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ACPE’s Entry Pathways

Here’s where you can view all of ACPE’s entry pathways. Don’t forget, we’re not ATAR dependant, and we recognise prior learning, and individual talent.
View all ACPE entry pathways below, or select a category that fits your current status:
Entry pathways type
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If you have been studying in another college or university and are considering a change. ACPE can help. With change, comes opportunity. Explore and switch to ACPE to revitalise your studies and accelerate your career.

At ACPE we are committed to your success. We know our approach works and we know our students love being a part of it – and we have no doubt that you will feel at home with us too.

Eligibility and requirements
If you have completed a minimum of 2-4 units of study in an accredited education provider, you can be considered for entry.

If you completed your units in a country other than Australia, the qualification must have been assessed as equivalent to an Australian qualification.

We value your experience. Fast track your study through the Recognition of Prior Learning. Upon receiving an offer from us, apply for credit for previous study by submitting an Application for Recognition of Prior Learning form along with all the relevant qualification information and verification documents to support your claim.

Please send your completed RPL form and the accompanying documents to the enrolment advisor. For information about Recognition of Prior Learning click here.

Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants who have completed at least 2-4 tertiary units from an accredited education provider
Application open date

Open (ACPE) - Friday, 3 March 2023
Close (ACPE) - Friday, 23 February 2025

Open (UAC) - Wednesday, 5 April 2023
Close (UAC - Early bird) - Friday, 29 September 2023
Close (UAC - Final) -
Friday, 2 February 2024

Domestic/international students
Both
Available courses
All courses. Transfer to Education degrees are subjected to meeting an additional NESA requirement or equivalent standard
Session enrolments
Session 1 and 2 courses
Entry pathway details

We often encounter students who have not completed the HSC but have completed an AQF qualification of Certificate IV or above or a Tertiary Preparation Certificate at a TAFE or an Australian VET provider. If this sounds like you, you may be eligible for entry via the VET pathway.

 

Eligibility and Requirements

If you have completed an AQF qualification of a Certificate IV or higher or a Tertiary Preparation certificate, you can be considered for entry.

If you completed your VET course in a country other than Australia, the qualification must have been assessed as equivalent to an Australian qualification.

We value your experience. Fast track your study through the Recognition of Prior Learning. Upon receiving an offer from us, apply for credit for previous study by submitting an Application for Recognition of Prior Learning form along with all the relevant qualification information and verification documents to support your claim.

Please send your completed RPL form and the accompanying documents to the enrolment advisor. For information about Recognition of Prior Learning click here.

Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or whose Year 12 performance does not meet entry requirements BUT have completed an AQF Cert IV or TPC.
Application open date

Open (ACPE) - Friday, 3 March 2023
Close (ACPE) -
Friday, 23 February 2025

Open (UAC) - Wednesday, 5 April 2023
Close (UAC - Early bird applications) - Friday, 29 September 2023
Close (Final) - Friday, 2 February 2024

Domestic/international students
Both
Available courses
All courses except education degrees
Session enrolments
Session 1 and 2 courses
Entry pathway details

The non-Award Entry Pathway allows eligible students to enrol in one unit and be considered for entry into an award course. Non-award entry means that you are enrolled in a unit and not a full course. You need to pass the unit in order to be considered for entry.

Eligibility and requirements
This option is available to individuals who don’t meet the direct entry requirements but would like to do a single unit to determine whether they would cope with the demands of higher education or for individuals who want to upskill in one unit only.

Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants who wish to do either a non-award unit, with an intention to move up to degree study or not.
Application open date

Open - Friday, 3 March 2023
Close - Friday, 23 February 2024

Domestic/international students
Both
Available courses
Single unit then articulate to degree upon meeting articulation requirements. All courses except eduation degrees
Session enrolments
Session 1 courses
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