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Mature Age Entry Pathway

Mature Age Entry is a suitable pathway for mature age students who have little or inadequate education background to award study at ACPE.
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Mature Age Entry Pathway

If you are returning to study after time away from education, this pathway may help you begin your higher education journey.

Eligibility and requirements

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are over 21 years of age, and
  • Do not hold a qualification that meets direct entry requirements.

You will need to provide evidence of your work and life experience and may be asked to submit a recent STAT test result.

You may also be eligible for credit based on relevant industry experience.

Mature Age Entry Pathway applicable courses are:

Mature Age Entry Pathway details

Application eligibility and selection criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants over 21 with limited or no qualifications for direct entry to a degree.

Domestic/international

Both

Selection criteria

Completed study, portfolio, work experience and Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) results.

Are there any scholarship options?

NA
Application dates and course/session info

When do applications open?

Monday 2 March 2026 (apply directly to ACPE)

What courses can I apply for?

All courses except education degrees

Which session can I enrol in?

Session 1 and 2 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?

NA
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