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

This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

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 (Education Studies) 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 an initial teacher education bachelor program specialising in early childhood or primary education.

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 Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia	LANG 1068	4.5
Foundations of Education Studies	EDUC 1115	4.5
Literacy and Numeracy for Teachers	EDUC 1116	4.5
Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia	HUMS 1062	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.