. We are Australia’s University of Enterprise.” Aged Under 50 Impact Rankings 2019 QS Stars Ratings Prof. David Lloyd | Vice Chancellor and President 1
YEAR 12s, WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK What a year it’s been so far. We know You’re guaranteed a place into many Using an alternative pathway that you began 2020 with a plan, UniSA degrees if: and then that got turned on its head. TERTIARY TRANSFER • Your Selection Rank meets the But despite this, we know you're doing UniSA Guaranteed Entry score; If your Selection Rank is not high your best to adapt, learn and grow. • You have met the prerequisites enough to gain entry into your preferred At UniSA, we want you to know, and any specific requirements degree, you can consider starting a that through all of this change, for admission; and different degree with a lower entry score. we’ve got your back! You can then use your competitive • You have listed the degree as Grade Point Average (GPA) to apply for a What has remained the same is your first preference. transfer after one full-time study period that completing Year 12 and achieving (typically four courses). your SACE/IB and ATAR are important COMPETITIVE ENTRY milestones as you prepare for further If you don’t meet the UniSA Guaranteed UniSA COLLEGE study and your unstoppable career. Entry score, you will still be considered UniSA College provides a range of Another thing that hasn’t changed for competitive entry. When there are alternative pathway programs that can is our flexible admissions policies. more eligible applicants than available help you transfer into your preferred UniSA has many pathways in addition places in your preferred degree, offers UniSA degree. We offer two-year to the ATAR, so you won’t be are made to applicants in descending diplomas that allow you to transition into disadvantaged. order of Selection Rank scores until all your bachelor’s degree in the second places are filled. The lowest Selection When applying for university, we will year, or the Foundation Studies program, Rank that receives an offer is called consider your Selection Rank, which which is one year of full-time study that the cut-off. This can vary each year is your ATAR plus any eligible gives you a competitive Grade Point depending on the number of applicants Adjustment Factors. Average (GPA) that you can then use to and places available in the program. apply for your degree of choice. Minimum entry requirements, such as ADJUSTMENT FACTORS prerequisites still apply. To discover our full range of alternative Adjustment Factors (formerly known as pathway options, see pages 28-31. bonus points) are based on set equity Using your Year 12 grades factors and/or subject choices. They are automatically combined with your SELECTION BY GRADES raw aggregate score to generate your individual Selection Rank and boost For some degrees, applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required SCHOLARSHIPS WHAT NEXT? your overall result. Every year, more than 2,500 for automatic selection may be offered We're here to help with all you students benefit from scholarships any remaining places available based on need to know about university GUARANTEED ENTRY and grants at UniSA. We offer the grades of their Year 12 subjects. admissions. Check out our dedicated support to a wide range of students Designed to reduce some of the stress website for Year 12s that explains the Selection by Grades allows you to from all different backgrounds. faced when applying to university, UniSA different ways you can gain entry into compete using your best three A, B or C Our online scholarships search offers Guaranteed Entry into many of its your preferred degree at UniSA. letter grades from your Year 12 studies. engine will help you find what undergraduate degrees. Selection by Grades will only consider you may be eligible for. Learn more at unisa.edu.au/Year-12 20-credit Stage 2 Tertiary Admission unisa.edu.au/scholarships Subjects (TAS) where you have earned a C- or better. For more information and a list of eligible degrees, visit unisa.edu.au/selection-by-grades 2 3
GET THE CAREER 200+ WORLD-CLASS COLLABORATING WITH MORE THAN 87 STUDY EXCHANGE PARTNERS IN YOU WANT DEGREES 2,500 COMPANIES WORLDWIDE MORE THAN 24 COUNTRIES WORLD-CLASS DEGREES INDUSTRY CONNECTED CAREER SERVICES UniSA offers over 200 world-class We collaborate with more than 2,500 The Career Services team will help Alumni in focus: degrees across a wide range of study companies worldwide to bring our you get career ready. Access our online and career areas. We are also the only students placement, project, research career development program, job boards, FINDING THE RIGHT FIT university in SA to offer undergraduate and work opportunities. Connect with workshops and self-help resources that degrees in Aviation, Construction industry during your studies and benefit provide tips on things like resume writing. Management, Counselling and from curriculum informed by the latest You can even practise your interview Interpersonal Skills, Creative Industries, practices and trends. skills through simulation software! Interior Architecture, Journalism, Connect one-on-one with a career Ben Germein is one of the co-founders and “I love the autonomy and the masterminds behind the global business, Pharmacy, Property, Product Design and GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES