ACU admission pathways are designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your chosen course. Use our Pathway Finder to discover which courses have relevant pathways in your study areas of interest.
You’ll be able to explore pathway programs like certificates and diplomas, our Foundation Studies program, and the Tertiary Preparation Program for international students. You can also explore our entry programs like ACU Guarantee.
Your admission pathways will vary depending on what you want to study, your age and background. The Pathway Finder is a quick and simple way to help you understand all of your options.
Using the Pathway Finder is simple. You can narrow down your admission pathways by study area and course, or you can explore your options based on your personal situation¬ – all it takes is a few clicks.
Prepare for a career in the ground-breaking and exciting area of Biomedical Science. The Diploma in Biomedical Science taught at our Brisbane, Melbourne and North Sydney campuses is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. You’ll graduate with a formal standalone qualification or gain credit for the first year of our Bachelor of Biomedical Science transitioning straight into second year. You may also be able to gain credit for other degrees.
Apply nowPrepare for a career in the dynamic field of Exercise Science. The Diploma in Exercise Science taught at our Blacktown, Melbourne and North Sydney campuses is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. You’ll graduate with a formal standalone qualification, or gain credit for the first year in a range of our Sport and Exercise Science programs and transition straight into second year.
Apply nowPrepare for a career in the growing area of Nutrition Science. The Diploma in Nutrition Science taught at our Blacktown, Melbourne and North Sydney campuses is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. You’ll graduate with a formal standalone qualification or gain credit for the first year of our Bachelor of Nutrition Science transitioning straight into second year.
Apply nowThe Diploma in Business is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. Taught at our Blacktown, Brisbane, Melbourne and North Sydney campuses you’ll graduate with a formal standalone qualification plus gain credit for the first year of any of our business bachelor’s degree. You can then transition straight into second year.
Apply nowPrepare for an IT career in an ever-changing and booming industry. The Diploma in Information Technology taught at our Blacktown, Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney and Online campuses is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. You’ll graduate with a formal standalone qualification plus gain credit for the first year of our Bachelor of Information Technology then you can transition straight into second year.
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View datesIf you hold a VET or TAFE qualification, or are about to complete one, you can use our articulation database to check your eligibility for entry and/or credit into a relevant ACU degree.
Learn moreIf you've already studied at university level or have significant relevant work experience, you can apply for credit.
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