You can find information about the entry requirements for each GradStart course in GradSearch.

The ‘ENTRY REQUIREMENTS’ will tell you what qualifications and/or experience you need to have to be considered. In some cases, a minimum academic achievement level (eg credit average) may be stated.

Where references are made to higher education level qualifications such as bachelor degrees or equivalent you must either:

• have undertaken higher education level study at an Australian institution or;

• have undertaken study overseas at a level which is deemed to be the equivalent of Australian higher education level study (see below).

Many courses also include a statement under 'ALTERNATIVE ENTRY' which explains the University's policy on considering applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements for the course.

For some courses, there is also information under 'ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS' eg the need to download, complete and submit a supplementary form, provide a portfolio or attend an interview. It is very important that you read and follow the instructions under this section in the stated time frame or you may not be given equal consideration in the selection process.

Higher education study undertaken overseas

If you have undertaken higher education study overseas, SATAC will use the guidelines agreed to by its member institutions to assess your study in terms of its equivalence to higher education level study offered by Australian institutions.

If you are unsure of the equivalence of your overseas higher education study, SATAC can give you advice over the telephone and/or in person (for more complex cases). If you need advice about your overseas qualifications, contact SATAC without delay to allow the maximum time for dealing with your enquiry.

SELECTION

For many GradStart courses, all eligible applicants ie those who meet the entry requirements, will be selected. For some high-demand courses, however, all eligible applicants must be ranked to determine a merit order for selection.

Ranking is normally done based on academic merit ie by calculating a Grade Point Average (GPA). This is done for each higher education level course you have studied at an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent for the equivalent of one semester full-time or longer. Selection is usually based on your best GPA.

Click here to view the method for calculating a GPA together with some examples.