Other Pathways

Mature Age TEE

To be considered as a mature age student you must be 20 years or over before 1 March for entry into first semester, or 1 August if commencing second semester, of the year in which you intend to study. Two TEE subjects must be taking in the same year. Any two TEE subjects may be taken and it is not necessary to include both a List 1 (Humanities) and List 2 (Quantitative/Science) subject. Students undertaking a mature age TEE are required to demonstrate competency in English.

Portfolio (ECU only)

Portfolio applications offer students an additional pathway to gain entry to university studies. The portfolio pathway assesses applicants based on a portfolio of evidence showing an ability to succeed in higher education. The portfolio application caters for school leavers and mature age applicants. All applicants need to meet ECU’s minimum English requirements.

Private Colleges

ECU and Curtin have advanced standing agreements with Perth Institute of Business & Technology (PIBT) and Alexander College.

Previous Tertiary Qualifications

If you have already studied at a tertiary institution, whether in Australia or overseas, and have completed or partially completed a bachelors degree or postgraduate qualification, including courses offered through Open Universities Australia (www.open.edu.au).

Indigenous University Qualification Course (ECU only)

The Indigenous University Orientation Course (IUOC) is designed for students who wish to do a pre-tertiary course to access university studies. Admission to the IUOC is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who will be at least 17 years old in their year of study. Mature aged persons who may have been away from formal education for some time are particularly encouraged to apply.

Extension Study (Curtin Only)

Extension units are offered as individual units, within a non-award program and do not normally lead to a recognised qualification. Studies undertaken as an extension student do not guarantee a future place in a University award course. Credit for a successfully completed extension unit (excluding bridging units) may be given at the discretion of the relevant Head of School should an extension student be successful in gaining admission to an award course. Please not that English competency is also a requirement for admission to Curtin University of Technology. As at 2010, the cost of enrolling in extension units is $150 per credit point. This cost must be paid up front.