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Australian Defence Force Reservists


Why study at UniSA?

UniSA welcomes Australian Defence Reservists to its programs.

UniSA is one of the most progressive and innovative universities in Australia, offering a lively, modern and well equipped study environment and exemplary student support services.

Our programs cover a range of disciplines including business, health sciences, information technology, engineering and the environment, education, arts and social sciences. All UniSA programs are designed in consultation with a network of industry and professional partners, and many academic staff have worked in industry and the professions to develop and share their specialised knowledge. With expert teaching staff and strong links with industry, UniSA offers the chance to gain valuable real-life experience and specialised knowledge. In recent years we have won numerous awards and commendations for our progressive approach to education, teaching and research.

UniSA offers maximum flexibility to people who want to study. Many programs can be undertaken wholly or partially online. For further information about these programs, and procedures for admission and enrolment, go to information about off-campus study.

How does UniSA support reservists?

UniSA provides additional support for students that are reservists:

A student who is a member of the Australian Defence Force Reserve and as such is required to render Reserve service may apply for adjustments to attendance and assessment requirements. Reserve service also include continuous full time service (e.g. Reservist who are part of a peace keeping or humanitarian aid operations)

Support includes:

A student whose Defence Reserves service commitments impact negatively upon their attendance and assessment performance may apply for special consideration to withdraw from the course without academic penalty (that is without a grade or fail on their academic record for units being undertaken in the current study period).

Where a student is forced to defer or withdraw from study in order to render Reserve service, the University will remit the students HECS for the relevant courses, if the withdrawal occurs after the HECS Census date. If the student is enrolled in a full fee-paying course and is forced to withdraw, the University will refund the student's fees for that course.

What courses are tailored for Defence Personnel?

UniSA offers EDUC 1070 Service Learning in the Australian Defence Force as an elective of BUGE in programs - download the brochure(750kb - download Adobe Acrobat). This course acknowledges the service learning opportunity provided by participating in the reserves. UniSA's graduate qualities (GQs) are central to the course content.  Students plan how they can develop GQs in the reserves, reflect on the learning that has occurred and then develop a plan for continuing to develop GQs in the future. This is a 4.5 unit course that has been designed to provide maximum flexibility. Students can take multiple study periods to complete the course (up to 12 months), with assessment deadlines negotiated and online course delivery.

How do I enrol?

Please note that certain professional programs may be unable to offer this course due to registration and/or professional restrictions. Please check with your Program Director prior to enrolment in this course.

The prerequisite for the course is that you are active with the Australian Defence Forces.  Please provide the Course Coordinator with evidence of this prior to commencing the course (eg, your PM Key - Personal Management Key) and ADF contact details for verification.

Current students

You can enrol online if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSA in Australia. Please note: Research candidates and transnational students (studying with an offshore partner) are not able to enrol online. 

Cross-institutional students

You can become a cross-institutional student if you are enrolled in a program at one educational institution (the home institution) and are permitted by that institution to enrol in courses at another recognised educational institution (the host institution) to be counted towards an award of the home institution. You will be required to complete the Application for Admission (Non Award/Audit/CrossInstitutional) (168 kb PDF - download Adobe Acrobat). Please ensure that the 'Home University to Complete' section on page four is completed prior to forwarding to Campus Central at Mawson Lakes

How do new students apply to study at UniSA?

Undergraduate programs

To apply for entry to UniSA go to SATAC Uniweb or get a copy of the SATAC Uni Guide available from major newsagents from August and simply fill in the enclosed application form. Applications for entry the following year must be lodged by the end of September, but you can apply up until mid-December each year(late fees will apply).

Midyear entry applications to UniSA are usually made online at SATAC Uniweb and the closing date is mid June.

Further details will be available in May, either via this website or by phoning 1300 UNI NOW.

What credit will I get?

UniSA has a block credit arrangement with the Australian Defence Force. This means that you will receive credit towards most UniSA undergraduate programs for a completed Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the ADF. A final decision on the amount of credit you will receive will be made after you have enrolled in the program and have formally applied for credit.

Our Credit Transfer Register can provide an indication of the credit that could be offered for your qualification. If the award you have completed is not listed in this database you may still be eligible for credit. Please contact Future student enquiries for details.

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Where can I get more information?

Enquiries about all UniSA programs are welcome. If you would like more information about studying at UniSA, you can either contact or visit Future student enquiries.

Disclaimer

Every effort is made to keep the information on this site current, but it is subject to change from time to time. The University reserves the right to change the content or the method of presentation of any program, or to withdraw any program or part of a program, or to impose limitations on enrolment in any program.

 


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