Tertiary Course Information

Changes to Courses from2026

Bachelor of Midwifery: launching in Berwick, 3 yrs full-time or 6 yrs part-time. Bachelor of Social Work: available at Berwick and Mt Helen campuses.

Bachelor of IT: online delivery at Gippsland due to low face-to-face demand. On-campus delivery will remain for Mt Helen and Berwick.

Relaunched Specialised Courses:

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Gippsland Partnership Program)

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition

Changes to Engineering courses:

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours):

Delivered via block-mode (flexible) delivery plus intensive 4-day week of classes per month allowing students to have greater flexibility (remaining a 4 yr course).

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours):

Not offered at Gippsland in 2026 due to low student numbers. Future review for possible block-mode (flexible) delivery.

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships

Awarded to up to 35 students a year, the Young Technologists Scholarship is open to talented and inquisitive CSP high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM.

Applicants will need to apply for approved technology-related degrees at one of five partner universities:

Students who want a diverse and exciting career working at the cutting edge of technological innovation are encouraged to apply for an eligible course at the above-mentioned universities. Successful recipients will receive $15,000 over three years to help support their undergraduate studies in technology, and will also have access to paid internships and inspiring mentors. In addition, students may receive a further $5,000 to cover the cost of attending the Disruptive Leaders Program.

Find out more at Young Technologists Scholarship or register an interest in the 2026 program here. Applications opened on 2 September 2025 and close on 13 January 2026.

Foundation Studies at ACU

Foundation Studies offers a pathway for students without a recognised Year 12 qualification. The program develops subject knowledge across key areas while preparing students for university-level study. Delivered in a supportive environment, students receive all required resources and guidance for a smooth transition to undergraduate study. The program can be completed on campus or online, and ACU covers the full cost.

Students who have a Year 12 qualification have the option to complete the program via accelerated mode (one-semester full-time) or part-time (two-semesters).

Find out more at ACU Foundation Studies.

Guaranteed Pathways for Bachelor of Design Students

All University of Melbourne Bachelor of Design graduates who continue into a Melbourne School of Design graduate program will have guaranteed entry, no portfolio or personal statement required. To qualify, students must:

1. Achieve a minimum 65% WAM in the Bachelor of Design.

2. Complete the corresponding major for their preferred Master’s program.

3. Apply within 2 semesters of completion of the Bachelor of Design.

Examples include:

Architecture major pathway into the Master of Architecture
Construction major pathway into the Master of Construction Management
Landscape Architecture major pathway into the Master of Landscape Architecture
Property major pathway into the Master of Property
Urban Planning major pathway into the Master of Urban Planning. Find out more at Guaranteed and Flexible Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Pathways.

Scholarships to Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to browse Scholarships to study abroad | Top Universities.

SAE Qantm Early Entry Program

Visit: SAE Early Entry Program and SAE Early Entry Application

Federation Early Entry Program

Applications close on Monday 1 December 2025.

Visit: Early Offer Program