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To begin an application, you may need some documents and information on hand. What these are will depend on what study level and course you’re applying for.

If you want to apply for a TAFE, certificate or diploma, find out what’s required for vocational education (VE).

For bachelor, honours and associate degrees, learn more about applying for our undergraduate courses.

And for graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degrees, review the requirements for our postgraduate courses. 

Because not everyone is ready to begin in Semester 1, there are numerous university application intakes throughout the year.

A course you’re interested in studying may also have different intakes than another, or you may find that an intake like Summer or Winter Term suits your needs better than midyear or Semester 1.

To find out how many intakes your preferred course has, check out the course page or get in touch with us.

For the full list of intakes across study levels, review our intakes and start dates page. 

Vocational Education (VE):

Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, traineeships, trades, certificates and diplomas (including TAFE courses).

You might be looking at VE if you want to study a skills-based vocation like electronics, plumbing or horticulture. Maybe you’d like to start with a shorter time commitment before progressing into further study, or perhaps the eligibility criteria caught your eye (in some cases, VE course entry is broader and doesn’t require an ATAR).

UniLink:

A UniLink diploma serves as a ‘link’ course between you and undergraduate study. These courses are a great choice if you didn’t complete high school in Australia or didn’t get the ATAR needed for your preferred bachelor degree.

Undergraduate (UG):

Bachelor degrees, double degrees and associate degrees.

Many undergraduate degrees will take 3 years to complete and will result in a bachelor’s degree. Double degrees are for those who want to study a little longer and graduate with twice the qualifications. Associate degrees will take around 2 years to complete and can either send you off into the world of work or prepare you for further study.

Postgraduate (PG):

Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master degrees and doctoral degrees.

In most cases, postgraduate study is for those who have completed undergraduate study. In some instances, those with significant industry experience can enter postgraduate study in lieu of an undergraduate degree.

Completed master and doctorate degrees will result in a ‘Master of’ or ‘PhD’, respectively. Alternatively, if you complete the required units, you also have the option to exit your master degree study early to earn a graduate diploma or certificate.

Yes, you can. And we’ve found that in most cases, transferring unis or courses is easier than expected.

To begin the process, browse our courses or book an appointment to speak with a course and applications adviser at Swinburne.

International students:

You may need your current education provider to approve your transfer before applying at Swinburne. Most education providers call this a ‘release’ from your current course.

If you are a sponsored student, you must apply for a release from your current provider and include a letter from your government sponsor supporting your course transfer.

If you are transferring to Swinburne from an international university or institution, a release is not required.

Contact your current institution to find out what is required in your situation.

Available for both commencing and current students, scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement to help you reach your potential.

You’ll find info about fees and scholarships across our website, but if you’d like to speak with someone for tailored advice – including how you can afford uni, which government subsidies and scholarships you could be eligible for and more – we recommend booking an appointment with us. It’s free, quick, and gets straight to the point.

For info about what you may need to submit alongside a scholarship application, review our handy guide: