Applicants require the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate. Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (Schedule 3).

Recognised international high school qualification

Adjustment factors

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5 overall score (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 58
• Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL) - 79 (Writing - 24, Reading - 19, Speaking - 20, Listening - 20)
• ACU English Language Test - B
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - 176