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Alternative Pathways

Developed by Sandie McKoy, Catholic College Wodonga, 2011

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To your desired degree

Developed by Sandie McKoy CCW

Worried you won’t receive the ATAR to get into your desired course? It is important to always have a plan B just

in case. Read over the following information to develop your plan and to understand your pathway options.

The following information concerns all universities- you will find

information about these pathways directly on the Universities website.

Articulated Pathways

Many Universities have ‘articulation arrangements’ in place with TAFE and

Private Providers. You can gain access into eligible Bachelor degrees by

completing the pathway course through the TAFE or College (usually Diploma

or Advanced Diploma).

You can often gain between .05 – 2 years credit off your degree.

Examples:

• Complete the two year Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at Wodonga TAFE

and articulate with guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor

of Nursing at La Trobe University Wodonga.

Single Unit Study

If you don’t receive the ATAR to get into your desired degree, you can enrol in

single units out of the first year of your desired course.

When you complete the units and apply for the degree program, the university

will take into consideration the marks you receive and may also give you credit.

You can also enrol in bridging subjects, which will enable you to access a

course you don’t have the prerequisites for.

Example:

You can undertake an online Maths program through UniLearn during

Semester One of your gap year, and then apply for the Bachelor of Science

University of Melbourne starting mid year.


You can start a degree that has a lower ATAR at one university and then apply to transfer to your desired degree at the university you would like to study at. You will be selected based on your Grade Point Average (GPA) from your first year of studies. There is no guarantee you will receive a place in the course you would like to transfer into. Example: • A Bachelor of Business at a rural campus close to home and then apply to

transfer to your desired city based university. You can start a degree related to the degree you would like to study that has a lower ATAR and then transfer to your desired degree at the same university with credit. There is no guarantee you will receive a place in the course you would like to transfer into Examples: • Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in Exercise Science (62.65) into

the second year of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (81.55) at Deakin University, Melbourne campus.

• Bachelor of Arts (60.30) into the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts

(91.50) at La Trobe University, Melbourne campus. You may also be able to transfer between campuses, as often some will have lower ATARs for the same course. For some courses, you can start your degree as an Associate Degree, which is a two-year para-professional qualification. Once you have completed the two years, you can apply to articulate into the full degree by completing the final 1 or 2 years, depending on your grade point average. Often Associate Degrees have lower ATAR cut-offs than Bachelor Degrees. Example: • Associate Degree in Engineering (65.10) compared to Bachelor of

Engineering (Civil) (80.15) at Swinburne University.

External Transfer

Internal Transfer

Associate Degrees

Developed by Sandie McKoy, Catholic College Wodonga, 2011

The following is an overview of pathway programs at 10 government funded universities in Victoria. Click on the name of the institution to go directly to that page.

Alternative Pathways To your desired degree

Deakin University

La Trobe University

Swinburne University

Australian Catholic University

University of Melbourne

Victoria University

Federation University

Monash University

RMIT

Charles Sturt University

Sandie McKoy, Career Education and Development Leader, Catholic College Wodonga, 2013


TAFE to University For information about integrated and articulated TAFE to CSU programs, go to www.csu.edu.au/for/tafe-students • Pathway programs: CSU has articulation arrangements with several TAFE

institutes including Wodonga Institute of TAFE and Riverina TAFE (Albury) • CU@CSU: Guaranteed entry for Diploma and Advanced Diploma TAFE

graduates into most CSU courses. Scholarships available. CSU Pathway Program Students enrol concurrently at Wodonga TAFE and Charles Sturt University. They complete the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation at Wodonga TAFE, and the Diploma of General Studies at CSU. After 12 months, they can progress into their desired degree with guaranteed entry (not all degrees eligible) § For more information, go to www.csu.edu.au/study/pathways/ Single Subjects § You can undertake single subjects through direct entry to CSU. Successful

completion of the subjects may boost your chances of gaining entry into your desired degree For more information, go to www.csu.edu.au/distance-education/study-options/single-subject-study

Regional Bonus Points Regional students receive 5 bonus points added to their ATAR. Go to www.csu.edu.au/rbp

Campuses: Albury – Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Manly, Melbourne, Ontario, Parramatta, Port Macquarie, Sydney, Wangaratta Contact: 1800 ASK CSU (1800 275 278), www.csu.edu.au/contacts



For information on all pathway options for Monash University, go to http://monash.edu/study/options/pathways/ Pathways include: • Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS): 12-month course. Prepares

students for pathways into the second year of the following degrees- nursing, business, and education.

