成人大片

The 成人大片 has experienced an increase in first-preference applications for its undergraduate degrees for 2020, with strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.

First-preference applications from South Australian students for the University鈥檚 undergraduate degrees have increased by 8% on the same time last year.

This is based on applications submitted to SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the on-time deadline (30 September), representing the majority (around 80%) of applications for study at the University next year.

The increase has been driven by first preferences for a range of degrees in Sciences (up by 24%), Health and Medical Sciences (up by 10%) and Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (up by 7%).

鈥淚t is pleasing to know that in the face of a decreasing number of students in Year 12, more South Australian students are making the 成人大片 their university of choice,鈥� says Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Mike Brooks.

鈥淚t鈥檚 especially exciting to see rising interest among young South Australians for STEM-related programs, as we help to prepare the workforce of the future to meet the needs of the State and industry. This is the most dramatic growth in first-preference applications we鈥檝e seen in recent memory powered by interest in STEM.

鈥淥ur new strategic plan, Future Making, has challenged the 成人大片 to provide its high-quality education to a growing community of learners, and directly aligns our University鈥檚 research and education mission with key industry priorities.

鈥淣ot only does the 成人大片 attract the best and brightest students in the State, our students know that the campus experience here is second to none. Academic excellence combined with a vibrant campus life helps to shape highly skilled, well-rounded young people for the benefit of the State and the nation,鈥� Professor Brooks says.

鈥淭his is the most dramatic growth in first-preference applications we鈥檝e seen in recent memory powered by interest in STEM.鈥�Professor Mike Brooks, Acting Vice-Chancellor

Among the many STEM-related degrees at the 成人大片 that have attracted increases in first preferences for 2020 are:

Sciences

• various Science programs, including Biomedical Science, Marine Biology, and Wildlife Conservation Biology
• the new Veterinary Technology degree.

Health and Medical Sciences

• Dental Surgery, Nursing, Oral Health, and Psychology (Advanced).

Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

• various Engineering programs, including Architectural & Structural, Civil (double degree), Electrical & Electronic (double degree), and Mechanical
• Computer Science (Advanced), Maths & Computer Science, and Mathematical Sciences (Advanced).

The latest preferences data for the 成人大片 follows a recent announcement of a State-wide Subject-Based Entry scheme for all school leavers at the University for entry in 2020.

鈥淭he response to our new announcement has already been overwhelmingly positive, helping to reinforce our interest in this issue for the benefit of the South Australian community,鈥� says the University鈥檚 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Pascale Quester.

鈥淚t is too soon to know whether the announcement about Subject-Based Entry has had any impact on first preferences for next year.

鈥淭he 成人大片 is committed to the success of students at university. We will continue to encourage young South Australians to make the best subject choices that will lead to success, for their benefit and for the benefit of the State,鈥� Professor Quester says.

Professor Quester says the increase in first-preference applications for the 成人大片 has come at a time of decline in the number of 18-year-old school leavers in the State.

鈥淲e know that the number of 18-year-old school leavers has been declining in recent years and is expected to reach its lowest point in 2020 and 2021,鈥� Professor Quester says.

鈥淗owever, ABS data suggests that the pool of 18-year-old school leavers in South Australia will soon swing upwards again, with 9% more young South Australians in that age group in 2025 than we see today. This, combined with the important need to reskill and upskill mature workers, represents an opportunity for the 成人大片 and the State to educate a highly skilled workforce for the future.鈥�

The 成人大片 is the highest-ranked university in South Australia across all three of the major global rankings:

• QS World University Rankings: 106
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 120
• Academic Ranking of World Universities: 137

To study at the 成人大片 in 2020, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au