adviser, attend industry events and ability to be creative with Happy Way. more, along with the only fully accredited Broaden your thinking and see the walk in to one of our drop-in centres no limits to what I want to degrees in Exercise and Sport Science, on campus for on the spot advice. He combined his passion for fitness with a world through a range of global do and how far I can take Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. degree in marketing to launch a range of opportunities. Travel overseas through unisa.edu.au/careers things. There is a lot of 100% natural protein powders for women, a student exchange, short-term program, TOP RANKING TEACHERS internship, volunteering opportunity or a game-changing move in one of the freedom that comes with Make your study experience relevant and study tour. Graduate with international fastest-growing industries. running your own business, learn from highly qualified academics experience and the skills to take on Unsure what he wanted to do after finishing but it also takes a lot of and industry professionals. In fact, UniSA new challenges. school, Ben worked a few odd jobs before structure and dedication. is ranked number one in SA and amongst deciding to go to university. To keep his unisa.edu.au/globalopportunities the best young universities in Australia pulse on the health and fitness industry, he I’ve looked for mentors throughout my career. (ranked #2) for teaching quality by both decided to work at a gym during his studies It’s really important for entrepreneurs to ComparED and Times Higher Education. before opening and managing several connect with people, be inquisitive and ask gym facilities across Adelaide. It was this PRACTICAL LEARNING experience and the people he met along lots of questions.” the way that ultimately inspired him to start Learn in a highly practical environment. Ben Germein his own business. Complete real-world projects, BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (MARKETING), along with internship and placement Like any true entrepreneur, Ben was restless CO-FOUNDER OF HAPPY WAY opportunities. Learn directly from and wanted to find the next challenge. Winner 2018 Telstra South Australian Business Award experts who are leaders in their field That’s when Happy Way came into the and develop the skills required of picture. Ben went from working in his tomorrow’s professionals. basement to distributing products to 64 countries around the world. UniSA students on a volunteering placement at the Pyeong Chang Winter Olympics, learning about tourism and marketing. READY TO We offer a unique elective to all UniSA students called Startup Studio - giving you the knowledge and expertise to design and develop a successful business concept No.1 IN SA FOR No.1 IN SA FOR STARTUP from start to finish. This course will take you beyond the traditional classroom setting, GRADUATE CAREERS TEACHING QUALITY YOUR by connecting you with industry mentors and experts through the Innovation & Collaboration Centre - UniSA's startup incubator. ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2018-19. Public SA-founded universities only. FUTURE? icc.unisa.edu.au/startup-studio 4 5
I want a career in… BUILDING A BUSINESS MINDSET EMPOWERING FUTURE GENERATIONS • Business and Management • Early Childhood Education • Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Primary Education • Law • Secondary Education • Marketing Careers that interest me... • International Business EXPLORING THE CURIOUS AND SOLVING PROBLEMS • Human Resource Management • Science “It’s a big positive that students get • Property and Real Estate Practice • Environmental Science exposed to working in the field and with • Tourism and Event Management • Mechanical Engineering industry throughout their degree. Our • Accounting and Finance • Aviation approach is to provide students with as many opportunities as possible to learn CREATING BETTER SYSTEMS AND • Mathematics in a hands-on way. Connecting what USER EXPERIENCES • Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine we teach to real-world issues is really • Information Technology important – we want our graduates to be HELPING PEOPLE confident problem-solvers who are fully • Software Development • Psychology prepared for their professional careers.” • Networking and Cybersecurity • Social Work Associate Professor Tom Raimondo • Electrical Engineering • Public Health Program Director: Environmental Science • Data Science • Speech Pathology Named in the Top 5 Researchers Under 40 by ABC Radio National and UNSW, and recipient CREATIVE THINKING AND EXPRESSION • Human Services of a 2016 Young Tall Poppy Science Award. • Arts • Ageing and Disability • Creative Industries • Communication and Media SUPPORTING HEALTH AND WELLBEING • Contemporary Art • Nursing and Midwifery • Design and Marketing • Occupational Therapy • Product Design • Pharmacy • Communication Design • Nutrition and Food Sciences • Journalism and Professional Writing • Clinical Exercise Physiology • Film and Television • Podiatry • Medical Radiation Science DESIGNING SPACES AND BUILDING THINGS • Physiotherapy • Civil Engineering • Construction Management WORKING IN SPORT AND FITNESS "Careers are not linear, they bounce around • Surveying • Human Movement depending on where the opportunities lie, • Exercise and Sport Science so say yes even if