UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

If you are applying for university admission, you should check that your course selections meet any entry requirements. University admission information is available on the TISC website (www.tisc.edu.au)

To be considered for university admission as a school leaver applicant, normally you must:

Meet the requirements for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) prescribed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, and
Achieve competence in English as prescribed by the individual universities, and
Obtain a sufficiently high ATAR/Selection Rank for entry to a particular course
Satisfy any prerequisites or special requirements for entry to particular courses.

Microsoft Word - 2023 SLAR 21062021 (tisc.edu.au)

APPLICATION FEE FOR 2023 ADMISSIONS

TISC member universities have agreed to set the TISC application fee for undergraduate admission at $80. The late fee, which in the past applied from October onwards, has been removed. The one-off fee of $80 will allow students to apply through TISC and/or directly if available. For students applying directly to universities, TISC will process and provide students' data and services to universities to facilitate the processing of direct applications and their assessment of early offers. Students should follow the instructions from the relevant university.

The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) key dates:

Monday 4 April Applications open
Late July TISC Guide issued to Year 12s
30 September Final closing date for some courses
18 December ATARs and scaled scores released
19 December Applications/preference changes close
23 December Main round offers released
20 January Second round offers released

year-12-app-info.pdf (tisc.edu.au)

EARLY OFFERS

The following universities have early offer programs for 2023:

Curtin University
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Western Australia

Offers are made based on Year 11 ATAR subject results, or mid-year Year 12 ATAR subject results, or by identifying that you are on a recognised pathway, for example through studying a Certificate IV or an enabling program (check the specific university and course requirements for eligibility). Some courses that have very limited places available will not be doing early offers

Further information can be found by visiting the Curtin, ECU, Murdoch, Notre Dame, and UWA websites.

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

ATAR PATHWAY

Minimum 70 ATAR – Higher for quota courses

GATEWAY PATHWAY

Portfolio Entry to selected courses - Portfolio entry is open to school leavers and non-school leavers. Portfolio entry is ideal if you are a: If you are a school leaver wanting to study a bachelor degree course at Curtin, you need to have done the following:

Met the requirements of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent
Achieved English language proficiency with one of the following:
- studies in Year 12 English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) ATAR with a scaled score of 50
- a combined course score, moderated numeric school assessment or numeric examination assessment of at least 60 in Year 12 English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) ATAR
- a letter grade of A, B or C in Year 12 English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) ATAR course
- a grade A in a Year 12 General English, Literature or Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) course or equivalent
- Demonstrated academic preparedness through study of a minimum of one ATAR course and three general courses or above in year 12, or Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification which are relevant to the course for which they are making the application. Achievement must be equivalent to a C average and a minimum ATAR of 70.
- Satisfied specific admission criteria for entry into the participating course.

http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/undergraduate/pathways/portfolio-entry/

Uni-Ready Enabling Program – restricted course entry

https://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/undergraduate/pathways/enabling-programs/uniready/

Other ways:

Certificate IV - Leads to most courses except for quota courses and those with pre-requisite subjects. Must also have got a minimum final school grade of C in Year 12 in:

English ATAR

Certificate IV

Special Tertiary Admissions Test – STAT

E-mail invitation from University to sit this – speak directly to University

Curtin College

https://www.curtincollege.edu.au/

OTHER ADMISSION PATHWAYS

https://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/undergraduate/pathways/

Indigenous Tertiary Enabling (ITEC)

English Language Enabling Course (ELE)

Special Consideration

Step-up to Curtin Entry

Step-up Equity Adjustment admission

EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY

ATAR PATHWAY

Minimum 70 ATAR – Higher for quota courses

GATEWAY PATHWAY

Enabling Courses

Leads to most courses except for quota courses and those with pre-requisite subjects. Must have got a minimum final school grade of C in Year 12 in:

English General
Literature General or
EALD General…

…to enter the following alternative pathways:

University Preparation Course (UniPrep)

University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program)

Indigenous University Orientation Course (IUOC)

Other ways:

Certificate IV - Leads to most courses except for quota courses and those with pre-requisite subjects. Must also have got a minimum final school grade of C in Year 12 in:

English General
Literature General or
EALD General

Certificate IV

Special Tertiary Admissions Test – STAT

E-mail invitation from University to sit this – speak directly to University

https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry

OTHER ADMISSION PATHWAYS

Experience-Based Entry Scheme – limited course entry - assess the application on evidence including school results, other qualifications, work and life experiences.

