Gateway Business College

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Important Dates

Semester 1, 2020

Semester 2, 2020

Student Outcomes

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Admission criteria

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

Australian Year 12 students

Completion of the NSW HSC or equivalent Australian qualification (Year 12) with a minimum Band 2 (or equivalent) in English Standard or English EAL/D and a minimum Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2 or in at least one of Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies, Financial Services or Business Services.

If you do not meet these requirements you may qualify for entry through one of the alternative entry pathways.

Selection rank adjustments

Equity adjustments

GBC does not select solely on the basis of ATAR and does not make equity adjustments to the ATAR. However, GBC provides equivalent opportunities for domestic students to access to higher education through special entry pathways that support the admission of applicants from under-represented student groups and applicants who have experienced circumstances that have affected their access to higher education.

Subject adjustments

GBC does not select solely on the basis of ATAR. Performance in specific subjects that are relevant to the proposed course of study at GBC will be considered when assessing an application.

Criteria that may apply in addition to the ATAR

GBC will use a variety of criteria to select students for entry and will not rely exclusively on the ATAR. GBC will consider a student’s performance in individual HSC subjects. Students can apply directly to GBC with their HSC results.

Other admission options

GBC provides equivalent opportunities for students to access higher education through special entry pathways that support the admission of applicants from under-represented student groups and applicants who have experienced circumstances that have affected their access to higher education. This includes applicants who:

• have a disability or long-term illness
• experience difficult family situations
• have been unduly affected socio-economically
• completed secondary school in a regional or isolated area.

Applicants should provide documents showing evidence of work experience, training, previous academic achievement, details of disability or disadvantage (may be submitted confidentially), and/or evidence that supports the applicant’s character. The Dean will assess these applications on a case by case basis.

Interstate or overseas Year 12

Completion of an Australian qualification (Year 12) that is equivalent to the NSW HSC with a minimum Band 2 (or equivalent) in English Standard or English EAL/D and a minimum Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2 or in at least one of Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies, Financial Services or Business Services or the equivalent subjects.

Students applying for entry based on completed studies in a foreign country are assessed using the international entry requirements.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants who have successfully completed at least one year of a VET course at a registered training organisation may be considered for entry. Recognition of Prior Learning for recently completed VET studies at the appropriate level may be available in certain circumstances where study is in a cognate discipline.

Applicants with work and life experience

Finished secondary education more than two years ago

Applicants who have finished secondary education more than two years ago may apply on the basis of their secondary school qualification together with any relevant work and/or life experience gained since leaving school. Skills and knowledge gained through work and/or life experience are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who have completed secondary school qualifications more than two years ago may consider supplementing their application with the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) administered by ACER (Australian Council for Education Research).

Bridging and enabling course entry 

Students who have successfully completed an approved Australian or international Foundation Program may be considered for entry. Please contact GBC for details.

Employment experience

Applicants without a formal qualification but with relevant work experience will be considered. Skills and knowledge gained through work experience are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants applying on the basis of their work experience may consider supplementing their application with the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) administered by ACER (Australian Council for Education Research).

Applicants with higher education study 

Applicants who have completed, or partly completed, a recognised higher education program an undergraduate course at a registered higher education institution may be considered for entry.

Recognition of prior learning

Applicants may be eligible for RPL if they can demonstrate satisfactory prior learning gained through either formal study and/or significant experience or non-award study in the subject for which they are applying for RPL.

Completed bridging or enabling course

Students who have successfully completed an approved Australian or international Foundation Program may qualify for entry. Please contact GBC for details.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

GBC provides opportunities for students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to access higher education through special entry pathways that support the admission of applicants from under-represented student groups. Applicants should provide documents showing evidence of work experience, training, previous academic achievement, details of disability or disadvantage (may be submitted confidentially), and/or evidence that supports the applicant’s character. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

Domestic applications with overseas qualifications 

Students applying for entry based on completed studies in a foreign country are assessed using the international entry requirements.

English language requirements

English proficiency assessments must be completed no longer than two (2) years prior to commencement or one (1) year prior to commencement for applicants studying/residing in a non-English speaking environment.

Australian Year 12 students must achieve Band 2 in English Standard or in EAL/D (or equivalent)

Additional English language requirements can be found on the GBC website.

How to apply

Apply direct to Gateway Business College.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Read about how to accept your offer.

Advanced standing

You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit for prior learning can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.

Read about recognition of prior learning.

Deferment

A successful applicant who has received a Letter of Offer and / or accepted the offer may apply to defer their enrolment for a period of no more than two (2) years.  

Fees and charges

View the fees and charges.

Where to get further information

• Gateway Business College – Gateway Business College's Institute 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
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Information on appeals and grievance processes