About this campus
Our cutting-edge campus in Adelaide offers the latest digital technologies. Take advantage of dedicated study areas, professional studios and an integrated English Language Centre. At Wakefield Street, you’ll have unprecedented access to learning facilitators, who hot-desk and share open access with you, so the campus functions as a true democratic learning community.
- Dedicated study areas, breakout pods and relaxation zones
- Cutting-edge campus located at the historic Menz Biscuit Factory site
- Open-plan learning spaces
- Unprecedented access to learning facilitators
- Centrally located in Adelaide's Central Business District
- Easily accessible by public transport
- Clinical labs with simulation rooms, high-fidelity mannequins and state-of-the-art equipment
About this campus
Our cutting-edge campus in Adelaide offers the latest digital technologies. Take advantage of dedicated study areas, professional studios and an integrated English Language Centre. At Wakefield Street, you’ll have unprecedented access to learning facilitators, who hot-desk and share open access with you, so the campus functions as a true democratic learning community.- Dedicated study areas, breakout pods and relaxation zones
- Cutting-edge campus located at the historic Menz Biscuit Factory site
- Open-plan learning spaces
- Unprecedented access to learning facilitators
- Centrally located in Adelaide's Central Business District
- Easily accessible by public transport
- Clinical labs with simulation rooms, high-fidelity mannequins and state-of-the-art equipment
Student life
Centrally located in Adelaide’s CBD close to Victoria Square and transport, our Wakefield Street campus stands proudly on the historic Menz Biscuit Factory site, symbolising enterprise and growth. If you study in Adelaide, you’ll feel part of the change in a thriving city continually voted among the world’s most liveable.
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Features
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Facilities
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Location
- Vibrant and safe location with numerous cafés and eateries in surrounding area
- Light-filled studio spaces in place of traditional classrooms
- Learning Resource Centre (library)
- Fully equipped photography studio and sewing-machine lab
- Digital data projectors and lightboxes for conceptual work
- B+W and colour photocopiers
- Clinical lab with simulation rooms
- Communal Apple desktops, laptop stations and breakout zones
- Exhibition spaces
- English Language Centre
- Free wi-fi
88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
Wakefield Street campus is easily accessible by bus, train and tram. Adelaide Central train station is a 15-minute away, or there is a tram stop outside the station which stops at Victoria Square, a five-minute walk away from campus. Several bus lines serve the CBD and there is a bus stop directly outside the campus on Wakefield Street. If driving, private parking is available in multiple locations throughout the CBD, and you’ll find the closest at Divvett Place and Roper Street, on either side of the campus.
Upcoming events
Explore our calendar to discover what’s happening across the Torrens University network.
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All FacultiesWe have made the decision to move our Open Day to an online event on Tuesday 17 August.August 2021
Success Coaches
Your teachers and academics
You’ll be supported by a passionate network of industry leaders, with a personalised approach to teaching that’s designed to land you the job you love.
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Meet the teachers as The Rocks campus
Rotana ChengBachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)
The lecturers really helped me to develop my skills, provided me with belief in my abilities and gave me the confidence to practice.
Professor Cath Rogers
Dean of Health and Education
A registered nurse for nearly 40 years, Cath has also worked as a health academic for three decades. Cath firmly believes that access to high-quality education is transformative and key to improving health outcomes for all. Cath’s research has focused on women’s health issues, resilience in the face of illness and the health workforce.
Dr Nick Hadjinicolaou
Associate Professor and Program Director, Business
Nick is a pracademic with more than 30 years of industry and education experience. He has held several senior leadership roles in Program and Project Management, ICT Management and consulting.
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Business and Hospitality
Gregory is a highly experienced executive, leader, consultant and academic. Greg has held a number of senior executive positions in the public and private sectors, including Senior Executive at the Queensland Department of Education and CEO of a licensed club. Greg has a doctorate in leadership development and has completed post-graduate qualifications in economics and learning and development.
Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside
Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology
Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside is the Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology and provides overall academic leadership to staff and students in the vertical. Scott has over 20 years of academic leadership in design across Europe, Asia and Australia with experience leading a number of programs, schools and faculties. Originally from the United Kingdom and trained as Industrial Designer, Scott soon moved into design management gaining a Masters degree in design leadership. He acquired his Phd from the Centre for Studies in Higher Education at the University of Melbourne. Scott is a strong advocate of internationalization, industry engaged teaching, high quality student outcomes and interdisciplinary research. Scott’s own research interests intersect the disciplines of design education, higher education policy, design strategy and innovation.
Explore our campus
Contact us
General enquiries: 1300 575 803
Current students: +61 8 8113 7888
88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
Student Services hours:
Mon to Fri: 8am–7pm
Hours during trimester breaks:
Mon to Fri: 8.30am–5pm
Public holidays: closed
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