Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
The Doctor of Philosophy is the University's research award and is the standard pre-requisite for a career in research or academia, A PhD comprises an independent, supervised research project mutually agreed upon by the student, their supervisors and the Head of School.
Social Work is a wonderful profession focused on bringing about real change in the lives of the people and communities with which we work. Social Work is a career that has a real impact on the world.
Stott's College Bachelor of Social Work is based on the principles of human rights, social justice, and human dignity and is designed to develop your knowledge and skills for enabling positive social change with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organisations.
Entry Requirements
FOR ENTRY INTO FIRST YEAR
Completed Year 12 or equivalent. The minimum age is 18 years old.
You must also have achieved ONE of the following:
VCE or equivalent with a score of no less than 30 in EAL or other English course; OR
Successful completion of a Diploma (minimum 1 year) or an Advanced Diploma course taught in English in Australia AND have passed an AE internal English test; OR
Successful completion of 1 year of a Bachelor degree or higher taught in Australia AND have passed an AE internal English test; OR
Official Academic IELTS test scores with an overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 7.0 in each band or equivalent. It is possible to combine the results of two tests from the same provider to achieve the requirement, as long as the tests are within 6 months. For example, you could use scores from two IELTS tests to meet the requirement for English proficiency across the four IELTS components.
Please note: You are not required to sit an AE internal English test, if you have completed a full Bachelor or more than 1 year of a Higher Education course.
For further information, please refer to our Intentional Students Admissions policy on our website.
Counselling has developed substantially over the past decade. It is increasingly being recognised for its efficacy in practice, and its more practical education and therapeutic approach.
Entry Requirements
You can apply for entry to the Master of Counselling course if you have successfully completed an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in any field.
English Requirements
You must meet one of the following:
IELTS: achievement of an Overall Band Score of 6.5 in the Academic IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-band (International English Language Testing System),
TOEFL (iBT): Overall score 82 or better with a minimum of 20 in the writing band,
PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 with a minimum score of 50 in each sub-skill,
Cambridge English Scale score: 176. No less than 169 in any paper,
At least one year of University studies in Australia in the last two years,
Evidence of at least 5 years of studies in an English speaking country (Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, USA, South Africa or Ireland), or
Australian Year 12 Certificate or qualification at Certificate IV or higher level completed in the last two years.
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
Entry Requirements
Domestic Australian Students
For direct entry into Diploma level courses, students must have completed a minimum of Year 12 schooling or equivalent or to be a mature age student (20 years of age and above) with relevant work experience.
Students who have not completed Year 12 are permitted to study a certificate-level course at APSI prior to the diploma.
Students need to demonstrate they have proficiency in English. If students cannot provide documented proof of their English language proficiency, they will be required to sit for a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test before a place can be offered.
International Students
Australian Professional Skills Institute is CRICOS registered (CRICOS Provider Code 03255G). All students must be over 18 years of age before they can commence this course at APSI.
For international students and English language requirements, please view the page for entry requirements here.
For direct entry into Diploma level courses, students must have completed a minimum of Year 12 schooling or equivalent or to be a mature age student (20 years of age and above) with relevant work experience.
Students who have not completed Year 12 are permitted to study a certificate-level course at APSI prior to the diploma.
Youth workers provide guidance, support, and resources to assist young people aged 12-26 to navigate the challenges they face, while fostering personal growth and empowerment.
Entry Requirements
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a research degree commencing with a cohort-based foundation year of research preparation followed by an independent, supervised research project.
Entry Requirements
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research);
Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area;
Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component; or
Bachelor Honours Degree.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
English Language Requirements for Nursing and Midwifery: International students (other than those students schooled in a recognised country as defined by APHRA at http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx) are required to provide any English language test approved by AHPRA with a score equivalent to an IELTS Academic overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement or we may require additional information to confirm that requirements have been satisfied.
This course is designed for professionals who wish to acquire counselling skills for use in their work as health professionals, social workers, personnel officers, pastors, human service workers, psychologists or counsellors.
Entry Requirements
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
With this double degree you'll not only learn how to practise as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but you'll also develop a solid understanding of the nature of criminology, social justice and the justice system.
Entry Requirements
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Advanced Diploma or equivalent;
Undergraduate Certificate;
Successfully completed 1 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
What you'll learn apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change and understanding in the context of a politics of scale think...
The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
This research based higher degree develops research skills and advances knowledge. This research course caters for those with research interests in Environment and Marine science and provides opportunities to develop specialist knowledge by research and the preparation of a thesis.
Australian Technical College Western Australia (ATCWA)
Instructions for Prospective Students: ATCWA will not offer and deliver this qualification after the Term 3 - July 2023. Candidates who wish to obtain this qualification, must enrol in the new qualification which is CHC52021Diploma of Community Services.
Entry Requirements
You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.
Be 18 years of age or above Have completed high school studies equivalent to the Australian year 12 schooling Have achieved one of the following English language requirements.
IELTS Test Score of 5.5; OR PTE Academic Test Score of 42; OR Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 47; OR OET Pass Grade; OR Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.English Language Requirement:As per Department of Home Affairs International students who are looking to apply for student visa must comply with one of the following
English Language requirements to be enrolled in this course. For further details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#EligibilityInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) including One Skill Retake (OSR): At least 6 for each of the 4 components; OR Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 50 for each of the 4 components; OR Cambridge English C1 Advanced Test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE): At least 169 in each of the 4 components; OR Occupational English Test (OET): At least B for each of the 4 components.Where the student is unable to provide proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, ATCWA requires students to provide one of the following
evidence of the English Language to be considered for issuing a confirmation of Enrolment.ACSF Level 4 test outcome at the English Test administered by the Australian Technical College Western Australia; OR Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student's school and has been for the last two (2) years, and the student demonstrates a satisfactory grade in the English language; OR Evidence that the student is currently studying in Australia, and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.