• Diploma of Higher Education: 12 month course. Prepares students for

entry into second year of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Education (Honours).

• Single Unit Study: If you don’t get the required ATAR or you aren’t sure

which degree you would like to apply for, you can undertake single units in areas that interest you.

• Monash College: 12 month course. Prepares students for entry into

second year of one of 20 degrees in the following course areas: Arts; Art, Design and Architecture; Business, Engineering and IT.

• TAFE to university: Some graded and non graded TAFE qualifications

can provide a pathway into Monash courses. Monash has articulation arrangements with several Victorian TAFE Institutes.

• Indigenous schemes: indigenous Enabling Program and Indigenous

Non-Award Pathway.

Admission Schemes- Bonus Points § Special Entry Access Scheme:

http://monash.edu.au/admissions/seas.html

§ Monash Guarantee: Indigenous Australian, under represented school or financially disadvantaged, www.monash.edu.au/guaranteed-entry/

Aptitude Tests § Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)- for VCAL and non-assessed

VCE graduates and General Achievement Test (GAT)- used through middle banding, www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/aptitude-tests.html

Campuses: Berwick, Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, Parkville, Malaysia, South Africa, China, India Contact: 03 9902 6000, [email protected] www.monash.edu.au



VU TAFE to University Pathways § Pathways Connect: VU has a TAFE and a university division. If you

have studied certain TAFE courses at VU or another institution you can gain entry and credit into selected Bachelor degrees.

§ Pathways to Degree: Five 12-month higher education diplomas

provide a direct credit transfer into the second year of the related Bachelor degree (Business, Creative Arts Industries, Education P-12, IT and Arts Community Development)

§ Go to www.vu.edu.au/study-with-us/your-study-options/pathways-

credits § Credit Transfer: VU has articulation and credit transfer pathways set

up with numerous TAFEs, Private Colleges and universities across Australia. To find out where you can undertake a pathway course to get into your desired university degree at VU, go to the link below and follow the prompts www.vu.edu.au/study-with-us/your-study-options/pathways-credits/credit-for-skills-past-study

Foundation Studies § 12-month course that provides guaranteed entry into selected science

and engineering courses. Apply direct to Victoria University, www.vu.edu.au/courses/foundation-studies-jcfs

Campuses: City (King, Queen, Flinders, Flinders Lane), Footscray (Nicholson & Park), Melton, St Albans, Sydney, Sunshine, Werribee, Sunbury, Broadmeadows, & Altona Meadows.

Contact: 03 9919 6100, www.vu.edu.au



Pathways RMIT has a TAFE and a university division. If you have studied certain TAFE courses at RMIT you can gain both and credit into selected Bachelor degrees. § To find out if your desired degree has a TAFE course you can

undertake first to enable you to articulate into your course, go to http://mams.rmit.edu.au/t3nwb2kf00hdz.pdf

Single Courses § If you can’t gain entry directly into your desired degree, you can

undertake single units called ‘single courses’ which may boost your chances. Some single courses have pre requisites and completing units will not guarantee you entry into your desired course, www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au/

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation § 12-month course. Specialise in a selected stream of engineering,

science or media studies. Completion provides a pathway into many RMIT TAFE Diploma programs, which can then lead into degree programs. There are no prerequisites, apply via VTAC. www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=C4327

Foundation Studies § For international students who haven’t completed or passed Year 12.

