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The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
OR
Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have one of the following qualifications:
Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE; or
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution*; or
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level*; or
Completed a recognised diploma or advanced diploma from TAFE; or
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma; or
Completed the University Foundation Studies Program with a competitive GPA; or
Qualified for Special Entry.
* Normally applicants with a grade point average of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other equivalent Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
This program provides graduates with a fundamental understanding of the theory, techniques and practices of accounting and finance and a pathway opportunity for further study at the Bachelor degree level.
Content & Structure
The Associate Degree in Accounting is a structured program which provides a broad yet fundamental understanding of key business discipline areas through the Division of Business' eight core courses. It also provides a 7 course specialisation sequence in accounting and finance. Students complete the 8 core courses, a 7 course specialisation sequence and an elective. A total of 72 units are required to complete the program.
1. The program comprises: a division core of eight courses; a specialisation sequences of 7 courses specific to the program; and one elective course.
Notes
1. The division core comprises eight courses which are common to all the undergraduate programs in the Division of Business and Enterprise. The Centre for Regional Engagement only offers these courses in the study period indicated in the program schedule. The core comprises: ACCT 1008 Accounting for Business; BUSS 1058 Communication and Information Systems in Business; COML 1001 Foundations of Business Law; BUSS 1057 Business and Society; MATH 1053 Quantitative Methods for Business; MARK 1010 Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange; ECON 1008 Principles of Economics; and BUSS 1054 Management Principles.
2. The accounting specialisation sequence comprises: ACCT 1006 Financial Accounting 1; ACCT 2005 Financial Accounting 2; ACCT 3007 Financial Accounting 3; BANK 2005 Finance and Investment; ACCT 2006 Management Accounting; COML 2005 Companies and Partnership Law; and BUSS 3043 Entrepreneurial Enterprises.
3. Electives may be offered in alternate years and include: BUSS 1053 Occupational Health and Safety Management; BUSS 2043 Foundations of Human Resource Management; and with the approval of the Program Director, any other course offered through the Centre for Regional Engagement where the prerequisites are satisfied.
Start Date The month you will commence your studies. Exact start date outlined in course timetable.
Fees This is based on the total number of units for this program where one EFTSL is expressed as 36 units.
*UniSA accepts applications for programs commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. Please note that your tuition fees will be subject to an annual increase.
