Book mid year accommodation and on arrival reception NOW!

Please urge students to book their airport reception and accommodation as soon as possible.  World Youth Day coincides with our mid year intake and temporary accommodation options in Adelaide are filling fast.

Adelaide also hosts a number of popular cultural events in June and July, therefore temporary accommodation is in very high demand during this period. Budget accommodation, in particular, tends to fill up. 

To avoid disappointment and the need to pay for expensive accommodation options, could you strongly encourage students to arrange their accommodation, as a matter of priority.  Please refer them to www.unisa.edu.au/accommodation/oar/default.asp for temporary accommodation options and to book their free On Arrival Reception which is available to all commencing UniSA students arriving in Adelaide for the first time.

Please remember that it is recommended that students pre-arrange their long-term accommodation before arriving in Adelaide. Information about long-term accommodation options is available at www.unisa.edu.au/accommodation

Managing Applications, Offers and Acceptances for high demand UniSA Programs

The University of South Australia is committed to being fair in allocating quota places in competitive high demand programs. For many of these, particularly Health Sciences programs, quotas are set for external reasons such as the limited number of clinical placements available or the registration requirements of professional boards.  Eligible students on a conditional offer in a pathway program may receive their results at different times.  Also not all applicants who have received an unconditional offer for these programs will be successful in gaining a place

To more effectively manage the applications, offers and acceptances for these high demand quota programs and to enable us to better serve the needs of our stakeholders, UniSA International is introducing an offer monitoring process. In discussion with the academic staff, we have set internal targets for the number of offers which will be made.  We will close applications for programs that have met their offer targets. This will ensure the number of offers we generate will be realistic and will enable us to meet our acceptance targets without setting up false expectations of a place with our potential students. 

Representatives will receive two (2) weeks notice to send in any applications prior to applications being closed for a program.  All applications received after the closing date will automatically be assessed for the next available study period.  Representatives will always be kept informed of changes to our processes.  Thank you for your support of UniSA and we invite you to give us feedback on this proposal.

Apply Online Shutdown period 26th September to 7th October 2008

The University of South Australia's Corporate Student Administration System (MEDICI) is undergoing an upgrade. Also the University's two current student administration systems will be consolidated and provide the opportunity to merge all student records into one effective student administration system.

As a result, the student administration systems, which include Apply Online, will be shutdown between 5pm 26th September 2008 and 10am 7th October 2008. Therefore, Apply Online will not be available for online applications, nor will UniSA International be able to enter applications, create offers or process acceptances during this time.

During the Apply Online shutdown representatives, prospective students and UniSA staff CANNOT use Apply Online to:

• apply online
• enter applications
• create offers
• pay via web pay
• receipt payments
• enrol

UniSA International staff will have a read only view of Apply Online and will be able to check the status of applications in the system as they are recorded at 5pm 26th September.

Please advise any applicants commencing in the October 2008 intake of the Australian Registered Nurses Training Program (ARNTP) to accept and pay for their offer before the 22nd of September. This will give our staff enough time to process acceptances, payments and COEs so students can enrol before the program commences on the 8th of October.

During the shutdown UniSA International CANNOT process any applications except for Study Period 6 and Study Period 7 ARNTP applications which will be processed off-line. Payments for these programs will need to be by bank draft as web pay will not be available. When the system is reopened we will give urgent attention to the resulting backlog of applications, offers and acceptances.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation and understanding during that time.

How to contact UniSA International

All phone enquiries regarding applications should be directed to +61 8 8302 0114. These will be handled by a UniSA International customer service representative.

General enquiries - international.office@unisa.edu.au

Applications - international.applications@unisa.edu.au

When sending new applications and supporting documents to UniSA International via email, please ensure that you send them to International.Applications@unisa.edu.au and not to individual staff within UniSA International. When you send to International.Applications@unisa.edu.au, you will receive an automatic response from us acknowledging receipt of the application or supporting document sent.

