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Alternative Entry to University and Tertiary Studies

Interested in going back to study but unsure whether you have the right qualifications? There are a range of alternative entry routes and bridging or tertiary preparation courses available.

For non-school leavers, many universities, colleges, and TAFE will take into consideration not just school results, but work experience, professional qualifications, and aptitude tests. The policies of each university or college varies, so for further information contact the tertiary admissions centre for your state:

NSW and ACT: University Admissions Centre (UAC) - information on alternative entry and special entry schemes
SA and NT South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Queensland: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) - information sheet on Alternative Entry
WA: Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
Victoria: Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - information for Non-Year 12 Applicants

Tertiary Preparation Courses

Tertiary preparation or bridging courses are equivalent to a high school certificate and are designed as a pathway for people who did not complete year 12 or need to upgrade their results. However, because not all universities and colleges treat tertiary preparation courses the same, you should check with your state tertiary admissions centre (linked above) whether it will get you into the course you're aiming for. The course is typically one year long and, in some cases, may count towards a university degree.

Australian National University University Preparation Scheme
Monash College - a pathway to Monash University
Queensland Institute of Business and Technology offers university foundation programs recognised by Griffith University and other Australian universities.
TAFE NSW
TAFE Queensland
TAFE SA
TAFE Tasmania
TAFE WA
University of Newcastle Open Foundation Program
University of the Sunshine Coast Tertiary Preparation Pathway

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