University of New England

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Current or recent Year 12 student

You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.

Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55

Applicant with higher education study

You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.

This course is offered under three admission rules.

Rule A: You have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

• Undergraduate Certificates
• Diplomas
• Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
• Bachelor degrees
• Postgraduate degrees

Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Applicant with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.

Rule A: You have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

• Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
• Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
• Complete or incomplete.

Rule D: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications:

• Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting (AQF Level 6) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television
• Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (AQF Level 6) from the Actors Centre Australia.

Applicant with work and life experience

You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.

Professional Experience - If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.

Mature Age Special Entry - Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under four admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.

Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.

Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.

Rule D: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications:

• Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting (AQF Level 6) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television
• Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (AQF Level 6) from the Actors Centre Australia.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).