they’re outside your field. • Architecture Have an openness to learning new things, • Interior Architecture • Sport and Recreation Management learn to adapt and be resilient to change. • Outdoor and Environmental Leadership We look for individuals who can build DEVELOPING GAMES AND DIGITAL MEDIA rapport quickly, have strong relationship No.1 IN SA • Information Technology skills, and adopt a growth mindset." FOR EMPLOYER • Games and Entertainment Design Susan Frangakis Head of HR Business Partners SATISFACTION • Illustration and Animation Explore your study and career Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 2019 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – • Game Art Overall Satisfaction Indicator options at unisa.edu.au/study • Games Design and Production • Mobile App Development 6 7
YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE YOUR STUDY OPTIONS GET CAREER READY UniSA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Find the degree that’s right for you. What We are focused on preparing Graduate with the qualities needed are you most interested in? What career our graduates to be tomorrow's to thrive in our globally competitive “During my degree "My studies prepared “UniSA has given me do you want? It’s important to narrow professionals – that’s why we have SA’s world. The UniSA Leadership Program I was able to work at DXC me for my role at Rising the opportunity to down your choices and preference the best graduate career outcomes. You will offers workshops throughout the year, Technology, applying Sun Pictures. One of complete a placement degrees that are a good fit for you. learn from highly experienced academics designed to deliver insights into different the skills I learnt into a the most exciting parts at the Adelaide Football and professionals who are leaders in leadership styles and to develop corporate environment. of working in visual Club. I gain experienced Checklist their field. You will also connect with your skills in areas like emotional I also had the opportunity effects was seeing the in using software vision Does this degree match my industry, work on real issues and gain intelligence, conflict resolution, effective to visit DXC Datacentres first shot I ever worked and statistics to provide career goal? practical experience through: communication, personal branding on appear in a trailer at in India to gain a better coaches with insights and goal setting. understanding of the the cinema.” into player performance Do I like the courses in this degree? Real-world projects, internships and placements. unisa.edu.au/leadership company’s processes and Francesca Milde at different levels of the Why does this degree interest me? global infrastructure.” Graduate Certificate AFL, SANFL and AFLW." National and international study What will my study schedule STUDY ABROAD in Compositing tours, exchange programs, Nikil Kathirava Jordan Sellar look like? and Tracking competitions and exhibitions. Get global experience by travelling Bachelor of Information Bachelor of Will I meet the entry requirements? overseas during your studies. We offer Technology (Honours) Human Movement Industry masterclasses, clinics a range of international opportunities, To explore our 200+ world-class and networking opportunities. including student exchanges, study tours, degrees, visit unisa.edu.au/study Volunteering and internships and volunteering programs. community projects. DOUBLE DEGREES unisa.edu.au/globalopportunities Graduate with a competitive advantage CAREER DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME by combining two fields of study. We offer an easy to follow online career Popular double degrees include, Law Are you passionate about a particular development program that will help you and Journalism, Psychology and Human cause? We can help you connect with design, plan and manage your career Resource Management, Exercise and an organisation and become a volunteer while you study. Through unique learning Sport Science with Nutrition, Human during your time at university. It’s a great Movement and Secondary Education, modules, you will build the core skills way to give back to the community and Actions MY PREFERENCE LIST MY BACK-UP PREFERENCES needed to reach your career goals and (see alternative pathways on pages 28–31) and Engineering and Business. gain valuable life experience. will be supported by our dedicated � Explore your study options Career Services team. unisa.edu.au/volunteering at unisa.edu.au/study PATHWAY TO MASTERS unisa.edu.au/careers � Discover your career outlook Fast-track your studies by completing at joboutlook.gov.au a bachelor degree and a master's UniSA+ AWARD qualification with just one additional year of full-time study. This is available Stand out as an exceptional graduate across select business, engineering by participating in the UniSA+ Award, and communication degrees. a unique program open to all students. You will graduate ahead of the Starting in first year, you will develop pack with two qualifications and the practical skills needed for the advanced knowledge and skills. modern workplace, including leadership, entrepreneurship, cultural understanding and self-awareness. On completion, you will receive a signed certificate No.1 IN SA FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE from the Vice Chancellor and a record ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2018-19 – All Indicators. Public SA-founded universities only. of your achievements. unisa.edu.au/unisaplus 8 9
