Alternative Entry - Sydney Campus
Students who have applied to The University of Notre Dame Australia, but have not been offered a place in their nominated course are encouraged to consider an alternative entry pathway. Successful completion of any of the following programs/methods will allow prospective students to re-apply for entry to their course of choice.
The following list outlines the University's preferred alternative entry pathways for its undergraduate courses. Prospective students wishing to undertake another method of alternative entry should check with the University to confirm that it will meet minimum entry requirements.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism)
• The University of Notre Dame’s Tertiary Enabling Program
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for applicants over 20 years of age): Overall score of 150 and Written English score of 150 required
• TAFE or approved RTO Certificate IV in a relevant area:
• Business (Marketing)
• Communication and Media
• Fine Arts
• Photography
• Public Relations
• Repeat HSC
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
• The University of Notre Dame’s Tertiary Enabling Program
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for applicants over 20 years of age): Overall score of 150 and Written English score of 150 required
• TAFE or approved RTO Certificate IV in a relevant area:
• Aged Care Work
• Alcohol and other Drugs Work
• Community Services
• Repeat HSC
Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Marketing and Public Relations
• The University of Notre Dame’s Tertiary Enabling Program
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for applicants over 20 years of age): Overall score of 150 and Written English score of 150 required
• TAFE or approved RTO Certificate IV in a relevant area:
• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business (Advertising)
• Business (Banking and Finance)
• Business Development
• Business (Frontline Management)
• Business (Governance)
• Business (Human Resources)
• Business (Legal Services)
• Business Management
• Business (Marketing)
• Business (Purchasing)
• Business (Recordkeeping)
• Business (Small Business Management)
• Communication and Media
• Events Management
• Financial Services (Accounting)
• Public Relations
• Repeat HSC
Bachelor of Education
• The University of Notre Dame’s Tertiary Enabling Program
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for applicants over 20 years of age): Overall score of 150 and Written English score of 150 required
• TAFE or approved RTO Certificate IV in a relevant area:
• Community Services
• Tertiary Preparation Certificate
• Youth Work
• An area that provides foundational studies for desired teaching area (e.g. science, computing, sport etc)
• Repeat HSC
Bachelor of Laws
• One year of full-time study in the Notre Dame Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Bachelor of Commerce or other relevant undergraduate course taken at Notre Dame or another University with a credit - distinction average
• At least two years of law-related work experience
• Repeat HSC
Bachelor of Nursing
• The University of Notre Dame’s Tertiary Enabling Program
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for applicants over 20 years of age): Overall score of 150 and Written English score of 150 required
• TAFE or approved RTO Certificate IV in a relevant area:
• Community Services
• Enrolled Nurse Conversion
• Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)
• Perioperative Nursing
• Wound Care - Enrolled Nurse
• Repeat HSC
Studies at TAFENSW
Students who have successfully completed a Certificate IV level qualification in a relevant area at TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) are considered to have met minimum entry requirements for entry into most courses at the University of Notre Dame Australia.
Successful completion of one year of a Diploma, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma at TAFE also fulfils minimum entry requirements in most cases and candidates may be eligible for credit.
Prospective applicants should note that an offer of a place at Notre Dame will depend upon the calibre of other applicants in that particular intake and thus direct entry is not guaranteed.
Prospective Students should contact TAFENSW directly for further details of availability of courses and application deadlines.
Other university programs
Other universities offer pathways into study at each particular institution. Notre Dame will consider applicants with such qualifications on an individual basis.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Applicants who are 20 years of age on or before March 1 of the year they are due to commence University study are eligible to sit the STAT and use the results to meet minimum entry requirements to Notre Dame. Prospective Students must provide results from both sections (Written English and Multiple Choice) of the STAT.
Prospective students who have not undertaken formal studies, either at school or post-secondary, for a significant period of time are discouraged from using the STAT as their only method of entry.
Please see the UAC website www.uac.edu.au for more information or to register for the STAT test.
Repeat HSC
Students who have missed out on the required Year 12 results to gain entry into their course of choice can consider repeating the HSC. Normal school leaver admission requirements apply.
