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Big Picture Learning Pathway

Students who are completing Year 12 at Big Picture Learning schools are eligible for entry based on the Big Picture Learning Pathway.
Big Picture Learning Pathway

Students who are completing Year 12 at Big Picture Learning schools are eligible for entry based on the Big Picture Learning Pathway. Big Picture Education Australia and Participating high schools offer students a parallel portfolio based pathway from Year 9-10 onwards as an alternative to the HSC. This pathway recognises the need for some learners to work on areas of interest in a more self-directed way and to develop a broad range of capabilities. This is assessed via the Australian Qualifications Framework and the Australian Core Skills Framework on the basis of their subject interest. These students are highly passionate about what they are doing and highly motivated to learn and achieve.

Eligibility and requirements
If you have completed a Big Picture Education Portfolio and Year 12 at a Big Picture School, you may be eligible for admission on the basis of your Portfolio, International Big Picture Learning Credentials (IBPLC) and a recommendation from your school principal.

Courses
You can apply for all courses except the Bachelor of Education (PHE) and the Bachelor of Dance Education.

Big Picture Learning Pathway applicable courses are:

Big Picture Learning Pathway entry pathway details

Application eligibility and selection criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

Students studying in Big Picture high schools in Australia

Domestic/international

Domestic

Selection criteria

Portfolio, Principal’s recommendation and interview to enter into mentorship relationship

Are there any scholarship options?

Yes, existing ACPE scholarships
Application dates and course/session info

What are the application dates?

Open – Friday, 3 March 2023
Close – Monday, 18 September 2023

What courses can I apply for?

All courses except education degrees

Which session can I enrol in?

Session 1 courses

For pathway entry, what is the articulation requirement?

NA, direct entry to award course
Offers and
acceptance

When and how are offers made?

Direct from ACPE from May. Conditional offer subject to year 12 completion and International Big Picture Learning Credentials (IBPLC) performance

Are there any conditions attached to offers?

NA
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