FLEXIBLE LEARNING ACCESS RESOURCES ONLINE, ANYTIME STUDY ON DEMAND In a busy world, we all want flexibility. No matter how you decide to learn, Take full control over your studies At UniSA, we make sure that our students either on-campus, online or through with our 100% online degrees delivered have flexibility over their studies so they a blended mode, you will have access through UniSA Online. Study anywhere, can find the right balance and create to custom online platforms that will any time and on any device. UniSA Online their own study experience. further support your studies at UniSA. provides personalised support services Take advantage of our different study myUniSA portal over extended hours, seven days a week, 92% SATISFACTION options, including online, part-time, so you can get help when you need it. RATE FOR UniSA ONLINE STUDENT Your myUniSA Student Portal is where blended and accelerated learning. Tailor Degrees offered by UniSA Online you will go for all your study-related your degree so you have time to travel, work and study from any location. information and resources. It’s the first are designed specifically for online learning and delivered in 10-week blocks. SUPPORT page that appears after you login as You can access learning resources 24/7 Commencing UniSA Online Students, 2019 a UniSA student. You will find quick ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey Your study modes and choose from one of four start dates links to enrolment, courses, emails, (Undergraduate, External Study Mode). in the year. All assessments are also announcements, assignment details ON-CAMPUS some optional 100% online. and academic records, as well as online study is avaliable. access to Campus Central, AskIT, Explore more at unisaonline.edu.au ON-CAMPUS/ONLINE blended the Library, Career Services, your learning combining both student association, and more. on-campus and online study. Online learning platform 100% ONLINE through Each of your courses (subjects) will UniSA Online. have its own Learnonline site, which is your central platform for accessing key To explore your flexible study options, course information, your course outline, go online and check out the study mode weekly readings and resources, lecture available for the degrees that interest recordings, discussion forums, and more. you most. Learn more at unisa.edu.au/study Student Portal ⊲ Online Learning Platform � "The transition to studying online has given me a different perspective. It has made me feel more independent in my own learning and helped me to improve my time management skills. We have received an incredible amount of support from our tutors that help guide us through our recorded lectures and readings." Tara Ellis UniSA IS ONE OF Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST Management) ONLINE EDUCATION PROVIDERS 2018 Department of Education and Training Data 10 11
YOUR CAMPUSES Study in modern, purpose-built facilities across all six UniSA campuses. Learn with the latest industry-standard tools and technologies that will take you from City West City East the classroom to the workplace. City West Campus is located on the western edge of the CBD. City East Campus is located along North Terrace in the city's The West End has been developed into a vibrant cultural iconic East End. It boasts impressive educational facilities hub and is home to exciting new infrastructure projects. for students in the health and medical sciences, including This campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose-built laboratories, simulated hospital and health the multi-award winning Jeffrey Smart Building and the environments, and community clinics. newly-constructed Pridham Hall – featuring graduation WHAT YOU’LL STUDY and event spaces, open social areas, a sports complex and swimming pool. • Clinical Exercise Physiology • Exercise and Sport Science WHAT YOU’LL STUDY • Human Movement • Accounting • Laboratory Medicine • Art, Architecture and Design • Medical and Radiation Sciences • Business • Nursing and Midwifery • Creative Industries • Nutrition and Food Sciences • Finance • Pharmacy • Law • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy • Management • Podiatry • Marketing • Public Health • Property and Real Estate • Speech Pathology • Tourism and Events • Construction Management • UniSA College Diplomas • UniSA College Foundation Studies ON CAMPUS Simulated Hospital / Anatomy Labs / Biomechanics Lab / ON CAMPUS Exercise Physiology Lab / X-Ray Suites / Biology Lab / Iress Trading Room / Law Clinic / Mock Court / Marketing Microbiology Lab / Sensory Lab / Histopathology and ADELAIDE’S COMMUNITY CLINICS INVESTED Clinic / Architecture Studios and Workshop / Visual Art and Haematology Lab / Virtual Environment Radiation Training WEST END STRALIA’S $400+ Design Studios / Photography Darkroom / Business Student Suite / Commercial Kitchen / Environmental Chamber / UniSA operates a range of clinics Community Health Clinics / Built Environment Experiential Hub / Tax Clinic / Jeffrey Smart Building / Student Lounge / RANKED AU that are open to the general public MILLION SASA Gallery / Architecture Museum / Samstag Museum / Learning Suite / Gym / Food Vendors / Student Lounge ONE OF IN NEW and also provide learning opportunities Pridham Hall / Gym and Pool / UniSA Health and Medical ODS for students. Services span the areas of RHO Clinic / UniSA Cancer Research Institute /Pharmacy Practice HBO U net NEIGby Lonely Pla health, law, tax, marketing and psychology. CAMPUS Integrated Learning Suite (PPILS) / Museum of Discovery unisa.edu.au/community-clinics FACILITIES (MOD.) / UniSA College / Post Office / Food Vendors Take a virtual campus tour at unisa.edu.au/campus-facilities 12 13
