Admissions
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This page is designed to assist prospective students by providing information on how to gain entry to Swinburne programs.
International Students
For information on applying for a Swinburne University program as an international student please visit the International Students web page.
How to Apply
(Australian permanent residents only)
Undergraduate and TAFE coursesAll full time Undergraduate programs, together with the majority of full time TAFE courses offered by Swinburne, require a Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) application. VTAC works as an application and administrative agency for all Victorian Universities and TAFE institutes.
Applications to VTAC must be submitted electronically via the VTAC website. The VTAC Guide to University and TAFE courses which is produced annually is available from newsagents or alternatively may be viewed on the VTAC web site. The VTAC toll free number for general enquires is 1300 364 133.
When to Apply
Applications through VTAC commence in July each year. Timely applications close during the last week of September and although late applications will be accepted by VTAC until mid December some programs that have special requirements will not accept late applications. Please check the VTAC Guide for details or view Swinburne's VTAC Entry web page.
Direct Applications
For Higher Education programs not offered through the VTAC system applicants will need to complete a direct entry application form. Forms are available from Swinburne's student forms page. To confirm the application procedure please check the relevant entry on CourseFinder.
Note that Swinburne's mid-year intake is direct entry only and not through VTAC
For part time study with the TAFE division, or for those TAFE courses that are not offered through the VTAC system, applicants should contact the relevant teaching department.
Postgraduate Programs
Direct applications are necessary for all postgraduate study at Swinburne University. Forms can be download from the postgraduate web site.
Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship application forms can be downloaded from the School's web site when available, or you may wish to arrange for a form to be mailed to you by phoning 9214 5241.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
What are Special Entry Access Schemes?Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system.
There are two distinct schemes within SEAS:
- Access and Equity
- Year 11/12 Special Consideration
Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage; however, each scheme has a specific focus.
How do students apply?
The SEAS application is available through MyInfo on the VTAC website after applicants have lodged a VTAC course application.
Applications open in August and close in October.
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SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage. Swinburne participates in the following seven categories within Access and Equity. Therefore applicants may put in an application for the following categories when applying for Swinburne courses.
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Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ENTER). The following circumstances are considered under this scheme:
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Eligibility
Both schemes have general eligibility requirements as follows.
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To be eligible for consideration applicants must:
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To be eligible for consideration applicants must:
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Single Unit of Study
Swinburne's Higher Education Division offers single unit of study enrolment in a number of disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Single unit of study students are not enrolled in a Swinburne degree program and do not receive an award at the completion of study. Students do receive a results certificate. For an application form, go to Higher Education sector forms.
VTAC Liaison Office
The Swinburne University VTAC Liaison Office is located at Hawthorn Campus and is responsible for providing application advice to prospective students, together with coordinating the VTAC selection process. If you require further advice on how to apply to Swinburne please contact the Admissions office on 9214 4808 or email the VTAC Liason Office.
Scholarships
Swinburne University offers a number of scholarships. These scholarships are generally offered through Student Operations and Student Services Departments.
For information on other scholarships please talk to the administration office of your faculty or teaching department.
Summer Term
Summer Term at Swinburne runs generally from the middle of December until the middle of February and offers the opportunity for both Swinburne and non-Swinburne students to complete study of a wide range of units of study from the mainstream programs.
Winter Term
Winter Term at Swinburne runs over a six week period from June to July and is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Undergraduate students may choose to speed up, slow down, or spread out their studies by enrolling in one or two elective units of study. For postgraduates Swinburne offers units of study for selected higher education postgraduate programs only.
