Avondale University

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For information about key dates, including application deadlines and enrolment dates, see the Avondale Academic Calendar.

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Admission Criteria

All applicants

An undergraduate degree is typically your first tertiary degree, such as an Associate or Bachelor's degree. Avondale has general admission criteria, which determines your basis for admission (outlined below) and we have specific admission criteria for our courses that you must also meet. For specific admission criteria and detailed course information for the Avondale course you want to study, search courses.

Applicants with higher education study

If you have completed (or partially completed) a degree at an accredited university or higher education provider, you may be able to use the results you obtained from that qualification as the basis for entry to Avondale. You will need to provide a record of your achievement along with evidence of having successfully completed at least four units at a bachelor’s level (i.e. at an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7).

Completed bridging or enabling course

Avondale does not offer bridging or enabling courses. If you completed an accredited bridging or enabling course at another institution, you may be able to use the results you obtained as a basis for entry to Avondale. You will need to provide a record of your achievement with your application for assessment.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you have a VET certificate (excluding trade certificates), Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification recognised by the AQF, you may be able to use this as the basis for entry to Avondale.

Admission is dependent on completion of the VET course, the study area and the level of academic performance achieved. For specific admission criteria for the Avondale course you want to study, search courses

In some circumstances, your previous study may count as credit towards your Avondale course. This can reduce both the cost and length of your course. For more information, please check out how to apply for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with work and life experience

Avondale recognises relevant work and life experiences, providing the opportunity to complete an entrance test if you:

• Do not have a sufficient ATAR or equivalent; or
• Did not undertake or complete previous recognised study; or
• Have not completed an accredited bridging or enabling course; or
• Are not currently completing the High School Certificate (HSC), New Zealand NCEA or International Baccalaureate (IB).

The entrance test is offered to domestic students only – i.e. an Australian citizen; holder of a permanent humanitarian visa residing in Australia; a New Zealand citizen; or holder of other permanent visas.

For information about the entrance test or to apply, download and submit a uniTEST and Tertiary Online Writing Assessment (TOWA) Application Form by email to study@avondale.edu.au.

Applicants with a recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 students

You will meet the academic requirements for admission if you gain the minimum score or higher in one of the following on completion of year 12 in Australia:

• Tertiary Academic Rank (ATAR)
• International Baccalaureate (IB).

The minimum score required for entry into a course can be found on the Avondale website in the admission criteria section of the information for each course.

Selection rank adjustments

Equity adjustments

If you have suffered hardship because of circumstances beyond your control, Avondale will consider this as part of the assessment of your application to study our courses. Hardship considerations include financial hardship, disrupted schooling, home and environment responsibilities, English language difficulty, personal illness/disability.

Location adjustments

If you are an Australian applicant, you will have your ATAR (or equivalent) adjusted by five points to a maximum of 10 points (excluding nursing), if you:

• Are a resident in the local region;
• Are a resident in a remote region;
• Completed your HSC in one of Avondale’s target schools.

If you are an Australian applicant applying to the Bachelor of Nursing, you will have your ATAR (or equivalent) adjusted by a maximum of five points where these adjustment factors apply to you.

Subject adjustments

You may gain entry into an Avondale undergraduate degree with a HSC English score of Band 4 in the standard subject level, or higher. This does not apply for entry into the Bachelor of Nursing.

Criteria that may apply in addition to the ATAR

Some courses require applicants to submit additional selection criteria such as a personal statement or declaration. Additional selection criteria can be found in the specific course information on the Avondale website.

Other admission options

Undergraduate Certificate in Univesity Preparation

Avondale's university preparation course is a direct pathway to undergraduate studies at Avondale. You could start your degree after one semester (four units), and your completed units may apply as credit towards a degree. Consider this pathway to benefit from bespoke academic support, small class sizes and practical learning.

Special Testing

If your results are not sufficient to meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree, we may access your individual HSC subject results or ask you to undertake an entrance test (i.e., uniTEST and TOWA).