For school leavers with a near miss ATAR for their chosen course

School leavers who will not/did not obtain an ATAR

https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

ATAR PATHWAY

Minimum 70 ATAR – Higher for quota courses

OR with a near miss ATAR:

On-Track Sprint – (4 weeks ) Must have ATAR English/Literature or EALD and a WACE

GATEWAY PATHWAY

On-Track

Are ready to undertake pre-university study and have demonstrated this by:

You have completed Year 11 or Year 12 and have achieved 'B' or higher in general English or a 'D' or higher in ATAR English OR
You have completed any Certificate IV, any Certificate III or a Certificate II in General Education for Adults OR
You have achieved 130 or more for the written component or 125 or more for the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) OR
You do not have any of the above qualifications but you are willing to undertake an OnTrack Readiness Evaluation (RES).

http://www.murdoch.edu.au/OnTrack/

Special Tertiary Admissions Test – STAT

E-mail invitation from University to sit this – speak directly to University

Keep in mind that entry into most courses at Murdoch requires a minimum score for English standards, and that the STAT does not allow for direct application into Law, Veterinary Science, Chiropractic Science and Psychology Honours.

You can register for a STAT preparation course through TISC.

Submit a creative folio

There are some disciplines where evidence of creative ability can prove enough for eligibility into a course of study. Murdoch’s Media Portfolio Award allows you to submit a portfolio rather than using your ATAR if applying for approved Bachelor of Arts courses.

If you’re a school leaver, it’s worthwhile keeping your folio updated and ready to go, because you can apply before TISC applications even open. Murdoch’s Media Portfolio Preparation Day is a free event to provide you with the advice and support you need to prepare your portfolio.

Murdoch’s partner institutions - a valuable step for students who do not yet meet Murdoch’s minimum English language requirements.

Credit for previous study for some courses at Murdoch can be awarded to students who have completed a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree at either Canning College, Phoenix Academy, Perth International College of English or TAFE International WA

https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/five-alternative-pathways-into-university

Murdoch Institute of Technology

https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/

OTHER ADMISSION PATHWAYS

FlexiTrack – On-line

http://www.murdoch.edu.au/OnTrack/FlexiTrack/

Submit an application to study OnTrack to receive information on how to sit the OnTrack Readiness Evaluation.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (UWA)

ATAR PATHWAY

Minimum 75 ATAR – Higher for quota courses

GATEWAY PATHWAY

Taylors College – Completion of a Diploma of Science or Commerce

http://www.taylorsperth.edu.au/?ch=gp&cc=google_my_business&cid=Google_my_business&utm_source=google_plus&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=google_my_business

OTHER ADMISSION PATHWAYS

U-way – only for students who have been adversely affected by certain disadvantages.

https://study.uwa.edu.au/how-to-apply/admission-entry-pathways

NEW 2021 ENTRY PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS

In light of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty it brings, UWA has introduced new pathways for current Year 12 students to apply for admission to main undergraduate degrees. For further details please visit https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/new-admissions-pathway-for-year-12

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY

ATAR PATHWAY

Minimum 70 ATAR – Higher for quota courses

GATEWAY PATHWAY

Bridging programs

The University of Notre Dame has the Tertiary Pathway Program on offer for students wishing to undertake an enabling course.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Year 12 school results that do not meet the minimum academic entry requirement for undergraduate program entry

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an AQF equivalent of Certificate III qualification or higher from a TAFE or other recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Special Tertiary Admissions Test – STAT

E-mail invitation from University to sit this – speak directly to University

The STAT is run externally, visit www.tisc.edu.au for more information.

TAFE or RTO pathways

Students who have successfully completed a Certificate IV level qualification at TAFE after Year 12 are considered to have met minimum entry requirements for most courses except Law, Physiotherapy and Education courses. For course specific minimum entry requirements, refer to the Alternative Entry Pathway flyer or contact the University.

Applicants who have completed a Certificate IV qualification as part of their Year 12 studies do not meet the entry requirements for undergraduate study and must complete the Tertiary Pathway Program before commencing undergraduate studies.

https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/pathways/alternative-entry-fremantle