Swinburne University of Technology Courses

One of:
* A graded Australian Diploma in Children's Services (or recognised graded equivalent) with at least a pass (50%) average; and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last 7 years), in an early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities.

OR

* You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline, with a minimum of one year early childhood service employment or volunteer experience.

Applicants require a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification that includes at least a major study in one approved secondary teaching area (equivalent to one year full time equivalent study) and a minor in at least one other recognised teaching area (equivalent to half a year of full time study). Both undergraduate and postgraduate prior study can be considered in your teaching area(s) method(s) assessment. For approved teaching areas, please visit the Victorian VCE study design and ACARA subject areas.

Students will also require a valid Working with Children Check from the appropriate state authority. A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements, see the careforkids website.

CASPer suitability tool
From 2018, under the new AITSL and government Initial Teacher Education (ITE) requirements, all students applying to ITE courses across Australia will need meet suitability for teaching (non-academic selection) criteria as a part of course entry criteria.

If you're looking to apply for our Master of Teaching (Secondary) course, you will need to complete the CASPer suitability tool.

Get in touch with a Course Consultant to find out more information.

• Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

OR

• Completion or partial completion of a degree.

AND

• VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.

English Language requirements will also apply.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

CASPer suitability tool
From 2018, under the new AITSL and government Initial Teacher Education (ITE) requirements, all students applying to ITE courses across Australia will need meet suitability for teaching (non-academic selection) criteria as a part of course entry criteria.

If you're looking to apply for our Master of Teaching (Primary) course, you will need to complete the CASPer suitability tool.

Get in touch with a Course Consultant to find out more information.

For more information, please contact a Course Consultant on 1300 069 765.

Courses are only available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and humanitarian visa holders.

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

• successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or
  international year 12 qualification or
  completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), diplomas,
  advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees) or
  if you don't have a formal qualification, you may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test
• VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language
  (EAL) or equivalent.

If you are applying as an international student, please view the English Language Requirements.

To be eligible to apply, Australian applicants must have completed an APAC-accredited three-year or equivalent sequence in psychology. Students must achieve a minimum of a Distinction average (70%) in core psychology units at the third-year level.

Applicants who have completed a psychology major at an overseas university MUST provide evidence that their degree meets the requirements of an APAC-accredited Australian undergraduate degree in psychology.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

• An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0)/65%.

English Language requirements will also apply.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

• A recognised Bachelor Degree in a related discipline

OR

• A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant experience

OR

• A Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.

Applicants who do not meet the entry criteria may be eligible for entry by completing the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.

If you are applying as an international student, please view the English Language Requirements.