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This course can take applications through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic.

Apply Through VTAC

You must apply via VTAC if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • You are applying to more than one institution for a course/s listed on VTAC
  • You have already lodged a VTAC application for 2023.

To apply via VTAC, visit vtac.edu.au.

Apply Direct to Melbourne Polytechnic

You can apply direct to Melbourne Polytechnic if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are NOT currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia
  • You intend to submit an application ONLY to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • Are a current Melbourne Polytechnic student

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Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your future studies.

Find out more about Melbourne Polytechnic’s commitment to admissions transparency.

Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

You may also be required to attend an interview to discuss your career plans, aptitude and understanding of your chosen course of study and the requirements of tertiary study. (This may be conducted face-to-face or by through a video conference call using Skype or other application).

During your interview, you may be asked to provide:

  • Your CV outlining your relevant work and life skills and experience
  • Any letters of reference from employers
  • Documents relating to prior study including course transcripts and subject outlines from other Higher Education Providers if you wish to apply for credit
  • Your portfolio of work

Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants selected to attend an interview.

When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.

If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276

LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Year 12 (or equivalent)

  • Minimum score of 20 in any English VCE Units 3 and 4 subjects or equivalent.
  • Minimum score of 20 in any Maths.
  • Selection interview.

VCAL Students:

  • Selection interview
  • Folio of work

Semester 2 commencement available to applicants with credit. Enquire now to find out more.


Applicants with higher education:

  • A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.
  • Participate in a selection interview.

Applicants with work and life experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
  • Participate in a selection interview.

In addition, any prior study is supposed to have taken place in the past 10 years.

Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 or equivalent as outlined in Melbourne Polytechnic's English Proficiency Policy. Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall with no individual communicative skill below 50, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: you must submit a folio of work. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to attend an interview Add the following to the admissions requirements: Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Completion of the Melbourne Polytechnic Advanced Diploma of Building Design or equivalent at another institution. Applicants with qualifications in related (e.g. Interior Design) fields to be assessed individually. Participate in a selection interview and presentation of a folio of work.

Applicants with higher education:

  • A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.
  • Participate in a selection interview.

Applicants with work and life experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
  • Participate in a selection interview.

In addition, any prior study is supposed to have taken place in the past 10 years.