MOUNT GAMBIER STUDY AND CAREER

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The University of South Australia (UniSA) has over 31,000 students and a footprint across the state with four metropolitan and two regional campuses located in Mount Gambier and Whyalla. We partner with over 2,500 companies worldwide to bring our students placement, project, research and work opportunities to ensure our graduates are career-ready.

We are a young institution with an innovative approach to educating tomorrow’s professionals and providing solutions for a changing world.

We are Australia’s University of Enterprise.

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EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONSOur focus is global, but we are very local. We deliver quality education to all students – whether you are in a regional community or capital city. You have the opportunity to study locally in Mount Gambier, study online so you can stay close to home, or explore some of the 200+ degrees offered at our metropolitan campuses.

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STUDY AT A REGIONAL CAMPUS

STUDY ONLINE

STUDY IN ADELAIDE

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DISCOVER MOUNT GAMBIERStudy on the picturesque Limestone Coast in South Australia’s largest regional city. Established in 2005, UniSA’s Mount Gambier Campus is a major tertiary education centre for the state’s south east and surrounding areas including south west Victoria.

Experience flexible learning and quality teaching, with the benefit of a relaxed lifestyle, lower living costs, practical learning opportunities, small class sizes, tailored support services and strong a community connection.

We offer degrees in key areas such as education, nursing, midwifery and social work, reflecting the needs and priorities of the region. This campus is also a creative hub for students interested in studying music. UniSA has teamed up with the James Morrison Academy of Music to deliver unique programs focused solely on jazz.

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GET CAREER READY We take a practical approach to teaching and learning so that our graduates can make a real impact in their chosen field. Take part in internships and placements, student exchange programs and volunteer opportunities during your studies. Our Career Services team is also there to support you and get you ready for the workplace.

CONNECTED LEARNINGBenefit from smaller class sizes. Get more one-on-one time with your lecturers and tutors, and additional support when needed. Our highly-experienced teaching staff are also there to help students studying a blended mode of online and on-campus learning.

The Mount Gambier Campus is also home to one of the nation’s fastest network systems, ensuring that students are well connected and have access to the best internet resources during their studies.

FLEXIBLE STUDY Benefit from flexible learning including online, part-time, blended and accelerated study. Tailor your degree so that you have time to travel, work and study from any location. We offer flexible degrees, online courses within your degree and 100% online degrees through UniSA Online (see page 15). Students studying online can access all campus facilities in Mount Gambier including computer pools and student support services.

FACILITIES AND SPACESWe have invested heavily in our campus facilities to provide purpose-built study spaces for our students. The Mount Gambier Campus features state-of-the-art facilities including the $12.5 million Learning Centre, which has simulated learning environments for nursing and midwifery students, social work studios, a technology-driven gallery space, cutting edge IT infrastructure and a range of tutorial, social and informal learning spaces. The campus is also open seven days a week for student access.

STUDENT EXPERIENCEIt is important that you feel supported during your studies. Students have access to a full-range of services including study support, personal counselling, disability services and career services. Our Campus Central teams are located on-site and can point you in the right direction. We also have tailored services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students including study assistance and mentoring opportunities.

Connect with our social media platforms to stay up-to-date with what's happening on campus including workshops, events and the latest university news.

“UniSA’s Mount Gambier Campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, innovation in teaching, and a well-rounded study experience to ensure students are supported throughout their degree and are career-ready upon graduation.”

Ian McKay Regional Manager, Mount Gambier

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Come and explore the Mount Gambier Campus, speak with current staff and

students, and ask any questions you have about our degrees, online study options,

support services and student life.

Sunday 5 August 2018 Wireless Road West, Mount Gambier

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Bachelor of

NURSING (MOUNT GAMBIER) IBNU

ON-CAMPUS/ONLINE MG 3 PT H

unisa.edu.au/nursing-midwifery

ENTRYSATAC code ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474031 Selection Rank (ATAR) ............................66.60 Guaranteed Entry: Selection Rank (ATAR) ............................ 70 Selection Rank (VET) ............................n/aPrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................noneStart date(s) ...........................................February

Graduate as a Registered Nurse and make a positive contribution to the healthcare sector.

Develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for professional practice in a range of settings.

Learn in our unique clinician led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on-campus, modelled on the Mount Gambier and Royal Adelaide Hospitals.

