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Melbourne Polytechnic Courses

Advanced Diploma of Music Performance - Performance

Diploma

Passionate musicians with an urge to embrace the musical life will find a well-rounded musical education with Melbourne Polytechnic's Advanced Diploma of Music CUA60520 (Performance).
Entry Requirements
  • Year 12 with VCE Music: Solo/Group and/or industry experience Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
  • Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) or equivalent. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
  • apply through VTAC or directly to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • attend an audition/interview. Auditions 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
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology Agronomy - Agronomy

Bachelor

The world's agriculture industry faces many challenges including climate change, a growing world population and changing resource conditions.
Entry Requirements
Academic:
  • 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.
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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 7 years part-time

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Certificate

Teachers' aides make a real difference in the lives of the children they support. Working with children with special needs is an ideal career for people who enjoy working with children and possess patience, resilience and empathetic natures.
Entry Requirements

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
6 months full-time

Certificate IV in Music Sound Production - Sound Production

Certificate

Melbourne is the music capital of Australia and one of the greatest music cities in the world, with more live music venues per person than New York, Paris, Berlin or Tokyo.
Entry Requirements
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
16 weeks full-time, 32 weeks part-time

Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology Viticulture and Winemaking - Viticulture and Winemaking

Bachelor

Our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology Viticulture and Winemaking major is a hands-on, industry-focused vocational degree, taking advantage of Melbourne Polytechnic's on-campus winery, laboratories and teaching facilities.
Entry Requirements
Academic:
  • 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.
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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 7 years part-time

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology Mechatronic Engineering Design - Mechatronic Engineering Design

Diploma

The perfect introduction into the world of Advanced Manufacturing.
Entry Requirements
  • successfully completion of Year 12 VCE studies, or equivalent, including units in English and Mathematics
  • mature age students with relevant experience may also apply
  • applicants without the necessary study prerequisite may be required to undertake additional bridging units of study in mathematics and communication
  • All applicants must have successfully completed the Diploma of Engineering Technology (22478VIC)
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time

Advanced Diploma of Music Sound Production - Sound Production

Diploma

If you've dreamed of being a music producer working in state of the art studios with analogue and digital recording equipment, then Melbourne Polytechnic's Advanced Diploma of Music CUA60520 (Sound Production) could be just the jam for you.
Entry Requirements
  • 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
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Diploma of Visual Arts Illustration - Illustration

Diploma

Follow your passion with our Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 the ideal course if you are looking to work as a creative professional. Our Illustration stream allows you to plan and develop a body of work with a focus on illustration, digital imaging and drawing.
Entry Requirements
  • Certificate IV in Visual Arts or demonstrated equivalent skills or knowledge
  • apply through VTAC or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • all applicants selected by interview/folio presentation
  • Attend an interview. Interviews for Visual Arts courses will resume in September for courses starting in 2022.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Diploma of Engineering Technology Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Diploma

This course offers the perfect introduction into the world of Infrastructure and Built Environment.
Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 of VCE studies or equivalent, including units in English and Mathematics.

Mature age students (non-VCE) with relevant experience may also apply.

Students who do not have the necessary prerequisite studies may be required to undertake additional bridging units of study in mathematics and communications.

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
12 months full-time

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor

With our three-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program, you'll be prepared for your career as a childcare educator and a recognised 3-year old and 4-year old kinder teacher.
Entry Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)

COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ALL APPLICANTS

  • Have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). Applicants may demonstrate the equivalence by completing the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT). Refer below for information about the STAT.
  • Attend an interview, demonstrating personal attributes suitable for the teaching profession.

APPLICANTS WITH RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION (CURRENT YEAR 12 or within the past two years)

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other Units 3 and 4 English.

NOTE:
Applicants do not require an ATAR to meet the admission requirements for this course. Successful completion of secondary school studies and the minimum study score in English is required.

Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success; regardless of ATAR, age, prior experience, socioeconomic or educational circumstances.

APPLICANTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET/TAFE) STUDY

(including Diploma ECEC)

Completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent).

NOTE:
Applicants who have successfully completed a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be awarded credits to a maximum of one year towards the Bachelor degree.

APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY

Completion or partial completion of a Bachelor degree level qualification may satisfy the course academic pre-requisites.

APPLICANTS WITH WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE

Applicants may demonstrate the equivalence by completing the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT).

Refer below for information about the STAT.

PRIOR TO ENROLMENT (PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT)
  • Must possess a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencing placement.
  • Must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination status in line with the Department of Education and Training mandate.

SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS TEST (STAT)

https://stat.acer.org/au

Applicants must not have been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years.

Applicants for our course should apply for the STAT multiple choice.
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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time

Diploma of Music Sound Production - Sound Production

Diploma

Enrol in Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Music CUA50820 (Sound Production) and learn specialist skills for sound production. A qualification and real industry experience will help you stand out of the crowd in the competitive music industry.
Entry Requirements
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Bachelor of Applied Architecture

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Applied Architecture has been designed to deliver the essential skills required by students of architecture at undergraduate level.
Entry Requirements

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.

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

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