UniStart

Strengthen your study skills and prepare to step into your dream degree with Adelaide University’s 100% online fee-free pathway program, UniStart. 

In just six months of full-time study, you’ll gain the skills required to succeed in university study, including writing assignments, using numeracy for academic success, and applying critical thinking to study and research. 

Learn how to analyse academic materials for assignments, and develop the core literacy and numeracy skills needed to support lifelong learning. Enhance your learning by choosing a degree-relevant elective to give you a head start in your studies in fields including business, biosciences, applied computer practices, anatomy, human physiology or digital literacy in screen, web and new media. 

Prepare for successful study and gain the skills to confidently step into university study with UniStart, Adelaide University’s 100% online pathway program. 

Discover a tailored program designed specifically by expert academics to help you build a solid foundation of study skills transferable to any degree or learning environment. Whether you’re just starting out on your university journey, haven’t studied in an online setting, or just want to refresh your skills and get the most of your future studies, this fee-free pathway program is the ideal launchpad.  

You’ll be fully supported throughout your studies by Adelaide University’s expert academics, who will guide you through foundational concepts including assignment writing, assessing sources of information when undertaking research, and preparing and presenting oral presentations.  

You’ll complete with a personalised study and career plan ready to take the next step in your study journey, and the confidence to succeed in your degree.  

Recommended study pattern

UO Foundations of Academic Literacy

UO Numeracy and Problem Solving

UO Critical Thinking: Media and Academia

Elective

Elective options:

UO Applied Computer Practices

UO Introduction to Biosciences

UO Introduction to Anatomy

UO Introduction to Human Physiology

UO Introduction to Human Behaviour

UO Foundations of Business

UO Digital Literacy: Screen, Web and New Media

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $0

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Adelaide University is Australia’s new major university, delivering an accessible, contemporary and future-focused teaching and learning experience. Adelaide University’s range of 100% online undergraduate and postgraduate programs is designed by experts and shaped by industry, with world-class research informing your learning. Experience flexible study, tailored student support when you need it, and on-demand learning resources. Join a vibrant community of online learners and launch your next move.

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QS World University Ranking 2026, within Australia:

8

Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2026, within Australia:

10

This degree is only available to Australian students.