Upskill with an engineering or information technology qualification with UniSA Online
Before completing this form, please ensure that:
- Your employer has completed the employer interest form
- You agree to pay your fees*
- You intend to complete your studies by 30 June 2027
- You intend to study part-time for most of your studies (one course per study period).
* You may apply for a FEE-Help loan to pay all or part of your tuition, or your employer may use all of the Women in STEM program grant to cover your tuition fees.
Thank you for your interest in studying an Associate Degree in Information Technology or Associate Degree in Engineering through the Women in STEM Cadetship and Advanced Apprenticeships Program, supported by the Federal Government.
This opportunity is available to women who want to upskill by studying these qualifications 100% online, alongside their paid employment. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to your employer (per employee, per year) to support you undertaking study. It is expected you will study part-time as much as possible.
UniSA Online’s 100% online, career-focused degrees give you full control and ultimate flexibility over your study, and fit around your existing work and life commitments. You will be able to access and view learning resources 24/7, get support seven days a week, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, at any time.
Once your employer has completed the employer interest form, please enter your details using the Employee Interest Form. Then, our Degree Advisers will be in touch to support your application process.
If you are an employer looking for more information, please visit the employer page.
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Enhance your engineering and information technology capabilities with UniSA Online
Associate Degree in Engineering
As one of Australia's leading universities for engineering research, your UniSA Online course content is informed by the latest advancements in the field.
This two-year foundational qualification equips students with knowledge and skills across a broad range of disciplines including essential maths, physics and chemistry as well as concepts integral to civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines. Through an industry-focused, project-based practical approach to learning using current software to design, process data, manage projects and more, you’ll gain the skills to hit the ground running in high-level technical and management roles across a range of fields.
Associate Degree in Information Technology
Study with a university ranked #3 in Australia for work-ready graduates in IT3.
Jump start your employee’s IT career with this two-year qualification, where they’ll learn the IT fundamentals like computer hardware and software systems, basic programming and cloud concepts, as well as data analytics and cyber security principles. Inspired by UniSA’s world-class research in Information Technology4 and Computing and Information Systems5, students benefit from the integration of research discoveries into the course curriculum and use the latest technology and software so they can hit the ground running when they graduate.
3 ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Computing and Information Systems – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.
4 Results in Information and Computing Sciences -2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
5 Results in Distributed Computing and Information Systems -2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Financial grant and study support
Employers participating in Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program will be provided financial support from the Commonwealth Government. Up to $5,000 per employee, per year is available and these funds must be used to support employees’ participation in the program. Use of funds can include, but is not limited to:
- Reimbursing employee expenses related to tuition fees
- Helping with associated program administration
- Provide study equipment and resources.
More information on how funds can be used is available at the Department of Education website.
Time commitment
UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Information Technology and Associate Degree in Engineering are both two-year qualifications. To qualify for the Women in STEM Cadetship Program financial support, employees must successfully complete their degree by 30 June 2027.
Employees will learn across four 10-week terms a year, with one course/subject per term considered part-time study. We recommend 10 to 15 hours of study per week for each course. Studying 100% online means you can engage with course materials at your own pace, whenever it suits you – there is no need to be online at a particular time. Find out more about UniSA Online’s flexible study.