Magill Mawson Lakes Whyalla Mount Gambier Magill Campus is nestled near the foothills in the leafy Mawson Lakes Campus is located near more than 100 This is SA’s largest regional university campus. Situated on a The Mount Gambier Campus is home to modern facilities, eastern suburbs. There are lush gardens and open outdoor high-technology companies that make up Technology Park – 22-hectare site, the Whyalla Campus features purpose-built including the impressive $12.5 million Learning Centre, which spaces coupled with industry-standard learning facilities to an innovation hub in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. This campus learning spaces, including health laboratories and simulated has simulated learning environments for nursing and midwifery support the arts and social sciences, including studio spaces, is home to state-of-the-art learning and research facilities classrooms for students preparing to become teachers. students, social work studios, a gallery space, cutting-edge IT research laboratories and the technology-driven Samsung for engineering, information technology, science, design There is also on-site student accommodation. infrastructure, and a range of open social and study spaces. SMARTSchool, designed specifically for training future teachers. and aviation. WHAT YOU'LL STUDY WHAT YOU'LL STUDY WHAT YOU’LL STUDY WHAT YOU’LL STUDY • Ageing and Disability* • Ageing and Disability* • Arts • Aviation • Education (Early Childhood and Primary) • Business^ • Ageing and Disability • Cybersecurity • Nursing • Education (Early Childhood and Primary) • Communication and Media • Education (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary) • Social Work • Midwifery • Education (Early Childhood and Primary) • Engineering • UniSA College Aboriginal Pathway Program • Nursing • Film and Television • Information Technology • UniSA College Foundation Studies • Social Work • Journalism • Mobile Apps and Games Design • UniSA College Aboriginal Pathway Program • Psychology • Science and Mathematics • UniSA College Diploma in Health • Social Work • UniSA College Foundation Studies ON CAMPUS ON CAMPUS Engineering Labs / Specialist IT Labs and Studios / * Combines both on-campus and online study. IVE: Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual ^ Studied online with tutorial support available on campus. TV Studio / Sound Studio / Radio Studio / Journalism Newsroom / Editing Suites / Theatre / Language Lab / Environments / Project LIVE Studio / Future Industries Social Work Studio / Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Institute / Planetarium / Flight and Airport Simulators / Lab / Sleep and Chronobiology Lab / Psychology Clinic / Industry 4.0 Testlab / Telecommunications Labs / Samsung SMARTSchool / Allied Health Clinic / Gym and Food Vendors / Gym and Sports Centre / Community Garden Indoor Sports Centre / Outdoor Sports Field / Swimming Pool / Food Vendors / Parklands Take a virtual campus tour at unisa.edu.au/campus-facilities 14 15
SPACES AND PLACES Horizon Hospital and Health Service Modelled on real health facilities, nursing and midwifery learn in this simulated environment led by real clinicians. UniSA Cancer PRIDHAM HALL Research Institute This $247 million building This is our new heart and where you will is home to some of the graduate. It also has open social spaces, brightest minds focused sporting facilities and a swimming pool. on tackling cancer. Take a virtual fly-through at unisa.edu.au/pridham-hall Flight Simulator Aviation students have access to this CASA-certified flight simulator replicating the Boeing 737NG aircraft. No.1 IN SA FOR No.1 IN AUSTRALIA CAMPUS FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH IMPACT ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2018-19 – Learning Resources Indicator. AND ENGAGEMENT Samsung SMARTSchool Public SA-founded universities only. One of Australia’s most 2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI), Combined Impact – Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed Fields. technologically advanced teacher-training facilities. 16 17
WELCOME TO INDUSTRY 4.0 Industry 4.0 Robotics Lab Jeffrey Smart Building A space for students and industry to develop This multi-award winning building is open UniSA students in disciplines such as new applications for robot programming, 24/7, featuring the best in modern learning information technology and engineering machine vision and collaborative robotics. facilities and has a 5 Green Star Rating. now have access to the latest software utilised for designing advanced space gear, supercars and warships through a new $450 million grant from tech giant Siemens. Learn with the same software used to develop things like Space X, the Mars Curiosity Rover, the Maserati Ghibli and digital shipbuilding. Graduate with the skills needed for Industry 4.0 by exploring the current trends of improved automation, machine-to-machine communication, machine learning, artificial intelligence and continued digitisation of manufacturing. MOD. Located on North Terrace, this futuristic museum of discovery offers dynamic exhibitions open to the public. Pharmacy Learning Suite Iress Trading Room In this space, pharmacy students The first of its kind in any SA university, learn how to dispense medicines, this learning space for finance students counsel patients and develop features the same technology used by the important clinical service skills. world’s leading banks and investment firms. 18 19
