Current Year 12 graduates
Educational outcomes considered for selection
Applicants who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification will be considered.
Bridging and enabling courses
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course.
Educational history
An applicant's entire academic history, including Year 12 results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website
Recent Year 12 graduates
Applicants with Higher Education study
Entire academic record
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test.
Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results.
Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements.
To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years.
For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here .
Note : STAT results are valid for two years.
An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including Year 12 results, will be considered for entry into this course.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course.
Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years.
Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements.
Work experience
Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered.
Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide:
- A resume
- A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities.
If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check
- A position description (optional)
Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test.
Applicants with VET study
Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post-secondary studies at the VET level within the last 7 years will be also considered.
Applicants with work and life experienceAn applicant's Year 12 results from the last 7 years will be considered for entry into this course.