Advice about acceptances and payments should be emailed to
international.students@unisa.edu.au

UniSA International is always seeking to improve it's service to our clients and customers so if something isn't working please let us know.

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Keeping up with Research news at UniSA

Want to know what is happening in Research at UniSA? Need help with a research application or nee more information - contact our Graduate Studies Office.

University of South Australia’s NEW Engineering programs for 2009

University of South Australia is introducing 7 new Engineering specialisations in 2009 to meet the needs of industry and students nationally and internationally.

Why are the programs changing?

In 2007 the University of South Australia conducted an extensive review of all its undergraduate engineering programs.  This review sought input from industry, Engineers Australia, recent graduates and current students.

What has changed in 2008?

• A common first year structure of eight new course
• An accelerated program of study which allows high achieving students to complete their Bachelor of Engineering in 3 calendar years instead of the standard 4 years.
• New double degrees with Law for all Engineering programs

The common first year provides a practice-centred foundation to engineering that exposes students to the breadth of engineering as well as the application of engineering in servicing the community.  At the end of their first year, students will have a solid understanding of the diversity of engineering and thus will be in better position to choose their specialisation.

Changes to be introduced in 2009

The University will introduced a wider choice of engineering specialisations which are more strongly aligned with industry demand, particularly in the fields of mining and resources, defence, civil infrastructure, construction, environmental engineering and niche market advanced manufacturing.

12 single degree specialisations - new specialisations in bold:

Single Degrees:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (LBMI)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Project Management) (LBMI)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Transport) (LBMI)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (LBMR)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing) (LBMR)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Mechatronic) (LBMR)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sustainable Systems) (LBMR)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Nanotechnology) (LBMR)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) (LBIF)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Mechatronic) (LBIF)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) (LBIF)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Networking and Communications) (LBIF)

The University will also offer the following choice of double degrees - new double degree specialisations in bold:

Double Degrees:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (LBRC)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Bachelor of Management (LBNR)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems), Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Management (Marketing) (LBGT)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Mechatronic), Bachelor of Management, or Bachelor of Management (Marketing) (LBGT)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications), Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Management (Marketing) (LBGT)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Networking and Communications), Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Management (Marketing) (LBGT)
• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) (DBLE)
• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Mechatronic) (DBLE)
• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) (DBLE)
• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Engineering (Networking and Communications) (DBLE)
• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (DBLE)
• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (DBLE)

Programs and Streams no longer offered in 2009

The Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) and the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Micro engineering) (LBIF) programs will have no further intakes.

The following double degrees will have no further intakes:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Sustainable Environments (Environment Protection and Management)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Management
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) and Bachelor of Sustainable Environments (Environmental Protection and Management)

Entry Requirements:

• Chemistry has been removed as an assumed knowledge subject for all Bachelor of Engineering programs
• Mathematical Studies continues to be a prerequisite subject
• Physics continues to be an assumed knowledge subject
• English language requirements remain unchanged

If you have any queries please contact us.

Higher IELTS scores for 2009 Postgraduate Journalism programs

To maintain the quality of our teaching and learning of our journalism programs, and to ensure student success we have increased the 2009 IELTS scores for postgraduate journalism programs.  From 2009  the IELTS minimum entry score for the  Graduate Diploma in Journalism (MGJO) and the Master in Communication (Journalism) (MMJO)  is now overall 7.0 with sub scores of writing 6.5 and reading 6.5.

This change is reflected in the e-version of the Program & Fees for 2009 on our website (www.unisa.edu.au/international/fees/default.asp)

If your clients have received a 2009 Offer Letter for either of the above programs we will reassess your application accordingly, and reissue you with a new Offer Letter.  If you have any queries please contact us.

ANU and UniSA collaboration to build national capacity

The Australian National University and the University of South Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that builds on the Federal Government’s collaborative approach for strengthening Australia’s higher education sector.

ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb and UniSA Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj said the agreement provides expanded opportunities for students to study and move between the universities and builds a framework for working together in research and research training.