Complete more than 1,000 clinical hours throughout your studies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESRegistered nurses can work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

Hospitals / primary health and community support services / aged and rehabilitative care / schools / home care / drug and alcohol treatment centres / community health organisations

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONStudents must have the following to fulfil the requirements for clinical placements:• Hold a current National Police

Certificate (NPC), through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and Department for Communities and Social Inclusion Child-Related Clearance;

• Provide evidence of your immunisation status; and

• Meet the University’s ‘Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements’ requirements.

All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must also be registered with the relevant national board. The University will process the required registration with AHPRA.For more information visit unisa.edu.au/clinical-placements

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

ADMISSIONS PATHWAYSAlternative entry options are available through the Foundation Studies program or Diploma in Health offered by UniSA College.

Diploma and Certificate IV (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) graduates may be eligible for study credit based on their qualification and registration with the NMBA as an Enrolled Nurse.

RELATED DEGREES• Bachelor of Midwifery

(Mount Gambier)• Bachelor of Social Work

(Mount Gambier)• Bachelor of Early Childhood

Education (Honours) (Mount Gambier)

FURTHER STUDY• Graduate Certificate in Nursing

(various specialisations)• Graduate Diploma in

Mental Health Nursing• Master of Nursing• Masters by Research• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FIRST YEAR – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES FOR UNDERSTANDINGBeing a Health ProfessionalHuman Body 1Global and National Health

Human Body 2First Peoples’ HealthMental HealthExperiential Learning Activity: Preparation

for Clinical Practice Practicum 1

SECOND YEAR – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES FOR INTERVENTION Health of Older AdultsScientific Basis of Clinical PracticeExperiential Learning Activity: Older

Adults Practicum 2

Health of AdultsHealth of Infants, Children and Young PeopleExperiential Learning Activity: Acute Care

Practicum 3

THIRD YEAR – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Research MethodologiesNursing Contexts of PracticeExperiential Learning Activity: Extension

to Practice Practicum 4

Becoming a Registered NurseExperiential Learning Activity: Transition to

Practice Practicum 5Nursing Project

Students may be required to undertake a combination of on-campus or online study. Students may be required to attend on-campus lectures, tutorials and practicals.

Bachelor of

MIDWIFERY (MOUNT GAMBIER) IBMW

ON-CAMPUS/ONLINE MG 3 PT H

unisa.edu.au/nursing-midwifery

ENTRYSATAC code ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474081Selection Rank (ATAR) ..............................96.15Guaranteed Entry: Selection Rank (ATAR) .........................n/a Selection Rank (VET) ...................AdvDipPrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................noneStart date(s) ...........................................February

Prepare for a highly rewarding career in maternity care and women’s health.

Study online and attend UniSA's Mount Gambier Campus to complete your intensive clinical workshops.

Develop the knowledge and skills to support women through pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care.

Learn in our unique clinician led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on-campus.

Complete comprehensive clinical placement hours and be directly involved in 30 real births during your studies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Midwives can work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

Community and hospital services / rural and remote healthcare / home-based services / health agencies

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONStudents must have the following to fulfil the requirements for clinical placements:• Hold a current National Police

Certificate (NPC), through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and Department for Communities and Social Inclusion Child-Related Clearance;

• Provide evidence of your immunisation status; and

• Meet the University’s ‘Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements’ requirements.

All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must also be registered with the relevant national board. The University will process the required registration with AHPRA.For more information visit unisa.edu.au/clinical-placements

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

ADMISSIONS PATHWAYSAn alternative entry option is available through the Foundation Studies program with UniSA College.

RELATED DEGREES• Bachelor of Nursing

(Mount Gambier)• Bachelor of Early Childhood

Education (Honours) (Mount Gambier)

FURTHER STUDY• Graduate Certificate in Midwifery

(Perinatal Mental Health)• Master of Midwifery• Masters by Research• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FIRST YEAR – INTRODUCTION TO MIDWIFERY PRACTICEFoundations of MidwiferyHuman Body 1Normal Pregnancy and ChildbirthContemporary Midwifery Practice*

Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 1

Human Body 2First Peoples’ HealthHealthy Mothers and Babies

SECOND YEAR – DEVELOPING MIDWIFERY COMPETENCEComplex Care across the Childbirth

ContinuumFetal and Maternal PathophysiologyExperiential Learning Activity: Midwifery

Development Practicum 2

Complex Care of the NeonatePharmacology and Diagnostics for

MidwivesExperiential Learning Activity: Midwifery

Practice Development Practicum 3

THIRD YEAR – TRANSITION TO MIDWIFERY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEResearch MethodologiesPerinatal Mental Health and WellbeingExperiential Learning Activity: Midwifery

Transition Practicum 4

Becoming a MidwifeExperiential Learning Activity: Midwifery

Transition Practicum 5Midwifery Project

*RN Entry students undertake this course.Students may be required to undertake a combination of on-campus or online study. Students may be required to attend on-campus lectures, tutorials and practicals.