GETTING TO CAMPUS Mawson Lakes 1,000 on-site Golden Grove Express parking 17 mins spaces from city from 20c/hr Mawson Lakes Campus Tea Tree Gully Modbury E LIN LER GAW OU TE RH AR Blair BO Athol UR LIN E Windsor West Lakes Gardens Woodville FREE CITY TRAM CAR PARKING Need to travel between City West The Magill and Mawson Lakes E LIN GE and City East campuses? Then jump campuses have on-site car parking AN GR Grange Findon Rostrevor 800 on-site on the Botanic Gardens or Adelaide available for students. Tickets are Magill Magill parking Entertainment Centre tram line on purchased through the UniSA Parki app Where is my home campus? City West Campus 22 mins Fulham Campus City East spaces North Terrace. The trams are free and available through the App Store or Gardens from city Campus from 20c/hr run every 10 minutes. Google Play. Alternatively, you can buy Norwood Kensington tickets from easily located metered ADELAIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT parking machines on campus. Car parking will cost you from $0.20 an hour You will find bus stops near each to $2.00 for a full day (8:00am–6:00pm). West campus and train stations close to Beach For city campuses, there is metered on- Goodwood the city and Mawson Lakes campuses. road and commercial car parking nearby, LIN E Check your bus, train or tram options TR AM Free city with costs starting at $4.00 an hour to on the Adelaide Metro website. tram $15.00 a day for early birds. BE LA You can also get student discounts IR every 10 mins LIN K I N TO R E AV E E Glenelg City East on tickets once you have enrolled. What is my best travel option? FRO Pasadena Campus ACCESS PARKING ME adelaidemetro.com.au RD N O R T H TC E Access parking for people with a BA N K S T WEST TCE KING WILLIAM ST P U LT E N E Y S T Somerton Park City West disability is available with a parking Belair HINDLEY ST RUNDLE MALL RUNDLE ST RIDE YOUR BIKE TONSLEY LI N E Campus permit on every campus. Council E LIN Brighton RD FO S EA Shepherds Cycling is a great way to get to campus. parking bays are also available. Express Hill It’s fun, good for the environment and an Brighton 20 mins Bedford Park excellent form of exercise. Each campus to city Blackwood has shower facilities and secure storage Seacliff Tonsley areas. You can also hire free bikes from 23 mins the Security Office at City East and City to city West campuses to get around during daylight hours. 20 21
STUDENT LIFE Get the most out of your student experience through clubs, sports, events, overseas travel, volunteering, and more. 100+ ORIENTATION HEALTH AND FITNESS STUDENT APP STUDENT Campus wear Kick-off your university adventure by participating in Orientation. Meet your You can join one of our 25+ sporting clubs including rowing, basketball, Our free mobile app allows all UniSA students to view their timetable, check CLUBS UniSA branded clothing is available for purchase, including t-shirts, hoodies, lecturers, connect with new people volleyball, netball, football, gridiron, emails, get important notifications, track vests and jackets. You can also deck and gain valuable insights from current rock climbing, and more. Gain access to assessments and see course enrolments yourself out in the latest merchandise students. Find out about the features Pridham Hall with a fully-equipped space and details. You can also find available from UniSA Sport. of your degree and home campus, for training and competitions. You can PCs on campus, book a study room, along with the support services and also sign up for a range of tournaments check your print quota and library loans, Student newsletter co-curricular activities that will help ranging from a social to national level, and view announcements. The UniSA student e-newsletter you thrive at university. or keep active in our on-campus gyms unisa.edu.au/studentapp will keep you up to date with what's and fitness facilities. unisa.edu.au/orientation happening on campus and in the unisa.edu.au/unisasport student community. Get the latest EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES information about events, career and volunteering opportunities, study All sorts of great events and activities tips, key dates and announcements, are offered to students throughout the health and wellbeing advice, and year across all of our campuses and student stories. through online platforms. From careers and volunteering events to health, sport Verse magazine and wellbeing activities – there is always YOUR STUDENT ASSOCIATION something to discover. Students can Stay connected with Verse - voted one also explore the public exhibitions and USASA is your student association and voice at university. They also coordinate 50+ of Australia's best student magazines EVENTS events at The Samstag Museum, Hawke by Campuslink. Explore current affairs, Centre and MOD. (our futuristic museum student clubs, second-hand book sales, the arts, features, reviews, and more. EVERY of discovery). social events, production of the student magazine, campus counters, and free STUDENT CLUBS goodies and giveaways. YEAR Discover the 100+ academic, cultural unisa.edu.au/USASA and social clubs available at UniSA. From dance and yoga, to climate change, gaming and Harry Potter appreciation – there is something for everyone! It’s a great way to explore your interests and meet new friends. unisa.edu.au/clubs facebook.com/unisa instagram.com/universitysa Discover more at twitter.com/universitysa youtube.com/unisouthaustralia unisa.edu.au/studentlife 22 23
