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Early Entry Program for Year 12 Students

The ACPE Early Entry program is aimed at assessing potential HSC graduates based on your Year 11 results and predictive scores. Please note: this does not remove the requirement for completion of the HSC
Early Entry Program for Year 12 Students

The ACPE Early Entry program is aimed at assessing potential HSC graduates based on your Year 11 results and predictive scores. This does not remove the requirement for completion of the HSC but merely provides you with an indication of your eligibility pending completion of the HSC results.

Eligibility and requirements
The Early Entry program is open to current domestic and international Year 12 students studying in Australia. A preliminary assessment on your eligibility will be made based on your performance in relevant Year 11 subjects. Any potential offers are conditional upon completing the HSC.

You are expected to have completed at least 4 Category A subjects in Year 11 and 12 studies including English and one of the following subjects if you are considering:

  • a Health Science degree: Mathematic; PDPHE; Business Studies; Biology; Chemistry; Earth and Environmental Science; Physics and Investigating Science.
  • a dance degree: Dance.

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

Early Entry Program for Year 12 Students applicable courses are:

Early Entry Program for Year 12 Students entry pathway details

Application eligibility and selection criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

Current Australian Year 12 students

Domestic/international

Both

Selection criteria

Performance in relevant Year 11 subjects

Are there any scholarship options?

Yes, scholarships are awarded to the highest achiever upon enrolment at ACPE
Application dates and course/session info

What are the application dates?

Open – Friday, 3 March 2023
Close – Friday, 17 November 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 progressively

Are there any conditions attached to offers?

Completed year 12 & sat at least 4 HSC subject exams or equivalent in interstate Year 12 exams
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