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Lisa Fry / FOUNDATION STUDIES, BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK / MOUNT GAMBIER

AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS AWARD RECIPIENT

For 23 years, Lisa was running all of the administrative duties for her family business and raisingthree children. She decided it was time to do something for herself and go back to study.

“I jumped at the opportunity because UniSA offered Foundation Studies and providedme with an alternative pathway to entering my chosen program.

“The social work values of respect for persons, social justice andprofessional integrity are values that are equivalent to mine, and the social work program preparesyou for professional practice.

“The highlight of my uni life is theknowledge I acquired, friendshipsI have made and the opportunity I have to put it all into practice.”

Through her final placement,Lisa has secured a position as a Therapeutic SupportWorker with ac.care.

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Bachelor of

SOCIAL WORK (MOUNT GAMBIER) MBSW

ON-CAMPUS/ONLINE MG 4 PT H unisa.edu.au/social-work

ENTRYSATAC code ................................................. 474041Selection Rank (ATAR) ..............................67.75Guaranteed Entry: Selection Rank (ATAR) ............................ 70 Selection Rank (VET) ............................. DIPPrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................noneStart date(s) ...........................................February

Prepare for a professional career in social work.

Learn to enhance the wellbeing of others through advocacy, social change, relationship building and empowerment.

Focus on four major study areas including social work theory, social work practice and skills, social policy, and social research.

Gain practical experience through our social work studios located on campus and complete 1,000 hours of supervised field placements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Aged care worker / child and youth welfare officer / community development officer / disability worker / rehabilitation officer / healthcare worker / court services officer / cultural diversity officer / social planner / social worker

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Students will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance and a National Criminal History Check from the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI). You must also hold a current Child Safe Environments Certificate. Some placements may also require a current driver’s licence and a recognised First Aid Certificate.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION This degree is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and graduates are eligible for full membership.

ADMISSIONS PATHWAYSAlternative entry options are available through the Foundation Studies program, Aboriginal Pathways Program, or Diploma in Arts offered by UniSA College.

RELATED DEGREES • Bachelor of Social

Work (Honours)• Bachelor of Social Science

(Human Services)• Bachelor of Early Childhood

Education (Honours) (Mount Gambier)

• Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) (Mount Gambier)

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

FURTHER STUDY• Masters by Research• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Note: To be considered for either of these programs, students must successfully transfer to and complete the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (MHSW) prior to their fourth year of study in the Bachelor of Social Work (Mount Gambier) (MBSW).

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FIRST YEARHuman Service ProvisionCommunication Skills in Social Work and

Human ServicesThe Social WorldChild Development

Governance and Citizenship in AustraliaGroup WorkApplied PsychologyFree Elective

SECOND YEARHuman Service InterventionAustralian Social PolicySocial Enquiry MethodsInterviewing Skills in Social Work and

Human Services

Mental Health and Mental WellbeingPreparation for Field PlacementWorking with CommunityHuman Service Workers and the Law

THIRD YEARIndigenous Australians and the

Human ServicesSocial Work Field Education 1

Advanced Practice in Social WorkContemporary Practice ApproachesPolicy PracticeWorking with Human Service

Organisations

FOURTH YEARLeading and Managing in Human Service

OrganisationsChild Centred PracticeSocial Work with Older PeopleRural Social Work

Social Work Field Education 2Professional Development

Students will undertake this program as a blend of online and face-to-face study. Placements must be completed at the allocated placement site.

Campus: CW: City West or MG: Mount Gambier

Full-time program duration in years

Part-time study available

Honours available

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Bachelor of

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (HONOURS) (MOUNT GAMBIER)

ON-CAMPUS/ONLINE MG 4 PT unisa.edu.au/education

ENTRYSATAC code ...............................................474090Selection Rank (ATAR) ..............................NEWGuaranteed Entry: Selection Rank (ATAR) ............................80 Selection Rank (VET) ............................. DIPPrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................noneStart date(s) ...........................................February

Graduate with an honours degree in four years and build a rewarding career as a childcare professional, teacher or agency worker.

Focus on the education of children from birth to eight years of age.

Build foundation knowledge in education studies, curriculum, professional experience and primary specialisation.

Complete three courses in a primary specialisation (learning area) of your choice to meet national registration requirements.