PRIDHAM HALL Featuring open sporting spaces, a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool. ON-CAMPUS SERVICES Visit your local Campus Central for help with enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you have. Open weekdays 8:30am–6:00pm. Our Ask the Library service operates from 8:30am until midnight on week days and between 10:00am–6:00pm on weekends. Access the UniSA IT Help Desk any time, 7 days a week. Magill Student Lounge City West Student Lounge No.1 IN SA FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION ComparED (QILT) Course Experience Questionnaire 2018-19 – Overall Satisfaction Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. Mawson Lakes Food Vendors City East Food Vendors 24 25
SUPPORTING YOU STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PARENT RESOURCES ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIPS Your health and wellbeing is important, There are specific resources available There are a variety of student Each year more than 2,500 students so we provide a full range of integrated for parents and families so they can accommodation options, including from all walks of life benefit from services to help support you during your also assist you in your transition to UniSA's Student Accommodation by UniSA scholarships and grants worth studies, including: university life. Urbanest, offering modern apartments millions of dollars. Not only do they in the Adelaide CBD. Other options provide financial assistance, but they • Study support unisa.edu.au/parents include dedicated student housing, also often include valuable work • Personal counselling homestays, private rentals (advertised experience, mentoring opportunities SAFEZONE APP • Career services on the UniSA Rental Database) and and even overseas travel. Go online • Access and inclusion services All UniSA students can download the non-profit housing. and explore our scholarships search • Aboriginal student services free SafeZone app, providing additional engine to see what you might be unisa.edu.au/accommodation security and support when studying on eligible for. • Regional student services campus. The app allows you to get help • International student services unisa.edu.au/scholarships quickly in a personal emergency or if • Online study resources someone else needs first aid or general • Peer mentoring assistance. You can check-in when • Community health and medical clinics working alone, after hours or in high risk areas, which shares your status with an • Health and fitness centres PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES on-site response team. You can also • Accommodation services If you're an Australian citizen, your place receive notifications so you know what to • Legal advice clinic do in an emergency situation. The app is as a student at UniSA is Commonwealth- unisa.edu.au/studentservices available for download through the App supported. This means you're charged Store or Google Play. for a portion of the cost of your studies WELLBEING AT UniSA and the Australian Government unisa.edu.au/safezone contributes the rest. If eligible, you can We are focused on building a healthy defer your contribution through a HECS- campus culture where our students HELP loan, and repay it later through can thrive and feel their best. We offer a the taxation system. Your contribution range of services that help to promote will depend on what you study. See healthy bodies and minds, such as sport the fee table below for a breakdown of and fitness facilities, counselling and student contribution amounts for 2020. a range of on-campus health clinics. “Receiving a UniSA scholarship You can also access extensive online unisa.edu.au/fees gave me a fresh start and resources covering areas like healthy has allowed me to follow eating habits, mindfulness, sleep, sexual 2020 STUDENT my academic passions, health and managing stress. CONTRIBUTION and for that I am very BAND AREA OF STUDY For one year of grateful. I dream of being unisa.edu.au/wellbeing full-time load (1 EFTSL) successful in the corporate Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, world and establishing a 1 foreign languages, visual and performing arts, clinical $6,684 program to create more psychology, nursing and education. No.1 IN SA FOR POSITIVE employment opportunities for rural school leavers.” 2 Computing, built environment, health, engineering, surveying, agriculture, mathematics, statistics and science. $9,527 INTERACTIONS WITH STAFF Alicia Barker Law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science, accounting, AND STUDENTS UniSA Rural Reconnect 3 $11,155 Relocation Scholarship administration, economics and commerce. ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2018-19 – Learner Engagement Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only. Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Fees correct at time of printing. 26 27
