ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Overseas qualifications will be assessed for equivalence in Australia at the time of application using the Country Education Profiles (CEP) online tool. The academic entry requirements for our courses vary by nationality.
NON-AWARD PATHWAY COURSE
Postgraduate Qualifying Program
An Advanced Diploma/Associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course); OR
A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Students must reach the admissions standards set by the Academic Board, which are currently:
Diploma
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.
Bachelor
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.
Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent.
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Global
Equivalent Academic Requirement - Diploma
Equivalent Academic Requirement - Bachelor
International Baccalaureate Certificate
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 20
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24
General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels)
Successful completion of Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE with a score of 4 from 1 Advanced Level plus 1 AS Level or 2 Advanced Level subjects.
Successful completion of Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE with a score of 5 from either 1 Advanced Level plus 2 AS Level or 2 Advanced Level plus 1 AS Level subject.
Countries and Regions
Equivalent Academic Requirement - Diploma
Equivalent Academic Requirement - Bachelor
Australia
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent)
Brazil
Successful completion of Diploma de Ensino Medio or equivalent
Successful completion of Diploma de Ensino Medio or equivalent
Cambodia
Successful completion of the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a C grade average
Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program or one year of university
Chile
Successful completion of Grado de Bachiller
Successful completion of Grado de Bachiller
China
Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with 70% average
Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with 70% average
Colombia
Successful completion of Bachillerato
Successful completion of Bachillerato
Czech Republic
Successful completion of Vysvedceni o maturitni zhousce
Successful completion of Vysvedceni o maturitni zhousce
France
Successful completion of French Baccalaureat
Successful completion of French Baccalaureat
Germany
Successful completion of Abitur
Successful completion of Abitur
Hong Kong SAR
Successful completion of Senior Secondary (Secondary 4 to 6)
HKDSE Minimum 8 points - Only points gained in category A and C subjects will be considered
Hungary
Successful completion of Erettsegi
Successful completion of Erettsegi
India
Successful completion of Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects
Successful completion of All India School Certificate (CBSE) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects
Successful completion of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects
Successful completion of Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects
Successful completion of All India School Certificate (CBSE) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects
Successful completion of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects
Indonesia
Successful completion of SMA3 with an average grade of 7.0 in 4 subjects
High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C grade
Italy
Successful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturita
Successful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturita
Kenya
Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) awarded with C grade average or higher
Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) awarded with C grade average or higher
Korea
High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a ‘C’ grade average in 4 academic subjects or CSAT 270 or High School Graduate Equivalency Test average above 70
High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a ‘C’ grade average in 4 academic subjects or CSAT 270 or High School Graduate Equivalency Test average above 70
Laos
Upper Secondary School (Baccalaureate) mark average 6 in 4 academic subjects
Successful completion of recognised foundation studies program or 1 year of university studies
Lithuania
Successful completion of Svidetel’stvo Srednew Obrazovanii, Attestat ob okonchanii polnoj srednej shkoly or Attestat Zrelosti
Successful completion of Svidetel’stvo Srednem Obrazovanii, Attestat ob okonchanii polnoj srednej shkoly or Attestat Zrelosti
Malaysia
STPM with 2 passes or Senior Middle 3 (SM3) passes of 70% or above in 4 academic subjects or equivalent
STPM with 2 passes or Senior Middle 3 (SM3) passes of 70% or above in 4 academic subjects or equivalent
Mauritius
Successful completion of Cabridge Higher School certificate / GCE A level with 2 or more passes in the GCE A level exams and minimum grade of E – aggregate score of 2
Successful completion of Cambridge Higher School certificate / GCE A level with 2 or more passes in the GCE A level exams and minimum grade of D – aggregate score of 6
Mexico
Successful completion of Bachillerato / Preparatoria
Successful completion of Bachillerato / Preparatoria
Nepal
Successful completion of Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall of 55% (Year 11 + 12)
Successful completion of Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall of 60% (Year 11 + 12)
Peru
Successful completion of Secondary education (Certificado de Deucadion Secundaria Comun Completa)
Successful completion of Secondary education (Certificado de Deucadion Secundaria Comun Completa)
Philippines
Successful completion of Senior High School Diploma (Academic track) with an overall average of 75% (2018 and onwards)
Successful completion of Senior High School Diploma (Academic track) with an overall average of 80% (2018 and onwards)
Poland
Successful completion of Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego (Certificat of Matriculation of the General Lyceum)
Successful completion of Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego (Certificat of Matriculation of the General Lyceum)
Russia
Successful completion of Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) with a GPA of 3.0
Successful completion of Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) with a GPA of 4.0
Singapore
2 passes in the Singapore ‘A’ levels
2 passes in the Singapore ‘A’ levels
Slovakia
Slovakia Successful completion of Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske
Successful completion of Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske
Spain
Successful completion of Curso de Orientaion universitaria / Titulo de Bachillerato
Successful completion of Curso de Orientaion universitaria / Titulo de Bachillerato
South Africa
South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) or Senior Certificate with minimum average mark 40%
South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) or Senior Certificate with minimum average mark 50%
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of S in three Academic Subjects
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of S in three Academic Subjects
Taiwan
Successful completion of Senior high school with 60% average
Successful completion of Senior high school with 70% average
Thailand
Successful completion of the Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0
Successful completion of the Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0
Venezuela
Successful completion of Bachillerato
Successful completion of Bachillerato
Vietnam
Successful completion of vocational Education Graduation Diploma or a Diploma of General Education with GPA of 6.0
Successful completion of vocational Education Graduation Diploma or a Diploma of General Education with a GPA of 6.0
POSTGRADUATE COURSE
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent);
OR
A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).
Master
A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following means:
an English test score using one of the following English language tests as approved by Kaplan. Proof of English language proficiency, evidenced by one of the tests listed in the table below, must be completed within two years prior to commencement of the course.
Undergraduate ? Diploma and PQP
Undergraduate ? Bachelor
Postgraduate
Academic IELTS
Overall 5.5, no individual band score under 5.0
Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading
Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic)
Academic Score of 42
Academic Score of 50
Academic Score of 50
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
46
60
60
KITE (Kaplan International Test of English)
Score greater than 396 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing
Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing;
Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing;
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL)
162
169
169
Cambridge Proficiency
162
169
169
Duolingo English Test
Overall score of 90
Overall score of 100
Overall score of 100
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
GCE Ordinary Level - Grade C in English Language or English Literature
GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature
GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature