Compulsory requirements

• All applicants must meet minimum computer literacy standards as determined by ACPE and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account.
• Mac or Windows laptop with the following minimum requirements: 16GB of memory, 256 GB SSD, Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and a front facing webcam/camera.
• Domestic applicants must be 18 years of age or turn 18 within their first semester of
• study. International applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements for their chosen course of study.
• For courses that involve work-integrated learning where you may deal with children (i.e. under 18 years of age), applicants require a valid “Working with Children Check” which needs to be supplied to ACPE before you commence your course.
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We are not ATAR dependent

The good news is our courses are not ATAR-dependent. Instead, you can be considered for admission via one of the following criteria:

• A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent meeting required standards in relevant subjects.
• Performance in relevant year 11 results for early entry pending release of HSC results.
• An Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary Preparation Certificate from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification.
• A completed Certificate IV from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification plus completed year 11 or an equivalent.
• One year of full-time or an equivalent study in a degree course at a recognised higher education institute in Australia or an equivalent.
• Satisfaction of entry requirements specified under formal articulation arrangements as determined by the ACPE Academic Board.
• Completion of a Big Picture Education Portfolio at a Big Picture School, supported by a recommendation from the school principal.
• A recognised overseas qualification with demonstrated proficiency in English.
• Demonstration to the CEO or the Dean’s satisfaction of good selection prospects as a student (for example, relevant work experience and motivation to study), and ineligibility to compete for admission based on the above academic achievement criteria.
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Alternative Entry

An applicant seeking admission who is unable to demonstrate that they satisfactorily meet the General Admission Criteria above may apply to the College to be considered for Alternate Entry. The applicant may be requested to provide evidence that will demonstrate they have a reasonable likelihood of success in studies with the College. This includes mature entry (over 21 years) with relevant experience, elite athletes with interrupted study due to sports commitments, and any other potential applicants who may not meet the criteria above. Entry with advanced standing through educational pathways (e.g. RPL or credit transfer) may also be available based on previous study.

For students who have left school but who haven’t completed their HSC and are under 21 years of age, ACPE has an alternative entry pathway to allow potential access to an ACPE degree. For more information head to acpe.edu.au/earlyaccept/.

ACPE Advantage

Backed by research and industry insights, ACPE has tailored this Diploma to meet the diverse needs of learners like you. We understand your aspirations and have designed this program to align perfectly with your goals.

Don't wait to kickstart your journey in the dynamic world of sport and exercise science. Unleash your potential with the Diploma of Sport and Exercise Science from ACPE and lay the groundwork for a successful future. Enrol today and be ready to make your mark in the industry!

Gear up for success at ACPE and turn your passion for sport into a career:

• Gain an industry-leading degree
• Study closely with industry experts
• Gaining a qualification specifically designed by the sport industry for the sport industry
• Be work-ready with experience placements
• Thrive on campus at the home of sport, Sydney Olympic Park
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We outshine our competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, which is run by the Government. This is important because it tells you what our current students have said about their experiences at ACPE.

Compared to other universities and education providers, ACPE is rated in the top 20 for the overall quality of the student experience in 2022. We achieved a 92.7% rating for teaching quality, 87.6% for the quality of the overall student experience, and 90.5% for student support - significantly ahead - making ACPE the leading provider of sport, health, and dance courses in Australia.

Located at Sydney Olympic Park, we are surrounded by sport organisations and industry partners presenting opportunities at our doorstep. We are FEE-HELP approved and not ATAR dependent. Turn your passion for sport into a career. Why go anywhere else?

ACPE CRICOS provider code (01822J)

92.7% score in Teaching Quality* *SES (Student Experience Survey 2022)

85.9% in Overall Graduate Employment Rate* *QILT (Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching 2023)

50% increase in employment within the sports industry in the next 5 years* *Australian Bureau of Statistics 2020

Over 107 years of educating generations of sport professionals since 1917