The first collaborative programs are expected to commence in the 2009 academic year.  ANU is the highest ranked and most research-intensive Australian university and UniSA one of the nation’s largest universities with a rapidly growing research capacity.  Professor Høj said the agreement was designed to build strength and capacity in the sector.

“To lift the quality of our higher education system so that we can prepare graduates to meet future challenges, we need to harness and develop excellence across the system,” he said. “This type of arrangement makes tangible the concept of a national university and UniSA is pleased that it can collaborate in this way while accelerating its own already impressive growth.”

The initial focus on Population Health includes plans for ANU and UniSA to establish programs in Epidemiology and Public Health on a common education platform.

“This will give ANU students access to UniSA allied health and specialised engineering areas, UniSA students access to ANU programs, and students from both institutions access to a jointly developed degree,” Professor Chubb said.

“This kind of intelligent cooperation recognises each University’s unique mission and ensures that students with particular career goals get the best the Australian education system can offer,” Professor Høj

UniSA's New Vision, Mission and Values statement

The new UniSA Vision, Mission and Values statement was recently approved by the University Council. As with all positive evolution, the statement retains elements of enduring institutional values but also encompasses and articulates some new directions.

"UniSA was the first university in Australia to develop and set down a list of important qualities its graduates should possess when they leave the University to start their working lives, but we really did not have a bright mirror of those qualities in our institutional commitments".

"This closes the loop for us and gives a clearer picture of what underpins our operations and our goals. It is also a powerful external communications tool, speaking to all the important questions about UniSA – why we are here, what our role is and what difference we seek to make in society.

I like to think of the new statement as a kind of credo or a least something that lights our path for the future and we look forward to working with you to put this into practise."

Warm regards,

Professor Peter Høj
Vice Chancellor and President

Gain real world experience while you study!

Apply now for July 2009 intake in Information Systems Bachelor (DBBI)/Masters (DMIS) Degree

The University of South Australia’s Bachelor of Business Information Systems/Master of Business Information Systems is an integrated Bachelor and Masters program of study which can be completed in two calendar years.

Students undertake three industry placements engaged on applied projects in real world businesses during the two-year program, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in the field of business information systems. Students receive a stipend equivalent to A$9,000/annum. Many graduates go on to work for their work-placement organisations and all previous students seeking work have gained employment after graduating.

Direct entry is open to students who have completed an overseas bachelor degree in information systems with a credit average or better. This degree must be recognised as equivalent to at least the first two years of University of South Australia’s Bachelor of Business (Management of Information Technology) degree, with a similar mix of business, information systems and management courses.

Only a small number of places will be available in this program each year, linked to the number of industry sponsors participating in the program. Entry is not based solely on academic results. Applicants will be interviewed before offers are made.

More information available here.

Applications close 31 July 2008 for commencement in Study Period 2, 2009

Students will be required to be in Adelaide to commence the program by the last week of February 2009.

Master of Teaching-Middle and Secondary (LMTC) SP 5 2008 Applications close soon and 2009 Quota

We really appreciate the work that you have done e to promote the Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) (LMTC).  As the target number of offers for Study Period 5 (July), 2008 has now been reached, the University will not be accepting applications for LMTC SP5, 2008 after June 20th 2008.

Commencing from SP 2 2009, there will be a quota on learning areas available  and therefore acceptances to ensure that we can continue to provide the very important placements that form an key part of this degree.  Within this quota there will be an allocation of places (sub-quotas) to each learning area. Offers for SP2 2009 will continue to be made until we have received sufficient applications to reach each quota.  All acceptances will be processed on a first come first served basis.

As you may be aware UniSA offers a suite of programs in our School of Education that fulfil the requirements for teacher registration in South Australia.  For example we have four year Bachelor degrees, as well as two year Graduate Entry Bachelor Degrees, and also the Graduate Diploma of Education.  Other programs in Education are available to those who are already qualified as teachers, for example the Master of Education.

For more information please contact us.