Overseas Year 12

New Zealand

If you provide evidence of satisfactory completion of Year 13 with New Zealand NCEA Level 3 results identifying you have attained University Entrance, you will meet the academic requirements for entry into an undergraduate degree at Avondale.

Other Countries

Applicants with overseas qualifications will have their qualifications assessed for equivalency to Australian qualifications under Avondale’s Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy and/or the Country Education Profiles.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

If you provide evidence that you are Aboriginal or from the Torres Strait Islands, you will have your ATAR (or equivalent) adjusted by five points, up to a maximum of 10 points where other adjustment factors apply

Domestic applications with overseas qualifications

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident who has overseas qualifications, your qualifications will be assessed for equivalency to Australian qualifications under Avondale’s Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy and/or the Country Education Profiles.

English language requirements

Avondale requires that students admitted to a course meet minimum English proficiency requirements. These are outlined in Avondale’s Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy.

How to apply

Avondale is not linked with a tertiary admissions centre (i.e. UAC, QTAC, SATAC, VTAC, TISC), we accept applications directly via our Online Applicant Portal.

Once you apply, you will receive an acknowledgement email from our Student Administration Services team, which will include the unique Avondale student number allocated to you and next steps. You may be asked to supply certified documents to evidence your qualifications and/or other admission criteria. Once your application has been assessed, you will be notified of the outcome by email. The assessment generally takes up to two (2) weeks to process provided you have submitted the relevant information. Assessments may take longer during peak admission periods or if further information is required.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Once you receive your letter of offer, you have 28 days to respond. If you applied online, you can use the Online Applicant Portal to accept your offer. Alternatively, you can accept, decline or defer your offer by contacting Student Administration Services directly.

Advanced standing

Recognition of prior learning

In some circumstances, your previous study may count as credit towards your Avondale course. This can reduce both the cost and length of your course.

Advanced Standing may be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the course.

Typically, units being assessed for advanced standing must have been completed within the last eight years for the Bachelor of Nursing or 10 years for all other courses.

Overseas qualifications will be assessed by Student Administration Services using the Australian governments Country Education Profile website CEP as well as the Australian Qualification Framework AQF, before being assessed for advanced standing.

Before you apply for advanced standing, you must apply to study at Avondale. You will need to obtain evidence to support your application for advanced standing. This includes a copy of every subject/unit outline you wish to have assessed for credit, along with a certified copy of your certificate of completion and transcript(s).

Applications for advanced standing must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the commencement of semester to ensure sufficient time for processing.

NOTE: The Bachelor of Nursing commences approximately two weeks earlier than other courses.

Deferment

Information about how to defer your offer will be included in your letter of offer.

Fees and charges

Domestic students

A domestic student is defined as:

• an Australian Citizen, or;
• an Australian Permanent Resident, or;
• a holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa or;
• a New Zealand Citizen.

Avondale has two main types of tuition fees for domestic students, as follows:

• Commonwealth-supported place (CSP)
• Full domestic tuition fee.

Avondale has a capped number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for education and nursing students. If you meet the government’s eligibility criteria, you will be considered for a CSP once you accept your course offer. There is no need to apply for a CSP, you will receive an offer from Student Administration Services.

Read about domestic tuition fees on our website.

Financial assistance

Youth and student allowances

For information about youth allowance for students, visit the Services Australia.

Scholarships

Information relating to scholarships can be found on our website.

Student and campus services

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Student accommodation

We offer on-campus accommodation options at our Lake Macquarie and Sydney campuses. Information relating to accommodation can be found on our website.

Campus life

The Avondale Experience — it’s so much more than just what happens in the classroom. The community and lifestyle is what makes studying at Avondale so unique. There are plenty of on-and off-campus opportunities to connect with your fellow students, be more active through team sport, and serve as part of the greater Avondale community. We’re a better place because you are involved.

Information relating to campus life, including health, well-being and support, spiritual life, sport and fitness, etc, can be found on our website.

Where to get further information

• Avondale University – Avondale University's Institution Profile
• TEQSA national register –  The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist– Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.