Start placements in your first six months of study or complete a placement overseas.

Benefit from flexible study options, including online learning.

LEARNING AREAS• Arts • English • Mathematics/Science

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESKindergarten teacher / preschool teacher / junior primary teacher / teacher in long day childcare

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis degree has additional entry requirements. For more information visit unisa.edu.au/eds-requirements

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

This new program is currently pending accreditation by the governing body, the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Please visit unisa.edu.au/new for more information.

ADMISSIONS PATHWAYSAlternative entry options are available through the Foundation Studies program or Diploma in Arts offered by UniSA College.

RELATED DEGREES• Bachelor of Primary Education

(Honours) (Mount Gambier)• Bachelor of Arts (various

specialisations)• Bachelor of Social Work

(Mount Gambier)• Bachelor of Psychological

Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

FURTHER STUDY • Master of Education

PROGRAM STRUCTUREStudents will undertake this program as a blend of online and face-to-face study. Placements must be completed at the allocated placement site.

For more information and updates on the program structure, visit unisa.edu.au/new

Bachelor of

MUSIC DBJM

NESTED WITH• Diploma in Music (DDJM)

ON-CAMPUS MG 3 H unisa.edu.au/music

ENTRYSATAC code ...................................apply onlineSelection Rank (ATAR) ................................n/aGuaranteed Entry: Selection Rank (ATAR) ..........................n/a Selection Rank (VET) ............................n/aPrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................noneStart date(s) ...........................................February

Study a unique music degree solely focused on the art of jazz.

Complete your studies at the innovative James Morrison Academy of Music based in Mount Gambier.

Be taught by some of the finest jazz educators in the world, including the highly-acclaimed Australian jazz musician James Morrison.

Follow a vibrant and exciting curriculum that has been co-designed by James Morrison and saxophonist, composer and arranger Graeme Lyall.

Focus on studies in jazz history, styles, analysis and arrangements, improvisation, piano, and large and repertoire ensemble.

Gain performance experience, either as part of the James Morrison Academy Jazz Orchestra or with other professional ensembles.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFor all queries, including qualifying auditions, admissions and accommodation assistance, please contact the James Morrison Academy directly. For more information visit jamesmorrisonacademy.com

To apply for this degree go directly to unisa.edu.au/applyonline

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESMusician and singer / composer / music director / arts administrator / teacher (with further study)

ADMISSIONS PATHWAYSAlternative entry options are available through the Foundation Studies program offered by UniSA College or UniSA’s Diploma in Music (DDJM).

RELATED DEGREES• Bachelor of Arts• Bachelor of Arts

(Performing Arts)

FURTHER STUDY• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (JMA

(Mount Gambier)) – one year • Master of Teaching (Secondary) • Master of Management (Arts

and Cultural Management)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FIRST YEARMusicianship 100Jazz Studies 100Improvisational Studies 100Ensemble Performance 100

Musicianship 101Jazz Studies 101Improvisational Studies 101Ensemble Performance 101

SECOND YEARMusicianship 200Jazz Studies 200Improvisational Studies 200Ensemble Performance 200

Musicianship 201Jazz Studies 201Improvisational Studies 201Ensemble Performance 201

THIRD YEAREnsemble Performance 300Improvisational Studies 300Music Business and Management 300Specialisation course

Ensemble Performance 301Improvisational Studies 301Specialisation course

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Meghan Lynch / BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) / MOUNT GAMBIER

High school graduate and Mount Gambier local, MeghanLynch, decided to stay close tohome and study an education degree with UniSA.

“Not only have I been able tochallenge myself to complete this degree but I've been ableto keep my job, stay near my support networks and buildmy life in the area in which I wanted to stay.

The best part about theeducation degree wascompleting placements within schools, where we could putour learning into practice. Practicum allowed us to findmeaning and purpose in what we were being taught.”

Meghan is now working asa teacher at Tenison Woods College.

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Bachelor of

PRIMARY EDUCATION (HONOURS) (MOUNT GAMBIER)

ON-CAMPUS/ONLINE MG 4 PT unisa.edu.au/education

ENTRYSATAC code ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474091Selection Rank (ATAR) ..............................NEWGuaranteed Entry: Selection Rank (ATAR) ............................80 Selection Rank (VET) ............................. DIPPrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................noneStart date(s) ...........................................February

Graduate with an honours degree in four years and become a primary school teacher focusing on children from Reception to Year 7.

Build foundation knowledge in education studies, curriculum, professional experience and primary specialisation.

Complete four courses in a primary specialisation (learning area) of your choice to meet national registration requirements.

