University of South Australia Courses & Fees

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. UniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2018 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, all of our assessed research was rated at world class or above. We are vibrant, outward-facing and responsive. We partner with industry, government and communities to seek answers to questions that arise in the real world.

This master degree offers innovative, integrated studies in sustainability, natural resources, and geospatial sciences. It provides the opportunity to pursue higher level study before entering the workforce. It also fulfils the formal continuing professional development needs of environmental scientists and managers already in the workforce. The University of South Australia's environmental studies programs have been developed in response to industry demand. They are designed to meet the increasingly diverse responsibilities and challenges faced by managers, and the growing demand for skilled resource management practitioners. Courses are delivered by our highly qualified lecturers, and by industry practitioners from various government departments and private enterprise. If you decide to exit this degree having completed the first four courses, you will receive the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science. If you have completed the first eight courses, you will receive the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science. If you already have qualifications in a relevant discipline, you could be eligible for Advanced Standing and complete this degree in less than two years.

This professionally accredited degree provides advanced skills and knowledge in architecture design and how it relates to the environment, culture, and design and construction technologies. During your studies you will master your technical and communication skills, and solve increasingly complex design problems focusing on the environment, construction and context. A focus on student-directed learning will also see you specialise in a specific area of interest through your choice of electives streams from Sustainable Design, Design and Construct, Planning and Urban Design, or Construction and Project Management, or research-focused elective studies.

Opting for a Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Creative Arts, Design And Communication and spans 3 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Communications designer, graphic designer, art director/creative director after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

Opting for a Bachelor of Nursing is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Health, Medicine And Veterinary Studies and spans 3 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Clinical nurse specialist, clinical research nurse, clinical nurse consultant, clinical nurse educator, nurse unit manager. after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

Join a growing industry tasked with protecting critical IT infrastructure and information. Cybersecurity is an essential component of a modern, prosperous and safe society. Like many other nations, Australia is suffering from a cybersecurity skills shortage. These particular skills are essential in our connected, technology-enabled world. Taught by industry professionals and world-class lecturers, you will develop the skills and expertise required to assess, design and implement enterprise wide cybersecurity. In a final year Cybersecurity Exercise you will devise and implement a defence strategy for a complex enterprise environment. UniSA has partnered with Optus to establish a Cyber Security Research and Collaboration Hub at Lot Fourteen to educate Australia's next generation of cybersecurity and data science specialists. The alliance will deliver multi-disciplinary education courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with the creation of a joint research and innovation fund to develop and attract innovation to South Australia. You will study a range of core and technical courses including network infrastructure, security governance, web and cloud security, and cybersecurity risk and compliance. You will also complete two capstone courses: Security Architecture: apply cybersecurity defence strategies and security testing techniques to a complex IT environment and develop presentation methods for communicating technical topics to a lay audience. Professional Project: work in a structured project team, gaining practical experience in contemporary cybersecurity techniques and practices.

Opting for a Bachelor of Environmental Science is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Agriculture, Environmental & Rel Studies and spans 3 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Ranger, environmental adviser (construction), land management officer, sustainability officer after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

The Master of Professional Accounting will prepare you for practice as a professional accountant. You will develop analytical, general business management and critical problem-solving skills, and gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting practice. Your studies will focus on financial and management accounting, finance, commercial law, taxation law and auditing. You'll study contemporary research and real-life case studies with the opportunity to complete an industry placement in Australia or overseas. You will graduate well-equipped for a global career and knowledgeable in areas such as accounting, tax, financial management and public practice.

Opting for a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Health, Medicine And Veterinary Studies and spans 4 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as medical radiation science professional, Nuclear medicine professional after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

Opting for a Bachelor of Social Work (Mount Gambier) is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Arts, Humanities And Social Science and spans 4 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as counsellor, psychotherapist, youth worker, social worker, community educator, welfare worker, mediation facilitator, private practitioner, family counsellor, relationship counsellor, rehabilitation counsellor, financial counsellor, school guidance counsellor, trauma specialist counsellor, drug and alcohol counsellor, bereavement counsellor. after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, design thinking methodologies, qualitative research practices and sustainability. This degree explores the intricacies of product design, further building on your existing knowledge and skill set. You will develop the tools and techniques to investigate and analyse human centred design problems and develop techniques to manage complex design projects. You will also develop knowledge and skills in design thinking principles and practices as they are applied to industrial design projects. Emerging materials and processing technologies will be covered, as will manufacturing, technical skills and 3D design. Much of your study will take place in our custom-built workshops that are fitted out with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, as well as industry-standard motion-capture and virtual reality systems. In addition to these fundamental practical skills, a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research skills and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research. You may also complete an industry placement as part of your studies. Human centred research and design thinking processes as applied to industrial design problems is at the core of your experience. It involves using various techniques to investigate design problems, come to a deep understanding of the context, and then develop and implement innovative and appropriate solutions for the problem. Emerging materials, processing technologies and sustainability are also key focuses, and you will develop an advanced understanding of product design and graduate with the ability to develop and design: physical products systems interfaces You will also acquire: high level design thinking skills using a variety of methods and processes high level technical skills needed for digital prototyping and the development of 3D design the ability to use knowledge of existing and emerging materials and processing technologies for high and low volume manufacturing the ability to work through complex industrial design problems cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research This degree comprises design research studio classes, research methods and a selection of electives.

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. We offer Masters by Research candidates the opportunity to undertake exciting and innovative research in the following disciplines: Areas of research include a wide range of topics from: creative industries design visual art architecture planning digital arts and humanities media and communication creative writing performing arts music film studies linguistics and languages journalism media arts