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ACPE Priority Entry

The Priority Entry pathway is a non-ATAR based admission program to an ACPE course based on HSC Year 12 results.
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ACPE Priority Entry

Priority Entry is a non-ATAR admission pathway based on your Year 12 results.

Eligibility and requirements
Open to domestic and international Year 12 students studying in Australia.

Assessment is based on your performance in relevant Year 12 subjects.

You should have completed at least four subjects, including English, and:

  • Health Science applicants: Mathematics, Health and Movement, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, or Investigating Science.
  • Dance applicants: Dance.
  • Education applicants: Meet NESA requirements, including three Band 5 results (one in English), and complete the teaching questionnaire.
ACPE Priority Entry applicable courses are:

ACPE Priority Entry details

Application eligibility and selection criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

Current Australian Year 12 students and applicants whose highest qualification is a Year 12 Certificate.

Domestic/international

Both

Selection criteria

Performance in relevant Year 12 subjects

Are there any scholarship options?

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

When do applications open?

  • Monday 2 March 2026 (apply directly to ACPE)
  • Wednesday 8 April 2026 (apply to UAC)

What courses can I apply for?

All courses including education degrees

Which session can I enrol in?

Session 1 and 2 courses

For pathway entry, what is the articulation requirement?

N/A, direct entry to award course
Offers and
acceptance

When and how are offers made?

Via UAC or ACPE from mid-December

Are there any conditions attached to offers?

N/A
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