Start placements in your first six months of study or complete a placement overseas.

Benefit from flexible study options, including online learning.

LEARNING AREAS• Arts • Design and Technology • English • Health and Physical Education • Humanities and Social Sciences • Languages • Mathematics • Science

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESPrimary and junior primary teachers can work across metropolitan and regional settings in public, private, catholic and independent schools.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis degree has additional entry requirements. For more information visit unisa.edu.au/eds-requirements

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThis new program is currently pending accreditation by the governing body, the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Please visit unisa.edu.au/new for more information.

ADMISSIONS PATHWAYSAlternative entry options are available through the Foundation Studies program or Diploma in Arts offered by UniSA College.

RELATED DEGREES• Bachelor of Early Childhood

Education (Honours) (Mount Gambier)

• Bachelor of Arts (various specialisations)

• Bachelor of Social Work (Mount Gambier)

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

FURTHER STUDY• Master of Education

PROGRAM STRUCTUREStudents will undertake this program as a blend of online and face-to-face study. Placements must be completed at the allocated placement site.

For more information and updates on the program structure, visit unisa.edu.au/new

NEW

Campus: CW: City West or MG: Mount Gambier

Full-time program duration in years

Part-time study available

Honours available

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ADJUSTMENT FACTORS

UniSA offers adjustment factors (formerly known as bonus points) to high school students applying for entry into a UniSA degree. Additional points are based on set equity factors and/or subject choices.

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GUARANTEED ENTRY

If your Selection Rank (ATAR) or VET award meets the UniSA Guaranteed Entry score, you have met any prerequisites and any specific entry requirements, and you have listed the UniSA degree you want to study as your first preference, you are guaranteed an offer of entry.

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unisa.edu.au/credit

See an instant snapshot of how your qualifications may count towards your UniSA degree. If your award is not listed, please contact Future Student Enquiries on (08) 8302 2376.

VISIT OUR ONLINE CREDIT ASSESSOR

YOUR PATHWAYS There are many ways regional students can gain entry into university. Whether you have no previous qualifications or you have already studied at a tertiary level through university, TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), UniSA offers a range of alternative pathways into university study.

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UniSA COLLEGE UniSA College offers educational programs that can help you gain direct entry into a UniSA degree. These programs will prepare you for university study by building your academic skills and prerequisite knowledge. You will experience life as a UniSA student, be taught by UniSA staff and have access to a full-range of support services. By successfully completing your UniSA College program, you will then be able to seamlessly transfer into an undergraduate degree at UniSA.

See page 9 for more information.

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SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS TESTIf you do not have a competitive result from Year 12, TAFE/RTO or previous university study, you may qualify for special entry into your preferred UniSA degree by choosing to sit the STAT – a two-hour test made up of 70 multiple choice questions designed to test your aptitude for tertiary study. Your results will be used to create a ranking that you can then use to compete for entry against other special entry applicants. To be eligible you must be aged over 18 years by 1 February (or 1 July for midyear entry) in the year you wish to commence your study. UniSA also offers full-day workshops to help you prepare.

VET GRADUATES A completed Certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma from TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) may be all you need to apply for a UniSA degree. If your completed VET award meets the UniSA Guaranteed Entry score, you have met the prerequisites and any specific entry requirements, and you have listed the degree as your first preference, you are guaranteed an offer. If you are successful in securing a place in a relevant UniSA degree, you may also be eligible to receive credit for your previous study, typically reducing the time it takes to complete the program.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS • Linked SAIBT diploma• Completion of courses through

Open Universities Australia• Tertiary transfer

Explore all of your options at

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FOUNDATION STUDIESON-CAMPUS MG or CW 1 PT unisa.edu.au/foundation-studies

ENTRYSATAC code ..........(Mount Gambier) 477011 .......................................................(City West) 427021Prerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................none

This is a free* one-year program with no minimum entry qualifications required.

Develop the skills needed to study at a tertiary level.

Learn about how university works, how to write and reference academic assignments, and manage your time effectively.

Gain discipline-specific skills and important base knowledge, so you can continue your university studies.

Successfully complete the program and use your Grade Point Average (GPA) to apply for any UniSA degree (a competitive GPA is required).

*Students will be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee determined by the Australian Government.