Provides guaranteed entry into selected RMIT Bachelor degrees, http://mams.rmit.edu.au/6kzpk7cqs9zaz.pdf

Campuses: Brunswick, Bundoora and City Campus, Vietnam, Barcelona

Contact: 03 9925 8111, [email protected], www.rmit.edu.au



Diploma to Degree Swinburne has a TAFE and university division. For information about the following options, go to this link- www.swinburne.edu.au/study/degrees/pathways/ § Pathways Direct: Completion of some Swinburne Diploma or

Advanced Diploma TAFE courses can provide pathways into selected Bachelor degrees with credit.

§ UniLink to Degree: 9 month Swinburne higher education diplomas,

which provides guaranteed entry into second year of selected Bachelor degrees. Diplomas are available in Design, Business, IT and Engineering. Apply via VTAC.

§ Switching to Swinburne: This is similar to Pathways Direct, but is for students who are completing a TAFE course at another institution. Some guaranteed articulation arrangements exits with other institutions like Wodonga TAFE.

§ Guaranteed Entry: Completion of selected Diplomas in Business, ICT

and Science will guarantee entry into selected Bachelor degrees Associate Degree to Bachelor Degree § 2-year programs that provide direct entry into third year of selected

degrees. Available in Engineering, Health, ICT and Business. Single Units of Study § If you can’t gain entry directly into your desired degree, you can

undertake single units of study, which may boost your chances. Some single courses have prerequisites and completing units will not guarantee you entry into your desired course.

§ For more information, go to

www.swinburne.edu.au/study/courses/find/units/

Campuses: Croydon, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Wantirna, Sarawak Malaysia

Contact: 1300 275 794, [email protected], www.swinburne.edu.au



For all pathway options, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/your-options/ § TAFE to University: La Trobe University has articulation arrangements in

place with several TAFE and Private College institutions. If you complete an eligible course at one of these institutions, you will be guaranteed entry and credit towards the eligible degree.

§ Single Subject Studies: If you can’t gain entry directly into your desired

degree, you can undertake single units of study, which may boost your chances.

§ Tertiary Enabling Program: Free bridging program at the regional

campuses. Completion with certain pass marks will enable guaranteed entry into selected degrees.

§ Regional Diploma Courses: You can undertake a Diploma in Business, Arts, or Health Sciences at selected regional campuses. Once completed, you may be able to go directly into second year of selected Bachelor degrees.

§ Campus transfer: Complete the first year of your desired degree at a

regional campus which has a lower ATAR then apply to transfer into second year at your desired campus

§ Related course: Start in a course with a lower ATAR that is related to what

you are interested in then apply for a transfer after completion of first year. Other § General Achievement Test (GAT): La Trobe will take into consideration

your GAT score through Middle Banding. The consideration for a good GAT score will take the form of being slightly ranked up. www.latrobe.edu.au/school/apply/general-achievement-test

§ La Trobe Melbourne: You can undertake Diploma level courses in several

areas. Completion guarantees you entry into second year of the approved La Trobe University course. Courses can be expensive compared to first year university study and TAFE Diplomas. www.latrobemelbourne.edu.au/

Campuses: Albury-Wodonga, Bundoora, Mildura, Shepparton, Bendigo, Franklin St, City, Sydney

Contact: 1300 135 045, www.latrobe.edu.au/study



Bonus Point Schemes & AccessACU § Subject Bonus: You may be eligible for up to 5 bonus points if you

achieve highly in certain subjects.

§ School Relationship Bonus: you may be eligible for 5 automatic bonus points if your school is registered under this school.

§ Campus Bonus: This is similar to the School Relationship Bonus, and if

your school is eligible, you will automatically receive 5 bonus points. § Regional Schools Bonus: If your school is eligible, you will receive up to

5 bonus points. Pathway Programs For information on the options below, go to www.acu.edu.au/417383

§ Pathway Programs: You can undertake certificates (6 months),

diplomas (1 year) and associate degrees (2 years), which will enable you to articulate into your selected degree.

