Melbourne Polytechnic Courses

• Australian Year 12 or equivalency, OR
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline, OR
• Satisfactory completion of one or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course, OR
• Mature age applicant (21 years of age or over) with relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years; OR two years of high-level management experience; OR a combination of qualifications and industry experience. Supporting documents to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

Applicants should be over 18 years old on commencement of the course and hold a Working with Children Check (WWC).

You must have already received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (or have an exemption) to be able to work and undertake placement in a healthcare setting. See coronavirus.vic.gov.au for recommended vaccination doses.

Please book in to attend an interview as this is required before you can proceed to enrol.

• No prerequisite studies.
• apply through VTAC or directly to Melbourne Polytechnic
• attend an interview and complete a short questionnaire. Interviews are conducted either remotely via Zoom or phone, or in-person at the Fairfield Campus, and are open to all applicants (local, interstate, overseas). For further information email performingarts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
• attend an Information Session. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement

• Australian Year 12 or equivalency, OR
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline, OR
• Satisfactory completion of one or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course, OR
• Mature age applicant (21 years of age or over) with relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years; OR two years of high-level management experience; OR a combination of qualifications and industry experience. Supporting documents to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

• applicants with experienced industry and/or previous qualifications at the relevant level may gain entry directly into Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
• apply through VTAC or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic
• attend an interview and complete a short questionnaire. Interviews are conducted either remotely via Zoom or phone, or in-person at the Fairfield Campus, and are open to all applicants (local, interstate, overseas). For further information email performingarts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
• attend an Information Session. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement

Year 12 (or equivalent)

• Minimum score of 20 in any English VCE Units 3 and 4 subjects or equivalent.
• Minimum score of 20 in any Maths.
• Selection interview.

VCAL Students:

• Selection interview
• Folio of work

Semester 2 commencement available to applicants with credit. Enquire now to find out more.

Applicants with higher education:

• A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.
• Participate in a selection interview.

Applicants with work and life experience:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
• Participate in a selection interview.

In addition, any prior study is supposed to have taken place in the past 10 years.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

Entry requirements

Academic

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any area of studies from a recognised higher education institution
2. In the absence of a Bachelor's degree, the following will be considered:
1. A qualification at AQF level 8 [Graduate Certificate in Accounting; or Graduate Diploma in Accounting] from a recognised institution.
2. Mature age applicants who do not hold any formal qualifications will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis considering prior studies, employment record, and professional experience. A minimum of five years of relevant work experience, post year 12, will be required.

Applicants will be required provide a resume providing verifiable details of work experience and testimonials on duties and responsibilities of employment.

Applicants will be required to attend a panel interview to assess their suitability for admission. The panel will comprise Head of Program of MPPA, another Head of Program, and an ongoing lecturer in Accounting.

• Academic writing, incorporating essay and report writing
• Study skills including notes taking, summarising material, and constructing answers to test questions
• Referencing
• Academic integrity

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria..

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

• Apply through VTAC or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic
• VCE applicants selected by ATAR or interview/folio presentation
• Non-VCE applicants selected by interview/folio presentation
• Attend an interview. Interviews for Visual Arts courses run throughout the year.

All Applicants All applicants are required to attend an interview.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) Successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 20 in any English.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Successful completion of a VET diploma.

Applicants with higher education A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.

Applicants with work and life experience Relevant industry or life experience.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

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

• Satisfactory completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with a minimum ATAR of 50.
• Minimum study score of 25 in one of the VCE Units 3&4 English subjects or equivalent.
• Minimum study score of 25 in VCE Units 3&4 Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. Students lacking the mathematics prerequisite will be required to successfully complete a bridging course in Foundation Mathematics.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

• Completion of a Diploma, an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in related fields of studies.
• Students lacking the mathematics prerequisite will be required to successfully complete a bridging course in Foundation Mathematics.
• For students applying for credit transfer of subjects a minimum graded assessment of Competent Credit for each completed subject is required. The subjects should be at AQF levels 5, 6, 7.

Applicants with higher education

A complete or incomplete higher education qualification. Applicants must participate in a selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of civil engineering. For further information and to book an interview, please telephone (03) 9269 1848.

Applicants with work and life experience

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
• Applicants must participate in a selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of civil engineering.
• Applicants must present school reports/study records and may be required to take a written test if necessary.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.