STUDY AREASYou can study five elective courses for an introduction into the study areas you may be interested in. Study areas include:

• Business• Education, Arts and

Social Sciences• Engineering and the

Environment• Health Sciences • Information Technology

FURTHER STUDY After successfully completing the Foundation Studies program, you can use your GPA score to competitively apply for one of UniSA’s world-class degrees in an area of your choice. Students have the option of studying locally in Mount Gambier, choosing a flexible online degree or relocating to Adelaide depending on their chosen program. To learn more about our degrees, visit unisa.edu.au/study

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS No formal minimum entry requirements apply. However, applicants who have not completed SACE or a Certificate III must be 18 years of age or over before:

• February 1st for study period 2; or• July 1st for study period

5 (midyear entry).

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FIRST YEARUniversity StudiesLiteracy Course 1Elective 1Elective 2

Literacy Course 2Elective 3Elective 4Elective 5

ABORIGINAL PATHWAY PROGRAMON-CAMPUS MG# or CW 1.5 PT unisa.edu.au/app

ENTRYSATAC code ...................................apply onlinePrerequisites ..................................................noneAssumed knowledge ............................none

#Also available regionally in Whyalla, Ceduna and Port Lincoln

This is a free^ program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with no previous qualifications.

Learn the skills needed for successful university study and begin introductory courses that relate specifically to your future bachelor degree.

Benefit from studying in small class sizes and with up to 270 hours of one-on-one tutoring, providing personalised support.

Access social support and activities, networking opportunities, peer mentoring and support throughout your studies.

Successfully complete the program and use your Grade Point Average (GPA) to apply for any UniSA degree (a competitive GPA is required).

^Students will be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee determined by the Australian Government.

STUDY AREASYou will get an insight into university and learn the skills needed to study your future degree. Key study areas include:

• Aboriginal Culture• Academic Writing• Communication Skills• Information and

Communications Technology• Land Management• Literacy• Mathematics

FURTHER STUDY After successfully completing the Aboriginal Pathways program, you can use your GPA score to competitively apply for one of UniSA’s world-class degrees in an area of your choice. Students have the option of studying locally in Mount Gambier, choosing a flexible online degree or relocating to Adelaide depending on their chosen program. To learn more about our degrees, visit unisa.edu.au/study

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FIRST YEARLand ManagementBuilding Academic SuccessApplied Computer Practices

Communication for Academic PurposesAboriginal Knowledges, Learning and

CulturesUniversity Studies

SECOND YEARMaths FundamentalsCritical Thinking: Media and AcademiaIntroduction to Human Behaviour

Campus: CW: City West or MG: Mount Gambier

Full-time program duration in years

Part-time study available

Honours available

UniSA COLLEGE DIPLOMAS

UniSA College also offers four diplomas, which are two-year programs designed to provide direct entry into select UniSA degrees.

NEW REGIONAL DIPLOMA IN HEALTHIn 2019, UniSA College is launching a new Diploma in Health program based at UniSA’s Mount Gambier Campus. After completing this two-year program, you will graduate with a diploma-level qualification and can go on to study a Bachelor of Nursing at UniSA in Mount Gambier with an option to study other UniSA programs in Adelaide.

For more information visit unisa.edu.au/college

Programs include:

• Diploma in Arts• Diploma in Business• Diploma in Health• Diploma in Science and Technology "I can’t believe how far along I

am because I never thought I would be going to university. But now I am. I’m really excited about completing this and then starting my next journey into further studies. There’s a whole world out there waiting for me."

Susie BettsGraduate, Aboriginal Pathways Program

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SUPPORTING YOUWe are here to support you. We offer a full-range of personal, academic and social support services to help make your life at university easier.

Study supportWe want you to succeed in your studies, so there are a variety of study support services available. You can access online learning resources, speak with a learning adviser, get peer-to-peer support, connect with a mentor, and even receive free after-hours online tutoring for help with writing, referencing, and more.

Personal counsellingAll UniSA students can access free and confidential face-to-face counselling to help manage a personal issue or to talk through any pressure points during your time at university. We partner with local providers so that you can get independent support and advice.

Disability servicesOur extensive access and inclusion services span from facilities and access requirements through to developing an individual Disability Action Plan with a dedicated disability adviser for any student with a physical disability, mental health issue or medical condition.

unisa.edu.au/access-inclusion

Wirringka Student Services (WSS)We have teams to support the specific needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Services include tutorial assistance, a mentorship program, scholarships and grants, dedicated study spaces, and access to learning advisers both on-campus and online. We also have a Wirringka Aboriginal Student and Community Engagement Officer based on campus to provide tailored support.