§ VET to University: ACU offers VET courses in areas such as exercise science, nursing, and aged care. Completion of courses may boost your chances of gaining entry into your desired degree.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Special Entry Scheme § If you identify as being Indigenous through VTAC or UAC, you may

receive additional consideration through the selection process. § You can apply direct for the Bachelor of Midwifery (Indigenous

Program) or Bachelor of Business Administration (Indigenous Studies) § www.acu.edu.au/481081

Campuses: Ballarat, Melbourne, Canberra, Strathfield, North Sydney & Brisbane

Contact: 1300 275 228, www.acu.edu.au [email protected]



Diploma in General Studies § 12-month program, which can guarantee you entry into selected

Bachelor degrees. Suitable for students who don’t meet the required ATAR or don’t have the required prerequisites, www.dookie.unimelb.edu.au/generalstudies/

Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme § For students who can demonstrate they are an elite athlete or

performer and that their education has been affected by elite level training, competitive practice or performance commitments which had an impact on their academic performance during Year 12. http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/

Access Melbourne § Applications for Access Melbourne have closed through VTAC SEAS.

If you have completed a SEAS application for rural, financial or indigenous you will be eligible for Access Melbourne, which provides guaranteed entry into selected courses with a lower ATAR, http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/

Mathematics Prerequisite § If you don’t have the correct mathematics prerequisite or don’t meet

the required study score, you can undertake an 18-week online bridging course through UniLearn. If you pass the subject with a 75% plus grade, you can then reapply for the University of Melbourne course, www.unilearn.net.au/our-courses/senior-mathematics/

Campuses: Parkville, Burnley, Southbank, Creswick, Shepparton, Dookie, Hawthorn & Werribee

Contact: 1800 801 662, http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/



Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT) § Deakin has an agreement with MIBT where you can articulate from a 12

month Diploma at MIBT in areas such as commerce, computing, engineering, health sciences, management, media and communication and science into second year of an eligible degree at Deakin, http://www.mibt.vic.edu.au/

TAFE Pathways § Deakin has partnerships with several TAFE institutes, which allow you to

articulate between approved TAFE Diplomas to University Degrees. You can also apply for recognition of prior learning for TAFE Diplomas from other institutions, www.deakin.edu.au/courses/credit/search.php

Guaranteed Entry Pathway § If you complete a selected TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma at one of

6 institutions, you will be guaranteed entry with credit into selected Bachelor degrees, www.deakin.edu.au/industry-and-community/partnerships-with-deakin/guaranteed-entry-pathways

Pathways through Deakin www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/study-options-and-pathways/pathways-to-deakin § Transfer: You can transfer between courses and transfer between

campuses § Associate Degrees: You can complete the two year Associate Degree in

Arts or Associate Degree in Education and then apply to transfer into third year of selected Bachelor degrees

§ Regional Learning Centres: You can undertake several Associate and

Bachelor degrees at Regional Learning Centres and TAFE institutes.

Campuses: Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool and several regional locations

Contact: 1800 801 662, http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/



For information about the following programs, go to http://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-feduni/pathways/alternative-entry Open Access Program § Students will receive a place in their desired course providing they

meet the prerequisite study scores. The ATAR is not taken into consideration.

VCAL Aspire § For students who would like to complete a 12-month Senior VCAL at

Federation University and the FAST program to be prepared to undertake a university course. Once completed, students will be able to apply for selected Bachelor degrees.

Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST) § If you don’t meet the ATAR or prerequisite requirements for your

desired course, you can complete the FAST Program where you complete a tertiary preparation program over one semester. Once you complete the program, you may be eligible to articulate directly into your desired program (not all courses are eligible). Apply via VTAC.

TAFE to University § The Federation University has a TAFE and a university division.

Articulation arrangements exist between selected TAFE and degree programs. They also have articulation arrangements in place with several TAFE Institutes. For more information and to find out which programs are eligible, go to http://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-feduni/pathways

Campuses: Mt Helen, SMB, Ararat, Ballarat Technology Park, Camp Street, Gippsland, Horsham, Stawell

Contact: 1300 225 527, [email protected], www.ballarat.edu.au

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