Australian Catholic University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

New South Wales:

• English Standard (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 3)

Victoria:

• Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Applicants with recent secondary education:

• You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
• If your school result was affected by circumstances outside of your control, such as financial hardship, illness, disability, or a challenging home environment, you may qualify for an access scheme. You can apply through your TAC as part of your application process.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:

• You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.

For current year 12 students:

• If you’re a current Year 12 applicant, you can be given a selection rank separate from, and in addition to, your ATAR if you’ve completed a competency-based and graded AQF Certificate III or above.

For non-school leavers:

• If you’ve completed, or are completing a competency-based AQF Certificate IV or AQF diploma, you will be assigned a selection rank by your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC). This is an entry score based on your individual qualifications and achievements.
• ACU has partnerships with TAFE and many private education providers. If you have completed a qualification with one of these partners or with ACU College, you may be eligible for guaranteed entry and/or credit into a related ACU degree. Please apply through your local TAC and then submit a credit application for your previous study.

Applicants with higher education study:

• You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
• If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognized study at bachelor level or above, you’ll be assigned a selection rank based on your study level, duration, and grade point average that will be applied during the admission process.
• If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills, or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning, and you may be able to complete your course sooner.

Applicants with work and life experience:

• You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
• If you have no formal education qualifications, you may be eligible for a selection rank based on your work, life, or service experience.
• If you’ve been in paid employment, relevant to the course you’re applying for, for a minimum of six months full-time (or equivalent), this work may be assessed for your selection rank.
• If you’re 21 years or older, you can sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) through your local TAC.
• You can apply for an ACU bridging course. Our bridging courses allow you to transition back into studying and can give you a head start on the relevant undergraduate degree.
• If you have served in the defense force, your rank and time in service may contribute to your selection rank.

English language requirements:

• Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands).