Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy

Overview:

This Policy sets out the University of Adelaide's approach to the selection of applicants for admission to coursework programs. It reflects the University's commitment to the highest academic standards by only selecting applicants who are likely to succeed in the University's programs, and by encouraging broad access to those programs.

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Version: D2023/111851

Note

The Provost may exercise some of the Vice-Chancellor's authorities in this policy - see D2024/647279.

Related Procedures, Forms

Title	Version	Document
Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy	D2023/111851	Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_D2023_111851.pdf [439.2K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/208045	D2022_208045__Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_8_22_-_approved_by_VC&P_2_November_~_refer_D2022_207818(2).pdf [437.1K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/82945	D2022_82945__Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_OSP_updates.pdf [430.6K] (application/pdf)
	D2021/325274	D2021_325274__Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_links_updated_030522.pdf [430.4K] (application/pdf)
	D2021/201132	D2021_201132__Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_minor_amendment_-_definition_of_Teaching_Period_-_approved_DVCA_5_~_refer_d2021_201130.pdf [431.6K] (application/pdf)
	D2016/264925	D2016_264925__Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_effective_1_January_2017_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_5_16_-_approved_by_~_also_see_notes(2).pdf [238.5K] (application/pdf)
	D2016/264925	Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy~516_-_approved_by_Vice-Chancellor_and_President_5_August_2016_-_see_d2016174786.htm [36.2K] (text/html)
	D2015/193504	Policy_for_Admissions_to_Coursework_Prog~s_-_with_amendment_to_clause_9__-_approved_by_the_Vice-Chancellor_6_August_2015.htm [31.4K] (text/html)
	D2015/193504	Policy_for_Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_and_Enabling_Courses_-_with_amendment_to_clause_9__-_approved_by_the_Vice-Chancellor_6_August_2015.htm [31.4K] (text/html)
	D2015/130561	Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_and_Enabling_Courses_Policy_(2).htm [31.1K] (text/html)
	d2013/155185	Policy_for_Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_and_Enabling_Courses_-_approved_by_Council_15_July_2013.htm [39.3K] (text/html)
	d2012/233729	Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy~cember_2012_-_approved_by_Acting_Vice-Chancellor_and_President_18_December_2012.htm [31.3K] (text/html)
	d2010/144843	Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_D2010_144843__Pol_227.htm [25.2K] (text/html)
	d2010/144843	Admissions_to_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_Vice-Chancellor_and_~_source_document.htm [25.1K] (text/html)
	n/a	Admissions_Policy_2007_08_Final__28Sep07.pdf [293.4K] (application/pdf)
		Admissions_Policy_2007_08_Final__28Sep07.pdf [135.5K] (application/pdf)
		Admissions_Policy_2007__v3__Dec06.pdf [172.4K] (application/pdf)
		Admissions_Policy_2006__v15__Jan06.pdf [355.7K] (application/pdf)
		Admissions_Policy2005v8Apr05[1].pdf [406.9K] (application/pdf)
		AdmissionsPolicyJan2005.pdf [228.0K] (application/pdf)
		AdmissionsPolicy2005.pdf [245.6K] (application/pdf)
		UndergraduateAdmissionsPolicyMar04.pdf [155.5K] (application/pdf)
		AdmissionsPolicy.pdf [195.4K] (application/pdf)
English Language Proficiency Procedure	D2024/960420	D2024_960420__English_Language_Proficiency_Procedure_-_minor_amendments_-_approved_by_DVCA_16_September_2024_-_see_D2024_960409[1].pdf [568.3K] (application/pdf)
	D2023/723060	D2023_723060__English_Language_Proficiency_Procedure_-_minor_amendments_-_approved_by_DVCA_5_December_2023_-_see_D2023_723059.pdf [407.0K] (application/pdf)
	D2023/111854	D2023_111854__English_Language_Proficiency_Procedure_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_3_May_2023_-_approved_VC&P_5_May_2023_-_see_D2023_111733(2).pdf [403.3K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/251017	D2022_251017_Admissions_to_Coursework_PP_Sched_A_-_MELR_table_updated_21.12.22.pdf [255.9K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/38739	D2022_38739__Schedule_A_-_English_Language_Requirements_-_approved_by_Deputy_Vice-Chancellor_(Academic)_-_see-_D2022_38737(2).pdf [324.9K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/29935	D2022_29935__Schedule_A_-_English_Language_Requirements_-_approved_by_Deputy_Vice-Chancellor_(Academic)_-_see-_D2022_25548.pdf [342.7K] (application/pdf)

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Administration, Approval and Review

RMO File No.	2022/4091
Policy custodian	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
Responsible policy officer	Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning)
Endorsed by	Academic Board on 3 May 2023
Approved by	Vice-Chancellor and President on 5 May 2023
Related legislation	Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018
Superceded Policies	Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy Admissions Policy Policy for Admission to Coursework Programs and Enabling Courses Disability Entry Guidelines
Effective from	5 May 2023
Review Date	4 May 2026
Contact for queries about the policy	Educational Policy & Compliance: epc@adelaide.edu.au

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