University of New England

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

If you are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years:

Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55

If you have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise:

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

• Rule B: 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

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

  • Rule C: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing from 2022 onwards.
    • If admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).

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

    This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

    • Rule A: You have completed a Diploma (AQF Level 5) or Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 6) from a VET Community Services Training Package or Health Training Package in one of the following areas:
      • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care
      • Nursing

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

      • Rule B: 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

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

        • Rule D: Allambi Care Employees only - You are a current employee of Allambi Care and you have also completed both: the Allambi Care training package; and a CHC52021 or CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

        If you left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12:

        You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:

        • 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. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
        • 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.
        Additional requirements may apply.