News from Swinburne University
Early Entry Program 2026
Open to domestic and onshore international students
Requirements: Year 12 pass, meet VCE prerequisite study scores, no ATAR required
Students must also make a VTAC application.
We know your ATAR doesn't tell the full story of what you’re capable of as a Uni student. This is a different way to enter university that will not depend on your ATAR.
The Early Entry Program at Swinburne is a unique opportunity for current Year 12 students to receive a conditional offer based on a recommendation by the school and not based on an ATAR. The program includes options for VCE VM and unscored VCE students, and these students can now receive an early offer from Swinburne for twelve different diploma/degree packaged pathways.
Details of the application process, as well as participating courses can be found below.
1. Application process
Students must organise a recommendation from a school representative – the school’s principal, the year level coordinator, a teacher, or the Career Practitioner – in order to proceed with an application.
2. Eligible courses
Courses that will be offered through this program can be found at Early Entry Program Eligible Courses, and students can only apply for one course. 3. Recommendation form
Once an application is submitted, students will receive a confirmation email which will include the form they need to forward to their chosen school representative who will complete the form and return it to Swinburne, who will match it with the student’s application.
Applications are open, and close 27 November 2026. Early Entry Program application outcomes will start being issued from 1 September 2026, and the offer will become unconditional once students successfully complete Year 12 and meet the course prerequisites – for example, a course may require an English study score of 25 or an EAL study score of 30.
Design and Fashion Info Session
Location: Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
Date: June 23, 2026
Join us on campus to get all the need-to-know details on studying design and fashion at Swinburne.
You’ll get a breakdown of our different courses and majors, hear insights on entry requirements and scholarships, and learn about the state-of-the-art ProtoLAB facilities used by Swinburne design students. We’ll also cover expert career tips, like how to build a portfolio and gain real industry experience while you study.
This info session will include:
- a 60-minute presentation on Swinburne’s design courses and majors, including a Q&A
- networking with Swinburne staff, students and industry partners
- complimentary light refreshments.
Screen and Media Info Session
Organisation: Swinburne University of Technology
Location: Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
Date: June 24, 2026
Join us on campus to get all the need-to-know details on studying at Swinburne, whether you’re interested in film and TV or media and communication.
You’ll get a breakdown of our different courses and majors, learn about entry requirements and scholarships, and get expert career tips. We’ll also cover how to gain real industry experience while you study, including our global study tour opportunities.
This info session will include:
- a 60-minute presentation on Swinburne’s courses and majors, including a Q&A
- networking with Swinburne staff and students
- complimentary light refreshments.