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YOUR NEXT STEPS 2020 EVENTS We will be hosting a series of events throughout the year so you can learn more about studying with UniSA. Listen to presentations, discover different degrees and career options, and Check and connect with current students Choose Apply Respond Prepare and teaching staff. confirm For more information, visit unisa.edu.au/infosessions Now is the time to decide. Gather all the Armed with your list of preferences, Year 12 results are in and you may be There is an offer round in January Your university adventure starts here. SCHOOL HOLIDAY TOURS information you need by exploring our you can now apply to study at UniSA eligible for Adjustment Factors. To that will consider all preferences. Visit your new student portal for We offer guided campus tours website, reading our study and career through the SATAC website. If you need check your eligibility and to confirm If you don't receive an offer in this your next steps, including our step- during the school holidays. guides, and connecting with us through help with your application, check out our your Selection Rank (ATAR + Adjustment round, remember that there are by-step video on how to enrol. our online events. You can also consider self-help resources. Factors), visit SATAC's self service portal Make an online booking at further offer rounds later in January a guided campus tour. then call our Future Student Enquiries You should also plan to attend unisa.edu.au/campustours unisa.edu.au/apply and throughout February. team to talk through your study options. Orientation, which will give you Choose what degrees you're most unisa.edu.au/studyin2021 If you do receive an offer, read your SATAC the opportunity to explore your interested in, check you have the Also, check to see if you're eligible for email carefully for important information campus, find lecture rooms, navigate prerequisite subjects and make sure TIP Guaranteed Entry into your preferred about responding to your offer and through your online student you understand the entry requirements. UniSA degrees. The best place to start Remember to list your preferences in the program enrolment process. portal and make new friends. is our online ATAR > Degree Finder. unisa.edu.au/study order of what you're most passionate satac.edu.au unisa.edu.au/newstudents about, not based on your ATAR. How you unisa.edu.au/atar-degree-finder TIP preference is how SATAC will provide Not the result you expected? It's important to confirm your preferences TIP offers (by working down the list). You can also explore our wide If you have questions about your study by the change of preference deadline to range of alternative entry options. Make it a priority to attend Orientation. options, connect with our Future Student In your SATAC application, make sure be considered for an offer in January. It's the best time to sign up to UniSA Enquiries team or attend an event to you use your own mobile number and unisa.edu.au/pathways Remember, if you're eligible for Sport, connect with your student learn more about studying with UniSA. a personal email address – one you can Guaranteed Entry, you have listed UniSA association and explore different access after high school. TIP unisa.edu.au/infosessions as your first preference and you meet clubs and societies. any specific entry requirements, you will Didn’t get an offer? Contact our Future KEY DATES KEY DATES definitely receive an offer in January. Student Enquiries team to discuss KEY DATES 3 August 2020 your options. 9 – 26 August 2020 unisa.edu.au/adjustmentfactors 22 February 2021 Open August will kick-start with a SATAC applications open unisa.edu.au/guaranteed KEY DATES Orientation at UniSA YOUR STUDY AND virtual event where you can access 30 September 2020 1 March 2021 CAREER GUIDES presentations on demand and explore Early application deadline TIP 15 January 2021 UniSA classes commence Not sure what degree to your study and career options, while January offer round 1 December 2020 Remember to pay your SATAC study or what career you want? also connecting with teaching staff Equal consideration deadline application fee. If you don’t, you won’t 25 January 2021 Then explore our study and and current students. You can also step be eligible to receive an offer. Response deadline for career guides to get real insight onto your future campus by registering January offer round into different programs, career for a guided tour and visiting our KEY DATES outcomes, student experiences information booths. Keep an eye out for events and and industry trends. You can also unisa.edu.au/openaugust get the information you need on campus tours later in the year where you can connect with our staff to have your questions answered. NEED HELP? entry requirements, internships/ placements and alternative entry pathways. unisa.edu.au/infosessions Call Future Student Enquiries Visit unisa.edu.au/enquire Discover more at on 08 8302 2376 7 January 2021 unisa.edu.au/study-guides Change of preference deadline 34 35
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