Open Day Information Sessions

Are we entering a new geological age? As we battle with climate change and losing the earth’s natural resources, how can you play a part in our continued survival on the planet?

The social sciences essentially concerns everything about us all, the study of who we really are and the forces that shape us. The distinct ideas, theories and research techniques you’ll get to grips with during your Bachelor of Social Sciences, that is truly understanding the nature of humans and applying this knowledge and interest in a variety of situations and aptitudes, will always be highly illuminating and very marketable in your future.

Are you a person that’s passionate about positive change, particularly for more vulnerable pockets of society? Study in a Bachelor of Development Studies will provide a broad insight and reveal new capacities to address key issues such as poverty, inequality, human rights, conflict, debt and disasters in the developing world; and your own backyard. Make your future making a difference in communities, via the government, the UN, or aid and development organisations locally and globally.

The University has recently established five world-class research institutes, a number of these in partnership with government and industry to tackle state, national and international research priorities. In this live forum, leading University of Adelaide researchers will explore some of the most critical issues facing the state and invite questions from the floor.

What is Research? How does it affect us? What research happens at the University? At the heart of the University of Adelaide’s vision is a belief that the experience of the student is fundamental, and that research and high quality teaching have a symbiotic relationship that underpins and characterises the finest universities in the world. In this talk we define research, its role and importance, showcase research being undertaken at the university and discuss research career opportunities.

The Bachelor of Arts has been inspiring minds for years with its flexibility and seemingly limitless fields to immerse and specialise in. It’s continually evolving to be relevant to the speed and scale of global challenges we all face, and through the host of passionate and dedicated educators whose focus is to equip you with the skills that the world is crying out for. Studying for a Bachelor of Arts will reveal ideas, experiences, intellectual and creative growth. Find out how this degree can inspire you to grow and achieve far more than you can imagine.

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to communicate and converse in Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, Modern Greek, German, Italian or Indonesian? You can learn these languages from scratch, or progress from a more advanced level, either as part of your HUMSS degree, or by taking extra study with a Diploma in Languages. Come and find out where this can lead to.

The world is changing in fascinating and challenging ways. The Bachelor of International Studies draws on insights, ideas and theories about the political, economical, social and historical perspectives, connections and complexities that shape the globe and the future. Join our global graduates in robust and buoyant careers in politics, international business, trade, commerce, intelligence, security, public service and diplomatic affairs.

Economics is about understanding human behaviour and interactions, using your creativity to solve problems, and making a difference to your society and the world. The depth and flexibility combined in both our single and double degrees, promotes the development of many employment skills-including critical and logical thinking, evaluation of argument and evidence and the ability to research global issues; critical skills for modern decision makers.

Law touches every area of life – and the list of career opportunities for those with a law degree in the global era is greater than ever before. The Adelaide Law School aspires to produce graduates who have a dedication to excellence in the learning and practice of the law. Students learn fundamental principles of law and begin to develop and practice skills such as critical analysis, research, mooting, and more. Such skills provide the foundation for the life-long learning that a career in law entails.