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Career services Connect with an adviser and plan your professional career. Check the online Career Services Portal for placement, internship and job opportunities available. Get the latest news, resources and updates on workshops and events via our careers website. You can also attend workshops and book one-on-one appointments with career advisers in-person, online or by phone.

unisa.edu.au/careerservices

Safezone appAll UniSA students can download the free SafeZone app, providing

additional security and support when studying on campus. The app allows you to get help quickly in a personal emergency or if someone else needs first aid or general assistance. You can check-in when working alone, after hours or in high risk areas, which shares your status with an on-site response team. You can also receive notifications so you know what to do in an emergency situation.

unisa.edu.au/safezone

Student accommodationThere are various accommodation options for students choosing to study in Mount Gambier including short-term stays and private rentals. We recommend using local resources to secure accommodation in the area. An information sheet on local accommodation providers is also available from your local Campus Central.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

For more information visit

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Scholarships Over 2,500 students benefit each year from scholarships at

UniSA. There are scholarships available specifically for regional and rural students, including assistance with relocation costs and grants to support studying and placements. Go online to check your eligibility through our scholarships search engine.

unisa.edu.au/scholarships

LIFE ON CAMPUS Your time at university is not just about lectures, tutorials and assignments; there are many other activities to balance out your studies.

Campus cultureTap into a wide range of social activities, clubs and volunteering opportunities. There is always something for you to get involved with such as Race Days, winery visits, lunches, movies, and so much more. The Central Piazza also provides a great shared space where you can socialise and relax.

Events and workshops We host student events throughout the year kicking off with a Welcome Party in Orientation Week. Other campus events include celebrations for Multicultural Week and Reconciliation Week, student dinners at the end of each study period together with family days and other social events. There is also a series of academic workshops with visiting staff from Adelaide leading individual and group sessions focusing on areas such as career planning and library/research skills.

Global exposure Add an international perspective to your studies through a student exchange, field trips, study tour, conference or short-term program at one of our partner institutions overseas.

UniSA Sport Balance your studies by forming a team and becoming a part of local community sports. Get involved with sports such as mixed netball, volleyball or football.

USASA Connect with the University’s student association, USASA, providing unique services and a voice for all students. From student representation and advocacy to selling second-hand text books, organising social events and running the student magazine, USASA can help you get more out of your student experience.

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IN THE COMMUNITY We have a strong connection with the local community to help build a vibrant and thriving region.

ALL THAT JAZZThe James Morrison Academy of Music @UniSA delivers unique music programs in Mount Gambier. Students can study a university qualification focused solely on jazz music and be taught by some of the finest jazz musicians and educators in the world, including the highly-acclaimed, James Morrison.

UniSA is also the proud Education Partner of the annual Generations in Jazz event, which attracts more than 5,000 of Australia’s most talented musicians and a growing list of global artists. More than 350 ensembles including stage bands and choirs are showcased from around Australia with daily concerts celebrating jazz music and its remarkable sound.

unisa.edu.au/music

FORESTRY RESEARCH HUBUniSA has established a $6 million forestry research and development hub on campus to support the South East’s $1.2 billion forest industry. The new National Institute for Forest Products Innovation Hub is a partnership between UniSA and the state and federal governments, and is focused on new research and solutions that can add value to industry and support economic growth in regional South Australia.

unisa.edu.au/FPI

REGIONAL SPORTING ACADEMY The Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy (LCRSA) has developed a new 12-month program for young local athletes with great sporting potential, focused on strength training, body conditioning and elite education. As a Foundation Partner, UniSA will deliver the educational courses to the athletes in key areas such as diet and nutrition, and sports psychology. The program is all about nurturing local talent, providing good education and removing hurdles to help young athletes reach their goals.

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CHANGING LANDSCAPES The Wattle Range Council and UniSA’s Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment have established a partnership that creates opportunities for student placements and joint research projects. The partnership will examine challenges relating to biomass, wind turbines, townscapes and coastal erosion, which will benefit the local council area and beyond.

REGIONAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION Our nursing and teaching students benefit from applied learning through placement opportunities with local health and education partners. UniSA collaborates with the Mount Gambier Hospital and other hospitals in the region along with local schools and early childhood providers so that our students have access to real-work environments during their studies.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS We sponsor local organisations and initiatives to support and celebrate the community. Key sponsorships include Pioneers Basketball, Western Border Football League, and Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD). We also sponsor local secondary schools award nights throughout the Limestone Coast and South West Victoria.

Pedal Prix The UniSA Australian HPV Super Series is staged by Australian International Pedal Prix Inc. and is a competition where teams race Human Powered Vehicles (HPV’s) on a closed circuit. Mount Gambier plays host for one of the events, which attracts hundreds of riders and spectators. UniSA as the naming rights sponsor, is focused on promoting education, the development of sustainable communities, healthy lifestyles, quality research and innovation.

