Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:

• Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program;
• Co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU);
• English language proficiency; and
• Any program-specific requirements listed below.

Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:

• Previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course;
• English language proficiency; and
• Any program-specific requirements listed below.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:

• Previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed;
• English language proficiency; and
• Any program-specific requirements listed below.

Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:

• ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience;
• English language proficiency; and
• Any program-specific requirements listed below.