Avondale University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

I have completed my secondary education in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:

• a selection rank of at least 63. A selection rank is calculated as the ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable; or
• a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or
• New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment; or
• an appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment; or
• an appropriate score in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)*; or
• the International Big Picture Learning Credential.

*Applicants must not be a current year 12 (or equivalent) student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course.

I have completed a Vocational education and training (VET) course in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:

• an Australian Certificate IV or higher, or
• an equivalent New Zealand certificate, as approved by the Director, Student Administration Services.

I have already attended university in Australia or New Zealand and:

• successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor’s degree; or
• completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
• successfully completed at least three units of Avondale’s Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.

I have completed my secondary education or higher education qualification overseas:

• refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding both the minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and the English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2).

I have other work and life experience:

If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit an admission test (uniTEST and TOWA or the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test).

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic.

This course has additional entry requirements which are listed below:

Applicants must submit the Personal Statement for Initial Teaching Training (PSITE). The PSITE assesses the applicant’s suitability for becoming a teacher and consists of four questions with a maximum of 250 words per response.

If you plan to study any of the following secondary teaching areas, you must meet the relevant criteria for admission:

Chemistry

• Recent HSC Chemistry and Mathematics (Advanced) or equivalent; or
• Other qualifications may be acceptable. Students should contact the Course Convenor.

Mathematics

• Recent HSC Mathematics (Extension 1) or equivalent; or
• An alternative pathway is HSC Mathematics (Advanced) or equivalent plus MATH16400 General Mathematics.

Other qualifications may be acceptable. Students should contact the Course Convenor.

Music

Admission to the Avondale Conservatorium is by audition.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Performance: AMEB Grade 6 (or equivalent) on instrument or voice; and
• Musicianship and/or Theory: AMEB Grade 4 (or equivalent).