Study Pathway
Select your area of study below to find your pathway option to Adelaide University. Once you’re enrolled, our College Services team are here to assist you with your selection of courses to ensure you meet the requirements of your packaged degree
Study Duration
These tables show the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores required for our English for Academic Purposes program and the amount of time most students take to reach the required scores.
All applications will be assessed on an individual basis. For Pre-Master’s Program, English language requirements will depend on the master’s program and academic qualifications. For all other programs, other entry criteria may apply.
Architecture and Design
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Arts
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Aviation
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Business and Economics
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Communications and Media
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Computer Science
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Engineering
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Health and Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Information Technology
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Mathematics and Data Science
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Psychology and Social Work
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
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Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Science
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Teaching and Education
Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Degree duration remaining (years) | Required progression score |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall IELTS | Recommended Duration |
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Overall IELTS | Lowest band score | Recommended Duration |
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Master's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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Second year Bachelor's degrees at Adelaide University | Adelaide University Program CRICOS Code | Credit granted | Courses granted | Degree duration remaining (years) |
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The exception to this will be for any students wishing to progress to the following Bachelor destinations. These students will need to provide evidence of an IELTS 7.0 or PTE of 65 in order to progress:
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
The following Adelaide University packaged programs will need IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5 (or equivalent) to meet English entry requirements for the Express Preparation Program:
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Note: Not all elective courses will be offered in every intake and are subject to demand.
Additional admission requirements, additional English proficiency testing, selection criteria and/or quotas apply to selected degrees.
Please contact our College Services team for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Why study this Program
For students studying at the College, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
You will be issued with a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
Entry Requirements
All students applying to study at the College must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
Courses
Compulsory Courses
Academic English
Elective Courses
Biology
Foundations of Computing
General Mathematics
Integrated Learning
Mathematical Methods

Overview
Our Express Preparation Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, nursing, and much more at university.
Upon successful completion of the Express Preparation Program, you will have guaranteed entry to Adelaide University.
Our program is specifically designed for international students if you:
Have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12
Missed out on direct entry to Adelaide University
Want to study at Adelaide University
Australian year 12 or equivalent
In your home country
Express Preparation Program
At Kaplan International College Adelaide
First year Bachelor's degree
At Adelaide University
General
Academic
English
Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
intermediate
English for
Academic
Purposes
Foundation Studies Program
Degree Transfer Program
Pre-Master's Program
First year Bachelor's degree
Second year Bachelor's degree*
Bachelor's degree
Kaplan International College Adelaide
Adelaide University
"We offer Foundation Studies Program, Degree Transfer Program, Pre-Master's Program and English Language Program, a pathways to undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees at the University of Adelaide"
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Nghia

My favourite part of studying at the College has been the teaching style. The teachers don’t just read from the textbook, they explain concepts in a more practical and relatable way, which really helps in understanding the course content.

My favourite part of studying at the College has been the teaching style. The teachers don’t just read from the textbook, they explain concepts in a more practical and relatable way, which really helps in understanding the course content.

Audrey Chan / Malaysia / Foundation Studies Program
Our Express Preparation Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, nursing, and much more at university.
Upon successful completion of the Express Preparation Program, you will have guaranteed entry to Adelaide University.
Our program is specifically designed for international students if you:
Have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12
Missed out on direct entry to Adelaide University
Want to study at Adelaide University
Overview
Australian year 12 or equivalent
In your home country
Express Preparation Program
At Kaplan International College Adelaide
First year Bachelor's degree
At Adelaide University
General
Academic
EnglishElementary
Pre-Intermediate
intermediate
English for
AcademicPurposes
Foundation Studies Program
Degree Transfer Program
Pre-Master's Program
First year Bachelor's degree
Second year Bachelor's degree*
Bachelor's degree
Kaplan International College Adelaide
Adelaide University
For students studying at the College, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
You will be issued with a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
All students applying to study at the College must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
Compulsory Courses
Academic English
Elective Courses
Biology
Foundations of Computing
General Mathematics
Integrated Learning
Mathematical Methods



