Welcome to the new UniSA Newsletter

Latest News

New China Office Opens
UniSA Chinese Office opening Ceremony was held on 7th March 2011 with over 30 attendees, including the Australian Trade Commissioner, Jane Wallis and AEI representative, Xiaofeng.

Manager, Ms Lindsay Nie and her team are dedicated to maintaining and expanding our offshore capabilities to support UniSA agents across China and to provide high quality counselling services to our prospective Chinese students.

Accepting Offers
Please remember that in order for a student to receive a COE, they must provide the following documents to international.students@unisa.edu.au:
- signed Acceptance and Payment Form
- payment as quoted on the Offer Letter (telegraphic transfer, bank cheque or webpay)
- personal details page of their passport (certified copy)

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

New MBA Partnership
UniSA has recently partnered with SANTOS (the largest producer of natural gas to the Australian domestic market) and one of the world's top universities, University College London (UCL).
UniSA will deliver it's prestigious MBA to SANTOS executives, with UCL delivering four of the 12 required courses, leading to students being awarded both the Graduate Certificate in Energy & Resources from UCL and the UniSA MBA.

UniSA leads the way in Outstanding Business Research and Education
UniSA is the only Business School in South Australia to be awarded a world-class standard ranking in the recent Federal Government Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment, released in January 2011. ERA awarded the Business School a world class ranking for research in accounting, auditing and accountability, business and management, and tourism.

UniSA’s Business School is also the only EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accredited business school in South Australia and has once again met the demanding standards this prestigious accreditation in December 2010, making UniSA the number one Business School in South Australia.

MBA Partnership Recent Achievements

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES

ARNTP Success Continues
The latest 24 students of this very successful program have recently graduated, adding to the 700+ students who have graduated from the program since its inception in 2003. The program provides a way for professional nurses from other countries to meet the registration requirements of the newly named Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in order to work as a registered nurse in Australia.

This latest graduates however can be proud of something very special. They are the first cohort that required an IELTS entry score of 7.0 in all four bands. Their success has been echoed by hospitals and clinics where they undertook their 8 weeks of clinical placement who were very pleased with not only their level of English proficiency but their capabilities and professionalism. With many already offered positions, we wish our graduates all the very best as they commence the Australian chapter of their nursing careers.

Graduate Testimonials

DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & THE ENVIRONMENT

Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice + Master Double Degree Tuition Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded to international students commencing the Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice and the associated double degree Master's program. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit (GPA of 5 or higher) for previous studies in a student's undergraduate degree program or equivalent qualification.

The value of each scholarship is $AUD4,000. Payment will be in two instalments of $AUD2,000 each, with the first payment to be made after the census date in the student's first Study Period for the Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice program and the second payment will be made at the commencement of the associated double degree Master's program.
All students who are eligible for a scholarship will be advised in their Offer Letter.

Further Information

DIVISION OF EDUCATION, ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

New Social Work Studio
The Social Work Studio is an initiative of the School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy. It is a purpose-built dedicated learning space where UniSA students can experience various aspects of social work practice in a supportive and safe environment. The Studio is designed for interactive learning of the skills and knowledge that graduates of social work and human services programs will require for their professional lives.

It is equipped with up-to-date video recording equipment, cameras and one-way mirrors which enable viewing by students observing in the adjoining classroom. This will aid students in developing their skills in communication, interviewing, conflict resolution and negotiation. In the Studio, students will engage in simulations of real-life professional situations and develop increasingly complex skills for working with clients.

Social Work Studio