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“The City of Mount Gambier continues to have a close working relationship with UniSA. We have common regional goals of improving access to tertiary education and providing opportunities for people who are not able to relocate to attend university. Keeping our young people in our city provides additional benefits for the individual and for our community.”

Mark McShaneCEO, City of Mount Gambier

The $12.5 million Learning Centre located on campus.

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RELOCATING TO ADELAIDE As a regional student, you can also choose to relocate and study at one of the UniSA campuses in Adelaide. Depending on your chosen degree you might be based at City West, City East, Magill or Mawson Lakes.

Here are some useful tips to help you make a smooth transition.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVEExplore your study options Go online and find out more about the degrees we offer including entry requirements, what courses you will study, career outcomes and more.

unisa.edu.au/study

Check for scholarships UniSA offers a wide range of scholarships including rural and regional specific grants, like the UniSA Rural Connect Scholarships, which helps students to fund their relocation. Research these options early so you can apply for assistance.

unisa.edu.au/scholarships

Look into accommodation There are a variety of student accommodation options available including UniSA’s new Student Accommodation by urbanest, offering modern apartments in the Adelaide CBD. It is important to start this process early, so visit our website and connect with one of our dedicated advisers.

unisa.edu.au/accommodation

AFTER YOU HAVE MADE THE MOVE Access support servicesFrom administration assistance to personal health and help with essay writing, UniSA has expert support services available to you throughout your studies. Check out resources available online or visit your local Campus Central.

unisa.edu.au/studentservices

Have a travel planTake the time to map out how you will get to and from campus. You can make the most of Adelaide being a smaller capital city and drive, cycle or catch public transport. Parking at the suburban campuses is very affordable, and bike storage and showers are available at all campuses. A Campus Connector bus service also runs between the Magill and Mawson Lakes campuses.

unisa.edu.au/campus-facilities

Plan your careerOur Career Services team can help you find paid or unpaid volunteer, internship and employment opportunities. Attend workshops and events throughout the year to develop your professional knowledge and skills.

unisa.edu.au/careers

Consider an exchange Get more out of your studies by completing a student exchange, global volunteer program, field placement or leadership program overseas. Travel grants are available and links to international institutions can lead to further study or even employment opportunities in another country.

unisa.edu.au/globalopportunities

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STUDY ONLINE Tailor your degree so that you have time to travel, work and study from any location. We offer over 70 flexible online degrees (noting some on-campus study may be required) and 100% online degrees through UniSA Online. Students studying online also have the benefit of accessing campus facilities if they choose, including computer pools, library resources and student support services.

For more information about our flexible degrees visit: unisa.edu.au/study

Take full control over your study with our new 100% online, career-focused degrees. Get online student support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, access learning resources 24/7, and log in to an online interactive learning environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

Explore our range of degrees in:

ACCOUNTING

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

COMMUNICATION

COMMUNITY HEALTH

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

DIGITAL MEDIA

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

IT AND DATA ANALYTICS

MANAGEMENT

MARKETING

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY

Take the next step and see if you’re eligible by answering a few short questions.

unisaonline.edu.au/eligibility

STUDY ON DEMAND

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YOUR NEXT STEPSStay in touch Sign up to receive updates directly to your inbox and keep up to date with the latest information including:

Invitations to career events and information sessions / competition alerts / insights into life on campus from students and teachers / updates on new degrees / scholarship opportunities / breaking industry and career news

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Apply Applications for entry open Monday 6 August 2018

For most undergraduate degrees, you need to apply through SATAC. For more information visit satac.edu.au

There are also additional resources available at unisa.edu.au/apply

Attend our eventsOur events give you the opportunity to ask questions about different degrees and careers, take a tour around campus, attend presentations, and talk to current staff and students.

Mount Gambier Open DaySunday 5 August, 11:00am–4:00pm Mount Gambier Campus

Whyalla Open DaySunday 26 August, 11:00am–3:00pm Whyalla Campus

UniSA Open Day

Sunday 12 August, 9:00am–4:30pm City West Campus and City East Campus

Campus Days

Magill@TwilightWednesday 29 August, 4:00pm–8:00pm Magill Campus

Mawson Lakes Campus DayTuesday 28 August, 4:00pm–7:30pm Mawson Lakes Campus

unisa.edu.au/openday

unisa.edu.auTelephone: (08) 8302 2376Make an enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquire

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