Undergraduate Certificate in University Studies (STEM), University of South Australia (UniSA). 2025 information for Australian students

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DUUS

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

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.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

This program is available to current UniSA students only.

Higher education

- Successful completion of the UniSA Foundation Studies program; or

- A partially completed undergraduate degree.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

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Aim

The Undergraduate Certificate in University Studies (STEM) provides an alternative pathway to bachelor level study for students. Students will study academic literacy as well as foundation discipline specific courses to prepare for success in their preferred bachelor degree. Students who successfully complete the standard six month program of study will be able to use their qualification to apply for entry into a STEM related bachelor program of their choice.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 18 units of study. Students select from a range of electives to tailor the program specifically to their needs to support their future studies in one of the following degrees:

Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot)
Bachelor of Construction Management
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Data Analytics [online only]
Bachelor of Engineering (Flexible Entry)*
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Entertainment Design)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile Application Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Bachelor of Mathematics (Data Science)*
Bachelor of Mathematics (Industrial and Applied Mathematics)*
Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

*the bachelor program prerequisites must be met to obtain admission into these programs.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, or 3)
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia	LANG 1068	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 3

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
For students pursuing environmental or outdoor leadership pathways:
Introduction to Biosciences	NASC 1013	4.5
Data Literacy: Foundations for Success	MATH 1083	4.5
Foundations of Environmental Science	ENVT 1021	4.5
For students pursuing aviation pathways:
Data Literacy: Foundations for Success	MATH 1083	4.5
Introductory Physics	PHYS 5	4.5
Introduction to Algebra	MATH 1084	4.5
Science for Tertiary Learning	NASC 1014	4.5
For students pursuing information technology or software engineering pathways:
Digital Literacy: Screen, Web and New Media	INFS 1030	4.5
Introduction to Algebra	MATH 1084	4.5
Writing for Academic Purposes	COMM 1085	4.5
For students pursuing construction pathways:
Introduction to Algebra	MATH 1084	4.5
Applied Computer Practices	COMP 1050	4.5
Data Literacy: Foundations for Success	MATH 1083	4.5
For students pursuing data analytics or mathematics pathways:
Data Literacy: Foundations for Success	MATH 1083	4.5
Introduction to Algebra	MATH 1084	4.5
Digital Literacy: Screen, Web and New Media	INFS 1030	4.5
For students pursuing engineering pathways:
Science for Tertiary Learning	NASC 1014	4.5
Data Literacy: Foundations for Success	MATH 1083	4.5
Introductory Physics	PHYS 5	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to complete the program within 1 year to transfer into an undergraduate degree, subject to competitive entry. Students who do not transfer into an undergraduate degree within this time will be required to apply via SATAC.

2. Commencing students may have their initial enrolments withdrawn if they fail to engage with their studies (Enrolment policy A48 section 4.5).

3. This program requires weekly participation in all enrolled courses. Student engagement is monitored, with a lack of participation or contact with student support services and/or the Program Director resulting in students being unenrolled from courses they have not engaged with. This action will occur in week 3, prior to census, to ensure students' future program performance (cumulative GPA) is protected.

Notes

1. Students must obtain a competitive Grade Point Average (GPA) to transition into a bachelor's degree upon completion of the undergraduate certificate qualification.

2. Some destination degrees have program prerequisites for entry. Course selection should be made in conjunction with the information provided on the destination degree program information page.

3. Electives should be selected from the list above, aligning with the discipline area students wish to pursue in their bachelor degree. Some elective courses may have prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to enrolment. Students must discuss alternate elective choices with the Program Director to ensure they comply with the program requirements of their future bachelor degree.